A.
Goal: to provide a mixture of unit sizes to address
the needs and desires of those at various stages of life who wish
to live in densities associated with townhouse living.
B.
Definition: a one-family dwelling unit with a private
entrance, attached horizontally in a linear arrangement, being located
on a separate lot, and being separated from an adjoining dwelling
unit by an approved wall extending from the foundation through the
roof and structurally independent of the corresponding wall of the
adjoining unit and having a totally exposed front and rear wall to
be used for access, light and ventilation.
C.
Zoning Map.
 |
D.
The following examples best embody the purpose, goals
and objectives of the townhouse unit:
(1)
Photo 1.
 |
(a)
Bay windows work to provide street rhythm and
to break down the horizontal scale.
(b)
Small private front yard planting softens the
street environment.
(c)
Windows on the side facade enliven corner buildings.
(d)
Stoops provide public/private transition.
(e)
The front door is accentuated in scale.
(f)
Durable materials stand up to the test of time.
(2)
Photo 2.
 |
(a)
On a case-by-case basis, townhouses may be arranged
in a courtyard configuration with front doors and garages facing a
landscaped parking/multipurpose court.
(b)
Modern can coexist with traditional as long
as well-established roles of rhythm, scale and material choice are
respected.
(c)
Low garden walls define courtyard edges.
(d)
High-quality landscaping and surface materials
such as pavers are required in courtyards.
(3)
Photo 3.
 |
(a)
Slight variations in dormer design reduce monotony
in otherwise identical units.
(b)
Low front yard garden walls provide appropriate
public/private transition.
(c)
A large mansard roof element accentuates horizontal
breaks to respect human scale at the sidewalk level.
(d)
Generous windows on the front facade provide
internal light while animating the street and promoting safety.
(e)
Roof gardens and decks provide necessary outdoor
private space.
(4)
Photo 4.
 |
(a)
Vertical and horizontal architectural offsets
and material changes reinforce human scale at the street level.
(b)
Windows turning the corner of the building acknowledge
the special location at a street intersection.
(c)
Solar screens provided reduce unit energy loads
and provide horizontal breaks.
(d)
Variations in window dimensions provide interest
to the street and address scale and rhythm issues.
E.
Size and scope.
 |
F.
Blocks.
 |
(1)
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alley width
| ||||
|
ROW
|
22'
|
25'
| ||
|
Cartway
|
18'
|
21'
| ||
|
Alley access points
|
2
|
3
| ||
|
On-street stalls
| ||||
|
Length
|
20'
|
—
| ||
|
Width
|
8'
|
—
| ||
G.
Site.
 |
(1)
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ratio (spots/du)
|
2.5
|
—
| |
|
Driveway length
|
20'
|
—
| |
|
Driveway width
|
8'
|
12'
|
(a)
Driveways shall be constructed of colored asphalt,
scored concrete, decorative paving blocks or porous pavement.
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(4)
Environment.
H.
Public realm.
 |
(1)
(3)
Edges and buffers.
I.
Private realm.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Building walls shall be brick, stone, stucco
or similar material.
[2]
Synthetic trim board.
[3]
Roof materials shall be clad in cedar wood shingles,
raised-seam metal, slate, architectural asphalt shingles, tiles or
similar material.
[4]
Roof types shall be flat, gable, gambrel, mansard,
hipped, salt box or combinations thereof.
[5]
Exterior chimneys shall be finished in brick,
stone or stucco.
[6]
Chimney tops shall have decorative details.
[7]
All rooftop equipment shall be screened from
view.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First story clear height
|
10'
|
15'
| ||
|
Roof pitch
|
—
|
9/12
| ||
|
Front and side encroachments
| ||||
|
Stoop
|
—
|
8'
| ||
|
Bay window
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Awning
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Solar screen
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Balcony/Balconette
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Rear deck
|
—
|
8'
| ||
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|
Garage height
|
10'
|
15'
| |
|
Garage width
|
14'
|
24'
| |
|
Garage depth
|
25'
|
—
| |
|
Garage setback
|
20'
|
—
|
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Window boxes.
(b)
Espaliers.
(c)
Roof decks/gardens.
(d)
Green roofs.
(e)
Garden walls may be brick, stone or stucco to
match the principal building.
