City of Orinda - Draft Objective Design Standards by City of Orinda

Sub-Chapter 1 Introduction 1.01 Purpose The Downtown Orinda Objective Design Standards are established to implement the vision of the Downtown Orinda Precise Plan (DPP). As the name suggests, the development standards described in this Chapter are intended to be "objective" and clearly communicate the design intent of the DPP's vision. This in turn is expected to streamline the development proposal review and entitlement process. California State law defines objective standards as those that “involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant and public official prior to submittal.” The standards in this Chapter support the development of Downtown Orinda as an attractive, mixed-use and walkable center for Orinda. The standards will govern the physical form, character and uses of private development as well as public realm elements such as civic spaces.

1.02 Applicability and Scope A. The development standards described in this Chapter apply to the entirety of the Downtown Precise Plan boundary, with the exception of the following areas: (1) Public, Semi-Public and Utility (PS) district (2) Residential Medium-Density (RM) district B. The standards defined in this Chapter prevail unless stated otherwise. These standards will apply to any development within the area described above, when one or more of the following occur: (1) New construction

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(2) Additions to existing structures as defined in the Orinda Municipal Code (OMC), Title 17 (Zoning), as applicable to the Downtown Precise Plan boundaries. (3) For non-conforming structures and uses, refer to Orinda Municipal Code (OMC), Chapter 17.19 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) of Title 17 (Zoning). C. In describing standards, this Chapter refers to "design sites". A design site is typically a parcel within the Downtown Precise Plan (DPP) boundary. In cases of parcel consolidation, the consolidated parcels are considered as a design site. Each design site shall follow development standards described in the zone standards for the relevant Downtown mixed-use zone. For more information on Downtown zone standards, refer to Sub-Chapter 2 (Downtown Zones). For each design site, the following shall apply: (1) Building Types. Only one building type is allowed per design site, with the exception of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) where allowed by the Orinda Municipal Code (OMC). Building types not listed in the zone's standards are not allowed in that zone. Refer to Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Types Standards) for more information on building types, and Section 17.3.4 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) for information on ADUs. (2) Frontage Types. Each design site must include at least one frontage type. Frontage types not listed in the zone's standards are not allowed in that zone. Refer to Sub-Chapter 6 (Frontage Standards) for more information on frontage types. (3) Use Types. Each design site must include at least one use type. Refer to Table 2.06.A (Use Table) of Sub-Chapter 2 (Downtown Zones) for allowed uses by zone. Uses not listed in this table are not allowed in that zone. (4) Site Standards. Standards for screening and landscaping described in Sub-Chapter 3 (Site Standards) apply to each design site within the DPP boundary. Parking standards described in Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply to design sites within the DPP boundary.

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(5) Civic Space Types. Design sites larger than 0.5 acres are required to create new civic space(s) in compliance with the standards specified in Sub-Chapter 2 (Downtown Zones) and Sub-Chapter 7 (CIvic Space Standards). (6) New buildings and improvements are subject to the City of Orinda's local standards for Fire Safety and Building Safety.

1.03 Terminology The following terminology apply to the text of this Chapter. 1. "Shall", "May" and "Should". "Shall" is always mandatory and not permissive. "May" is permissive. "Should" is advisory and identifies guidance provided by the City in implementation of these standards. 2. Tenses and Numbers. Words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural includes the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. 3. Applicable. "Applicable" refers to all related standards in this Chapter so as to not require stating the phrase "and all applicable standards" throughout. 4. Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows: A. "And" indicates that all connected items or provisions apply; B. "Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination; and C. "Either/or" indicates that the connected items or provisions apply singly but not in combination. 5. Discrepancies. In case of discrepancies between the text and diagram, the text will apply. 6. References. "City" when included as a reference includes related departments, boards, commissions and other public offices. "Director" refers to a City official who performs the function referred to, and has the authority to do so.

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1.04 Relationship to Other City Ordinances and Policies 1. Orinda General Plan (1987) and Housing Element (2023). This Chapter of the Downtown Orinda Precise Plan is in alignment with the vision of the Orinda General Plan as amended, and the Housing Element (6th Cycle) for the parcels and rights-of-way within the Downtown Precise Plan boundaries. 2. Downtown Orinda Precise Plan. The Objective Design Standards are intended to implement the vision of the Downtown Precise Plan, and are included as Chapter X of the Downtown Precise Plan (DPP) document. 3. Title 17, Orinda Zoning Code. If a provision of this Chapter is inconsistent with another provision of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Orinda Municipal Code, or with a provision found in other adopted codes or ordinances of the City, the more restrictive provision shall govern, unless the terms of the more restrictive provision specify otherwise. 4. Downtown Design Guidelines (1990). This Chapter incorporates the guidance provided in this document for architecture and streetscape design as applicable to the Downtown Precise Plan boundaries. The standards of this Chapter will supersede the Downtown Design Guidelines for mixed-use (residential and retail mixed-use projects) and residential projects. 5. Orinda Way Streetscape Master Plan (2000). This Chapter is aligned with the general vision and recommendations of this document, specifically the intent to improve pedestrian safety and enhance the pedestrian environment. 6. Bicycle, Trails and Walkways Master Plan (2011). This Chapter reinforces the long-term vision of this document, and provides standards to support pedestrian and bicycle enhancements in the Downtown area, including enhanced access to San Pablo Creek.

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1.05 Permits and Procedures New buildings, renovations and additions require City approval as identified in Table 1.05.A (Permit Requirements). Please refer to Title 17 (Zoning) for permit application requirements and procedures. Table 1.05.B Permit Requirements Permit Required Application

Use Permit

Permit Type 1

Alteration to Historic Resources Renovation and Expansion of Existing Buildings New Building7

PLACEHOLDER - Section on Permits and Procedures to be added by City Staff.

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Sub-Chapter 2 Downtown Zones 2.01 Purpose and Applicability This Sub-Chapter describes the two new Downtown mixed-use zones established for implementing the vision of the Downtown Precise Plan. On adoption, these two new zones will replace the existing Downtown Commercial and Downtown Office zones. These two new zones are: A. Downtown Core (DC) B. Downtown General (DG) The development standards established for each zone are calibrated to produce the intended physical form and character of the built environment in these areas, as described in the Precise Plan. Both zones are intended to create mixed-use, walkable environments, but they differ in their function and intensity of use. Sub-Zones. Sub-zones are slight variations of the base zone, and are site-specific. For the Downtown Precise Plan area, the following sub-zone is established: C. Downtown Core - Limited (DC-L). This sub-zone is established to: (1) Allow fewer uses than allowed by the base DC zone, for specific areas shown in Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan); and. (2) Produce built outcomes with the same physical character as the DC zone but with differences in allowed uses. For the DC-L zone, the zone standards for the DC zone (Section 2.04) shall apply; and allowed uses will be as described in Section 2.06, Table 2.06.A (Use Table). New Streets. For design sites larger than 5 acres, a new street is required at the approximate location shown in Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan) when one of the following occur: (1) New development or modifications to existing development exceeding 25% of the site area; and/or (2) A new vehicular access is added, or existing vehicular access modified.

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The new street is to be constructed in accordance with street design standards set by the Orinda Public Works Department.

2.02 A Regulating Plan for Downtown The zones established in this Sub-Chapter are mapped on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan). Figure 2.02.1 identifies the applicable zoning for each design site in the Downtown Precise Plan boundary as well as specific urban design requirements based on location and intended physical character. For clarity, the full extents of the Regulating Plan are shown in Figure 2.02.1, and enlarged sections of the same map is shown in Figures 2.02.2 (Regulating Plan (Enlarged): Village District) and 2.02.3 (Regulating Plan (Enlarged): Theatre District). A version of the Regulating Plan showing areas where additional height is allowed is included as Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height). When a development project combines multiple design sites from two or more zones, the zone boundaries shown on Figure 2.02.1 may be modified to accommodate the new design site boundary but shall not result in new zones to be added. This boundary adjustment is subject to review and approval by City Council. Design Site Orientation. The front of a design site is assumed to be along the primary abutting street. In situations where design sites abut two primary streets (such as corner sites), both primary street frontages should be treated as the front of the design site, and subject to applicable standards. For irregular shaped design sites, the determination of the front of the design site shall be made by the Director, applying the standards of this Chapter. Frontage requirements are indicated on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan).

