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planted within planting strip and with an average spacing of 50', pedestrian-scale lighting; curb extensions at intersections and on -street parking. (See Figure 9.2175(3)(c) Shopping Street Standards.) (4) Shopping Street Site Layout. (a) To insure that large multi -tenant centers include pedestrian- oriented areas, the site plan must include a shopping street designed to accommodate and stimulate pedestrian activity. (b) Shopping streets blocks shall not exceed 400'_ in length. (c) Buildings shall occupy at least 80% of the frontage on both sides of the shopping street. (See Figure 9.2175(5) Large Multi- Tenant Commercial Facilities.) (5) Building Orientation. (a) All buildings on the site must be oriented to either a public street, a private drive, or a shopping street. The building orientation standard is met when the building is placed within the maximum setback established for the zone. The maximum setback maybe exceeded if the area between the building and the street or private drive is landscaped or is an enhanced pedestrian space. (See Figure 9.2175(3)(c) Shopping Street Standards.) (b) Private drives used to meet building orientation standards must incorporate street design elements described in EC 9.2175(3)(b). when private drives are used, the setback is measured from the back of the sidewalk. (c) On all buildings that meet the building orientation standard, building entries must be in compliance with EC 9.2173(3)(b). (See Figure 9.2175(5) Large Multi- Tenant Commercial Facilities.) (6) Pedestrian Amenities and Community Spaces. (a) Each development site subject to these standards shall contribute to the establishment or enhancement of community and public spaces by providing a space where at least two of the following: patio - seating area, pedestrian plaza with benches, covered playground area, kiosk area, water feature, clock tower or other similar focal feature or amenity. Any such area shall have direct access to the public sidewalk network and be placed in a visible location that is convenient for use as a public gathering area. (b) The review authority may find compliance with this standard if the proposed pedestrian amenities and community spaces are incorporated as part of the shopping street. Examples include wider sidewalks, special paving, ornamental lighting, planters, public benches and seating walls, and public art. (See Figure 9.2175(5) Large Multi- Tenant Commercial Facilities.) 9.2180 Commercial Zoning Lot Standards. The following Table 9.2180 sets forth lot standards within commercial zones. The numbers enclosed within ( #) indicate a special development standard of EC 9.2181. Ordinance - 66