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<br />City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code <br /> <br />(i) All mechanical equipment, whether roof-mounted or ground- <br />mounted, shall be completely screened from view of adjacent <br />properties and public streets, or designed to be compatible with the <br />architectural treatment of the principal building. Wood screening shall <br />not be permitted. <br /> <br />(ii) Trash and recycling equipment and materials shall be screened <br />from public view and adjacent properties with an enclosure that is <br />constructed of the same materials and colors as the principle building. <br />Wood fencing shall not be permitted. <br /> <br />(iii) Loading docks shall be screened from public view or integrated <br />into the building's architecture so as to reduce their visual impact. <br /> <br />Subd. 6 Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for the safety and convenience of <br />occupants and visitors. <br /> <br />A. A lighting plan shall be submitted that shows location, type of illumination <br />and design. A photometric analysis of site and building shall be submitted for <br />City approval with all new construction or redevelopment projects. <br /> <br />B. Exterior lighting shall be consistent in type, design, scale, and color to <br />create unity in the B-2 District. High-pressure sodium lighting and other <br />similar types of lighting color may be required by the City to promote a <br />unified lighting color throughout the B-2 District. Other lighting colors may <br />be considered during the City review process. <br /> <br />C. The source of illumination shall be hooded, concealed or controlled in a <br />manner so as not to unnecessary glare on adjoining lots, buildings, streets or <br />highways. <br /> <br />D. Light washing of buildings and accent lighting may be permitted through <br />the City review process provided that it does not negatively impact residential <br />areas or traffic safety and is complementary to the district as a whole. <br /> <br />Subd. 7 Pedestrian Circulation. All new development and redevelopment within the <br />District shall install pedestrian improvements in accordance with the City of Arden Hills <br />Comprehensive Plan and any other supplementary sidewalk or trail plans. Other <br />pedestrian sidewalks and trails may be required by the City. <br /> <br />A. Site design shall facilitate pedestrian connections and mobility within and <br />between building, sites, and uses by providing clear visual indicators through <br />door placement, signage, and integrating landscaping components. <br /> <br />B. The city may require bike racks; racks must be placed to not impede <br />pedestrian circulation. <br /> <br />Section 1320 - District Provisions <br />Adopted: November 13, 2006 <br />Page 17 of41 <br />