San Marcos Design Manual (March 16, 2021)

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b. Step windows with topography to ensure a continued visual connection and an active edge for pedestrians. c. Limit the maximum length of an exposed foundation wall to maintain an active building edge. d. Limit the maximum height of an exposed foundation wall to maintain a pedestrian scale. 5. Step outdoor amenity spaces to follow changes in topography. a. Use site elements such as seat walls and berms to transition between changes in grade. b. Integrate landscape elements such as seating, lighting and others with changes in grade. c. Consider locating a sloped sidewalk adjacent to stepped hardscape areas in order to maintain ADA access. 6. Retaining walls are subject to the same guidance as blank walls. Refer to Table 1.9, “Design Options for a Pedestrian Friendly Ground Floor”, to ensure the retaining wall is designed with the pedestrian experience in mind.

Table 1.13 Working With Topography

Design a building to step with the existing topography of a site.

Integrate the elements of a building facade to respond to changes in topography.

This image is inappropriate because a pedestrian scaled is not maintained.

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San Marcos Design Manual Amended: March 16, 2021