Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 13. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN PLAN (DAP) - DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM |
Appendix 13.1.0. PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ON-SITE PLAZA STANDARDS |
§ 13.1.10. Sun Control Devices
a.
Intent: Provide adequate shading during hottest months of the year.
b.
Sun control devices may be located within a Plaza, provided that all such devices:
i.
Shall be located above the level of the first story ceiling;
ii.
Shall be limited to a maximum projection of one-half of the height of the window to be shaded;
iii.
May have solid surfaces that, in aggregate, cover an area no more than 20 percent of the area of the building wall (as viewed in elevation) from which they project;
iv.
Does not apply to auxiliary shading devices such as tables and chairs;
v.
Cantilever shade structures shall not exceed two stories in height.
Source: Rule No. R14.17, 10-3-14 .