Illustration
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Subdistrict and Intent
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CDT Central Downtown
The intent of the CDT Subdistrict is to protect and preserve
the historic character and charm of Downtown Holland, while allowing
for new investment. The regulations are designed to ensure that new
buildings are complementary with the existing urban fabric of the
Downtown.
Developers for properties located in the Downtown Holland National
Historic District shall be required to meet with the Historic Preservation
Planner and Senior Planner prior to site plan application submittal.
See Section 39-12.07C6F1) for the map.
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NDT North Downtown
The intent of the NDT Subdistrict is to enable the expansion
of Holland's existing mixed use and walkable downtown north to seamlessly
provide connections, and to focus on potential redevelopment of properties,
especially as multifamily residential.
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EDT East Downtown
The intent of the EDT Subdistrict is to encourage the redevelopment
of the 8th Street corridor east of downtown Holland into a walkable
and attractive area that both complements the existing downtown and
considers the different context by allowing additional building types,
frontage types, and larger setbacks.
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WDT Waterfront Downtown
The intent of the WDT Subdistrict is to guide future development
along Holland's waterfront that connects to NDT and CDT, creating
a cohesive, mixed-use, walkable, waterfront district within a vibrant
downtown.
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CENT Centennial
The intent of the CENT Subdistrict is to activate the Centennial
Park area with mixed uses while also making the important connection
between CDT and the RM River Michigan Subdistrict.
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RM River-Michigan
The intent of the RM Subdistrict is to establish a vibrant,
mixed use character along a central Holland corridor that complements
major institutions, provides destinations of interest, and protects
residential neighborhoods.
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SIXT Sixteenth Street
The intent of the SIXT Subdistrict is to enhance and expand
the existing walkable character, and establish the 16th Street Business
District as a central mixed use node.
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WASH Washington
The intent of the WASH Subdistrict is to preserve the urban
and mixed use character of the Washington Square Business District
and to establish a mixed use node along "Old Washington" between 28th
Street and 31st Street.
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SSV South Shore Village
The intent of the SSV Subdistrict is to preserve, enhance, and
expand the character and charm of the South Shore Village Business
District, while allowing for new investment.
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Building Types
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Requirements
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Subdistricts Permitted
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Mixed Use
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Be more than 1 story
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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Have a commercial first story of at least 16 feet clear height, with an entrance facing the front street
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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•
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The commercial first story may be designated for other uses, but shall be designed to accommodate
a commercial use
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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•
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Have upper stories designed for residential or commercial uses
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•
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Any combination of building types not listed as permitted in
another building type shall be considered a mixed-use building
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Commercial
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•
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First story shall be a minimum of 16 feet in
height
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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Be designed for a commercial use
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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•
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Not include any residential units
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Multifamily (5+ units)
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•
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Have 5 or more attached residential units,
sharing interior hallways and exterior entrances
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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•
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Not include commercial or other nonresidential uses, except for amenities for the residents
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CENT
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Multifamily (2 to 4 units)
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•
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Contain 2, 3, or 4 attached residential units,
which may or may not share interior hallways and external entrances
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EDT
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RM
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WASH
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•
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Have no commercial or other nonresidential uses, except for amenities or common space for
the residents
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SSV
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Townhouse
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•
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Be attached single dwelling units in groups
of at least 3 units
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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•
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All dwelling units shall have their own dedicated
exterior entrance.
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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•
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All units shall extend from the foundation to the roof of the
building.
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•
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Shall not include commercial or other nonresidential uses, except for amenities for residents
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Parking Structure
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•
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Shall include a liner building, at least 1 story in height, along all street-fronting facades, or shall
be completely hidden from view along all streets
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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All stories shall be designed to screen the
parked vehicles from view along all streets.
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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•
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All parking structures in the F District shall
be reviewed using the special land use process.
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Parking Lot
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•
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Shall not have a principal structure
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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Shall be primarily used for parking cars
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Landmark Buildings
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The Planning Commission may approve a landmark
building using the special land use approval process.
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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A landmark building shall be exempt from the building types
and frontage type regulations, but shall meet the building
envelope standards.