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Built Character Built Character

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2.03 Overview of Downtown Zones The two new Downtown mixed-use zones correspond to the two kinds of mixed-use environments anticipated for Downtown Orinda - horizontal mixed-use and vertical mixed-use. A summary of the characteristics of each Downtown mixed-use zone is described below. Table 2.03.A Summary of Downtown Mixed-Use Zones

Downtown Core

Downtown General

Zone Abbreviation

Sub-Zones

Limited: DC-L

None

Intent

A walkable, higher-intensity, "vertical mixed-use" environment of medium-to-large footprint buildings providing neighborhood and community-serving commercial, retail, entertainment, civic and institutional uses at the ground floor and housing and other uses on upper floors. This zone supports a Downtown environment aimed at community gathering and activity. Additional height is allowed in areas shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height) subject to step-backs and other massing controls.

A walkable, moderate-intensity neighborhood of small-tomedium footprint buildings with a mix of office, residential, and supporting uses located within a short walking distance (approximately 10 minutes) of neighborhood-serving retail and services. Buildings may be vertically mixed-use or organized with different uses horizontally. This zone provides a transition in scale and intensity of use between Downtown’s higher intensity mixed-use zones to residential neighborhoods. Additional height is allowed in areas shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height) subject to step-backs and other massing controls.

Desired Built Character

Primarily attached buildings, with medium-to-large building footprints.

A mix of attached and detached buildings, with small to medium building footprints.

Overall heights of 45 feet, and 55 feet where additional height is allowed as shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height)

Overall heights of 35 feet, and 55 feet where additional height is allowed as shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height)

Buildings at the edge of the sidewalk, with small to no front and side setbacks.

Buildings with small front and side setbacks, or uniformly set back from the edge of the sidewalk.

Predominantly commercial frontages such as Shopfronts, Terraces, Galleries and Forecourts. Frontage requirements as shown on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan).

A mix of residential and non-residential frontages including Porches and Dooryards. Frontage requirements as shown on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan).

Predominantly structured parking in basement and podium configuration with some surface parking set back from the street.

Predominantly surface parking set back from the street, with some structured parking in basement/ podium configuration.

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Figure 2.04.1 Zone Intent Diagram: DC Zone

2.04 Downtown Core (DC) Intent. A walkable, higher-intensity, "vertical mixed-use" environment of medium-to-large footprint buildings providing neighborhood and community-serving commercial, retail, entertainment, civic and institutional uses at the ground floor and housing and other uses on upper floors. This zone supports a Downtown environment aimed at community gathering and activity. Additional height where allowed is subject to step-backs and other massing controls. Sub-Zone. Limited (DC-L)

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Table 2.04.A Key Characteristics: DC Zone Relevant form elements, as shown in Figure 2.04.1 Primarily attached, medium to large-footprint buildings Building heights up to 45' (55' in additional height areas as shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height) Upper stories stepped back above 35' Small to no front setbacks Small to no side setbacks Predominantly commercial frontages such as Shopfronts, Galleries, Terraces and Forecourts

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Table 2.04.B Building Types: DC Zone Design Site Width

Design Site Depth

Standards min.

Townhouse

18' min.1

100' min.

Section 4.04

Live/Work Building

18' min.

100' min.

Section 4.07

Main Street Building 25' min.

100' min.

Section 4.08

400' max.

Section 4.09

Lined Building

300' max.

min. max.

Notes

Street: Side

Allowed Type

min. max.

Refer to Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards) and Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards) for applicable standards.

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1. Represents one Townhouse. Table 2.04.C Building Placement: DC Zone Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line)

Street: Front (Typically the narrowest side of a Design Site) Figure 2.04.2 Building Placement

Front (Facade Zone)

0' min.; 10' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone)

0' min.; 10' max.

ROW/Design Site Line

Buildable Area

Side

0' min.

Building Setback Line

Facade Zone

When abutting RL-20 Rear When abutting RL-20

Key

10' min. 10' min.

Table 2.04.C Building Placement: DC Zone (Continued)

15' min.

Civic Space

Building within Facade Zone (Applies to Front and Side Street setbacks, excludes Side and Rear setbacks)

Design Site Area

Required Area (min.)

< 0.5 ac

500 sf min.

Front

80% min.

Between 0.5 and 2.5 ac

1,000 sf min.

Side Street

70% min.

Between 2.5 and 3.5 ac

2,000 sf min.

> 3.5 ac

5% of Design Site

Building Footprint Design Site Coverage

Refer standards by Building Type in Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards).

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Table 2.04.D Building Form and Maximum Envelope: DC Zone Height

Base

Additional Height Areas

Overall Building Height1

50' max.

60' max.

Highest Top Plate

45' max.

55' max.

Number of Floors

4 max.

5 max.

Upper Story Stepback 2 10' min. above 35' of height.

ROW/Design Site Line

All Sides Ground Floor Standards Ground Floor Finish Level Residential

6" max. Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with local and federal accessibility standards.

Non-Residential

Flush with Sidewalk or Terrace Frontage Type.

Ground Floor Ceiling Height and Ground Floor Usable Space Dimensions Ground Floor Ceiling

10' min. for residential use. 14' min. for non-residential use.

Depth of Ground Floor Usable Space

30' min. when facing a street or civic space.

Width of Ground Floor Usable Space

70% min. of building facade in Main Street Building type when facing a street or civic space.

Figure 2.04.3 Building Form and Maximum Envelope

Notes Refer to Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards) for refinements to height and massing standards. 1. Including allowed height projections such as parapets and roof forms. 2. Upper story stepback is not required when floors above 35' are within a mansard roof. See Section 5.07 (Mansard Roofs) for applicable standards.

Figure 2.04.4 Upper Story Stepbacks Key ROW/Design Site Line Building Envelope Upper Story (stepped back)

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Table 2.04.E Parking Location: DC Zone

Front

30' min.

Side Street

5' min.

Side

0' min.

Rear

5' min.

Street (Side)

Setback for At or Above-Grade Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line)

Setback for Subterranean Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) All Sides

0' min.

Parking Spaces Required for New Buildings As specified in Section 17.16.4 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required) of Title 17 (Zoning). Parking Space Dimensions for New Buildings As specified in Section 17.16.7 (Parking Space Dimensions) of Title 17 (Zoning). Driveway Dimensions for New Buildings As specified in Section 17.16.11 (Driveway Widths, Clearance and Materials) of Title 17 (Zoning). Notes

Street (Front: Typically the Narrowest Side of a Design Site) Figure 2.04.5 Parking Placement Key ROW/Design Site Line

Parking Area (at or above grade)

Building Setback Line

Driveways not allowed in the front of a Design Site on a corner Design Site. Table 2.04.F Frontages: DC Zone Allowed Type

Front

Table 2.04.G Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks: DC Zone Side St.

Standards

Front

Side St.

Side

Rear

Dooryard

Allowed

Section 6.04

Architectural Elements

4' max.

3' max.

Stoop

Not Allowed

Allowed

Section 6.05

Stairs

Not Allowed 3' max.

3' max.

Forecourt

Allowed

Section 6.06

Mechanical equipment

Shopfront

Allowed

Section 6.07

As per Section 17.39.3 (Construction) of Title 17 (Zoning).

Terrace

Allowed

Section 6.08

Gallery

Allowed

Section 6.09

Notes Required Frontage Types for specific locations shown in Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan). Refer Sub-Chapter 6 (Frontage Standards) for additional standards. 16

Encroachment Type

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Notes Encroachments at grade not allowed within ROW, or across design site line. Refer Sub-Chater 6 (Frontage Standards) for standards Upper story encroachments on Front and Side Streets require a clearance of 14' min. Ramps providing ADA or FHA visitability are allowed within setbacks but shall not encroach within public ROWs. Administrative Screencheck Draft | August 2021

Figure 2.05.1 Zone Intent Diagram: DG Zone

2.05 Downtown Mixed-Use General (DG) Intent. A walkable, moderate-intensity, neighborhood of smallto-medium footprint buildings with a mix of office, residential, and supporting uses located within a short walking distance (approximately 10 minutes) of neighborhood-serving retail and services. Buildings may be vertically mixed-use or organize different uses horizontally. This zone provides a transition in scale and intensity of use between Downtown’s higher intensity mixed use zones, to residential neighborhoods. Additional height where allowed is subject to step-backs and other massing controls. Sub-Zone. None

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Table 2.05.A Key Characteristics: DG Zone Relevant form elements, as shown in Figure 2.05.1 A mix of attached and detached small to medium-footprint buildings Building heights up to 35' (55' in additional height areas as shown on Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height) Upper stories stepped back above 35' Small front setbacks Small side setbacks A mix of residential and commercial frontages such as Porches and Dooryards

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Table 2.05.B Building Types: DG Zone Design Site Width

Design Site Depth

Standards min.

Townhouse

18' min.1

100' min.

Section 4.04

Courtyard Building

70' min.

150' min.

Section 4.05

Multiplex Building

60' min.

110' min.

Section 4.06

Live/Work Building

18' min.

100' min.

