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Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-1
Appendix A-1
Employment Center Form Standards
Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
A. Building Height
Principal
Building
Outbuilding
N/A
B. Private Frontages
C. Public Frontages (Streetscape)
Option 1.
Total Width 18 – 32 feet 12 – 16 feet 12 – 24 feet
Curb:
Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch)
Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet
Sidewalk 12 – 30 feet 4 – 8 feet 4 – 8 feet
Street Trees
Location &
Arrangement
Depending on context Regular or clustered Clustered
Species Single species Alternating species Multiple species
Planter Type Tree well Continuous planter
(green verge)
Continuous planter
Planter
Width
6 feet X 6 feet 8 feet – 12 feet 8 feet – 12 feet
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
C. Public Frontages (Streetscape)
Option 2.
Total Width 12 - 24 feet 12 – 16 feet 16 – 24 feet
Curb:
Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch)
Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet
Sidewalk 15 – 20 feet 4 – 8 feet N/A
Street Trees
Location &
Arrangement
Regular Regular Clustered
Species Single species Single species Multiple species
Planter Type Continuous planter
(green verge)
Continuous planter Continuous swale
Planter
Width
6 feet wide 8 feet – 12 feet wide 8 feet – 16 feet wide
D. Street Trees
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
Tree
Selection
Criteria
Trees with the following
characteristics are generally
recommended:
• High branching (minimum of
10’ clearance from the
ground)
• Compact spread and should
be between 12 and 30 feet
• Should have a tap root system
(root system should go deep
and not spread wide)
• Fast growing
• Semi evergreen – to reduce
the problem of shedding
leaves in fall.
• Should be resistant to
drought, dust, and pollution.
Trees with the following
characteristics are generally
recommended:
• High branching (minimum of
10’ clearance from the
ground)
• Compact spread and should
be between 12 and 30 feet
• Should have a tap root
system (root system should
go deep and not spread wide)
• Fast growing
• Semi evergreen – to reduce
the problem of shedding
leaves in fall.
• Should be resistant to
drought, dust, and pollution.
No limitation on tree selection; but
preference to native selections.
E. Street Lighting
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
F. Open Space
Square: A geometrically
symmetrical open space, available
for unstructured recreation and civic
purposes. A square is spatially
defined by buildings. Its landscape
is consisted of paths, lawns, and
trees, formally arranged. Square are
to be located at the intersection of
important streets. Size shall range
from 1- 5 acres.
Green: An open space available for
unstructured recreation. A green
may be defined by landscaping
rather than buildings. Its landscape
is consisted of land and trees in a
natural arrangement. The size of a
green shall range from 2 acres to 10
acres.
Park: Is a natural preserve available
for unstructured recreation. A park
is usually independent of
surrounding building frontages. Its
landscape consists of natural paths,
trails, meadows, woodlands, and
open shelters. Minimum size shall
be 10 acres.
Plaza: An open space available for
civic purposes and limited
commercial activities. A plaza is
spatially defined by buildings and its
landscape shall consist primarily of
hardscape (pavement) and trees are
optional. Plazas are to be located at
key intersections and the size shall
range from 0.5 – 2 acres.
Plazas can be wider sidewalks or
extensions of sidewalks for the
purpose of providing outdoor seating
for restaurants and cafes.
Playground: Is an open space
designed and equipped for recreation
of children. A playground may be
fenced and may include an open
shelter. Playgrounds may be
interspersed within residential areas
and may be placed in a block.
Whenever possible, playgrounds
shall be placed in such a location
that they are visible from adjoining
properties for maximum security.
Playgrounds may be included in
parks and greens or in community
activity centers. Playgrounds are
appropriate in all the 3 EC land use
categories.
Environmental Preserve: Is a
natural open space reserved for land
that is under permanent
conservation. It shall consist of
areas in the flood plain, woodlands
to be preserved, creeks, water
bodies, steep grades, and other
environmentally sensitive lands.
Activities in the environmental
preserve shall be limited to natural
trails, paths, and equestrian trails.
If significant lake access is
available, canoe put-ins or other
passive water recreation activities
may be permitted.
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
G. Parking
Surface or structured parking in the
middle of the block
Detached or attached garage and on-
street parking.
Detached or attached garage and no
on-street parking
Structured parking with ground floor
office/retail uses.
Detached or attached garage with
rear alley access and on-street
parking
Surface parking with building
anchoring the corner and surface
parking along the side street.
Parking screened with a double row
of trees along S.H. 114 access road.
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Standard Employment Center 1
(EC-1)
Employment Center 2
(EC-2)
Employment Center Residential
(EC-R)
I. Architectural Standards
a. Materials and Color
• Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the right
of way
• Brick and masonry colors are
to be of a natural shade
• Roof design and colors are to
complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.
• Generally flat roofs are
encouraged (specifically
building 4 stories and higher)
• Sloping roofs may not be
painted, but may be of natural
materials or finishes.
• Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the right
of way, except along alleys
• Brick and masonry colors are
to be of a natural shade
• Roof design and colors are to
complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.
• Brick or masonry on all
facades visible from the
right of way
• Brick and masonry colors
are to be of a natural shade
• Roof design and colors are
to complement the façade
materials and are to be of
neutral/natural colors.