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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For these, the Planning Commission may grant
a waiver from the maximum building height for an
architectural feature such as a cupola or steeple. To approve a landmark
building, the Planning Commission shall find that:
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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•
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The building contains 1 or more of the following uses:
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A.
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Religious institution
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B.
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Theater/performing arts space
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C.
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Recreational/sports facility
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D.
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Civic/municipal use
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E.
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Educational institution or use
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F.
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Community institution (such as library, museum, or community
center)
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•
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The building addresses all street frontages to promote a safe
and attractive pedestrian environment.
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•
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The use of the building would be hindered if required to meet
the building type and/or frontage type regulations.
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Building Types Permitted Table
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Building Type
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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CENT
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RM
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SIXT
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WASH
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SSV
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Mixed use
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Commercial
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Multifamily (5 units or more)
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X
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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X
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L
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P
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Multifamily (2 to 4 units)
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X
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X
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P
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X
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X
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P
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X
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L
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P
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Townhouse
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X
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P
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P
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P
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X
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P
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X
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L
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P
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Parking structure
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Parking lot
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Landmark
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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P
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Permitted on all properties in subdistrict,
provided that all requirements of UDO are met, as
determined by Planning Commission during site plan approval
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L
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Permitted on limited properties in subdistrict (See Section 39-3.07.), provided that all requirements of UDO are met, as determined by Planning Commission during site plan approval
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S
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Requires special use approval by Planning Commission, in addition to site plan approval.
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X
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Not permitted
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Requirements
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A.
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Shall be a minimum of 2 stories
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B.
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The commercial first story may be designated for other uses, but shall be designed to accommodate
a commercial use
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C.
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Upper stories shall be designed for residential or commercial uses. Residential units shall not be located on stories below nonresidential uses
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Permitted Uses
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D.
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First story - adjacent to front street:
retail or office. (Event space is generally permitted, but shall not be permitted on the first story in the CDT, CENT, and WASH Subdistricts.)
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E.
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First story - adjacent to secondary
street: retail, office, or event space
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F.
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Upper stories: office, residential, event space or public lodging
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G.
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Any combination of uses not listed as permitted in another building
type shall be considered a mixed-use building type.
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Design Standards
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Commercial first story shall
be a minimum of 16 feet in height.
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I.
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The commercial first story shall extend the entire width of the building,
as viewed from any public street.
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Ground-story commercial space shall have entrances
a minimum of every 60 feet along all streets.
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The first story shall maintain a minimum of
60% window glass between 2 feet and 10 feet from grade along streets, except for parking entrance openings.
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For upper stories, there shall be a minimum
of 30% window glass, as measured from 1 end of the wall to other,
and from floor to ceiling of each story.
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•
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The maximum distance between any 2 windows shall be 5 feet.
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•
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The maximum distance between a window and the edge of the wall
shall be 10 feet.
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M.
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All first story windows and windows facing
towards a public street shall be designed so that the entire window
allows at least 70% visible light transmission (VLT). Portions of the window covered by permitted window signage shall
be exempt from these requirements.
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N.
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Parking may be located within, underneath,
or behind the building, but, when located on the
first floor, shall not be located within 20 feet of the front
street. Parking entrance openings shall not face the front street. The space between the parking and the front street shall be used for retail, office, event
space, and/or building circulation, in order
to create a "liner building" and screen the parking
from view along the front street.
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Requirements
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A.
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Shall have 1 or more commercial uses
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B.
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Residential units are prohibited.
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Permitted Uses
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C.
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First story - adjacent to front street:
retail, office, or event space, except not
in the CDT, CENT, and WASH Subdistricts
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D.
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First story - adjacent to secondary
street: retail, office, or event space
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E.
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Upper stories: office, event space, or lodging
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Design Standards
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The first story shall be a minimum of 16 feet
in height.
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The first story shall maintain a minimum of
60% window glass between 2 feet and 10 feet from grade along front streets. This requirement shall also
apply to the first story facade along a secondary
street except for openings for parking entrances.
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For upper stories, there shall be a minimum
of 40% window glass, as measured from 1 end of the wall to other,
and from floor to ceiling of each story.