(f)
Side and rear yard fences may be wood picket,
wrought iron or materials similar in appearance and durability.
(g)
All side and rear yard fences over four feet
in height shall be wood or similar material (shadow box design).
(4)
Environment. Bioswales, cisterns, rain gardens,
and porous pavement driveway material are encouraged to aid in reducing
stormwater runoff.
J.
Architectural notes.
(1)
Building orientation.
(a)
Buildings shall be oriented to the street with
primary pedestrian access points directly accessing the street facade.
Front doors are required to be on public streets.
(b)
At least 50% of a building's front facade must
be built to the minimum setback line.
(c)
Buildings shall be oriented to maximize winter
solar gain, consistent with the north/south orthogonal grid.
(2)
Building height. Maximum building height shall
be 45 feet.
(4)
Vertical breaks: two-foot building offsets every
60 feet minimum.
(10)
Accessory structures: none.
A.
Goal: to provide a mixture of unit sizes to address
the needs and desires of those at various stages of life who wish
to live in densities associated with twin living.
B.
Definition: a one-family dwelling unit with a private
entrance, attached horizontally in a linear arrangement to one other
dwelling unit, each located on a separate lot, and being separated
from each other by an approved wall extending from the foundation
through the roof and structurally independent of the corresponding
wall of the adjoining unit and having a totally exposed front and
rear wall to be used for access, light and ventilation.
C. 
Zoning Map.
D.
The following examples best embody the purpose, goals
and objectives of the twin unit:
(2)
Photo 2.
(a)
Modern can coexist with traditional as long
as well-established rules of rhythm, scale and material choice are
respected.
(b)
Generous window dimensions animate the facade
and help provide appropriate vertical and horizontal scale and rhythm.
(c)
Two-foot vertical offsets conform to rules of
vertical offsets.
(d)
Garden walls and front gardens serve as public/private
transition.
(e)
Material change provides vertical breaks.
E. 
Size and scope.
(1)
Maximum number of units: 162 dwelling units.
(2)
Densities: See TDR Market Analysis.
(3)
Twins are found in less dense areas of neighborhoods
acting as a transition between flats/townhouses and single-family
detached units.
(4)
A variety of unit sizes must be offered.
(5)
No front yard parking.
(6)
Vehicle access via alleys.
(7)
On-street parking.
F. 
Blocks.
(1)
Architecture and design.
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alley width
| ||||
|
ROW
|
22'
|
25'
| ||
|
Cartway
|
18'
|
21'
| ||
|
Alley access points
|
2
|
3
| ||
|
On-street stalls
| ||||
|
Length
|
20'
|
—
| ||
|
Width
|
8'
|
—
| ||
G. 
Site.
(1)
Architecture and design.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lot area
|
3,000 SF
|
6,250 SF
| ||
|
Lot width
|
40'
|
—
| ||
|
Corner lot
|
40'
|
—
| ||
|
Lot depth
|
75'
|
125'
| ||
|
Building coverage
|
—
|
60%
| ||
|
Impervious coverage
|
—
|
80%
| ||
|
Front yard setback
|
15'
|
30'
| ||
|
Side yard setback
|
10'
|
15'
| ||
|
Rear yard setback
|
20'
|
—
| ||
|
Accessory structure setbacks
| ||||
|
Rear and side yard
|
2'
|
5'
| ||
|
Principal building
|
10'
|
—
| ||
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ratio (spots/du)
|
1.5
|
2.5
| |
|
Driveway length
|
20'
|
—
| |
|
Driveway width
|
8'
|
12'
|
(a)
Driveways shall be constructed of colored asphalt,
scored concrete, decorative paving blocks or porous pavement.
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Front yard fence height: maximum of three feet.
(b)
Front yard hedge height: maximum of three feet.
(c)
Side and rear yard fence height: maximum of
six feet.
(d)
Foundation plantings.
(e)
Planting buffers between different land uses.
(f)
Parking planting.
(g)
Screen ground-mounted utility boxes.
(h)
Pergolas.
(i)
Trellises.
(j)
Arbors.
(4)
Environment.
H.
Public realm.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Dormers.
[2]
Gables.
[3]
Recessed entries.
[4]
Cupolas or towers.
[5]
Pillars or posts.
[6]
Bay windows.
