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<br />Utility, Trash, and Recycling Areas
<br />1. All utilities, such as backfiow prevention devices, groupings of meters,
<br />etc., should be located outside the public right -of -way within a Wilding
<br />recess, utility room, a landscaped area and be fully screened from view of
<br />the public right -of -way.
<br />2. The utility wants of future commercial occupants (e.g., grease Imps,
<br />exhaust chutes, air conditioning) should be thought of in advance, during
<br />the initial building design, to avoid problems when retrofitting buildings
<br />after construction.
<br />3. A combination of elements should be used to screen utility, trash, and
<br />recycling areas, including solid masonry walls, berms, and landscaping.
<br />4. Materials used on trash, recycling, utility, and mailbox enclosures and
<br />screens should be the same as or compatible with the primary building.
<br />Enclosures connected to or separate from buildings should have a solid,
<br />architecturally compatible roof structure.
<br />5. Mailboxes must be onsite and provide adequate parking areas for delivery
<br />trucks.
<br />6. Drainage from adjoining roof and pavement should be diverted around the
<br />trash and recycling area
<br />7. Services, including all utility access, above ground equipment, and trash
<br />enclosures must be scomened.
<br />• Where alleys do not exist, services including utility access, above-
<br />ground equipment, and trash enclosures shall be located in compliance
<br />With the building location standards for the zone and this division.
<br />• No trash enclosure shall be located in required landscape areas,
<br />within direct view of streets, or in traffic or pedestrian aisles.
<br />• Services and their appurtenances shall be scattered from and shall
<br />not be located in required setback or landscaped areas.
<br />x Each development shall provide a trash area. All trash enclosures must
<br />be roofed. Multiple family, commercial, and Mehemet developments
<br />with common parking areas shall provide trash enclosures per Section
<br />41-623 and 16 -1 to 16-19 of the SAMC. Residential development
<br />providing individual trash containers, shall provide an area that
<br />measures a minimum of 3.5' x 7', outside of required setbacks and
<br />yards, to store and place out for pick up.
<br />Individual trash bins located in a garage shall not encroach into the
<br />required parking area
<br />S. Each residential unit shall have access to onsite laundry facilities.
<br />Resource Conservation
<br />Energy Efficiency
<br />1. Projects and buildings are encouraged to be more energy efficient than
<br />required by local and state codes.
<br />2. Energy efficient building materials should be used whenever possible and
<br />appropriate.
<br />3. EPA "Energy Star" labeled windows with low -e coatings are encouraged.
<br />4. Energy -effic ant and natural lighting should be used wherever possible.
<br />Maximize daylighting and views through window placement and design.
<br />Passive solar design can be used to reduce heating requirements by 30 to
<br />50 %, thus saving money and energy.
<br />5. Materials should be used that reduce the transfer of heat into and/or out
<br />of the builtling. For example, the use of light - colored roofing materials to
<br />reflect heat and reduce cooling in buildings is encouraged.
<br />6. South- and west -facing windows should be shaded with an overhang,
<br />deciduous trees, or awnings to reduce summer exposure.
<br />7. Parking structures should integrate sustainable design features such as
<br />photovoltaic panels (especially on on parking deck), renewable materials
<br />with proven longevity, and smnnwater treatment wherever possible.
<br />S. Non - toxic, recycled - content materials should be used whenever possible.
<br />Landscaping and Drainage
<br />1. Projects are highly encouraged M use native and low water use plants
<br />consistent with the landscaping palettes recommended by the Public
<br />Works Agency.
<br />2. Irrigation systems should incorporate water conserving methods and water
<br />efficient technologies such as drip emitters, evapotranspiration controllers,
<br />and moisture sensors. Explore opportunities to reuse min water and/or gray
<br />water for irrigation.
<br />3. Landscaping areas should use minimal water resources and impermeable
<br />surfaces. Lawfytud shall be limited to areas that serve a functional purpose.
<br />4. Drainage should be directed to permeable areas to minimize discharge to
<br />the storm drain system. Use pervious or open grid paving for parking areas
<br />whenever possible to reduce the negative effects of stormwater runoff and
<br />to facilitate groundwater recharge.
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