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A. Pedestrian Amenity Standards.

1. Commercial developments with one or more buildings totaling more than 10,000 square feet and subject to Commercial Design Review shall provide at least one of the “pedestrian amenities” listed below. Pedestrian amenities may be provided on private property or within a public right-of-way (i.e., on the sidewalk, curb, or street pavement) when approved by the City (for City streets), Deschutes County (for County roads), or the Oregon Department of Transportation (“ODOT”) (for State highways):

a. A plaza, courtyard, square or extra-wide sidewalk next to the building entrance (minimum width of eight feet); or

b. Sitting space (i.e., dining area, benches or ledges) between the building entrance and sidewalk, with a minimum of 16 inches in height and 30 inches in width; or

c. Building canopy, awning, pergola, or similar weather protection (minimum projection of four feet over a sidewalk or other pedestrian space); or

d. Public art (e.g., fountain, sculpture, etc.).

Figure 2.2.700 – Pedestrian Amenities (Typical)

Note: the example shown above is meant to illustrate examples of pedestrian amenities. Other types of amenities and designs may be used. [Ord. NS-2195, 2013; Ord. NS-2016, 2006. Formerly 2.2.900]