[7]
Balconies/Balconettes.
[8]
Decorative cornices.
[9]
First-floor colonnades.
[10]
Decorative patterns on exterior
finishes.
[11]
Front porches.
[12]
Usable open or covered stoops.
[13]
Porticos.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|
Building height
|
30'
|
45'
| |
|
First floor elevation
|
2'
|
5'
| |
|
Eave height
|
24'
|
36'
| |
|
Window-to-eave offset
|
1'
|
—
| |
|
Front facade fenestration
|
30%
|
—
| |
|
Side and rear facade fenestration
|
20%
|
—
| |
|
Building face or roof offset
|
2'
|
—
|
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Pool and deck setback from side and rear property
lines: minimum of 10 feet.
(b)
Patio setback from side and rear property lines:
minimum of five feet.
(c)
In-ground pools are permitted.
(d)
Spas are only permitted on or within a rear
deck.
(e)
Gutters shall be architecturally compatible
with a building.
I.
Private realm.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Building walls shall be brick, stone, synthetic
trim board, stucco, wood and simulated clapboard or similar material.
[2]
Roof materials shall be clad in cedar wood shingles,
raised-seam metal, slate, architectural asphalt shingles or similar
material.
[3]
Roof types shall be gable, gambrel, mansard,
hipped, salt box or combinations thereof.
[4]
Exterior chimneys shall be finished in brick,
stone or stucco.
[5]
Chimney tops shall have decorative details.
[6]
All rooftop equipment shall be screened from
view.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First story clear height
|
10'
|
15'
| ||
|
Roof pitch
|
—
|
9/12
| ||
|
Front and side encroachments
| ||||
|
Front porch
|
—
|
8'
| ||
|
Stoop
|
—
|
8'
| ||
|
Bay window
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Awning
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Solar screen
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Balcony/Balconette
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Rear deck
|
—
|
8'
| ||
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Garage height
|
10'
|
15'
| |
|
Garage width
|
14'
|
24'
| |
|
Garage depth
|
25'
|
—
| |
|
Garage setback
|
20'
|
—
|
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Window boxes.
(b)
Espaliers.
(c)
Roof decks/gardens.
(d)
Green roofs.
(e)
Garden walls may be brick, stone or stucco to
match the principal building.
(f)
Side and rear yard fences may be wood picket,
wrought iron or materials similar in appearance and durability.
(g)
All side and rear yard fences over four feet
in height shall be wood or similar material (shadow box design).
(4)
Environment. Bioswales, cisterns, rain gardens,
and porous pavement driveway material are encouraged to aid in reducing
stormwater runoff.
J.
Architectural notes.
(1)
Building orientation.
(a)
Buildings shall be oriented to the street with
primary pedestrian access points directly accessing the street facade.
Front doors are required to be on public streets.
(b)
At least 50% of a building's front facade must
be built to the minimum setback line.
(c)
Buildings shall be oriented to maximize winter
solar gain, consistent with the north/south orthogonal grid.
(2)
Building height. Maximum building height shall
be 45 feet.
L.
Semi-public space notes.
(1)
All yards must be fully appointed with landscaping
of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses or ground cover.
(2)
Semi-public space must be separated from public
space by either a low garden wall, decorative fence, hedge or combination
of the three. Fences in front yards shall have a maximum height of
three feet. Fences in side and rear yards shall have a maximum height
of six feet high.
(3)
Bioswales and rain gardens are permitted.
(4)
Usable open or covered stoops are encouraged
as public space transition.
A.
Goal: to provide a mixture of unit sizes to address
the needs and desires of those at various stages of life who wish
to live in a walkable community with densities associated with single-family
detached units on small individual lots.
B.
Definition: a detached single dwelling unit on its
own lot designed for or used exclusively by one family.
C.
Zoning Map.
 |
D.
The following examples best embody the purpose, goals
and objectives of the single-family detached unit:
(4)
Photo 4.
 |
(a)
Variety of architecture along street frontage
provides personal identity and makes the journey for pedestrians more
enjoyable.
(b)
Small gable ends facing the street help to reduce
the scale of the house mass.
(c)
Horizontal banding helps reduce the perception
of the vertical massing of the house.
F.
