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DRAFT September 2014 <br /> TCAAP Redevelopment Code <br />Page | 117 <br />  <br />(b) Courtyard Standards <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Courtyards are small scale private common open spaces surrounded on <br />at least three sides by buildings with a pedestrian connection to a <br />public sidewalk. Courtyards maintain the character and style of the <br />surrounding buildings. <br /> <br />Courtyards should be laid out proportionate to building height between <br />1:1 and 2:1 ratio (width to height of building). In order to offset the <br />impact of taller buildings, the detail of the courtyard level should seek <br />to bring down the relative scale of the space with shade elements, <br />trees, etc. Transition areas should be set up between the building face <br />and the center of the court. <br /> <br />The hardscape should accommodate circulation, gathering, seating, and <br />shade. Trees and plantings are critical to create a minimum of 30% <br />pervious cover and offset the effect of the urban heat island. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Typical Characteristics <br />General Character <br />Small scale private common open space <br />Defined by buildings on at least 3 sides <br />with connection to public sidewalk <br />Size of court should be proportionate to <br />building height <br />Hardscape should accommodate <br />circulation, gathering, and seating. <br />Trees and plants are critical <br />Maintain the character of surrounding <br />buildings <br />Standards <br />Min. Width 25’ <br />Minimum Area 650 s.f. <br />Minimum pervious cover – 30% <br /> Typical Uses <br />Gathering <br />Casual seating <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />