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ttachment 2 Article 6: Development Standards Section 6.11: Outdoor Lighting (e) New collector and local streets, serving residential or commercial development, must meet the specifications and standards contain in Section 7.8 of this Ordinance and /or NCDOT Construction Stan rds for streets with curb and gutter section. (f) On- street parking is not permitted on collector streets whic ill intersect with existing thoroughfares proposed as bicycle routes in a Regional Bicycle Plan. (g) In lieu of on- street parking, four -foot bike lanes mus a delineated on each side (curb) of the street. (2) edestrian Circulation (a) Walkways or sidewalks must be provided al ng all new collector and arterial streets. (b) minimum four -foot wide planting stri etween sidewalk and curb shall b rovided. (c) In all ses, public sidewalks, an alkways on private property, must be at least ur feet in width and cI arly marked with paint or a contrasting surface terial. (d) In addition, b rrier -free de gn must be incorporated into sidewalk and walkway syste s for us y the handicapped. (e) Buildings must be it in ways which make their entries or intended use clear to approachi sers and visitors. Clear pedestrian entries from the street and notju fro adjacent parking areas are to be provided. (f) Locate parkin areas to t side or rear of buildings and relate building facades to t street, publi sidewalks, and transit stops. (g) In the ar between the public alm of the street and the private realm of the r sidential complex or com ercial building, provide a transition cons ting of a well landscaped fro yard, a low fence or wall, a re ssed entry, a courtyard, or other vice that promotes privacy but . ibility from the street. (3) Bicy Circulation (a Development projects which abut a proposed icycle route must make provision for bicycle parking /storage as part of t comprehensive site development plan. (b) In addition, such facilities are to be provided in conju tion with designated transit stops. (c) Bicycle parking and storage facilities, as well as the install 'on and /or delineation of bike lanes must be done in accordance with th standards contained in The Regional Bicycle Plan - Durham and Orange ounties North Carolina Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Criteria. (d) In each instance where bicycle parking /storage is provided, the num r of bicycles for which space is provided must be appropriate to the location and expected clientele. Where such facilities are provided, safe and sheltered parking and storage is to be provided as close and convenient to building entrances as vehicular parking. 6.11.1 Purpose and Intent The purpose of outdoor lighting standards is to balance the public safety need for outdoor lighting fixtures that are used to enhance a. lawful„ p irnl�iitltl Q nighttime use and enjoyment of ai -property while at the Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -66