The purpose of this chapter is to differentiate building types and provide standards for the construction of different building types to ensure a high quality public realm.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
No new building may be erected within the city of Port Orchard except in conformance with this chapter.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
Mechanical equipment buildings associated with public utilities, such as well houses or sewer lift stations, shall be exempt from the standards in this chapter.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 056-19 § 4; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
(1)
Detached House.
(a)
A building type that accommodates a single-family dwelling unit with yards on all sides. An accessory dwelling unit may be located within a detached house. A new manufactured home shall be considered a detached house for the purposes of this title. "New manufactured home" means any manufactured home required to be titled under RCW Title 46, which has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser, and is not a "used mobile home" as defined in RCW 82.45.032(2). A new manufactured home shall be treated as a detached house for the purposes of this title.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(2)
Backyard Cottage.
(a)
A small self-contained accessory dwelling unit, carriage house, or carriage house containing an accessory dwelling unit located on the same lot as a detached house but physically separated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(3)
Carriage House.
(a)
A self-contained accessory dwelling located on the same lot as a detached house, townhouse, duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment, or courtyard apartment, but physically separated for use as a complete, independent living facility, with provisions for cooking, sanitation and sleeping. Carriage house dwelling units are located above enclosed ground-level off-street parking facilities, or common facilities including, but not limited to, laundry, recreation space or other uses commonly associated with residential development for the associated on-site dwellings.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(4)
Cottage Housing.
(a)
A middle housing building type comprised of a group of detached houses on a lot with a common open space that either: (i) is owned in common; or (ii) has units owned as condominium units with property owned in common and a minimum of 20% of the lot size as open space. Cottage housing may be in a configuration that accommodates up to 12 residential units. Accessory buildings such as a community building and common storage facilities are allowed.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(5)
Duplex.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates two attached dwelling units.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(6)
Stacked Flat.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates dwelling units in a residential building of no more than three stories on a residentially zoned lot in which each floor may be separately rented or owned.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(7)
Triplex.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates three attached dwelling units vertically and/or horizontally integrated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(8)
Fourplex.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates four attached dwelling units vertically and/or horizontally integrated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(9)
Fiveplex.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates five attached dwelling units vertically and/or horizontally integrated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(10)
Sixplex.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates six attached dwelling units vertically and/or horizontally integrated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(11)
Townhouse.
(a)
A middle housing building type that contains three or more attached single-family dwelling units that extend from foundation to roof and that have a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(12)
Apartment.
(a)
A multifamily residential building type that accommodates six or more dwelling units vertically and/or horizontally integrated.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(13)
Courtyard Apartment.
(a)
A middle housing building type that accommodates up to four attached dwelling units arranged on two or three sides of a yard or court.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(14)
Forecourt Apartment.
(a)
A multifamily building type that accommodates at least five multifamily dwellings arranged on two or three sides of a forecourt. Forecourt apartments shall feature a forecourt as described in POMC § 20.122.040 along the primary street.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(15)
Live-Work.
(a)
A building type that accommodates three or more units. Units allow for residential and nonresidential uses in the same physical space. Units may be vertically or horizontally mixed.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(16)
Shopfront House.
(a)
A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office or commercial uses with upper-story residential or office uses at a scale that complements the existing residential character of the area.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(17)
Single-Story Shopfront.
(a)
A single-story building type that typically accommodates retail or commercial uses.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(18)
Mixed Use Shopfront.
(a)
A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office or commercial uses with upper-story residential or office uses.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(19)
General Building.
(a)
A building type that typically accommodates ground floor retail, office, or commercial uses with upper-story residential or office uses.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to POMC § 20.32.015(1).
(20)
Manufactured or Mobile Home Park.
(a)
A cluster of manufactured or mobile homes configured such that more than one mobile home is located on a lot, parcel, or tract. A manufactured or mobile home park typically features land or unsubdivided lots leased or rented by the manufactured or mobile home owner.
(b)
Zones where permitted: none. New manufactured or mobile home parks are not permitted. Existing legal nonconforming manufactured or mobile home parks may be maintained and the homes therein may be replaced.
(21)
Accessory Building.
