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Service and Private Utility Areas
                                             In some cases, small-scale residential projects may include trash
                                             areas, utility service boxes, air conditioning units and fans. This
                                             equipment detracts from the primary structure and can adversely
                                             affect the quality of the pedestrian experience when visible
                                             from the street. Residential projects should minimize the visual
                                             presence and impact of mechanical and other building equipment
                                             on the public realm.


                                             5.28  Locate a utility or service area to minimize its visibility
                                                    from the public realm.
                                                    a.  Locate a utility or service area to the side or rear of a
                                                       building.
                                                    b.  Orient a service area toward an alley or secondary street.
                                                    c.  Integrate mechanical equipment into the design of a
                                                       building to disguise it.
                                                    d.  Locate a utility or service area away from the primary
                                                       entrance to each unit.
                                                    e.  Locate a utility or service area away from common
                                                       outdoor spaces where possible.

        Screen or enclose a free-standing    5.29  Screen a free-standing utility or service area.
        utility or service area.                    a.  Screen a free-standing utility area with landscaping or
                                                       enclose it with a wall that incorporates elements that
                                                       provide visual interest.
               Utility Area                         b.  When creating a wall to screen utilities and services,
                                                       consider using decorative block, brick, stone, cast-stone,
                                                       stucco, wood or any other high-quality, durable material.
                                                    c.  Do not use a chain link.

















        Figure 5.10: Locate a utility or
        service area to minimize visibility
        from the public realm.















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