§ 27A-408. Limited Access Highway.

(a)

Intent

(1)

This section provides for the unique circumstance of the Street Frontage along a limited access highway where, if designated on the Regulating Plan, certain relaxations and exceptions to elements of this Subtitle may be granted.

(2)

The exemptions allow building Façades that face Limited Access Highway Frontages to respond to the roadway at an appropriate scale. They provide more leeway for signage and allow non-"Street-wall" buildings above the Ground Story level (e.g.; where the upper stories are not built-to the Build-to Line (BTL), including curved and/or open courtyard/"alphabet" configurations).

(3)

Frontages on Streets intersecting with the Limited Access Highway Frontage are subject to the full standards for those Street Frontages.

(b)

Building Envelope Standards

(1)

Height. The height limit may be increased by thirty-three percent (33%).

(2)

Siting. The minimum build-to may be reduced to fifty percent (50%) (Street Wall requirements still apply).

(3)

Elements.

(i)

The requirements for upper Story Fenestration do not apply.

(ii)

The Ground Story minimum Fenestration requirement may be reduced to twenty percent (20%).

(c)

Blocks/Alleys

(1)

There are no requirements to provide through-access along Block faces via an Alley, access easement, or pedestrian pathway.

(2)

This Subtitle places no limits on curb cuts on the frontage road. (However, other County limitations may apply.)

(d)

Architectural Standards

(1)

Windows and Doors.

(i)

The requirements for upper Story window light transmission do not apply.

(ii)

Configurations and Techniques. The requirements for upper Story windows do not apply.

(2)

Signage Regulations for Limited Access Highway Frontage.

(i)

Prohibited signs within this frontage are as specified by Section 27-593 of the County Code.

(ii)

Complete sign plans for property in the Limited Access Highway Frontage shall be submitted at the time of Permit Site Plan review. This submittal shall include plans, sketches, or photographs indicating the design, size, methods of sign support, and other information the Planning Director or Designee requires, and shall clearly indicate the location of any proposed marquee or freestanding signs associated with the development.

(iii)

One marquee sign or freestanding sign is permitted for each development.

(iv)

Freestanding signs shall only be located on property where the main building associated with the sign has been constructed.

(v)

Wall signs mounted to the Façade of any building in the Limited Access Highway Frontage are allowed anywhere above the second Story floor level.

(vi)

The maximum lettering size is thirty-six (36) inches in height.

(vii)

The maximum height for marquee and freestanding signs is twenty-five (25) feet, and the maximum area of the sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each four (4) lineal feet of Street Frontage, to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.

(viii)

No sign shall extend more than twelve (12) feet above the roof line or parapet wall (whichever is higher) of that part of the building to which it is attached.

(ix)

The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded, or directed so that light intensity does not adversely affect surrounding areas or contribute to light pollution and sky glow effects.

(CB-1-2010)