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•
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The maximum distance between any 2 windows shall be 5 feet.
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•
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The maximum distance between a window and the edge of the wall
shall be 10 feet.
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I.
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All first story windows and windows facing
towards a public street shall be designed so that the entire window
allows at least 70% visible light transmission (VLT).
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J.
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Parking may be located within, underneath, or behind the building,
but, when located on the first floor, shall not be located within
20 feet of the front street. Parking entrance openings
shall not face the front street. The space between
the parking and the front street shall be used for retail, office, event venue, and/or building circulation,
in order to create a liner building and screen the
parking from view along the front street.
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Requirements
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A.
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Shall have 5 or more residential units that
share interior hallways and exterior entrances
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B.
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Nonresidential uses are prohibited except for
resident amenities.
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Permitted Uses
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C.
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First story - adjacent to street: residential, parking, or amenities/common space for residents
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D.
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First story - not adjacent to street: residential, parking, or amenities/common
space for residents
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E.
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Upper stories: residential or amenities/common space for residents
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Design Standards
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There shall be a main building entrance on the front
street. Units with individual entrances shall be considered
townhouses.
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G.
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For all stories, there shall be a minimum of
30% glass, measured from one end of the wall to other and from floor
to ceiling each story.
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•
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The maximum distance between any 2 windows shall be 5 feet.
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•
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The maximum distance between a window and the edge of the wall
it is on shall be 10 feet.
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H.
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Parking may be located within, underneath, or behind the building,
but, when located on the first floor, shall not be located within
20 feet of the front street. Parking entrance openings
shall not face the front street. The space between
the parking and the front street shall be used for
retail, office, event space, and/or building circulation, in order
to create a liner building and screen the parking
from view along the front street.
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I.
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Garage doors and associated driveways shall be located to minimize
safety hazards to pedestrians.
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Garage doors shall not be permitted fronting the following streets:
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•
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8th Street
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•
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South River Avenue
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•
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Michigan Avenue
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•
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Washington Avenue
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•
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16th Street between South River Avenue and Central Avenue
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•
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18th Street between Homestead Drive and South Shore Drive
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Requirements
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A.
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Shall contain 2, 3, or 4 residential units,
which may share interior hallways and external entrances
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B.
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Nonresidential uses are prohibited except for
residential amenities.
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Permitted Uses
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C.
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First story - adjacent to street: residential, or amenities/common space for residents
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D.
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First story - not adjacent to street: residential, or amenities/common space
for residents
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E.
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Upper stories: residential, or amenities/common space for residents
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Design Standards
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F.
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Parking may be located in attached or detached garages or behind buildings. However, the main building shall have a continuous
first story facade, and shall not be elevated on
stilts above a parking lot.
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G.
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Garage doors and associated driveways shall be located to minimize
safety hazards to pedestrians.
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Garage doors shall not be permitted facing the following streets:
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•
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8th Street
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•
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South River Avenue
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•
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Michigan Avenue
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•
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Washington Avenue
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•
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16th Street between South River Avenue and Central Avenue
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•
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18th Street between Homestead Drive and South Shore Drive
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Requirements
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A.
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Townhouse units shall be constructed in a group of at least
3, be attached to each other, and be separated by interior walls.
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B.
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All units shall extend from the foundation to the roof of the
building.
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C.
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Nonresidential uses are prohibited except for
residential amenities.
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Permitted Uses
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D.
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First story - adjacent to street: residential or amenities
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E.
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First story - not adjacent to street: residential or amenities
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F.
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Upper stories: residential or amenities
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Design Standards
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Each unit shall have its own dedicated entrance off of the front street, an approved internal street, or a courtyard/green space.
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H.
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Garage doors and associated driveways shall be located to minimize
safety hazards to pedestrians.
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Garage doors shall not be permitted facing the following streets:
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•
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8th Street
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•
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South River Avenue
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•
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Michigan Avenue
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•
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Washington Avenue
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•
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16th Street between South River Avenue and Central Avenue
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•
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18th Street between Homestead Drive and South Shore Drive
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Requirements
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A.
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Shall not have a principal structure
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May have an accessory structure for an attendant
constructed of materials consistent with surrounding buildings.
