Section 24-1108. STANDARDS FOR AMENITIES AND STREET FURNITURE

 

1108.1Subject to approval by the Public Space Committee and with the recommendation of the Committee, benches, trash receptacles and other street furniture and amenities may be installed in the public space.

 

1108.2Any person who installs benches and other street furniture, trash receptacles and other amenities in the public space pursuant to this chapter shall guarantee their maintenance and replacement for one (1) year.

 

1108.3After the one (1) year period provided for in subsection 1108.2, the adjacent property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the street furniture and amenities.

 

1108.4Maintenance and replacement schedules for the street furniture and amenities shall be determined by the Director.

 

1108.5Benches placed in the public space shall meet the following criteria:

 

(a)Benches shall be wrought iron with wood slats;

 

(b)Benches shall have backs and be of a Victorian style design approved by the Director;

 

(c)Benches shall be a maximum eight feet (8') long. Benches six feet (6') or longer shall have a center arm rest;

 

(d)Benches shall either face the building and be placed 3 feet from the curb, or face the curb, and be placed 2 feet from face of building; and

 

(e)Benches shall be anchored to the paving.

 

1108.6Benches shall be installed and maintained by the adjacent property owner.

 

1108.7Trash receptacles placed in the public space shall meet the following criteria:

 

(a)Trash receptacles shall be wrought iron frame and electrostatically powder coated, with riveted steel lid and hinged door, as manufactured by Victor Stanley, Dunkirk, Maryland, or equal as approved by the Director;

 

(b) Each trash receptacles shall be 36-gallon capacity, 41-3/4 inches high, 23-1/2 inches base diameter and 28 inches top diameter and furnished with unbreakable 36 gallon high-density plastic liner;

 

(c)Each trash receptacle shall be furnished with a spun steel lid with an 18-3/4 inch diameter opening. The steel lid must be riveted to the inner frame perimeter, so that it cannot be removed;

 

(d)Each trash receptacle shall be furnished with a base consisting of a single-point anchoring system with five (5) hard plastic coated adjustable leveling glides. A one-eighth (1/8") inch steel plate with three (3) 3/4 inch holes for anchoring must be welded to the base assembly;

 

(e)Each trash receptacle shall be furnished with a hinged steel door fitted with a latch;

 

(f)Color of trash receptacle shall be black; and

 

(g)Installation of trash receptacles shall be per manufacturer's recommendation, with District's direction for placement.

 

1108.8The District shall install all trash receptacles within the boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement District. All private trash receptacles in other areas shall be installed by adjacent property owner.

 

1108.9All trash receptacles shall be maintained and repaired by adjacent property owners. The District shall pick up from all trash receptacles on public space within the Business Improvement District boundaries.

 

1108.10Subject to approval by the Public Space Committee and with the recommendation of the Committee, an applicant may install public art in the public space between the sidewalk and the property line.

 

1108.11Banners may be used-on streetlights within the Downtown Streetscape Area pursuant to public space regulations with the approval of the Committee.

 

1108.12 Location of bike racks in public space shall be coordinated with and approved by Traffic Safety Branch, Bureau of Traffic Services.

 

1108.13Bike racks shall meet the following criteria:

 

(a)The bike rack shall be an inverted U type. The bike rack shall support the frame of the bike at two locations; allow at least one wheel along the frame to be locked to the rack; and allow cyclist the option of using either the popular U-lock or a cable with padlock;

 

(b)Bike racks shall be 2-3/8" O.D. (outside diameter), galvanized, schedule 40 steel pipe, ASTM 53A, powder coated, gloss black, measuring thirty inches (30") across and thirty six inches (36") high above grade;

 

(c)Bike rack shall have minimum five feet (5') clearance from other amenities and street furniture;

 

(d)Bike rack shall be placed parallel to the curb and three feet (3') from the face of curb;

 

(e)Bike rack shall be placed within the typical twenty six feet (26') distance from the end of the Metro Bus Stop Zone;

 

(f)Bike rack placement shall allow a minimum of ten feet (10') of clearance for pedestrian flow; and

 

(g)Bike racks shall not be placed in an entrance or loading zone.

 

1108.14Street furniture and amenities shall be located to provide twenty feet (20') on one side of a tree box space to allow for the maneuvering of tree maintenance equipment.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7117 (September 1, 2000).