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11 III. BARRIER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS The appropriate height and scale of the barrier between a Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe and the adjacent public realm will vary depending on local context. For example, barriers with a continuous edge may be more appropriate on Roadways with busy vehicular traffic; however, barriers with openings, breaks, gaps, and transparency are more appropriate on Pedestrian Streets. In some locations, barriers may not be necessary at all. There are example photos of preferred and discouraged barrier designs in Section 8. In all cases where proposed, barriers must allow for visual and, where possible, physical connections with the surrounding public realm. They must permit views into and out of the Parklet and between the street and sidewalk. Non-solid barriers that include openings are highly preferred and encouraged; these include barriers with spaced railings, punched openings, or other methods to facilitate visual permeability. See photos in Section 8 for examples. The following standards and guidelines apply to Parklets and Sidewalk Cafes in all locations, but for additional requirements for Parklets on Roadways and Pedestrian Street Parklets & Sidewalk Cafes, see Sections 4B and 4C, respectively. 1 Barriers shall not be bolted or affixed in any way to the Roadway or any structure (other than a Parklet platform, where provided), including, but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs, buildings, fire hydrants, street trees, streetlights, parking meters, or traffic poles. 2 Barriers, which may include flower boxes or planters, shall not exceed 36 inches measured from the bottom of the curb (if the Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe is located in the Vehicular Zone) or from the sidewalk (if the Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe is located in the Pedestrian Zone) to the top of the barrier. The maximum combined height with live plants at full growth shall not exceed 48 inches (4 feet). 3 A Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe may include a limited number of live plants that exceed the 48-inch height limit if: a. They are in pots not exceeding 24 inches in height b. They are only used to highlight Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe entrances or corners (maximum 4 per Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe) c. They are maintained for fire and visibility clearances. 4 Barriers shall not block the view of traffic control devices such as traffic signs, traffic signals, and other traffic warning devices. Planters and plants are subject to vision triangle restrictions (See Diagram 3), where the combined max height of the planter and the live plants is 36 inches (3 feet). 5 Flower boxes or planters shall be made of safe, durable, and attractive material such as wood, steel (or other metal), terracotta, and ceramic. 6 All planters and planting areas must contain live plants with foliage year-round. Drought- tolerant and native California plants are highly preferred. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintenance of plantings and the prompt replacement of unhealthy plants or removal of empty planting areas. 7 If non-solid railings are used, openings in rails shall prevent passage of a 4-inch sphere. 8 Wind barriers are not allowed unless connected to an Overhead Structure (as described in Section 5). 9 Parklets and Sidewalk Cafes located in the Vehicular Zone shall maintain the entrance of the Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe closest to the Pedestrian Zone unobstructed by barriers, planters, or other fixed features. 10 For Applicants serving alcohol, the Parklet or Sidewalk Cafe shall have a barrier in compliance with the Applicant’s ABC license. 11 Sidewalk Cafe barriers shall be limited to planters, bollards, stanchions, or other low- profile barriers. ATTY/RESO.0017/CC RESO OUTDOOR BUSINESS ACTIVITY PROGRAM GUIDELINES - EXHIBIT A REV: 03-03-25 JB Page 14 of 34