The following definitions apply only within the Downtown District. Other definitions within this GDC shall govern when not in direct conflict with the terms below. If, however, there is a conflict the following definitions shall control within the Downtown District.
Access drive.
Any on-site drive or lane intended to accommodate motor vehicles or pedestrians.
Apartment.
A multifamily structure containing three or more dwelling units located on a single lot and designed to be occupied by three or more families living independently of one another, excluding hotels or motels.
Awning.
A roof-like cover supported from the exterior wall of a building, often of fabric, metal or glass, designed and intended to provide protection from the elements.
Block face.
One side of a street between two consecutive street intersections.
Building facade, primary.
Any facade that faces a public street or open space.
Build-to zone.
The Build-To Zone establishes the minimum and maximum setback for a building facade from the curb line on private property.
Commercial building.
A building that contains nonresidential space/use, but no residential use.
Condominium, residential.
A building in which the space in each dwelling unit is owned individually, and all of the dwelling owners share in the ownership of the common areas, such as grounds and the building structures.
Director.
The Planning Director, or designee.
Dismount strip.
A narrow width of paving between the back-of-curb of an on-street parking space and a planter or tree well. It enables passengers to more easily exit a parked vehicle and gain access to the sidewalk.
Downtown development plan.
A plan that must be approved by the City prior to any improvements to a property with the Downtown (DT) district. An approved Downtown Development Plan is required prior to the issuance of site or building permits. (See Section 7.28 of this Chapter 7)
Duplex.
A freestanding building on one lot, having separate accommodations for and occupied by not more than two families, one family in each living unit.
Entry, primary.
The main entry to a building or lease space on a block face. Such entries may also be located on a plaza or courtyard with direct access to the street.
Flex space.
Leasable space which has the necessary ceiling height and fire separation to accommodate retail and restaurant uses, though any allowed nonresidential use may occupy the space until the retail market matures to a level that will cause the space to change to a retail or restaurant use.
Framework plan.
The Framework Plan (see Appendix A) adopted as part of this Chapter 7, and used as a guide for the application of these district regulations.
Frontage.
Any portion of a lot that is immediately adjacent to a street. This does not include alleys.
Landmark building.
A building located on axis with a terminating street or public access drive or at the intersection of two or more streets. Such building shall incorporate architectural features that address height and articulation that emphasize the importance of such a location and shall be approved as part of the Downtown Development Plan.
Liner building.
A narrow building that lines the exterior of a parking garage structure adjacent to a street and sidewalk. It is generally thirty to sixty feet deep and occupied by any allowed use except parking.
Live/work.
Units containing both living quarters and a commercial space, such as retail, artist space or gallery, business or other professional office activities where the living and working areas shall each have a separate entry from a public walkway, and the residential component is located above the commercial use.
Loft.
A flexible residential or commercial space characterized by higher than normal ceilings, open floor plans and, often, exposed duct work. Lofts may be found in Mixed Residential, Commercial and Mixed-Use buildings.
Masonry material.
See Chapter 6 of this GDC (Definitions).
Mixed residential.
A building containing a variety of residential unit sizes or types, such as studio, 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartments, condominiums or lofts.
Mixed-use building.
A structure that combines residential and nonresidential uses in a single building.
Mullion.
The vertical or horizontal divisions or joints between single windows in a multiple window unit.
Pedestrian shed.
A Pedestrian Shed is an area where the center is an average one-quarter mile radius, about the distance of a five-minute walk at a leisurely pace.
Setback, downtown.
The area between the edge of the sidewalk and the building face under private ownership. In nonresidential adjacency, this area may include landscaping or outdoor seating and may be paved. In residential adjacency, the area will be landscaped and may include stoops, stairs and patios.
Stoop.
A porch with steps that is located approximately at the level of the first floor of the structure and intended to provide access to a residential unit.
Streetscape.
The urban design element that establishes the character for the major part of the public realm. The streetscape is composed of thoroughfares (travel lanes for vehicles and bicycles, parking lanes for cars, sidewalks for pedestrians) as well as the visible private frontages (building facades and elevations, porches, setbacks, fences, awnings, etc.) and the amenities within the public frontages (street trees and plantings, benches, streetlights, bike facilities, other furnishings).
Studio apartment.
A small apartment usually consisting of one main area that combines the living and bedroom space, as well as a small kitchen/kitchenette and a bathroom.
Townhome.
An attached dwelling unit, typically with a height of two or more stories, located on a separately platted lot, which shares at least one common wall with another such unit, typically grouped together in a cluster of 3 or more units.
Waiver to Design Standards, Major (Major Waiver).
A change to or deviation from the standards of this District, as identified in the District regulations and requiring City Plan Commission recommendation and City Council approval.
Waiver to Design Standards, Minor (Minor Waiver).
A change to the standards of this district that is not contrary to the stated goals and intent of the District as interpreted and authorized by the Director.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15; Ordinance 7079, sec. 49, adopted 8/20/19; Ordinance 7107, sec. 90, adopted 12/3/19)