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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.120
Section 17C.120.540
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.120 Commercial Zones

Section 17C.120.540 Prominent Entrance – Building Design
  1. Purpose.
    To ensure that building entrances are easily identifiable and clearly visible from roads and sidewalks.

  2. Prominent Entrance Implementation.

    1. Principal entry to the store/building shall be marked by at least one element from Group A and one element from Group B: (R)

      1. Group A.

        1. Large entry doors.

        2. Recessed entrance.

        3. Protruding entrance.

      2. Group B.

        1. Canopy.

        2. Portico.

        3. Overhang.

    2. Weather Protection.
      Some form of weather protection shall be provided over the entry. (P)

Date Passed: Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

ORD C33636 Section 1