6.b) Park Bench Standards - Business AreasBench
Business Area
Purpose:
Benches will be located in
commercial and business areas, along
sidewalks, near government centers,
cemetery's, etc. in the community.
General information:
A standard, free standing bench shall
have back support and arm rest.
The standard bench is provided by,
Wabash Valley, Butler Collection -
Model # BU 1119C — 6' in length.
Materials:
Benches shall be constructed of
durable metals such as galvanized
steel, ductal cast iron, or other metals
designed for commercial exterior use.
Product shall have smooth welds
joints ad corners. Joint fasteners shall
be embedded or sealed.
(Features:
Colors ...... (up for discussion)
Colors — Royal blue, Dark Brown —
Forest Green (natural earthy tones)
Installation:
Benches shall be permanently affixed
to a hardscape surface. (pavers,
concrete pad etc.)
Benches with accessibility) shall have
a minimum of a 6 foot radius of area
on one side of the bench.
Benches shall be located in seasonally
shaded areas when possible.
Benches shall be placed no closer
than 200 feet apart on a single
stretch of sidewalk. They shall be at
least 30' from pedestrian ramps.
Donations —The parks committee
shall evaluate the location provided
in these standards to accept or
provide alternative locations for
benches.
Memorial benches — Plaques are to
be a maximum of 2"x 5" and of non-
ferrous material. Replacement of
plaques will be the responsibility of
the Gifter.
Commented [TG2]: Suggest' All benches should be
configured for handicap accessibility, with a minimum of a
6 -foot....."
Commented [TG1]: This is a committee call but I think we
should just pick one. I vote Forest Green.