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An open space, available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by roadway and building frontages. Its landscape shall consist of paved paths, lawns and formally arranged trees. The paved paths within the square shall be distinguishable from surrounding sidewalks and streets by choice of materials and design. Improvements such as fountains, pergolas, band - shells, kiosks and pedestrian amenities such as benches may be installed within the square. Buildings adjacent to or across the street from the square shall treat the square (or street shared with the square) as the building's primary frontage. Angle parking on at least two of the streets fronting the square is encouraged to provide additional on - street parking for nearby buildings. An open space, available for civic purposes and com- mercial activities. A plaza shall be spatially defined by building frontages. Its landscape shall consist pri- marily of pavement and formally arranged trees. Ma- terials used to pave the plaza shall be different than the adjacent sidewalk and street, and should comple- ment the colors used in nearby buildings. It shall be located near the intersection of important streets. The plaza itself may be configured as a street, with a single travel lane no wider than 14' placed between pedestrian -only walkways of at least equal width.. Improvements such as bandshells or similar public gathering spaces are permitted. Benches and similar pedestrian amenities shall be installed. Adjacent buildings shall treat the plaza as the primary frontage. When approved as part of a Development Plan, a portion of the plaza shall be designated as available to commercial uses which front the plaza (such as outdoor seating for restaurants), Gem Lake Galway y� Disiric! Det clopme'il Code May 19, 2009 - Page 12