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~a} . Adequate area exists to ful f i 11 all the requirements of this section between the property 1 ine and the actual street; and fib} The street i s already bui 1 t to the planned right-of-way width; and ~ c } v i s i vn clearance requirements of this code are met . Section 32. Sections 9.591, 9.592, 9.593, and 9.591 are hereby added to the Eugene Code, 1971, to provide: Transit Oriented Devel o meet Overl a Subdistrict 9.591 Descri tion and Pur ose. The TOD Transit Oriented Development Overlay Subdistrict i s intended to promote the creation and retention of mixed 1 and uses i n areas with high potential for enhanced transit and pedestrian activity. Pedestrian circulation and transit access are especially important and have increased emphasis i n this subdistrict. The deve1 apment standards for this district provide for intensification of development. The standards are designed to encourage compact urban growth, opportunities for increased choice of transportation mode, reduced reliance on the automobi 1 e, and a safe and pleasant pedestrian . e.nvi ronment, by insuring an attractive streetscape, a functional mix of complimentary uses, and provision of amenities to support the use of transit, bicycles, and pedestrian fac i 1 i t i es . Outdoor seats ng for restaurants and pedestri an-oriented accessory uses, such as flower, food ar drink stands, are encouraged in the TOD subdistrict. Shared access and shared interior circulation between adjacent parking 1 ats and uses i s also encouraged. 9.592 Transit Oriented Devela meat Standards. ~ 1 } Pedestrian Environment and Access to Transit Fac i 1 i t i es . ~a} In addition to pedestrian standards cited i n 9.597, the following additional standards apply specifically to TOD development. . 1. 0n • s i to vehicular and pedestri an c i rcul at i on shal 1 be designed to minimize vehicular/pedestrian cvnf 1 i cts at driveway crossings. ~2} Minimum Floor Area Ratio FAR ~a} The total gross floor area of any nvn-residential structure developed on a si to within the core TOD overlay district ~5ee Fig. 3D} shal 1 not be 1 ess than two square feet gross fl aor area to 1 square foot of site ~2, o FAR} . The total gross f1 oar area of any non-residential structure developed on a site within the TOD averl ay district surrounding the core area shall not be 1 ess than .55 square feet gross fl oar area to 1 square foot of site ~ .55 FAR} . F1 aor area rati a calculations shat 1 not include basement areas i n the grass square footage of the bui 1 di ng. Major transit facilities, ex~ sty ng development and expansions of existing development are exempt from FAR requirements. See Fig. 3D for configuration of proposed TOD District}. Ordinance - 32