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TRANSIT ZONING CODE: Arehitectural Standards -Frontage Types <br /> Sec. 41-2034. Arcade Frontage Type <br /> (a) Arcades are facades with an attached colonnade, that is covered by upper stories. This type is ideal for <br /> retail use, but only when the sidewalk is fully absorbed within the arcade so that a pedestrian cannot <br /> bypass it. For Building Code considerations, this frontage type cannot cover the public right-of--way with <br /> out a permanent encroachment permit. <br /> 1. Configuration. I~ <br /> A great variety of arcade designs are possible, but the following shall apply: 1 - <br /> a. The height and the proportions of the arcade shall correspond to the facade consistent with the ~ - ~ <br /> architectural style ofthe building. III ~ rv. I ~ ' <br /> b. A minimum of 12 feet clear in all directions. Soffits, columns/arches shall be treated consistent with ~ I`' <br /> the architecture of the building - ' ~ <br /> c. Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings and: <br /> i. Spacing between openings along the right-of--way shall be 10 feet. <br /> ii. Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 10 feet tall and comprise 65%ofthe 1st floor <br /> wall area facing the street and not have opaque or reflective glazing. I ~I~ 'y <br /> iii. Storefronts shall be a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 16 feet tall. I <br /> d. A bulkhead shall transition between the opening(s) and the adjacent grade. The bulkhead shall - _ _ - - <br /> be between 18 inches and 36 inches tall (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel shall not substi- <br /> tute fora bulkhead). <br /> e. A minimum of 2 feet and maximum of 4 feet clearance from curb and face of arcade (except at curb <br /> extensions for intersections . <br /> Illustrative Photo: Arcade <br /> 2. Elements <br /> f. Awnings and signs shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may project for <br /> the width ofthe sidewalk at a rate of 6 inches per each foot above 8 feet to a maximum encroach- <br /> ment of 4 feet (see applicable zone for "encroachments"). <br /> Sec. 41-2035. Gallery Frontage Type <br /> (a) Galleries are colonndes that are attached to storefronts projecting over the sidewalk/walkway. <br /> • • • • • • <br /> 1. Configuration <br /> A great variety of gallery designs are possible, but the following shall apply: <br /> a. The height and the proportions ofthe gallery shall correspond to the facade consistent with the archi- <br /> tectural style ofthe building ' <br /> b. A minimum of 12 feet wide clear in all directions. Soffits, columns/arches shall be treated consistent <br /> with the architecture of the building <br /> c. Along primary frontages, the arcade shall correspond to storefront openings and: <br /> i. Spacing between openings along the right-of--way shall be a minimum of 10 feet. -1 <br /> ii. Primary frontage storefront openings shall be at least 10 feet tall and comprise 65%ofthe 1st floor j <br /> wall area facing the street and shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. a <br /> iii. Storefronts shall be minimum 10 feet to a maximum of 16 feet tall. ~ <br /> a <br /> d. A bulkhead shall transition between the opening(s) and the adjacent grade. The bulkhead shall be i <br /> between 18 inches and 36 inches tall (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel shall not substitute _ <br /> for abulkhead). <br /> e. A minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 4 feet clearance from curb and face of arcade (except at <br /> curb extensions for intersections). <br /> 2. Elements _ _ _ <br /> f Awnings and signs shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may project for Illustrative Photo: Gallery <br /> the width ofthe sidewalk at a rate of 6 inches per each foot above 8 feet to a maximum encroachment <br /> of 4 feet (see applicable zone for "encroachments"). <br /> Sec. 41-2036. Shopfront Frontage Type <br /> (a) Shopfronts are facades placed at or close to the right-of--way line, with the entrance at side walk grade '~a i~ ~ ~ , <br /> This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roof(s) or ~ ~ ~ - x'~' <br /> awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes rest s uc~~..~a ~.gs~ ~ v • • <br /> m" <br /> 2 h~ s 6er£ a s e, <br /> dential use on the ground floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above. '~s ~ <br /> < 3 <br /> 1. Configuration - _ <br /> A great variety of shopfro nt designs are possible, but the following apply: ~ - - - <br /> - - - _ t. - _ <br /> a. A minimum of 12 feet clearto a maximum of 18 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk - ` <br /> b. The corresponding storefront(s) opening(s) along the primary frontage shall comprise at least 65°/ i i~ I I' <br /> of the 1st floor wall area facing the street and not have opaque or reflective glazing. ~ i ~°w <br /> c. Storefronts may be recessed from the frontage line by up to 10 feet. <br /> d. A bulkhead shall transition between the opening(s) and the adjacent grade. The bulkhead shall be ;°.~w <br /> between 18 inches and 36 inches tall (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel may not substitute ~i <br /> g,, i ~ <br /> for a bulkhead) ~ d~ ''ro at 1M,~,~.ti <br /> a a.~~ <br /> <br /> 2. Elements <br /> e. Awnings and signs shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may project for <br /> the width of the sidewalk at a rate of 6 inches per each foot above 8 feet to a maximum encroach- <br /> ment of 4 feet. Illustrative Photo: Shopfront <br /> f. Signage shall not project within 2 feet ofthe adjacent curb face(s). <br /> g. Awnings shall only cover storefronts and openings so as to not cover the entire facade. <br /> 4:31 TRANSIT ZONING CODE <br /> SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 84 <br /> City of Santa Ana, California <br /> <br />