(a)
An accessory building is any building of which the form and use are subordinate in both purpose and size, incidental to and customarily associated with a permitted principal building and use, other than a backyard cottage, located on the same lot.
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(b)
Zones where permitted: Refer to 20.32.015(1).
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 050-22 § 5; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D); Ord. 019-25, 11/18/2025)
(1)
Building Type Zoning Matrix Key.
(a)
Permitted Building Type (P). Indicates a building type is permitted in the zone.
(b)
Building Type Not Permitted (--). Indicates a building type is not permitted in the zone.
Building Type | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | GB | RMU | NMU | CMU | DMU | GMU | BPMU | CC | CH | IF | LI | HI | CI | PR | PF |
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Detached House | P | P | P | -- | -- | P | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Backyard Cottage | P | P | P | -- | -- | P | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Carriage House | P | P | P | P | P | -- | P | -- | P | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Cottage Housing | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Duplex | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Stacked Flat | P | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Triplex | -- | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Fourplex | -- | P | P | P | P | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Fiveplex | -- | -- | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Sixplex | -- | -- | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Townhouse | -- | P | P | P | P | -- | P | P | P | -- | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Apartment | -- | -- | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Courtyard Apartment | -- | P | P | P | P | -- | -- | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Forecourt Apartment | -- | -- | P | P | P | -- | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Live-Work | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | -- | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Shopfront House | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Single-Story Shopfront | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | P | P | -- | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Mixed Use Shopfront | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | P | P | P | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General Building | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | P | -- | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Manufactured or Mobile Home Park | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Accessory Building | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 056-19 § 5; Ord. 059-21 § 3; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
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Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch | Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Primary entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between the building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). |
Parking | Required access from an alley if exists. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 014-20 § 2; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
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Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Building separation from buildings on same lot/unit lot | 10 ft. min. | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | A |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Recommended: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Each dwelling unit shall feature a porch, or provide minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. Refer to Chapter 20.68 POMC. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Not required | ||
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between backyard cottage building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
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Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Carriage house | Set by district | A |
Ground floor elevation | N/A | |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Recommended: Recessed entry | Recessed entry: Each dwelling unit shall provide minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Not required | ||
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between a carriage house building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
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Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to-Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required | Porch: All cottages shall feature a porch at least 60 square feet in size with a minimum dimension of five feet on any side facing the street and/or common open space. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades or facades facing common open space. | |
Cottage Housing Design Requirements | ||
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Cottage size | Cottages shall each have no more than 1,800 square feet of gross floor area, excluding attached garages. | |
Open space | Open space shall be provided equal to a minimum 20 percent of the lot size. This may include common open space, private open space, setbacks, critical areas, and other open space. | E |
Common open space | At least one outdoor common open space is required which satisfies the following standards: (a) Common open space shall be provided equal to a minimum of 300 square feet per cottage. Each common open space shall have a minimum dimension of 15 feet on any side. (b) Common open space shall be bordered by cottages on at least two sides. At least half of cottage units in the development shall abut a common open space and have the primary entrance facing the common open space. (c) Parking areas and vehicular areas shall not qualify as common open space. (d) Critical areas and their buffers, including steep slopes, shall not qualify as common open space. | E,F |
Community building | (a) A cottage housing development shall contain no more than one community building. (b) A community building shall have no more than 2,400 square feet of gross floor area, excluding attached garages. (c) A community building shall have no minimum off-street parking requirement. | |
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: To be provided on any side facing the street and/or common open space. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited in areas used as common open space. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 014-20 § 3; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
