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DESIGN GUIDELINES: PARKING PROVIDING WE, CONVENIENT, AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS Parking should be placed in rear of buildings throughout the district. Parking lot perimeters must include a visual buffer (ornamental fencing, landscaping/trees, or other elements) Ample pedestrian pathways must be provided, well -lit and ADA accessible connecting pedestrians to buildings' front/main entrances (building cut-throughs are permitted at key locations.) On -street parking should be maximized and considered for side streets where shopping, dining, residential, or other commercial spaces are envisioned. Incorporation of porous surfaces and vegetation/trees must be included at surface parking lots to reduce storm water run-off-, urban heat-island effect, and minimize visual impacts. Signage, wayfinding, and lighting must be Included in parking areas in coordination with overall development and with sensitivity to upper floors uses, especially residents. Accommodations for various mobility options must be made available, including charging stations and bike racks. DESIGN GUIDELINES: MAINTENANCE & PROGRAMMING PLAN ENSURING LONG-TERM UPKEEP AND SUCCESS A separate but designed structure should be developed that serves to support maintenance activity in the programmable spaces within the districts, while also preserving the quality of the physical condition. The incorporation of natural vegetation, including tree planters, hanging baskets, shrubs and more require a specific maintenance and care plan unique to species type. Selection of comparable species and applying appropriate the care will serve to maintain the desired aesthetic. Similarly, a maintenance and care plan for any unique furnishing and streetscape details, such as unit pavers or painted concrete, also require ongoing care, which should be established upon selection of materials. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED I CITY ARCHITECTURE 1 WSR