Section 4.07

Main Street Building 25' min.

100' min.

Section 4.08

min. max.

Street: Side

Allowed Type

min.

max. min.

Notes Refer to Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards) and Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards) for applicable standards.

Street: Front (Typically the narrowest side of Design Site)

1. Represents one Townhouse. Table 2.05.C Building Placement: DG Zone Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line)

Figure 2.05.2 Building Placement Key ROW/Design Site Line

Buildable Area

Building Setback Line

Facade Zone

Front (Facade Zone)

10' min.; 20' max.

Side Street (Facade Zone)

10' min.; 15' max.

Side1

5' min.

Table 2.05.C Building Placement: DG Zone (Continued)

10' min.

Civic Space

10' min.

Design Site Area

When abutting RL-20 Rear When abutting RL-20

15' min.

Building within Facade Zone (Applies to Front and Side Street setbacks, excludes Side and Rear setbacks) Front

70% min.

Side Street

50% min.

Building Footprint Design Site Coverage

Refer standards by Building Type in Sub-Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards).

Required Area (min.)

< 0.5 ac

500 sf min.

Between 0.5 and 2.5 ac

1,000 sf min.

Between 2.5 and 3.5 ac

2,000 sf min.

> 3.5 ac

5% of Design Site

Notes Refer to Sub-Chapter 6 (Frontage Standards) and Sub-Chapter 7 (Civic Space Standards) for applicable standards. Design sites shall require landscaping plans as per Chapter 17.17 (Landscaping) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Orinda Municipal Code. 1. In Townhouse and Live/Work Building Types, side setbacks apply only to the end Townhouses and Live/Work in a run of attached Townhouses and Live/Work.

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Table 2.05.D Building Form and Maximum Envelope: DG Zone Height

Base

Additional Height Areas

Overall Building Height1

40' max.

60' max.

Highest Top Plate

35' max.

55' max.

Number of Floors

3 max.

5 max.

Upper Story Stepback 2 10' min. above 35' of height

ROW/Design Site Line

All Sides Ground Floor Standards Ground Floor Finish Level Residential

1' min. Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with local and federal accessibility standards.

Non-Residential

6" max. Common entries may be set at grade in compliance with local and federal accessibility standards.

Figure 2.05.3 Building Form and Maximum Envelope

Ground Floor Ceiling Height and Ground Floor Usable Space Dimensions Ground Floor Ceiling

10' min. for residential use. 14' min. for non-residential use.

Depth of Ground Floor Usable Space

30' min. when facing a street or civic space.

Width of Ground Floor Usable Space

70% min. of building facade for Main Street and Lined Building types when facing a street or civic space.

Figure 2.05.4 Upper Story Stepbacks Key ROW/Design Site Line Building Envelope Upper Story (stepped back)

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Table 2.05.E Parking Location: DG Zone

Front

30' min.

Side Street

5' min.

Side

5' min.

Rear

5' min.

Street (Side)

Setback for At or Above-Grade Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line)

Setback for Subterranean Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) All Sides

0' min.

As specified in Section 17.16.7 (Parking Space Dimensions) of Title 17 (Zoning). Driveway Dimensions for New Buildings

Figure 2.05.5 Parking Placement

As specified in Section 17.16.11 (Driveway Widths, Clearance and Materials) of Title 17 (Zoning). Notes

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Parking Area (at or above grade)

Building Setback Line

Driveways not allowed in the front of a Design Site on a corner Design Site. Table 2.05.G Encroachments into Minimum Setbacks: DG Zone

Table 2.05.F Frontages: DG Zone Allowed Type

Front

Side St.

Standards

Front

Side St.

Side

Rear

Porch - Projecting

Allowed

Section 6.02

Frontages

8' max.

Not Allowed

Porch - Engaged

Allowed

Section 6.03

Architectural Elements

3' max.

Dooryard

Allowed

Section 6.04

Stairs

Not Allowed 3' max.

3' max.

Stoop

Not Allowed

Allowed

Section 6.05

Mechanical equipment

Forecourt

Allowed

Section 6.06

As per Section 17.39.3 (Construction) of Title 17 (Zoning).

Terrace

Allowed

Section 6.08

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Notes Encroachments at grade not allowed within ROW, or across design site line. Upper story encroachments on Front and Side Streets require a clearance of 14' min. Ramps providing ADA or FHA visitability are allowed within setbacks but shall not encroach within public ROWs. Administrative Screencheck Draft | August 2021

2.06 Use Table The following table identifies the allowed uses in each of the Downtown Mixed-Use zones. 1. Uses Not Listed. Uses not listed are not allowed unless the Director determines that the proposed use is similar to a listed use. 2. Existing Buildings. Existing buildings may be occupied by new uses, allowed in the zone, up to the size of the prior use without requiring additional parking. Use Table

Downtown Mixed-Use Zones DC

DC-L

CZ 2

Artisanal Coffee Roaster Tobacco Retailer

Automotive Motor Vehicle Sales and Services, including automobiles, motorcycles, trailers, trucks and recreational PLACEHOLDER vehicles for Use Table to be Auto Detailing

finalized by City Staff CZ 2

Coin-op Washing

Fueling Station 5

Rentals, Vehicle

Repairs, Minor6

CZ1,2

A1,2

Sales, new or used vehicles

Sales, parts and supplies

Sales, tires and ancillary service

Commercial Animal Retail Sales, excluding exterior kennel, pen or run7 Commercial (Continued) Artisan/ Craft Production

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Key P = Allowed by Right

A = Administrative Use Permit

CZ = Conditional Use Permit/ Zoning Administrator

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Use Table (Continued)

Downtown Mixed-Use Zones

Building Materials and Supplies

DC-L

Gun Shop

C1,2

Kiosk10

Convenience Market

Grocery Store and Supermarket9

Liquor Store Less than 200 ft. from R districts P2 PLACEHOLDER for Use Table to be 200 or more ft. from R districts P2 finalized by City Staff Retail Retail General9,11 Curbside pick up Drive-thru service

Secondhand Store, Pawnshop

CZ 2

Bowling Alley13

Game Center14

Poolhalls/ Billiard, Theater15

Food Establishment

Curbside pick up

Entertainment Bar/ Cocktail Lounge/ Nightclub Recreational Facility, indoors or outdoors

Food Indoor Eating Area

Drive-thru service

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A = Administrative Use Permit

CZ = Conditional Use Permit/ Zoning Administrator

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Sub-Chapter 3 Site Standards 3.01 Purpose The standards in this Sub-Chapter are intended to ensure that the development of property within the Downtown Mixed-Use zones accomplishes the following: 1.

Makes a positive contribution to the development pattern of the area;

2. Ensures that new or altered structures are compatible with the scale, design and use of existing structures on neighboring properties; 3. Respects the existing conditions and safety of neighboring properties; and 4. Does not adversely affect neighboring properties, with "adversely affect" meaning to impact in a substantial, negative manner the habitability or enjoyability of these properties.

3.02 Screening This Section prescribes standards for screening, fences, and walls for the conservation and protection of property, the assurance of safety and security, the enhancement of privacy, the attenuation of noise, and the improvement of the visual environment of the neighborhood. 1.

Design Standards for Screening. Screening shall comply with the following: A. Maximum Screening Height. Screening shall not exceed the maximums identified in Table 3.02.A (Maximum Screening Height within required Setbacks). B. Screening Height Measurement. Screening height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the finished grade at the base of the screen and the top edge of the screen material. C. Materials Not Allowed. Barbed wire and razor wire screening is not allowed.

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Table 3.02.A Maximum Screening Height within required Setbacks Fences

Fences and Freestanding Walls

Hedges

Front

3' max.

4' max.

Side Street

3' max.

4' max.

Side

6' max.

Rear

6' max.

2. Screening on Retaining Walls. The total height of screens, or the combined height of a screen and retaining wall (that the screen may be mounted on or attached to), shall not exceed six feet. 3. Mechanical Equipment Screening. The following standards shall apply: A. Roof-Mounted Equipment. Building parapets or other architectural elements in the building’s architecture style shall screen roof-mounted equipment, as specified below: (1) New buildings shall be designed to provide a parapet or other architectural element that is as tall or taller than the highest point on any new mechanical equipment to be located on the roof of the building; and (2) For existing buildings with no parapet or low parapet heights, mechanical equipment shall be surrounded on all sides by an opaque screen wall as tall as the highest point of the equipment. The wall shall be architecturally consistent with the building and match the existing building with paint, finish, and trim cap detail. (3) Free-standing or roof-mounted solar equipment, and vents less than four feet in height are exempt from screening requirements. B. Wall- and Ground-Mounted Equipment. The following standards shall apply for equipment mounted to walls and the ground: (1) The equipment is not allowed between the face of the building and the street; (2) Mechanical equipment shall be installed closer to a habitable structure on the property it serves than to a habitable structure on adjacent

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properties, as described in Section 17.39.9 (Permanent Mechanical Equipment) of Title 17 (Zoning);

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(4) Screening shall be architecturally compatible and include matching paint, finish and trim cap of the building.