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B.
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Shall only be used for the short-term parking of cars
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C.
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Commercial repair work shall not occur in any parking lot.
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Design Standards
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Parking lots shall be set back a minimum of
10 feet from any street fronting property line. The Planning Commission may reduce this setback to 5 feet if
a four-foot-high masonry wall is erected along the street-fronting
property line.
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E.
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Parking lots shall be set back a minimum of
10 feet from side or rear property lines. This setback
may be reduced by the Planning Commission.
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F.
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Parking lots shall meet all applicable landscape
requirements of UDO. See Article 39-6.
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Parking lots shall have at least 1 pedestrian
entrance along all road frontages. The Planning Commission may determine that the automobile entrance is sufficient for a given
frontage, but may not waive the requirement to have an entrance on
all frontages.
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H.
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Standards A through G shall apply to all parking lots in the F Zone District, regardless of if there
is a principal structure on the property. Section 39-9.02 shall also apply to all parking lots within
the F District.
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I.
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Special land use approval for parking lots as
a principal use with no other principal structure shall only be approved if the Planning Commission determines the parking lot is necessary to support
nearby uses and the parking lot will not negatively
impact the surrounding area.
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Frontage
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Requirements
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Subdistricts
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Shopfront
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•
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Shall be designed to accommodate commercial uses.
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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CENT
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SIXT
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Lobby
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•
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Has 1 entrance that accesses all uses within the building. The
single entrance shall lead to a communal lobby that grants access
to the dwelling units or nonresidential uses within the building.
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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CENT
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Forecourt
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•
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A portion of the facade is close to the frontage line and the
central portion of the facade is set back, creating a garden area.
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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This type should be used in conjunction with other frontage
types.
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WDT
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CENT
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Arcade
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•
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An arcade projects over the first floor property line and supports either habitable space or a canopy.
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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•
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The arcade shall not be less than 12 feet deep and shall meet
all front setback requirements.
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WDT
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SIXT
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WASH
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SSV
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Common Yard
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•
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A common yard is a landscaped frontage along streets.
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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•
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This type is conventional for multifamily (2 to 4 units) or
townhouses.
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RM
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WASH
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SSV
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Frontage Types Permitted Table
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Building Type
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CDT
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NDT
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EDT
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WDT
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CENT
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RM
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SIXT
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WASH |
SSV |
Shopfront
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P
|
P
|
P
|
P
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P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
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Lobby
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
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X
|
L
|
P
|
Forecourt
|
L
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P
|
P
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P
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P
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P
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X
|
L
|
P
|
Arcade
|
L
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P
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P
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P
|
X
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X
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P
|
L
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P
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Common yard
|
X
|
L
|
L
|
L
|
X
|
L
|
X
|
L
|
L
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P
|
Permitted on all properties in subdistrict,
provided that all requirements of UDO are met, as
determined by Planning Commission during site plan approval
|
L
|
Permitted on limited properties in subdistrict (See Section 39-3.11.), provided that all requirements of UDO are met, as determined by Planning Commission during site plan approval
|
S
|
Requires special use approval by Planning Commission, in addition to site plan approval
|
X
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Not permitted
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Frontage Type
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A.
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Designed to accommodate retail or commercial uses.
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Requirements
| |
Shall be constructed with a minimum of 60% transparent glass
between 2 feet and 10 feet above grade at the sidewalk
| |
C.
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Shall include a main entrance recessed a minimum of 3 feet from
the property line along the front street
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D.
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The entrance recession may exceed the maximum setback requirement
by up to 3 feet.
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Design Standards
| |
Sign bands shall be 24 inches to 36 inches
in height, centered immediately above the ground story windows and extend for a minimum of 80% of the facade. See Article 39-8.
| |
Shall include a continuous public sidewalk extending along all
plate glass at the ground story
| |
If more than 60 feet wide, shall be required to have at least
1 entrance per 60 feet of frontage, and must have a parapet or roofline at the top of the building that extends
to a different height at least every 60 feet.
|
Frontage Type
| |
Shall be designed to have a landscaped frontage along the front street and/or secondary street
| |
Requirements
| |
B.
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Shall provide a continuous lawn and trees between buildings and between buildings and sidewalks
|
Shall provide a minimum four-foot-wide paved walkway connecting
the main entrance of the principal building to the
sidewalk along the front street
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Design Standards
| |
D.
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Lawn areas shall be mowed regularly and maintained.
|
E.
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See landscape standards, Article 39-6.
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Setbacks
(feet)
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Front Street
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Subdistrict
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First Floor
|
4th + Story Step Back
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Secondary Street
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Height
(stories)
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Minimum
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Minimum
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Maximum
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CDT Central Downtown
|
0
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6
|
15
|
0
|
6
|
0 or 15
|
0
|
—
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2
|
6
| |
NDT North Downtown
|
5
|
10
|
15
|
5
|
10
|
0
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
2
|
6, 9, or 12
|
EDT East Downtown
|
5
|
10
|
15
|
5
|
10
|
0
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
2
|
6
|
5
|
10
|
15
|
5
|
10
|
0
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
2
|
2, 4, or 6
| |
CENT Centennial
|
5
|
10
|
15
|
5
|
10
|
0 or 15
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
2
|
6
|
RM River-Michigan
|
10
|
15
|
—
|
10
|
15
|
15
|
—
|
25
|
—
|
1
|
2 or 4
|
SIXT 16th Street
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
0
|
—
|
2
|
4
| ||||
WASH Washington
|
0
|
6
|
—
|
0
|
6
|
0 or 15
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—
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0
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—
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1
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3
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SSV South Shore Village
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30 or 10
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—
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10
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—
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0 or 15
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0, or no maximum
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0
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—
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1
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3
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NOTES:
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For additional requirements, see Section 39-2.22, Waterfront Overlay District.
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See Section 39-9.02 for restrictions on side yard parking.
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Along rear property lines, adjacent to an LDR, CNR, MDR, TNR,
HDR, or MHR Zone District, a setback of at least 10 feet and a six-foot-high
screening fence along the property line are required.
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A fifteen-foot side setback may be permitted to allow for a public pathway to the rear of the site. See Section 39-3.14.
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Along River Avenue, a minimum setback of 10 feet shall apply.
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For property on the north side of 17th Street, a
minimum front setback of 20 feet may be permitted, provided
a public sidewalk easement is granted along the entire lot width.
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For property on the south side of 17th Street.
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For regulations with multiple dimensions in this chart, see Section 39-3.14 for specific situations when each dimension applies.
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Minimum
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0 feet
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Maximum
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6 feet
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Minimum
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0 feet
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Maximum
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6 feet
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Option 1
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Minimum 0 feet; maximum 0 feet
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Exception: If adjacent to LDR, MDR, or TNR Zone Districts:
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•
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10-foot setback, with 6-foot-high solid fence along property line
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Option 2: public through pathway
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15-foot side setback permitted if:
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•
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Side property line is a minimum of 150 feet
from any intersection or existing property line that
has chosen Option 2.
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•
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Shall have an unobstructed pathway of at least 8 feet in width
running the entire length of the setback.
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•
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Shall be open and available to the public, and have public amenities such as seating, fountains, landscaping and/or public art. Outdoor dining for restaurants is also encouraged.
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•
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The property owner shall dedicate a public
access easement to the City.
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Minimum
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0 feet
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Maximum
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No maximum
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Required after 4th story
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15-foot minimum step back from first story building line on the front street; or 6% of building depth, whichever is less
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Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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6 stories
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
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Adjacent to residential
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Minimum 10-foot setback and 6-foot-high screening fence required at property line
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Adjacent to nonresidential
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No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
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Minimum
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0 feet, except adjacent to TNR, LDR, or MDR, where there shall
be a 30-foot minimum setback
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Maximum
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No maximum
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Required after 4th story
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15-foot minimum step back from first story building line on the front street; or 6% of building depth, whichever is less
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Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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6, 9, or 12stories
See Building Height Map in Section 39-3.04.