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Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: A common entry to the building featuring a porch, or a common entry which provides minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Where a common entry is provided to all units within the building a porch shall be provided. Otherwise, each dwelling entry shall be provided with minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
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Pedestrian Access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
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Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
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Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
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Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Where a common entry is provided to all units within the building a porch shall be provided. Otherwise, each dwelling entry shall be provided with minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Formerly 20.32.080; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 056-19 § 6; Ord. 059-21 § 4; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
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Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Where a common entry is provided to all units within the building a porch shall be provided. Otherwise, each dwelling entry shall be provided with minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Where a common entry is provided to all units within the building a porch shall be provided. Otherwise, each dwelling entry shall be provided with minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Porch: Refer to POMC § 20.122.060. Recessed entry: Each dwelling unit shall feature a porch, or provide minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades. | |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 056-19 § 7; Ord. 050-22 § 6; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | Set by district | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard |
Covered entry | Required | Refer to applicable block frontage standard in Chapter 20.127 POMC and standards in POMC § 20.127.440. |
Transparency | Required | Refer to applicable block frontage standard in Chapter 20.127 POMC. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Refer to standards in POMC § 20.127.460. |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Refer to standards in POMC § 20.127.330. |
Parking | Refer to applicable block frontage standard in Chapter 20.127 POMC. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.127.340. |
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 056-19 § 8; Ord. 059-21 § 5; Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | 35 ft. | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | 12 in. min. | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Each ground-related courtyard apartment unit shall feature a covered pedestrian entry, such as a porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet, facing the street or common open space. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades or facades facing common open space. | |
Courtyard Apartment Common Open Space | |
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Common open space | At least one outdoor common open space is required which satisfies the following standards: (a) Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on two or three sides. (b) Common open space shall be a minimum dimension of 15 feet on any side. (c) Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space. |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Access: A concrete, asphalt, or equivalent pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each middle housing building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if lot is served by an alley. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Attached garage | Set by district | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Set by district |
Building facade in side street | Set by district |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Principal building | Set by district | A |
Accessory building | Set by district | B |
Accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) | Set by district | B |
Ground floor elevation | No minimum required | C |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Required: Porch, or recessed entry | Each ground-related courtyard apartment unit shall feature a covered pedestrian entry, such as a porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet, facing the street or common open space. | |
Windows and doors | Required | Refer to applicable block frontage standard in Chapter 20.127 POMC. | |
Blank wall treatment | Required | Blank walls shall not be permitted on street-facing facades, facades facing a forecourt or common open space. | |
Forecourt Apartment Common Open Space | |
|---|---|
Forecourt | Required: Refer to POMC § 20.122.040. |
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Primary Entry: One entry required at primary street. Additional Entries: Allowed from street, side street, side yard or rear yard. Refer to standards in POMC § 20.127.330. |
Parking | Refer to applicable block frontage standard in Chapter 20.127 POMC. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.127.340. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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(a)
Minimum site area: 4,000 square feet.
(b)
Minimum site width: 55 feet.
(c)
Minimum lot size: set by district.
(d)
Minimum lot width: 16 feet minimum.
(e)
Maximum lot coverage: set by district.
(f)
Primary street setback: set by district.
(g)
Side street setback: set by district.
(h)
Side interior setback: set by district.
(i)
Rear setback: set by district.
(2)
Height and Form.
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(a)
Maximum building and structure height: three stories/35 feet.
(b)
Minimum ground story height: 12 feet.
(c)
Minimum ground floor elevation: two feet.
(d)
Unit width: 15 feet minimum/30 feet maximum.
(e)
Number of units permitted in a row: six.
(f)
Minimum ground story transparency: 20 percent.
(g)
Minimum upper story transparency: 20 percent.
(h)
Maximum blank wall area: 35 feet.
(j)
Building Elements Allowed.
(i)
Awning/Canopy. See POMC § 20.122.020.
(ii)
Balcony. See POMC § 20.122.030.
(iii)
Porch. See POMC § 20.122.060.
(iv)
Stoop. See POMC § 20.122.070.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(2)
Height and Form.
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(a)
Maximum principal building height: three stories/35 feet.
(b)
Minimum ground story height: 10 feet.
(c)
Maximum building length: 50 feet.
(d)
Maximum building depth: 75 feet.
(e)
Minimum ground story transparency: 40 percent.
(f)
Minimum upper story transparency: 20 percent.
(h)
Building Elements Allowed.
(i)
Awning/Canopy. See POMC § 20.122.020.
(ii)
Balcony. See POMC § 20.122.030.
(iii)
Porch. See POMC § 20.122.060.
(iv)
Stoop. See POMC § 20.122.070.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(2)
Height and Form.
