§ 13.1.15. Uses fronting on Plazas

a.

Intent: Provide a wide variety of active uses adjacent to a Plaza that will activate the Plaza throughout the day.

b.

The vibrancy and vitality of a Plaza is directly related to the uses in buildings directly adjacent to the space. Active uses with visual transparency activate and enliven a Plaza by providing physical and visual amenities for Plaza users.

i.

Retail and services: At least 60% of a building's frontage on a Plaza must be occupied by retail or service establishments allowed under the applicable underlying zoning district. These uses may include retail and commercial uses such as restaurants, supermarkets and clothing stores. To ensure that valuable retail spaces are provided, each such establishment is required to be at least 24 feet in depth.

ii.

The following uses are permitted:

a.

Commercial Uses: Art Gallery, Art Workshop, Cocktail Lounge, Consumer Convenience Services, Food Sales, General Retail Sales, Hotel-Motel, Liquor Sales, Personal Services, Restaurant, and Theater; and

b.

Civic Uses: Cultural Services.

iii.

Building entrances: Some of the most successful and well-maintained spaces are those that have principal building entrances located on or very near to the Plaza.

a.

Principal building entrances are required be located on the Plaza itself or within 10 feet of the Plaza.

Source: Rule No. R14.17, 10-3-14 .