• (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.