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(a)
Maximum principal building height: one story/24 feet.
(b)
Minimum ground story height: 12 feet.
(c)
Maximum building length: 150 feet.
(f)
Pedestrian access – Entrance facing primary street: required.
(h)
Building Elements Allowed.
(i)
Balcony. See POMC § 20.122.030.
(ii)
Forecourt. See POMC § 20.122.040.
(iii)
Gallery. See POMC § 20.122.050.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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(a)
Minimum lot area: set by district.
(b)
Minimum lot width: set by district.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage: set by district.
(d)
Primary street setback: set by district.
(e)
Side street setback: set by district.
(f)
Side interior setback: set by district.
(g)
Rear setback: set by district.
(h)
Build-to zone (BTZ) – Building facade in primary street BTZ: set by district.
(i)
Build-to zone (BTZ) – Building facade in secondary street BTZ: set by district.
(2)
Height and Form.
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(a)
Maximum building and structure height: set by district.
(b)
Minimum ground story height: 12 feet.
(c)
Maximum building length: 120 feet.
(d)
Minimum ground story transparency: 60 percent.
(e)
Minimum upper story transparency: 20 percent.
(f)
Blank wall area: 25 feet maximum.
(g)
Pedestrian access – Entrance facing primary street: required.
(h)
Entrance spacing along primary street: 75 feet maximum.
(i)
Building Elements Allowed.
(i)
Awning/Canopy. See POMC § 20.122.020.
(ii)
Forecourt. See POMC § 20.122.040.
(iii)
Gallery. See POMC § 20.122.050.
(j)
Parking location: set by district.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
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(1)
Lot and Placement.
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(a)
Minimum lot area: set by district.
(b)
Minimum lot width: set by district.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage: set by district.
(d)
Primary street setback: set by district.
(e)
Side street setback: set by district.
(f)
Side interior setback: set by district.
(g)
Rear setback: set by district.
(h)
Build-to zone (BTZ) – Building facade in primary street BTZ: set by district.
(i)
Build-to zone (BTZ) – Building facade in secondary street BTZ: set by district.
(2)
Height and Form.
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(a)
Maximum building and structure height: set by district.
(b)
Minimum ground story height: 10 feet.
(c)
Maximum building length: 120 feet.
(d)
Minimum ground story transparency: 40 percent.
(e)
Minimum upper story transparency: 20 percent.
(f)
Maximum blank wall area: 50 feet.
(g)
Pedestrian access – Entrance facing primary street: required.
(h)
Pedestrian access – Entrance spacing along primary street: 125 feet maximum.
(i)
Building Elements Allowed.
(i)
Awning/Canopy. See POMC § 20.122.020.
(ii)
Forecourt. See POMC § 20.122.040.
(iii)
Gallery. See POMC § 20.122.050.
(j)
Parking location: set by district.
(Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1); Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))
(1)
Lot and Placement.
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Lot | ||
|---|---|---|
Area (sq. ft.) | Set by district | A |
Width (ft.) | Set by district | B |
Lot coverage | Set by district | C |
Unit density | Set by district | |
Setbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary street | Set by district | D |
Side street | Set by district | E |
Side interior | Set by district | F |
Rear | Set by district | G |
Building separation from buildings on same lot/unit lot | 10 feet minimum | |
Build-to Zone (BTZ) | |
|---|---|
Building facade in primary street | Does not apply |
Building facade in side street | Does not apply |
(2)
Height and Form.
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Height | ||
|---|---|---|
Accessory Building | Set by district | A |
Ground floor elevation | N/A | |
Building Elements and Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Element | Applicability | Standard | Exceptions |
Covered entry | Recommended | Recessed entry: Each accessory building entry should provide minimum weather protection of at least 3 feet by 3 feet. | |
Windows and doors | Required | A minimum of 10% of the area of a street-facing facade elevation shall include windows and/or doors. | Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard. |
Blank wall treatment | Not required | ||
Access and Parking | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian access | Not required. |
Parking | Required access from an alley if exists. Prohibited within front setback (except in front of garages). |
Driveway | Refer to POMC § 20.124.090. |
(Ord. 008-25 § 5 (Exh. D))