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
|
Adjacent to residential
|
Minimum 10-foot setback and 6-foot-high screening fence required at property line
|
Adjacent to nonresidential
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No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
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Minimum
|
0 feet, except adjacent to TNR, LDR, or MDR, where there shall
be a 30-foot minimum setback
|
Maximum
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No maximum
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Required after 4th story
|
15-foot minimum step back from first story building line on the front street; or 6% of building depth, whichever is less
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Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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6 stories
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
|
Adjacent to residential
|
Minimum 10-foot setback and 6-foot-high screening fence required at property line
|
Adjacent to nonresidential
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No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
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Minimum
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0 feet, except adjacent to TNR, LDR, or MDR, where there shall
be a 30-foot minimum setback
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Maximum
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No maximum
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Required after 4th story
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15-foot minimum step back from first story building line on the front street; or, 6% of building depth, whichever is less
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Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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6 stories
4 stories if the entire footprint of the building is within 200 feet of the ordinary high-water mark
of Lake Macatawa
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See Section 39-2.22, Waterfront Overlay District.
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
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Minimum
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5 feet
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Maximum
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10 feet
|
Adjacent to residential
|
Minimum 10-foot setback and 6-foot-high screening fence required at property line
|
Adjacent to nonresidential
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No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
|
Minimum
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0 feet
|
Maximum
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No maximum
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Required after 4th story
|
15-foot minimum step back from first story building line on the front street; or 6% of building depth, whichever is less
|
Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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6 stories
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Minimum
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10 feet
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Maximum
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15 feet
All front street yards shall be landscaped
and include a minimum of 1 public amenity, such as
a bench, trash can, or public art.
Parking in the front yard is prohibited, but access driveways are permitted. See Section 39-9.02.
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Minimum
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10 feet
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Maximum
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15 feet
All secondary street yards shall be landscaped
and include a minimum of 2 public amenities, such
as benches, trash cans, or public art, unless the lot contains a single-family home.
Parking in the secondary street yard is prohibited,
but access driveways are permitted.
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Minimum
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15 feet
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Maximum
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No maximum. See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
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Minimum
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25 feet
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Maximum
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No maximum
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Upper Story Step Back
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Not required
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Building Height
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Minimum
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1 story
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Maximum
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4 stories:
Adjacent to South River Avenue, between 14th Street and 18th
Street; and
Adjacent to Michigan Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street
2 stories: all other lots
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Other streets
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Minimum
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0 feet
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Maximum
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6 feet
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River Avenue
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Minimum
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10 feet
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Maximum
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15 feet
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Adjacent to residential
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15 feet minimum, no maximum
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Adjacent to nonresidential
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No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
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Minimum
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0 feet, except adjacent to residential zone districts, where there shall be a 30-foot minimum setback
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Maximum
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No maximum
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Upper Story Step Back
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Not required
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Building Height
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Minimum
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2 stories
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Maximum
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4 stories
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1
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No side setback is permitted between 18th Street and 19th Street.
|
Minimum
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0 feet
|
Maximum
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6 feet
|
Minimum
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0 feet
|
Maximum
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6 feet
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Between 18th Street and 19th Street
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Must be built to side property line
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Other properties
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No minimum, no maximum
|
Adjacent to residential
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15 feet minimum, no maximum
|
Minimum
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0 feet
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Maximum
|
No maximum
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Upper Story Step Back
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Not required
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Building Height
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Minimum
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1 story. All 1-story buildings shall have a parapet at the top of the front facade
extending a minimum of 4 feet above the roofline.
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Maximum
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3 stories
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Minimum
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20 feet, north side of 17th Street
5 feet, south side of 17th Street
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Maximum
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30 feet, north side of 17th Street
10 feet, south side of 17th Street
|
Minimum
|
10 feet
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Maximum
|
No maximum
|
Adjacent to residential
|
Minimum 10-foot setback and 6-foot-high screening fence required at property line
|
Adjacent to nonresidential
|
No minimum, no maximum
See Section 39-9.02 for side yard parking standards.
|
Minimum
|
0 feet
|
Maximum
|
No maximum
|
Upper Story Step Back
| |
Not required
| |
Building Height
| |
Minimum
|
1 story
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Maximum
|
3 stories
|
Additional Standards and Waiver Requests
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