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4. Temporary Fencing. Temporary fencing may be used to provide security for approved special events, construction sites, or vacant structures and land, which cannot otherwise be secured. All temporary fencing shall: A. Consist of chain link fencing or other materials subject to Director review and approval for compliance with objective standards;

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B. Not exceed six feet in height; C. Be removed at the conclusion of the special event or completion of construction activities (i.e. final inspection) for which it was approved; and D. All approved fencing for construction sites shall not be installed until a Building Permit or Grading Permit has been issued and shall be removed prior to final inspection. The use of temporary fencing around occupied structures that can be secured by other means is prohibited. The use of temporary fencing around vacant land or vacant structures is subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Permit authorizing the fencing.

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5. Safety. Fences, walls, and other screening and landscaping shall be in compliance with the following visibility standard:

As used in this Subsection, "point of intersection" is measured from the face of curb or if none, from the edge of pavement.

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A. Within 25 feet of the point of intersection of two or more vehicular access ways, including driveways, alleys, or streets, a visibility zone is to be maintained as mandated by the City of Orinda's Department of Public Works and Engineering Services, with a maximum height of 30 inches above the edge of pavement for landscaping (except trees) within this visibility zone. Refer to Figure 3.02.1.

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Figure 3.02.1 Visibility Standards (Source: City of Orinda)

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3.03 Landscaping This Section prescribes landscaping standards for the protection and enhancement of the environmental and visual quality of Downtown, enhancement of privacy, and the control of dust. 1. Required Landscaping. The landscaping required shall be installed as part of the development or improvement requiring the landscaping. A. Landscaping materials shall be integrated into the required setbacks, stream and wetland buffers, and design of the selected frontage types. B. Standards for landscaping in parking areas shall be in combination with standards for parking and loading zones as described in Chapter 17.16 (OffStreet Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) C. Standards for landscaping shall be coordinated with lighting standards as described in Section 17.16.14 (Lighting) and other applicable standards in Title 17 (Zoning). 2. Standards for Landscape Plans. Landscaping Plans are required for development in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones, as described in Chapter 17.17 (Landscaping) of Title 17 (Zoning). 3. Design Standards. The following landscaping design standards will apply in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones. A. Allowed Landscaping Materials. Landscaping materials shall comply with the following: (1) Shrubs, of min. one-gallon size or larger;

Note: Landscaping Standards to be refined with City staff input

(2) Ground cover instead of grass/ turf; and/or (3) Decorative non-living landscaping materials including, but not limited to, sand, stone, gravel, wood or water to satisfy a maximum of 25 percent of the required landscaping area. (4) Trees, including street trees, of 15-gallon size or larger, double-staked; planted between the curb and the back of the sidewalk. B. Species Selection.

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(1) Native and drought tolerant species are required to meet the minimum standards of applicable local Water Conservation Ordinances. (2) Species selection shall be in compliance with standards prescribed by the Moraga Orinda Fire District. (3) Species selection for watercourses shall be coordinated with recommended locally native and drought-tolerant species listed in XXXX (reference location pending). C. Existing Vegetation. Existing on-site trees, of species and minimum caliper size determined by local Orinda standards, shall be incorporated into the landscaping. D. Maintenance. Required landscaping shall be maintained in a clean and healthy condition. This shall include pruning, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the appropriate watering of all plantings.

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3.04 Parking and Loading Parking and loading standards described in Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply for new development and additions to existing structures within the Downtown Precise Plan area.

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Sub-Chapter 4 Building Type Standards 4.01 Purpose This Sub-Chapter provides the standards for development of individual building types to achieve the intended physical character of the Downtown mixed-use zones, offer housing choices and affordable housing opportunities, and incubate small businesses as amenities within walkable neighborhoods.

4.02 Building Types 1. Building types are used to articulate size, scale, and intensity according to the intent of each zone. 2. The design site size standards for each building type are set in each zone to generate pedestrian-oriented buildings within the overall intended physical character of each zone. The design site size standard identifies the range of design site sizes on which the given building type is allowed to be built. 3. Certain building types have additional standards beyond the zone standards to further calibrate the type for its context. 4. Each design site shall have only one primary building type, except as follows, and in compliance with all standards: A. Multiple Design Sites. More than one building type is allowed on a parcel that identifies proposed multiple design site lines that meet the standards of this Section. See Figure 4.02.1 (Example of Multiple Design Sites on One Parcel). (1) Examples: (a) A parcel large enough to accommodate multiple design sites but smaller than the size of a block; or (b) A parcel large enough to create one or more new blocks.

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5. On-Site Open Space. The standards identify only the required type (private or common) and amount. For example, if the type only has standards for private open space, common open space is not required for that building type. The identified amount is for the entire building unless specified otherwise. 6. Parking. Parking shall be designed in compliance with the zone standards for parking placement. 7. Main Body and Wings. Buildings are articulated as a larger "body" and smaller "wings". Wings are required to be smaller in size and height than the main body to visually reduce the overall size of a building. To further this objective, the standards specify the amount that wings are required to be offset from the main body so that their facades are not aligned. 8. The maximum number of units identified for each building type is dependent on the design site being large enough to accommodate the zone's standards. 9. Individual designs may vary from the diagrams for each building type in compliance with the standards of this Sub-Chapter and Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). 10. New buildings and their improvements are subject to local standards for Fire Safety and Building Safety. Figure 4.02.1 Example of Multiple Design Sites on One Parcel

Existing Parcel

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Existing Parcel with 3 proposed Design Sites

Existing Parcel with 3 resulting buildings. The individual Design Sites are not required to be recorded as new parcels

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4.03 Building Types Overview Table 4.03.A (Building Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed building types per zone. The names of the types are not intended to limit uses within a type. For example, a Courtyard may have non-residential uses within it, as allowed by the zone. Table 4.03.A Building Types Overview Building Type

Allowed in Zones

Townhouse. A typically attached housing type with up to 8 side-by-side attached Townhouses per run, with a rear setback. As allowed by the zone, the type may also be detached with minimal separations between buildings. The type is typically located within higher-intensity neighborhoods or on, or near, a neighborhood main street.

DC DG

Courtyard Building. A detached building that consists of up to 12 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Multiplex Building. A medium-to-large-sized, detached building that consists of 5 to 18 side-by-side and/or stacked units, typically with one shared entry. The type is scaled to fit within moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Live/Work Building. A small-to-medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of one dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible ground floor space that can be used for service, retail, or artisan uses, as allowed by the zone. Both the ground-floor flex space and the unit above are owned by one entity. This type is typically located within medium-intensity neighborhoods or near or on a neighborhood main street, and is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses.

DC DG

Main Street Building. A small-to-large-sized building, typically attached, but may be detached; that provides a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor retail, office, or service uses and upper-floor service or residential uses. This type makes up the primary component of neighborhood and downtown main streets, and is therefore a key component to providing walkability.

DC DG

Lined Building. A combined building that consists of two main components: an interior building, typically a parking garage, or a movie theater, etc., and an exterior building "liner" that conceals the interior building from the street.

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4.04 Townhouse A typically attached housing type with up to 8 side-byside attached Townhouses as a run, with a rear setback. As allowed by the zone, the type may also be detached with minimal separations between buildings. The type is typically located within higher-intensity neighborhoods or on, or near, a neighborhood main street.

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Table 4.04.A Building Type Standards: Townhouse

Townhouses per Design Site

1 max.

Side-by-Side Attached Townhouses per Run

4 min.; 8 max. in DC 2 min.; 5 max. in DG

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Table 4.04.B Building Sizing and Massing: Townhouse

Height

Stories

Alley access required if alley exists DG

3.5 max.

3 max.

Width per Townhouse1

18' min.; 20' max.

18' min.; 25' max.

Depth per Townhouse1

48' max.

Width per Run of Attached Townhouses

160' max.

125' max.

Width

10' max.

14' max.

Depth

20' max.

Separation between Wings on adjacent Design Sites

10' min.

Main Body

Wing(s)2

Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). 1. Includes stacked units. 2. Height of building wings is limited to 1 story (approximately 10') less than the height of the main body and 10' less than the highest eave/parapet.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.04.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Townhouse Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building

Building Setback Line

BUILDING TYPE: TOWNHOUSE- Urban

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Table 4.04.C Pedestrian Access: Townhouse

Main Entrance Location

Alley access required if alley exists

Front Street

Notes

Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street, on-site common open space or civic space. Table 4.04.D Parking Location: Townhouse Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Parking may be covered or uncovered. Table 4.04.E Common Open Space: Townhouse Private Open Space

Width

8' min.

