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H,Txr, Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan Shopfront Frontage Type ,j® Shopfronts are facades placed at or close to the right -of -way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roofs) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above. 1. Configuration. A great variety of Shopfront designs are possible, but the following apply: a. A minimum of 12 feel clear to a maximum of 18 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk. b. The corresponding storeffonl(s) openings) along the primary frontage shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. c. Storefronts may be recessed from the frontage line by up to 10 feet. d. A bulkhead shall transition between the opening(s) and the adjacent grade. The bulkhead shall be between 18 inches and 36 inches WII (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel may not substitute for a bulkhead) 2. Elements e. Awnings and signs shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may project for the width of the sidewalk at a rate of 6 inches per each foot above 8 feet to a maximum encroachment of 3 feet. f. Signal shall not project within 8 feet of the adjacent curbface(e). However, the Public Works Agency may approve an extension up to 2 feet of minimum clearance from curb face(s). luonwneNC Diagram: smpbont Plan diagram: Shopl ont secaon Dialyam: shophon[ Forecoult Frontage Type':.,..® Forecourt is a semi - public exterior space in the shopfront, gallery or arcatle frontage that is partially surrounded by a building and also opens to a thoroughfare, forming a court. The court is suitable for gardens, outdoor dining, vehicular drop-off, and utility off- loading. 1. Configuration. A great variety of forecourt designs are possible, but the following shall apply: a. A minimum of 10 feet deep clear, maximum of 40 feet deep clear. It. A minimum of 20 feet wide and a maximum of 50% lot frontage. c. The forecourt may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the forecourt, but shall not exceed 3 feet from the adjacent sidewalk grade. d. Storefronts shall be between 10 feet and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent walkway. e. The corresponding storefront opening(s) along the primary frontage shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. f. A bulkhead shall be required. The bulkhead shall be 24 inches minimum, 36 inches maximum (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel shall not be substituted far a bulkhead). 2. Elements g. Minimum clearances for signs and awnings shall be 8 feet from sidewalk for vertical clearances and the width of the sidewalk for horizontal clearances. M Y^ Aarwmeirlc Diaul F..n 3 -8 Plan Di Faaaar 11 A -31 l n t„ q+ 4 — r I ` sa,bon Diagram : Fareppmt City of Santa Ana 549 Shopfront Frontage Type ,j® Shopfronts are facades placed at or close to the right -of -way line, with the entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail frontage and is commonly equipped with cantilevered shed roofs) or awning(s). Recessed storefronts are also acceptable. The absence of a raised ground floor precludes residential use on the ground floor facing the street, although such use is appropriate above. 1. Configuration. A great variety of Shopfront designs are possible, but the following apply: a. A minimum of 12 feel clear to a maximum of 18 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk. b. The corresponding storeffonl(s) openings) along the primary frontage shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. c. Storefronts may be recessed from the frontage line by up to 10 feet. d. A bulkhead shall transition between the opening(s) and the adjacent grade. The bulkhead shall be between 18 inches and 36 inches WII (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel may not substitute for a bulkhead) 2. Elements e. Awnings and signs shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk and may project for the width of the sidewalk at a rate of 6 inches per each foot above 8 feet to a maximum encroachment of 3 feet. f. Signal shall not project within 8 feet of the adjacent curbface(e). However, the Public Works Agency may approve an extension up to 2 feet of minimum clearance from curb face(s). luonwneNC Diagram: smpbont Plan diagram: Shopl ont secaon Dialyam: shophon[ Forecoult Frontage Type':.,..® Forecourt is a semi - public exterior space in the shopfront, gallery or arcatle frontage that is partially surrounded by a building and also opens to a thoroughfare, forming a court. The court is suitable for gardens, outdoor dining, vehicular drop-off, and utility off- loading. 1. Configuration. A great variety of forecourt designs are possible, but the following shall apply: a. A minimum of 10 feet deep clear, maximum of 40 feet deep clear. It. A minimum of 20 feet wide and a maximum of 50% lot frontage. c. The forecourt may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the forecourt, but shall not exceed 3 feet from the adjacent sidewalk grade. d. Storefronts shall be between 10 feet and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent walkway. e. The corresponding storefront opening(s) along the primary frontage shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. f. A bulkhead shall be required. The bulkhead shall be 24 inches minimum, 36 inches maximum (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel shall not be substituted far a bulkhead). 2. Elements g. Minimum clearances for signs and awnings shall be 8 feet from sidewalk for vertical clearances and the width of the sidewalk for horizontal clearances. M Y^ Aarwmeirlc Diaul F..n 3 -8 Plan Di Faaaar 11 A -31 l n t„ q+ 4 — r I ` sa,bon Diagram : Fareppmt City of Santa Ana