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6.06 Lighting Requirements This project will provide lighting levels in conformance with LDC requirements and that are compatible with safety and industry standards. Lighting design shall be state- of -the- art and will strive to maintain a small town character in the way the goal is achieved. a. Light levels: by illuminating landscape and vertical surfaces the project will achieve lighting comfort that requires lower lighting levels and yet offers full visibility and security. b. Color of light: The project will only use lamps that provide warm color light. This is the color spectrum of incandescent light. It can be achieved by different means and it is generally less glaring and makes public spaces friendlier and more hospitable. c. No glare: All light will be carefully shielded as to provide no glare to neighboring buildings, as well as pedestrians and motorist circulating around the building. 6.07 Dumpsters The dumpster(s) for this project shall be located within an enclosed area and shall not visible from the street. The enclosed area shall be consistent in its design and materials with the rest of the project. Maneuvering area shall be provided within the project for a truck to conveniently pick up and service the dumpsters. 6.08 Signage Only monument signage will be permitted. Signage shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 6, Article 3, Signs, of the City of San Marcos Land Development Code. Specific design criteria will be developed to establish a consistent project style. 6.08 Streetscape Streetscape improvements are intended to be public spaces for public interaction and to provide visual context, textural variety and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks shall be required along the Thorpe Lane and IH 35 frontage and shall be a minimum of 10 foot in width. The project site shall include the installation and /or construction of street trees, outdoor benches and seating areas, landscape features such as planter boxes along Thorpe Lane. The street trees shall be native species and shall be spaced a maximum of 30' apart. These street trees and public spaces will create public gathering places. A cluttered look should be avoided and spacing of streetscape elements should vary with building design and intent. The combination of streetscape elements should provide a balance of space that result in comfortable, convenient, safe and aesthetically pleasing pedestrian environment. Street tree species should be selected for tolerance to polluted and drought conditions, disease and pest resistance, biodiversity and requirements for retail signage and storefront visibility. Any street trees provided shall be maintained by the property owner. U