Blocks.
 |
(1)
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alley width
| ||||
|
ROW
|
22'
|
25'
| ||
|
Cartway
|
18'
|
21'
| ||
|
Alley access points
|
2
|
3
| ||
|
On-street stalls
| ||||
|
Length
|
20'
|
—
| ||
|
Width
|
8'
|
—
| ||
G.
Site.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lot area
|
11,000 SF
|
13,000 SF
| ||
|
Lot width
|
70'
|
105'
| ||
|
Corner lot
|
70'
|
105'
| ||
|
Lot depth
|
125'
|
175'
| ||
|
Building coverage
|
—
|
50%
| ||
|
Impervious coverage
|
—
|
60%
| ||
|
Front yard setback
|
20'
|
15'
| ||
|
Side yard setback
|
5'
|
15'
| ||
|
Rear yard setback
|
20'
|
—
| ||
|
Accessory structure setbacks
| ||||
|
Rear and side yard
|
2'
|
5'
| ||
|
Principal building
|
10'
|
—
| ||
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ratio (spots/du)
|
1.5
|
2.5
| |
|
Driveway length
|
20'
|
—
| |
|
Driveway width
|
8'
|
12'
|
(a)
Driveways shall be constructed of colored asphalt,
scored concrete, decorative paving blocks or porous pavement.
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Front yard fence height: maximum of three feet.
(b)
Front yard hedge height: maximum of three feet.
(c)
Side and rear yard fence height: maximum of
six feet.
(d)
Foundation plantings.
(e)
Planting buffers between different land uses.
(f)
Parking planting.
(g)
Screen ground-mounted utility boxes.
(h)
Pergolas.
(i)
Trellises.
(j)
Arbors.
(4)
Environment.
H.
Public realm.
 |
(1)
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Pool and deck setback from side and rear property
lines: minimum of 10 feet.
(b)
Patio setback from side and rear property lines:
minimum of five feet.
(c)
In-ground pools are permitted.
(d)
Spas are only permitted on or within a rear
deck.
(e)
Gutters shall be architecturally compatible
with a building.
I.
Private realm.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Building walls shall be brick, stone, synthetic
trim board, stucco, wood and simulated clapboard or similar material.
[2]
Roof materials shall be clad in cedar wood shingles,
raised-seam metal, slate, architectural asphalt shingles, tiles or
similar material.
[3]
Roof types shall be gable, gambrel, mansard,
hipped, salt box or combinations thereof.
[4]
Exterior chimneys shall be finished in brick,
stone or stucco.
[5]
Chimney tops shall have decorative details.
[6]
All rooftop equipment shall be screened from
view.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First story clear height
|
10'
|
15'
| ||
|
Roof pitch
|
—
|
9/12
| ||
|
Front and side encroachments
| ||||
|
Front porch
|
—
|
8'
| ||
|
Bay window
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Awning
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Solar screen
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Balcony/Balconette
|
—
|
4'
| ||
|
Rear deck
|
—
|
8'
| ||
(2)
Parking.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Garage height
|
10'
|
15'
| |
|
Garage width
|
14'
|
24'
| |
|
Garage depth
|
25'
|
—
| |
|
Garage setback
|
20'
|
—
|
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Window boxes.
(b)
Espaliers.
(c)
Roof decks/gardens.
(d)
Green roofs.
(e)
Garden walls may be brick, stone or stucco to
match the principal building.
(f)
Side and rear yard fences may be wood picket,
wrought iron or materials similar in appearance and durability.
(g)
All side and rear yard fences over four feet
in height shall be wood or similar material (shadow box design).
(4)
Environment. Bioswales, cisterns, rain gardens
and porous pavement driveway material are encouraged to aid in reducing
stormwater runoff.
J.
Architectural notes.
(1)
Building orientation.
(a)
Buildings shall be oriented to the street with
primary pedestrian access points directly accessing the street facade.
Front doors are required to be on public streets.
(b)
At least 50% of a building's front facade must
be built to the minimum setback line.
(c)
Buildings shall be oriented to maximize winter
solar gain, consistent with the north/south orthogonal grid.
(2)
Building height. Maximum building height shall
be 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
(4)
Vertical breaks are required.
(5)
Horizontal breaks. Use of material change, window
lines and pediments is required.
A.
Goal: to provide mixed-use commercial buildings that
allow for retail and/or office space in individual or attached buildings.
