Site Design Standards (SDS)

SDS 5.2 Sites At Intersecting Thoroughfares

SDS 5.2.1 Intent.

Intersections of commercial activity need special attention so that all four corners are linked and function as a whole; focal points help to give the intersection a sense of place.

SDS 5.2.2 Standard.

Developments located at the intersection of two thoroughfares shall comply with the standards in this section.

SDS 5.2.3 Focal Points.

On each of the four corners of two intersecting thoroughfares, developments shall provide a focal point within 200 feet of the intersection of the centerlines of the two thoroughfare streets; the focal point shall be within 300 feet of the intersection of the centerlines of a thoroughfare street and 135th Street. A focal point shall be visible from the intersecting thoroughfares and shall consist of one (1) of the following:

• A distinctively-designed building, which may include a pad site building, preferably with a vertical element, but shall not include drive-through facilities or automobile service stations.
• An architectural feature that is a minimum of 25 feet tall and a maximum 45 feet tall (e.g., a clock tower, spire, or interesting roof form).
• Public art or sculpture.
• Fountains or other water feature.
• Public plazas or other open space.

SDS 5.2.4 Cohesive with Existing Development.

The focal point shall be cohesive with the design on at least one of the other corners.

SDS 5.2.5 Integration with Signage.

Any focal point may be integrated with major entryway signage for the development. With city approval, a focal point may be used to satisfy the site amenity requirement. (See Section SDS 5.7).

SDS 5.2.6 Building Orientation.

Within each intersection quadrant, buildings shall be arranged to orient to the thoroughfares and to frame the corner at the intersection of the two thoroughfares. Deep building setbacks behind large expanses of parking areas or vacant land shall be avoided.

SDS 5.2.7 Prohibited Parking Areas.

Parking areas shall not be located within 200 feet of the intersection of the centerlines of the two thoroughfares; parking areas shall not be located within 300 feet of the intersection of the centerlines of a thoroughfare and 135th Street.

SDS 5.2.8 Prohibited Parking Area Exemption.

Parking areas may be located within the prohibited parking area if the parking area is visually screened by building(s) or focal point(s).

Prohibited Parking Lot Zones at Intersecting Thoroughfares

Focal Point Examples

Effective on: 1/1/1901