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• Platform must be free-standing; no permanent alterations can be made to the street (e.g., no poured concrete directly onto street). • Platform must be flush to sidewalk ('/z" maximum horizontal gap to curb and 1/4' vertical gap from the curb). • Platform can have a maximum platform cross slope of two-percent. The substructure will need to account for the crown in the road. • Platform must have a load-bearing weight minimum of 100 pounds per square-foot. • Platform should have no gaps capable of passing 1/2" sphere. • Platform cannot inhibit drainage/stormwater. A minimum six-inch gap must be provided underneath the platform in the drainage channel. • Platform design must meet ADA standards. • Platform should allow maintenance underneath parklet (e.g., leaf removal). o Permanently built and installed roof structures not permitted. Temporary pop-up tents are also not permitted. However, umbrellas, shade sails, and similar would be allowed, subject to LPFD approval. • Barrier Design o Parklets must incorporate a continuous rigid separation from the platform to the street (e.g., guardrails or another barriers) that meet the standards below. o Barrier must be capable of withstanding at least 200 square-feet of horizontal force. o Barrier should be between 30-36" tall. o Barrier should not be one solid piece of wood/metal. It must include some visibility to the street (e.g., railings with gaps). • Colors/Materials o Materials must be high quality, durable, and non-reflective. Plastic is not permitted on any part of the parklet. o The predominant material/cladding on the street facing side of the parklet must be wood or other natural material. o Street facing colors used on the exterior of barriers must be earth toned, matte- finish paint or opaque stain, and cannot incorporate "brand" colors of the adjacent business. Pre-Approved Parklet Designs To ensure consistency in design, staff recommends the City engage a design professional to design a pre-approved parklet structure (i.e., platform and barrier) that meets the guidelines noted above. The pre-approved parklet may include some customizations (e.g., optional planters, attachment points for shade sails and lights, and built-in benches), and businesses Parklets Planning Commission 5 of 12