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Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Housing in R-M, C-C, and M-U Zoning Districts <br />City of Pleasanton - 22 - December 14, 2022 - DRAFT <br /> <br /> <br />C2. Façade Design and Projections <br />Awnings and arcades help to reinforce the traditional character of downtown Pleasanton. <br /> <br />Development Standards <br />All Sites <br />C2.1 Where provided, awnings shall comply with the following standards: <br />a. Awnings shall extend to cover individual storefront elements or windows only and shall not <br />extend without interruption across the building façade. <br />b. Awnings shall maintain a vertical clearance of 8 feet from the sidewalk and shall maintain <br />clearance for accessible pedestrian movement. <br />c. Awning materials shall be limited to the following: heavy canvas; powder-coated aluminum or <br />steel; clear, fritted, or frosted glass. <br />d. Backlit awnings and waterfall type awnings of any material shall be prohibited. <br /> <br />Downtown Sites <br />C2.2 Columns or posts supporting arcades shall be located to avoid conflict with street trees or <br />pedestrian movement. The spacing of such elements shall be demonstrated to coordinate with the <br />articulation and rhythm of other façade elements. <br />C2.3 Pedestrian arcades shall maintain accessible clearance for pedestrian circulation and access to curb <br />parking and loading zones. <br />