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(D) Highlight prominent architectural features. <br /> i <br /> L <br /> .,St4 <br /> , 7'`u MpI <br /> 1 <br /> J <br /> L, <br /> 7yy al iruild ng-mounted:taen:iigh�rg. <br /> (1 l) Commercial/Mixed Use Mechanical Equipment and Utilities <br /> The location of ground level and rooftop mounted mechanical equipment is <br /> important to maintaining and enhanenig the visi.iai quality of commercial/mixed- <br /> use areas. <br /> (A) Exposed mechanical equipment and utilities must be hidden from view <br /> whenever possible. Locating utilities underground whenever possible is <br /> encouraged. <br /> (B) Exposed mechanical equipment along primary and secondary street <br /> frontages is prohibited. <br /> (C) Rooftop mechanical equipment must be located in the center or rear corner <br /> of building, away from the primary street elevation viewshed. <br /> (D) Rooftop mechanical equipment must'be screened by the roof form. When <br /> the roof form cannot hide such equipment, a solid screen must be <br /> constructed of materials similar to those of the primary facade. Perforated <br /> or louvered screens may be used, however, noise levels emanating from <br /> mechanical equipment must meet City of South Bend Noise Ordinances <br /> for Residential Occupancies. Noise level readings must be taken at the <br /> nearest residential use. <br /> (E) Whenever possible, commercial buildings should have interior downspout <br /> and gutter systems. Exterior downspouts and gutters are allowed, if <br /> installed with decorative scuppers and downspouts. Rainwater discharge <br /> must be drained away from pedestrian areas and according to South Bend <br /> Municipal Code. <br /> 32 <br />