§ 38-883. Pedestrian circulation.

A pedestrian circulation system shall be provided for all development within the C-3 zoning district that connects the commercial development to existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle pathways.

(a)

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided from the site to the surrounding streets, external sidewalks, outparcels, and transit stops. Pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide access between parking areas and the building entrance in a coordinated and safe manner using clearly delineated pavement markings and crosswalks. Separate paths shall be provided for pedestrian and vehicular usage. Shared walkways are encouraged between adjacent commercial and office projects. These pedestrian connections shall also be required of projects in the alternative mobility area, unless prevented by physical limitations of the site or adjacent sites.

(b)

Pedestrian access shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one access point for each vehicular access point, excluding ingress and egress points intended primarily for service, delivery or employee vehicles. Such pedestrian access points shall provide connections to the adjacent public sidewalk, transit stops and outparcels. Pedestrian access points shall be located at the earliest point of off-site pedestrian walkway contact. Curb stops shall be required whenever parking facilities directly abut pedestrian walkways. Where the vehicle overhang encroaches on the walkway, such walkways, generally five (5) feet wide, shall be seven (7) feet wide.

(c)

Pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide and be constructed of concrete, stamped or textured concrete, asphalt, or other material as may be approved by the zoning manager. Pedestrian walkways through a parking lot or driving area shall be designated or identified by not only painted stripes, but also other material or treatment to clearly designate or identify them as such. In addition, pedestrian walkways shall be curbed wherever possible.

(d)

Building perimeter crosswalks shall be designed and coordinated to move people safely to and from buildings and parking areas by identifying pedestrian crossings with signage and variations in pavement materials or markings.

(e)

Pedestrian walkways shall utilize shade trees or alternative cover along the full extent of walkways from the site to the external sidewalks, outparcels, and transit stop, if a transit stop is adjacent to the site, with the exception of areas crossing driveways, parking, and other vehicular areas.

(f)

Within the alternative mobility area, pedestrian-scaled lighting shall be provided along walkways that is consistent with article XVI of chapter 9, Orange County Code.

(g)

Reasonable breaks in the landscaping in parking areas shall be made to allow pedestrians access through parking areas to points of destination.

(Ord. No. 98-29, § 7, 10-20-98; Ord. No. 2001-14, § 8, 6-19-01; Ord. No. 2013-08 , § 9, 3-26-13)