Depth

8' min.

Notes

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space. Required private open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.04.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Townhouse Key

BUILDING TYPE: TOWNHOUSE- Urban

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Frontage

Building Setback Line

Private Open Space

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4.05 Courtyard Building A detached building that typically consists of up to 12 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods such as at block corners, or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

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Table 4.05.A Building Type Standards: Courtyard Building

Buildings per Design Site

1 max.

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Table 4.05.B Building Sizing and Massing: Courtyard Building

Alley access required if alley exists

Height

Stories

3 max.

Width

100' max.

Depth

100' max. Street: Side

Main Body

Wing(s)

Not Allowed Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.05.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Courtyard Building Key ROW/Design Site Line Building Neighborhood BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, Building Setback Line

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Table 4.05.C Pedestrian Access: Courtyard Building

Main Entrance Location

Alley access required if alley exists

Courtyard or Front Street

Table 4.05.D Parking Location: Courtyard Building Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Parking may be covered or uncovered. Table 4.05.E Common Open Space: Courtyard Building Common Open Space

Width

25' min.

Depth

60' min.

Notes

Courtyards shall be accessible from the front street. Building shall define at least three walls of a courtyard. Courtyard(s) may be used for stormwater management if designed as an integral site element (rain garden or bioswale). Front of courtyard not defined by building shall be defined by a wall 2'-6" to 5' tall with an entry gate/door.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.05.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Courtyard Building

BUILDING TYPE: COURTYARD APARTMENT, Neighborhood

Key

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ROW/Design Site Line

Frontage

Building Setback Line

Common Open Space

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4.06 Multiplex Building A medium-to-large-sized, detached building that typically consists of 5 to 18 side-by-side and/or stacked units, generally with one shared entry. The type is scaled to fit within moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

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Table 4.06.A Building Type Standards: Multiplex Building

Buildings per Design Site

1 max.

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Table 4.06.B Building Sizing and Massing: Multiplex Building

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Height

Stories

3 max.1

Width

60' max.

Depth

60' max. Street: Side

Main Body

Wing(s)2 Width

24' max.

Depth

40' max.

Separation between Wings

15' min.

Offset from Main Body

5' min.

Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). 1. Additional height allowed in specific areas as identified in Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height). 2. Height of building wings is limited to 1 story (approximately 10') less than the height of the main body and 10' less than the highest eave/parapet.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.06.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Multiplex Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building

Building Setback Line

BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX LARGE At smaller scale (1"=50', others are 1"=40')

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Table 4.06.C Pedestrian Access: Multiplex Building

Main Entrance Location

Alley access required if alley exists

Front Street

Notes

Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front street. On corner design sites, units in a wing may enter from the side street. Street: Side

Table 4.06.D Parking Location: Multiplex Building Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Parking may be covered or uncovered. Table 4.06.E Common Open Space: Multiplex Building Common Open Space

Common open space is not required. Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.06.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Multiplex Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

BUILDING TYPE: MULTIPLEX LARGE

Frontage

Building Setback Line

At smaller scale (1"=50', others are 1"=40')

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4.07 Live/Work Building A small-to-medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of one dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible ground floor space that can be used for service, retail, or artisan uses, as allowed by the zone. Both the ground-floor flex space and the unit above are owned by one entity. This type is typically located within medium-intensity neighborhoods or near or on a neighborhood main street. This type is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhoodserving retail and service uses.

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Table 4.07.A Building Type Standards: Live/Work Building

Live/Works per Design Site

1 max.

Side-by-Side Attached Live/Works 4 min.; 8 max. in DC per Run 2 min.; 5 max. in DG

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Alley access required if alley exists Table 4.07.B Building Sizing and Massing: Live/Work Building

Height

Stories

3.5 max.

3 max.

Width per Live/Work

18' min.; 20' max.

18' min.; 25' max.

Depth per Live/Work

48' max.

Width per Run of Attached Live/Works

160' max.

125' max. Street: Side

Main Body

Wing(s)

Not Allowed Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.07.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Live/Work Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building

Building Setback Line

BUILDING TYPE: LIVEWORK

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Alley access required if alley exists Table 4.07.C Pedestrian Access: Live/Work Building

Main Entrance Location

Front Street

Notes

Ground-floor space and upper unit shall have separate entries. Table 4.07.D Parking Location: Live/Work Building Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Street: Side

Parking may be covered or uncovered. Table 4.07.E Common Open Space: Live/Work Building Private Open Space

Width

15' min.

Depth

15' min.

Notes

Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space. Required private open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.07.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Live/Work Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

Frontage

Building Setback Line

Private Open Space

BUILDING TYPE: LIVEWORK

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BUILDING BUILDING TYPE: TYPE: HOUSE, HOUSE, SMALL SMALL

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4.08 Main Street Building A small-to-large-sized building, typically attached, but may be detached, that is intended to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor retail, office, or service uses and upper-floor service or residential uses. The type makes up the primary component of neighborhood and downtown main streets, encouraging walkability.

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Table 4.08.A Building Type Standards: Main Street Building

Buildings per Design Site

1 max.

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Table 4.08.B Building Sizing and Massing: Main Street Building

Height

Stories

4 max.

Alley access required if alley exists

DG 1

3 max.1

Main Body

Width

200' max.

150' max.

Depth

280' max.

120' max. Street: Side

Wing(s)

Not Allowed Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). 1. Additional height allowed in specific areas as identified in Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height). Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.08.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Main Street Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE

Building

Building Setback Line

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Table 4.08.C Pedestrian Access: Main Street Building

Main Entrance Location

Front Street

Distance between entries

50' max.

Notes

Ground floor shops shall have individual entries. On corner design sites, ground floor units allowed along side street at least 30' from front of design site. Street: Side

On corner design sites, units shall be accessed by a common entry along the side street. Table 4.08.D Parking Location: Main Street Building Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Parking may be covered, uncovered, or in a garage. Table 4.08.E Common Open Space: Main Street Building Common Open Space

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site)

Common open space is not required. Figure 4.08.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Main Street Building

BUILDING TYPE: MIXED-USE

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Frontage

Building Setback Line

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4.09 Lined Building A combined building that consists of two main components: an interior building such as a parking garage, movie theater, etc., and an exterior building that conceals the interior building from the street.

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Table 4.09.A Building Type Standards: Lined Building

Buildings per Design Site

1 max.

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Table 4.09.B Building Sizing and Massing: Lined Building Height

Stories

4 max.1 320' max.

Depth

30' min.

Length

420' max.

Main Body (Interior)

Width

180' max.

Depth

210' max.

Street: Side

Width

Street: Side

Main Body (Exterior)

Wing(s)

Not Allowed Notes

Facades shall be designed in compliance with Sub-Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). Side of interior building exposed to a street, civic space, or neighboring building shall be lined by the exterior building. 1. Additional height allowed in specific areas as identified in Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height).

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Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.09.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Lined Building Key ROW/Design Site Line

BUILDING TYPE: LINED BUILDING

Building

Building Setback Line

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Table 4.09.C Pedestrian Access: Lined Building

Main Entrance Location

Front Street

Distance between entries

50' max.

Notes

On corner design sites, units shall be accessed by a common entry along the side street. Table 4.09.D Parking Location: Lined Building

Street: Side

On corner design sites, ground floor units allowed along side street at least 30' from front of design site.

Street: Side

Ground floor shops shall have individual entries.

Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.04.E and 2.05.E (Parking Location) of the zone. See Chapter 17.16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Title 17 (Zoning) for additional standards. Parking may be covered or uncovered. Table 4.09.E Common Open Space: Lined Building

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site)

Common Open Space

Width

50' min.

Depth

50' min.

Figure 4.09.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Lined Building

BUILDING TYPE: LINED BUILDING

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BUILDING BUILDING TYPE: TYPE: HOUSE, HOUSE, SMALL SMALL

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Frontage

Building Setback Line

Common Open Space

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Sub-Chapter 5 Massing and Facade Articulation Standards 5.01 Purpose The standards in this Sub-Chapter are intended to promote local prevalent patterns that strongly contribute to the Downtown's unique physical character while allowing for creativity and innovation.

