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RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENTS FOR RAILINGS & PLANTERS FOR
OUTDOOR DINING WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN (D) AND DOWNTOWN
OVERLAY (DO) DISTRICTS (EXCLUDING EL PASEO).
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Study Session
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Right-of-way
(ROW) Encroachments
Vagueness of what is allowed :▪Downtown (D) &
Downtown Overlay (DO)
Districts▪Architectural Element▪Frontage Standards (new
construction only) ▪El Paseo Sidewalk Café ▪San Pablo
Pending Application
•Larkspur Lane – DO District
•Seeking to activate street
•Target restaurant use –
outdoor seating (permitted)
•Removed of raised planter
(3’ ROW encroachment)
•Maintain ADA path of travel
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Study Session
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D & DO Zones – ROW Encroachments
Upper Story – 2’ into ROW
Awnings & Entrances – 2’
from curb
Encroachment Allowed for Architectural Elements
D DO
Awning, Canopy w/in 2’ of
curb
w/in 2’ of
curb
Balcony 3’ into ROW 3’ into ROW
Bay Window 3’ into ROW 3’ into ROW
Upper Story Room 2’ into ROW 2’ into ROW
Eaves 3’ into ROW 3’ into ROW
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D & DO Zones - Frontages Types
Frontage Types (Commercial)
D DO Illustration
Shopfront Awning Encroachment
(Arch. Elem 2’ from curb)
Gallery*2’ from curb 2’ from
curb
Arcade*2’ from curb 2’ from
curb
*Planter boxes or pots may be placed in
between columns to provide enclosure for such
uses as café seating, provided that adequate
throughway access is maintained.
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P/L
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El Paseo Design Standards
(2013)
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Sidewalk Café may encroach
in ROW if:
•8’ clearance maintained or
•7’ clearance director approval
(certain conditions)
•Included railings & planters
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Larkspur Lane - Existing Conditions
❖Colonnade 0’ Setback
❖Landscape not curb adjacent
❖Raised Planter Removed - 3’ dead space
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P/L
P/L
Study Session
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ROW Encroachment (Railing) – Larkspur Ln
3’
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Discussion
Should the El Paseo Sidewalk Café permit/guidelines
be extended to properties with the following:
❑Zoned D or DO
❑Landscaping is not curb adjacent (dead space)
❑Max encroachment of 3-feet
❑Railing & Planters
❑Revocable License Agreement
If so, staff will bring a policy for
city council consideration on
July 13, 2023
Study Session
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