11.3.6.1 Walls

11.3.6.1.1 Wall Locations

walls as site elements

Site walls such as screen walls, fixed planters, retaining walls, and similar site related structures shall be incorporated as integral or attached design elements to the building to which they are related.  The IDG neither requires nor prohibits use of these site walls.  However, wherever such walls are used, their design character, forms, materials, textures, and colors shall match those used elsewhere on the adjacent building.  These walls shall be subject to all applicable guidelines of the visual zone in which they are located.  See visual zones of the IDG.  Site walls are mentioned in other portions of the IDG as well.  Further information can be found under the Seating Walls paragraph and under Dumpster Enclosures. 

11.3.6.1.2 Wall Design

Low walls should be used to define pedestrian court areas and provide informal seating.  Screening walls can be used where appropriate to screen building service areas.  Walls adjacent to walkways should be free of any projections, such as signs or drain pipes that would pose a hazard to passing pedestrians.  Construction of walls should incorporate either brick to match adjacent buildings, with stone or concrete cap or concrete with a textured finish and stone or concrete cap.  Retaining walls may be constructed of brick, native stone, versa-lock modular stone with a light tan finish, or concrete block with a light tan stucco finish, concrete block planters, or other appropriate material.  Walls used to screen service areas or trash enclosures should incorporate landscape plantings to help reduce the negative visual impact of these areas.

11.3.6.1.3 Wall Standard

Manufacturer:            Seating walls are typically custom made and are fabricated by the contractor on site.

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