5.02 Overview and Application 1. The standards described in this Section apply to all new development and facade modifications of existing buildings. 2. Building facades along a street or civic space shall be designed in compliance with the standards identified in this Section. An overview of the standards is provided in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards) below. Table 5.02.A Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards Standard < 75'

75' to 100'

>100'

>150'

Massing and Composition (Refer to Section 5.03)

Not Required

Required

Tripartite Facade Articulation (Refer to Section 5.04)

Not Required

Required

Windows and Openings (Refer to Section 5.05)

Not Required

Required

Corner Elements (Refer to Section 5.06)

Not Allowed

Allowed

Mansard Roofs (Refer to Section 5.07)

Not Allowed

Allowed

Building length along adjacent sidewalk1

As measured along street or adjacent civic space.

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5.03 Massing and Composition This Section prescribes standards for the articulation of building facades to maintain the visual quality of Downtown, and to ensure that new development is harmonious in scale with existing development. Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all new development and facade modifications of existing buildings in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones with building length greater than 75' as summarized in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

3, 5, 7-bay facade composition

Elevation

Design Standards. The following standards shall apply:

Symmetric facade composition

Asymmetric facade composition

Elevation

Plan

Elevation

Plan

1. New facades and facade modifications along a street or civic space shall be designed to appear as multiple buildings no greater than 75' in length and not repeating the same massing and composition. 2. Building facades shall be arranged in an orderly composition of window bays/ openings based on prevalent patterns of 3, 5 or 7 bays.

Elevation

3. Facades shall be designed in an orderly symmetrical or asymmetrical composition. 4. The pattern shall be visually expressed through the spacing of openings, physical recesses, projections or other techniques. 5. The pattern may include the ground floor and its mezzanine.

Elevation

Elevation Plan

Figure 5.03.1 Illustrative examples of facade massing and composition

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5.04 Tripartite Facade Articulation This Section prescribes standards for the articulation of building facades to maintain the visual quality of Downtown. For new building facades, tripartite articulation is required, which is a method of visually organizing a building facade into three sections: a base, a middle and a top. Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all new development and facade modifications of existing buildings in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones with building length greater than 75', as summarized in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). Design Standards. The following standards shall apply: 1. New facades and facade modifications along a street or civic space shall be designed to visually express a base, middle, and top. 2. Combinations of colors, materials, and massing may be used to visually express a base, middle, and top. 3. The building articulation shall include a base, middle and top as follows:

Figure 5.04.1 Example of a Tripartite Articulation of a building facade Key Building Base Building Middle Building Top

A. Building Base. The base shall be a minimum of one story in height. For buildings taller than 3 stories the base may be up to two-stories tall. B. Building Middle. The middle shall be a minimum of onestory in height. C. Building Top. The top may include multiple stories including building stepbacks but should not exceed the height of the building's middle. Parapets, cornices and entablatures may be used to articulate the top. Figure 5.04.2 Examples of facades with a distinct base (A), middle (B) and top (C).

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5.05 Windows and Openings This Section describes standards for the composition of window bays and openings to maintain the visual quality of Downtown.

Square profile bay window

Chamfer profile bay window

Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all new development and facade modifications of existing buildings in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones with building length greater than 100', as summarized in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). Design Standards. The following standards shall apply: 1. New facades and facade modifications shall be designed to include an orderly composition of window bays and openings. 2. All building facades shall be designed to include squareor vertically-oriented windows and openings, including groupings of windows and openings, coordinated with the building facade composition as per Section 5.03 (Massing and Composition).

Elevation

Plan

3. Location of balconies when used should be coordinated with windows and doors on the facade, and with the composition of bays on the building facade. 4. Buildings at least 100' in length along the street are required to include projected or recessed window bays.

Figure 5.05.1 Examples of bay window profiles

5. Bay windows shall have either a square or a chamfer profile.

Figure 5.05.2 Examples of vertical window orientations

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5.06 Corner Elements This Section prescribes standards for corner elements for applicable facades in Downtown, to give visual prominence to street corners. Note that Corner Elements are not required; their use is optional in both Downtown Mixed-Use zones.

Square-profile corner element

Octagon-profile corner element

Chamfered-profile corner element

Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all development and facade modifications of existing buildings in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones where building facade length along a street corner is greater than 150', as summarized in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). Design Standards. The following standards shall apply:

Elevation

Plan

1. Corner elements shall incorporate at least one entire story within the composition and may extend from the second floor to the top of the building (overhanging the ground floor). 2. The horizontal area or footprint occupied by a corner element may not exceed 15' x 15'.

Elevation

Plan

3. Corner elements may exceed the maximum allowed overall height for the zone shown in Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan) and Figure 2.02.4 (Regulating Plan: Areas Allowing Additional Height) to the extent allowed for architectural projections in Section 17.4.19 of Title 17 (Zoning). 4. Corner elements may be recessed or projected from the main facade by up to 4'. Projections over the right of way are allowed when at least 14' above the adjacent sidewalk.

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Figure 5.06.1 Examples of corner elements

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5.07 Mansard Roofs This Section prescribes standards for mansard roof forms in Downtown. Note that Mansard roofs are not required; their use is optional in both Downtown Mixed-Use zones. Mansard roof forms are exempt from upper story stepbacks that are described in the zone standards for the Downtown Mixed-Use zones; instead, the standards in this Section shall apply. Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all new development and facade modifications of existing buildings in the Downtown Mixed-Use zones with building length greater than 75', as summarized in Table 5.02.A (Overview of Massing and Facade Articulation Standards). Design Standards. The following standards shall apply: 1. Mansard roofs must begin from the highest story. A double-mansard roof must include the top two stories of the building.

Single-mansard roof

Elevation

Section

Double-mansard roof

2. For buildings with a maximum height of up to 3 stories only a single-mansard roof is allowed. 3. For buildings with a maximum height of up to 5 stories, a double-mansard roof is allowed. 4. The maximum angle for a mansard roof shall be 70 degrees (a rise of approximately 15 units for a run of 12 units). 5. Dormer windows are allowed on a mansard roof. Dormer windows are required to be coordinated with the composition of bays on a building facade, with dormer windows provided for a minimum of half the number of bays being used for building facade composition. Refer to Section 5.03 (Massing and Composition). Dormer windows shall be smaller in size than the main windows on the building facade.

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Section

Figure 5.07.1 Examples of mansard roofs

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Sub-Chapter 6 Frontage Standards 6.01 Purpose This Sub-Chapter sets forth standards applicable to all frontages. Frontages are the components of a building that provide the transition and interface between the public realm (street and sidewalk) and the private realm (yard or building). 1. The names of the frontage types indicate their particular configuration or function and are not intended to limit uses within the associated building. For example, a porch may be used by non-residential uses including, but not limited to a restaurant or office as allowed by the zone. 2. Each building shall include at least one frontage type along the building facade fronting a street or a civic space. 3. Each building may have multiple frontage types in compliance with the allowed types in the zone. 4. Frontage types not listed in Tables 2.04.F and 2.05.F (Frontages) of the zone are not allowed in that zone. Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for an overview of types. 5. Each frontage type shall be located in compliance with building setbacks and facade zone per Tables 2.04.C and 2.05.C (Building Placement) of the zone. 6. Standards are stated for the front of a design site and are to be adjusted for side street facades in compliance with the setbacks of the zone. 7. Refer also to Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan) for locations of required frontages.

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6.02 Frontage Types Overview Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed Frontage Types per zone.

Table 6.02.A Frontage Types Overview Building Type

Allowed in Zones

Porch - Projecting. The main facade of the building is set back from the ROW/ Design Site line with a DG covered structure encroaching into the front setback. The resulting setback area can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The Porch may be one or two stories, is open on three sides, with all habitable space located behind the building setback line.

Porch - Engaged. A portion of the main facade of the building encroaches into the front setback to create an area for a covered structure. The Porch may be one or two stories, two sides of the Porch shall be attached to the building and two shall be open.The resulting yard shall be defined by a fence or hedge along the street/ sidewalk.

Dooryard. The main facade of the building is set back from the front design site line, which is defined by a low wall, hedge, or other allowed screening, creating a small private area between the sidewalk and the facade. Each Dooryard is separated from adjacent Dooryards, and may be raised or at grade.

DC DG

Stoop. The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The Stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalk-facing rooms. Stairs or ramps from the Stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be parallel to the sidewalk.

DC; Side Street Only DG; Side Street Only

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Table 6.02.A Frontage Types Overview (Continued) Building Type

Allowed in Zones

Forecourt. The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line and a portion is set back, DC extending the public realm into the design site for an entry court or shared garden space for housing, or as DG an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within retail and service areas.

Shopfront. The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line with at-grade entrance along the sidewalk. This type is intended for service, retail, or restaurant use and includes substantial glazing between the Shopfront base and the ground floor ceiling and may include an awning that overlaps the sidewalk.

Terrace. The main facade is at or near the front design site line with steps leading to an elevated area providing public circulation along the facade. This type is used to provide outdoor areas along the sidewalk for housing or to accommodate an existing or intended grade change for retail, service or office uses.

