• (b) in keeping with the goals, objectives and policies of any secondary plan or guideline plan affecting the surrounding area;
• (c) capable of being provided with full municipal physical services and emergency services;
• (d) provided with adequate off street parking;
• (e) pedestrian oriented;
• (f) compatible with the surrounding area in terms of scale, massing, height, siting, orientation, setbacks, parking and landscaped areas; and
• (g) acceptable in terms of the proposal’s market impacts on other commercial areas (see Procedures chapter).

DESIGN GUIDELINES

6.9.2.5 The following guidelines shall be considered when evaluating the proposed design of a Mixed Use development:

1. the ability to achieve the associated policies as outlined in the Urban Design chapter of this Plan;
2. the mass, scale, orientation, form, and siting of the development achieves a compact urban form and a pedestrian friendly environment;
3. at least one building wall should be located on an exterior lot line and oriented to the street to afford direct sidewalk pedestrian access from the public right-of-way;
4. permanent loading, service and parking areas should be located so as not to significantly interrupt the pedestrian circulation or traffic flow on the public right-of-way or within a Mixed Use area;
5. mid-block vehicular access to properties is generally discouraged and is encouraged via a rear yard service road or alley;
6. parking areas shall be encouraged at the rear of buildings;
7. safe and convenient pedestrian access between buildings and public transportation stops, parking areas and other buildings and facilities should be provided;
8. the development is designed to foster distinctive and attractive area identity;
9. the public rights-of-way are designed to foster distinctive and attractive area identity and to provide for vehicle use, regular public transportation service as well as pedestrian and cycling travel; and
10. integration of the development with the surrounding uses to contribute to the unique character of the area.

SITE PLAN CONTROL

6.9.2.6 Council will require all development within areas designated Mixed Use to be subject to site plan control.