6.b) Park Bench Standards-Business Area-Amended DraftBench I
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 # BU1119C— 6' in length.
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Benches shall be constructed of
durable metals 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 — Forest Green
Installation:
Benches shall be permanently affixed
to a hardscape surface. (pavers,
concrete pad etc.)
Benches with ADA 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 20' 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.