B.
Definition: a building that contains either retail
uses on ground floor levels and office on upper levels or buildings
that solely contain office space, either multiple or single tenants.
C.
Zoning Map.
 |
D.
The following examples best embody the purpose, goals
and objectives of the Auburn Village retail unit:
(1)
Photo 1.
 |
(a)
Recessed storefronts provide architectural interest
and solar screening.
(b)
Second-story office space is acceptable. It
provides opportunity to meet local needs as well as legitimizing the
design of two-story architecture. Fake second stories are not encouraged.
Clear stories are acceptable.
(c)
Small raised seating platforms serve as local
outdoor meeting places and opportunities for a village cafe.
(2)
Photo 2.
 |
(a)
Single-story retail is acceptable. Windows in
the second floor are acceptable if they serve a purpose such as a
"clear story."
(b)
Storefronts should be individualized and a twenty-five-foot
to thirty-five-foot storefront rhythm respected to match the village
scale.
(c)
Architecture should be designed with the intent
of providing logical locations for facade signage.
F.
Site.
 |
(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Contextual neighborhood consistency.
[2]
Special architectural features at corners.
[3]
Public and private outdoor spaces shall be accessible
and visible to the public.
[4]
Plazas.
[5]
Mid-block pedestrian connections to respond
to grid.
[6]
Bus shelters.
[7]
Bike racks.
[8]
Water features/fountains.
[9]
Decorative pedestrian lighting.
[10]
Litter containers.
[11]
Architectural lighting.
[12]
Benches.
[13]
Clock towers.
[14]
Kiosks.
[15]
Public art.
(b)
Specifications.
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Block length
|
250'
|
500'
| ||
|
Block perimeter
|
1,000'
|
2,000'
| ||
|
Sidewalk width
|
5'
|
10'
| ||
|
Planting strip width
|
4'
|
10'
| ||
|
Mid-block crossings
| ||||
|
Number per block
|
1
|
3
| ||
|
ROW width
|
15'
|
20'
| ||
|
Path width
|
5'
|
10'
| ||
|
Decorative streetlighting (distance on center)
|
50'
|
75'
| ||
|
Lot area
|
20,000 SF
|
—
| ||
|
Lot width
|
100'
|
—
| ||
|
Corner lot
|
100'
|
—
| ||
|
Lot depth
|
150'
|
—
| ||
|
Impervious coverage
|
—
|
90%
| ||
|
Front yard setback
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10'
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30'
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Side yard setback
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—
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10'
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Rear yard setback
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20'
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—
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Building separation
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20'
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—
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(2)
Parking.
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Alley width
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ROW
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22'
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25'
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Cartway
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18'
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21'
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Alley access points
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2
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3
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On-street stalls
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Length
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20'
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—
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Width
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8'
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—
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Ratio (spots/du)
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0.8
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1.3
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Driveway length
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20'
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—
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Driveway width
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8'
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12'
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(a)
Off-street parking shall be provided through
alley-loaded driveways.
(b)
On-street parking shall be provided through
parallel stalls.
(c)
Porous pavement.
(d)
Belgian block curbing.
(e)
Driveways shall be constructed of colored asphalt,
scored concrete, decorative paving blocks or porous pavement.
(f)
Nonresidential parking shall be provided at
a ratio of four spots per 1,000 square feet.
(g)
Shared parking shall be conditionally permitted.
(3)
Edges and buffers.
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Minimum
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Maximum
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|---|---|---|---|
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Street tree spacing (distance on center)
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36'
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50'
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Side and rear yard fence height
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—
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6'
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(4)
Environment.
(a)
Porous pavement and rain gardens are encouraged
for on-street parking lanes.
(b)
Deciduous street trees are encouraged to lower
summer cooling load.
(c)
Trees to modulate microclimate.
(d)
Long-life trees are encouraged to maximize green
infrastructure funds.
(e)
Xeriscape.
(f)
Nonexotic, noninvasive species are encouraged
to minimize water needs.
(g)
Bioswales, cisterns, rain gardens, and porous
pavement driveway material are encouraged to aid in reducing stormwater
runoff.
G.
Public realm.
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(1)
Architecture and design.
H.
Private realm.
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(1)
Architecture and design.
