Site Design Standards (SDS)

 

SDS 5.7 Site Amenities

Commercial
CP-0 C-0 CP-1 C-1 CP-2 C-2 CP-3 C-3

SDS 5.7.1 Intent.

Site amenities offer convenient and inviting features for residents to use; these amenities help to make a common open space feel comfortable and usable.

Standard:

SDS 5.7.2 Required Amenities.

According to the Comprehensive Plan Development Classification, development sites of at least three (3) acres shall provide the following amenities.

Comprehensive Plan Development Classification Required Number of Amenities Allowed Amenities
No Specific Classification Less than 25,000 s.f. None
  • Patio or plaza with seating
  • Mini-parks, squares, or greens
  • Bus stops in coordination with Johnson County Transit
  • Customer walkways or pass-throughs containing window displays
  • Water feature
  • Clock tower
  • Public art
  • Any other similar, deliberately-shaped area and/or focal feature that, in the city’s judgment, adequately enhances such development and serves as a gathering place
At least 25,000 s.f. 2
Neighborhood Center At least 25,000 s.f.; less than 150,000 s.f. 3
Community Center At least 150,000 s.f.; less than 400,000 s.f. 4
Regional Center At least 400,000 s.f.; 5

SDS 5.7.3 Design Requirements.

  • All site amenities within a commercial development shall be an integral part of the overall design and within easy walking distance of major buildings, major tenants, and any transit stops.
  • Any such amenity/area shall have direct access to the public sidewalk network.
  • The amenity/area shall be constructed of materials that are similar in quality to the principal materials of the primary buildings and landscape.

SDS 5.7.4 Site Amenities as Focal Points.

A site amenity may qualify as a focal point required above provided the site amenity meets all applicable requirements for focal points. (See Section SDS 5.2).

SDS 5.7.5 Site Amenities as Transitions.

A site amenity may qualify as a transition provided the site amenity meets all applicable requirements for transitions. (See Section SDS 5.1).

Site Amenity Examples
aerial photo of a Town Square

 

 

Square
Photo of a commercial building patio with seating

 

 

Patio with Seating

 Photo of a commercial shopping center with a Clock Tower

 

 

Clock Tower
Photo of a public art display

 

 

Public Art

 Photo of a water feature outside of a commercial building

 

 

Water Feature

Effective on: 1/1/1901