DC DG

Gallery. The main facade of the building is set back at or near the front design site line and an at-grade covered structure, typically articulated with colonnade or arches, covers an area in the right-of-way. This type may be one or multiple stories. When used in non-residential settings, the Shopfront Type is included; when used in residential settings, Stoops, Dooryards, and Forecourts are included.

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6.03 Porch - Projecting Table 6.03.A Frontage Standards: Porch - Projecting Description The main facade of the building is set back from the ROW/ Design Site line with a covered structure encroaching into the front setback. The resulting setback area can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The Porch may be one or two stories, is open on three sides, with all habitable space located behind the building setback line. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size Figure 6.03.1 Example of a Projecting Porch (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Width, Clear

10' min.

Depth, Clear

6' min.

Height, Clear

8' min.

Overall Height

1 floor max. above ground floor

Finish Level above Sidewalk

1' min.

Pedestrian Access

3' wide min.

Miscellaneous C

Porches shall be open on three sides and have a roof.

When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.

D B

Setback line

Street

ROW line Elevation

Setback line

ROW line Plan

Street

A Projecting Porch is not allowed to encroach within a public right-of-way, or across the design site line.

Figure 6.03.2 Design standards for a Projecting Porch Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

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6.04 Porch - Engaged

Table 6.04.A Frontage Standards: Porch - Engaged Description A portion of the main facade of the building encroaches into the front setback to create an area for a covered structure. The Porch may be one or two stories, two sides of the Porch shall be attached to the building and two shall be open.The resulting yard shall be defined by a fence or hedge along the street/ sidewalk. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size

Figure 6.04.1 Example of an Engaged Porch (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

A C

Width, Clear

8' min.

Depth, Clear

6' min.

Height, Clear

8' min.

Overall Height

2 floors max.

Finish Level above Sidewalk

1' min.

Pedestrian Access

3' wide min.

Depth, main facade of building encroachment area

6' max.

Width, main facade of building encroachment area

1/3 min. of overall building facade; width may not exceed width of Porch

Setback line

ROW line Elevation

Street

Setback line

Figure 6.04.2 Design standards for an Engaged Porch

Miscellaneous ROW line Plan

Street

When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply. An Engaged Porch is not allowed to encroach within a public right-of-way, or across the design site line.

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

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6.05 Dooryard Table 6.05.A Frontage Standards: Dooryard Description The main facade of the building is set back from the front design site line, which is defined by a low wall, hedge, or other allowed screening, creating a small private area between the sidewalk and the facade. Each Dooryard is separated from adjacent Dooryards, and may be raised or at grade. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size Figure 6.05.1 Example of a Dooryard (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

A C

Length

10' min.

Horizontal Distance between Door and Window Openings

4' max.

Depth of Recessed Entries

1' max.

Pedestrian Access

3' wide min.

Finish Level above Sidewalk

0" min.

Height of Dooryard Fence/ Wall above Finish Level

3' max.

Each Dooryard shall provide access to only one ground floor entry.

Setback line

6' min.

Miscellaneous

Depth, Clear

ROW line Elevation

Street

Setback line

ROW line Plan

Street

A Dooryard is not allowed to encroach within a public rightof-way, or across the design site line.

Figure 6.05.2 Design standards for a Dooryard Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

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6.06 Stoop Table 6.06.A Frontage Standards: Stoop Description The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The Stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalk-facing rooms. Stairs or ramps from the Stoop may lead directly to, or be parallel to the sidewalk. Applicability Refer Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size

Figure 6.06.1 Example of a Stoop (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Width, Clear

5' min.

Depth, Clear

3' min.

Height, Clear

8' min.

Finish Level above Sidewalk

1' min.

Depth of Recessed Entry

5' max.

Miscellaneous Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the building facade.

When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.

Entry doors may be covered to provide shelter.

Gates are not allowed. All doors shall face the street.

D B

Setback line

ROW line

Street

Setback line

Elevation

ROW line

Street

A Stoop is not allowed to encroach within a public right-ofway, or across the design site line.

Plan

Figure 6.06.2 Design standards for a Stoop Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

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6.07 Forecourt Table 6.07.A Frontage Standards: Forecourt Description The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line and a portion is set back, extending the public realm into the design site for an entry court or shared garden space for housing, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating areas. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size

Figure 6.07.1 Example of a Forecourt (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Width, Clear

15' min.

Depth, Clear

15' min.

Ratio, Height to Width

2:1 max.

Height above Sidewalk

1' max.

Miscellaneous May be utilized to group several entries at a common elevation in compliance with accessibility standards.

A Forecourt is not allowed to encroach within a public right-of-way, or across the design site line. h<2w

Setback line ROW line Elevation

Street

Figure 6.07.2 Design standards for a Forecourt

Setback line ROW line Street Plan

height (h)

When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

width (w) Section

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6.08 Shopfront Table 6.08.A Frontage Standards: Shopfront Description The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line with at-grade entrance along the sidewalk. This type is intended for service, retail, or restaurant use and includes substantial glazing between the Shopfront base and the ground floor ceiling and may include an awning that overlaps the sidewalk. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size

Figure 6.08.1 Example of a Shopfront (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Distance between Glazing

3' max.

Ground Floor Glazing between Sidewalk and Finished Ceiling Height

75% min.

Depth of Recessed Entries

5' max.

Shopfront Base

12" min., 30" max.

Awning A

Street

Elevation Figure 6.08.2 Design standards for a Shopfront Key

3' min.

Setback from Curb

2' min.

Height, Clear

14' min.

Miscellaneous

Setback/ROW line

ROW/Design Site Line

Depth

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Street

Mirrored or other reflective finishes, opaque, or other finishes that diminish views into and out of the ground floor are not allowed. Accordion-style doors/ windows or other operable windows that allow the space to open to the street are allowed. A Shopfront is not allowed to encroach within a public right-of-way, or across the design site line; awnings are exempt. Administrative Screencheck Draft | August 2021

6.09 Terrace Table 6.09.A Frontage Standards: Terrace Description The main facade is at or near the front design site line with steps leading to an elevated area providing public circulation along the facade. This type is used to provide outdoor areas along the sidewalk for housing or to accommodate an existing or intended grade change for retail, service or office uses. Applicability Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size Depth of Terrace

8' min. for Residential, 12' min. for Non-Residential.

Finish Level above Sidewalk

2' max.

Distance between Stairs

25' max.

Figure 6.09.1 Example of a Terrace (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Miscellaneous Low walls used as seating are allowed. A B

May be utilized to group several entries at a common elevation in compliance with the zones' ground floor finish level standards.

When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.

Setback line

ROW line Street Elevation Figure 6.09.2 Design standards for a Terrace

Setback line

ROW line Plan

Street

A Terrace is not allowed to encroach within a public rightof-way, or across the design site line.

Key ROW/Design Site Line

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6.010 Gallery Table 6.010.A Frontage Standards: Gallery Description

The main facade of the building is set back at or near the front design site line and an at-grade covered structure, typically articulated with colonnade or arches, covers an area in the right-of-way. This type can have one or multiple stories. When used in non-residential settings, the Shopfront Type is included; when used in residential settings, Stoops, Dooryards, and Forecourts are included. Applicability

Refer to Table 6.02.A (Frontage Types Overview) for allowed zones. Size

Figure 6.010.1 Example of a Gallery (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Depth, Clear

8' min.

Ground Floor Height, Clear

12' min.

Roof Deck Height, Clear

9' min.

Setback from Curb

18" min.

Miscellaneous F

Building facade shall follow the standards of the Shopfront Frontage Type when a Shopfront and Gallery are used together.

Habitable Space

Roof Deck above Gallery may be covered (but is not habitable space). Galleries shall have a consistent depth.

ROW/ Setback line

Sidewalk Street ROW/ Setback line Elevation Figure 6.010.2 Design standards for a Gallery

Sidewalk Plan

Street

Galleries are allowed to project over the sidewalk in the public right-of-way. Frontage type allowed within ROW, or across design site line.