(a)
Design elements.
[1]
Building walls shall be brick, stone, synthetic
trim board, stucco, or similar material.
[2]
Roof materials shall be raised-seam metal, slate
architectural asphalt shingles, tiles or similar material.
[3]
Roof types shall be flat, mansard or combinations
thereof.
[4]
All rooftop equipment shall be screened from
view.
(b)
Specifications.
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Minimum
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Maximum
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First story clear height
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10'
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15'
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Roof pitch
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—
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9/12
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Front and side encroachments
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Bay window
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—
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8'
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Awning
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—
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8'
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Solar screen
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—
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8'
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Balcony/Balconette
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—
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8'
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Rear deck
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—
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8'
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Terrace
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8'
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—
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Patio
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8'
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10'
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(2)
Parking. Structured parking shall have a maximum
height of two levels.
(3)
Edges and buffers.
(a)
Window boxes.
(b)
Espaliers.
(c)
Roof decks/gardens.
(d)
Green roofs.
(e)
Garden walls may be brick, stone or stucco to
match the principal building.
(f)
Side and rear yard fences may be wood picket,
wrought iron or materials similar in appearance and durability.
(g)
All side and rear yard fences over four feet
in height shall be wood or similar material (shadow box design).
(4)
Environment. Bioswales, cisterns, rain gardens
and porous pavement driveway material are encouraged to aid in reducing
stormwater runoff.
I.
Architectural notes.
(1)
Building orientation.
(a)
Buildings shall be oriented to the street with
primary pedestrian access points directly accessing the street facade.
Front doors to upper floor uses are permitted on secondary facades.
(b)
At least 50% of a building's front facade must
be built to the minimum setback line.
(c)
Buildings shall be oriented to maximize winter
solar gain, consistent with the north/south orthogonal grid.
(d)
Buildings should be built to the sidewalk, public
square or plaza edge.
(2)
Building height. Maximum building height shall
be 45 feet.
(3)
Fenestration.
(a)
No blank facades or walls are permitted.
(b)
Minimum area of window opening on all facade
upper floors: 30%.
(c)
Vertically line up windows.
(d)
Windows shall be more vertical than horizontal
(e)
Minimum area of windows opening on first-floor
retail public facades: 70%.
(f)
Retail windows must remain unobstructed on interior
spaces.
(9)
Appurtenances (porches, stoops, balconies, balconettes,
bay windows).
J.
Public space notes.
(1)
Fronts of buildings shall be built to public
sidewalks.
(2)
Street furniture and amenities are encouraged.
(3)
Entry plazas and courts should be designed to
welcome public use.
(4)
Large storefront windows are required on first
floors. Windows may be framed in wood.
(5)
First-floor retail.
(6)
Screening of loading, service and trash areas
is required.
K.
Semi-public space notes.
(1)
All semi-public space (i.e., yards, courts,
plazas) must be fully appointed with landscaping of trees, shrubs
and ground cover or a combination of decorative paving and landscaping.
Where appropriate, seating and lighting shall be provided.
(2)
Semi-public space must be separated from public
space by either a low garden wall, decorative fence (maximum of six
feet high), hedge material or a combination of the three.
M.
Edges, buffers and transitions notes.
(1)
Parking lots adjacent to street edges must be
screened with a four-and-one-half-foot-high hedge or masonry wall.
(2)
Parking adjacent to residential uses must be
screened with a minimum six-foot-high masonry wall or fence and must
include a three-foot-wide vegetated buffer that is a minimum of six
feet high at the time of planting.
(3)
Lighting must be screened from residential uses.
N.
Amenity notes.
(1)
Must provide at least one direct pedestrian
connection between the parking and main street commercial per 150
feet of commercial frontage.
(2)
Connection must be a minimum of ten-foot-wide
path with five-foot-wide landscaped edges.
(3)
Must provide textured pedestrian crosswalks
internal to parking lots.
O.
Parking amenities/access notes.
(1)
Porous pavement and bioswales are permitted.
(2)
Vehicle access shall be from alleys or secondary
streets only.
(3)
Maximum of one vehicle access point per secondary
street frontage.
(4)
Lighting must be shielded from residential uses.
(5)
Must provide one pedestrian connection between
parking and commercial main street every 200 feet minimum.
