Description
A civic space comprised mostly of pavement and open formal areas.
Ground Cover
| Hardscape |
85% min, 100% max |
| Landscape |
15% max |
| Permeable Surface |
70% min |
Size Classification
| Piazzetta |
500 sf |
Small |
| Piazza |
1/4 acre min |
Medium |
| Central Plaza |
1 acre min, 4 acres max |
Large |
Planting
| Tree Shape |
see Tree Plantings table |
| Tree Plantings |
1 tree per 8,000 sf min |
Furnishings
| Seating |
1 resting bench per 300 linear feet of walkway |
Lighting
| Illumination |
see Total Site Lumens table |
| Post Type |
see Lighting Post Shape table |
Standards
- The perimeter of a plaza should be well integrated into its surroundings and free from fences, hedges, and other barriers that would impede movement into the space and obscure visibility from abutting street or building frontages.
- Piazzas and piazettas must share at least one property line with an abutting lot unless occupied by a landmark.
Accessory Civic Spaces
| Recreation Fields |
Special Permit |
| Landmark |
Permitted |
| Swimming Pool |
Special Permit |
| Community Gardens |
Special Permit |
| Skating Rink |
Special Permit |
| Skate Park |
Special Permit |
| Dog Park |
Special Permit |
| Playground |
Special Permit |
| Botanical Garden |
Special Permit |
| Burial Ground |
Special Permit |
| Band Shell |
Special Permit |