Key ROW/Design Site Line

Building Setback Line

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Sub-Chapter 7 Civic Space Standards 7.01 Purpose This Sub-Chapter sets forth standards applicable to new civic spaces within the Downtown mixed-use zones. The intent of the standards is to ensure that the provided civic spaces are usable and enjoyable by the community, and positively contribute to the vitality of Downtown's public realm. The type and location of civic spaces is also aligned with the vision of the Downtown Precise Plan. Certain civic spaces are required as part of new development, at locations shown on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan) and indicated as required in the standards for that Civic Space Type. Other civic spaces are to be used to fulfill the civic space requirements as part of new development for parcels above a certain size, as described in Sub-Chapter 2 (Downtown Zones). The following general requirements shall apply: 1. Location of Civic Spaces. Required civic spaces identified on Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan), may be adjusted from their identified locations on the Regulating Plan by up to 50 feet in any direction as required by existing site development constraints or for reasons of layout efficiency. 2. Access. Public access and visibility are required for civic spaces to maximize their function and desirability. The design of civic spaces including landscaping and street furniture should allow maximum access regardless of physical ability, to the extent allowed by site constraints. 3. Amount of Civic Space Required. As required by Tables 2.04.C and 2.05.C (Building Placement) of the zone, design sites above a certain size need to set aside a minimum area of the design site as civic space on redevelopment. One or more civic space types may be used to meet the requirement, but in the priority described in Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces). 4. Building Frontage Along or Adjacent to a Civic Space. The building facades on design sites attached to a street or civic space, or across the street from a civic space shall be oriented to the street or civic space, and designed as a front in compliance with the zone standards of the zone.

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7.02 Civic Space Types Overview Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces) identifies the allowed civic space types, the design intent, where they are allowed, and a reference to standards for each civic space type. Civic space requirements apply for new development and additions to existing design sites, including combining of design sites to form a larger design site. The standards apply for improving existing civic spaces and for the construction of new civic spaces within the Downtown Precise Plan boundary. Table 7.02.A Overview of Civic Spaces Civic Space Type

Purpose

Standards DC Zone

DG Zone

Creek Greenway

Allow pedestrian and bicycle access along the daylighted portions of San Pablo Creek.

7.03

Required as part of new development or redevelopment of design sites at locations shown in Figure 2.02.1 (Regulating Plan). If design sites at these locations use more than one civic space type to meet the civic space requirement defined in Table 2.04C, this civic space type must be included.

Plaza with Frontage Road

Create a public space along Orinda Way using the portion of the design sites in that location that have the existing PGE easement (and the easement area is unavailable for development).

7.04

Not Required.

Pedestrian Passage

Provide creek access 7.05 and activate frontages of design sites located in block interiors in the Village District with no frontage along Orinda Way.

Pocket Park/ Pocket Plaza

Provide publicly accessible open spaces for new development on large design sites.

Required as part of new development or redevelopment of design sites above a certain size as described in Tables 2.04C of the zone standards.

Required as part of new development or redevelopment of design sites above a certain size as described in Table 2.05C of the zone standards.

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7.03 Creek Greenway Table 7.03.A Civic Space Standards: Creek Greenway Description

A naturally landscaped setback along the daylighted portion of San Pablo Creek allowing pedestrian access to the creek for recreation. Applicability

Refer to Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces). General Character

Must be publicly accesible and ADA compliant to the extent possible, as allowed by site conditions. Has street furniture such as benches, interpretive signage, trash receptacles, etc. at regular intervals. Has safety features where required, such as railings along steeply sloped creek banks. Supports both active and passive uses, and can accommodate a two-way bicycle path. Size and Location Standards

Design Site line

Creek Easement

Figure 7.03.1 Example of a Creek Greenway (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Width, overall

10' min.

Along daylighted portion of San Pablo Creek. Typical Uses

Active recreation such as walking, running and cycling. Passive recreation such as sitting. No building structures are allowed, whether temporary or permanent.

Creek Figure 7.03.2 Design standards for a Creek Greenway

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7.04 Plaza with Frontage Road

Table 7.04.A Civic Space Standards: Plaza w Frontage Road Description

A community-wide gathering space primarily for civic purposes and commercial activities. A one-way street abutting the Plaza provides vehicular access and angled street parking, and has a wide sidewalk fronting the parcels around the Plaza to support pedestrian-oriented ground floor uses. Applicability

Refer to Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces) General Character

Must be publicly accesible and ADA compliant to the extent possible, as allowed by site conditions. Plaza edges must be spatially defined by buildings, frontage road and/or trees.

Figure 7.04.1 Example of Plaza, Frontage Road (photo is illustrative, not regulatory)

Landscaping to include a mix of hardscape and plantings with a minimum of 25% of plantings (as trees, shrubs, etc.) Includes wide sidewalks to support active ground floor uses and street furniture such as seating, signage, lighting, and trash receptacles. Size and Location Standards

A B

ROW/ Setback

Sidewalk

Parking Lane

Driveway

Plaza

Figure 7.04.2 Design standards for the Plaza with Frontage Road

Street

Width, Overall

165' min.

Width of Sidewalk

15' min.

Width of Angled Parking

16' min.

Width of Driveway

12' min.

Plaza Depth

120' min.

Plaza Length

475' min.

Facades on design sites attached to the Plaza shall face the Plaza and follow facade zone and frontage requirements described in Table 2.04.C and 2.05.C (Building Placement), and Tables 2.04. F and 2.05.F (Frontages) of the zone. Typical Uses

Civic uses as primary use, with commercial uses in support of civic uses. Accessory uses < 1,500 sf (gross). Passive recreation; vehicular access and parking. 69

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7.05 Pedestrian Passage Table 7.05.A Civic Space Standards: Pedestrian Passage Description

A pedestrian pathway that extends from the public sidewalk into a civic space and/or across the block to the Creek Greenway. The Pedestrian Passage is activated by ground floor frontages as required by the zone. Applicability

Refer to Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces) General Character

Must be publicly accesible and ADA compliant to the extent possible, as allowed by site conditions. Spatially defined by building facades in compliance with facade zone and frontage requirements described in Table 2.04.C and 2.05.C (Building Placement), and Tables 2.04. F and 2.05.F (Frontages) of the zone. Hardscaped with landscape accents, with a minimum of 80% as hardscape. Includes limited street furniture such as seating, signage, lighting, and trash receptacles. Size and Location Standards

Size

20' min. clear width.

Building elements and frontages shall not encroach into the minimum required width of the Passage. Typical Uses

Pedestrian access to interior design sites and to the Creek Greenway and San Pablo Creek. Ground floor uses in adjacent buildings as allowed by zone. Figure 7.05.1 Examples of Pedestrian Passages (photos are illustrative, not regulatory)

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7.06 Pocket Park/ Pocket Plaza Table 7.06.A Civic Space Standards: Pocket Park/ Plaza Description

Small-scale open space serving the immediate neighborhood, available for passive recreation, informal commercial activity and community gathering. Applicability

Refer to Table 7.02.A (Overview of Civic Spaces) General Character

Must be publicly accesible and ADA compliant to the extent possible, as allowed by site conditions. The edges of the civic space must be defined by building facades, landscaping, trees, or a street or sidewalk. Landscaping shall include a mix of hardscape and plantings, with a minimum of 25% of the landscaped area under plantings (ground cover, planters, trees, etc.). Must include street furniture such as seating, signage, lighting, and trash receptacle(s). Size and Location Standards

Size

500 sf min.

Minimum Depth

12'

Street required on at least one of the sides of the Pocket Park/ Plaza. Location to be determined by the Director as part of the development proposal following standards in this Section. Allowed Uses within Civic Space

Figure 7.06.1 Examples of Pocket Parks and Plazas (photos are illustrative, not regulatory)

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Civic uses, temporary commercial uses in support of civic uses such as weekly markets. Passive recreation uses.

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Sub-Chapter 8 Definitions and Methods of Measurement 8.01 Purpose This Sub-Chapter includes definitions for specialized terms and phrases used in this Chapter. All other applicable definitions in Chapter 17.2 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning). It also includes information regarding the methods and measurements for Facade Zone and Highest Top Plate. For other measurement methods, refer to Title 17 (Zoning).

8.02 Methods of Measurement The following methods of measurement shall apply: 1. Building within Facade Zone. A. Applicability. The Facade Zone standards apply to new buildings and additions along the front and side street of a design site. Refer to Tables 2.04.C and 2.05.C (Building Placement) of the zone for Facade Zone requirements. B. Methodology. The required amount is expressed in the zone standards as a percentage. The methodology to calculate this percentage is demonstrated through an example below for the front Facade Zone on a design site 50' wide with a Facade Zone requirement of 50%. The same approach is to be applied to the side street, using the minimum front and rear building setbacks. The steps are: (1) Identify width of design site (in this example - 50') and apply required building side setbacks (in this example - 5'). (2) Subtract the total length of required side setbacks from the width of the design site. The result is net applicable width for calculating the Facade Zone requirement (in this example - 50' - [5' + 5'] = 40').

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(3) Multiply the required minimum percentage in the zone standards (in this example - 50%) by the net applicable width of the design site (in this example - 40'). (4) The result is the minimum length, in feet, of building facade that shall be placed in or abutting the Facade Zone (in this example - 20'). (5) Note that the length required to be be within the Facade Zone (in this example - 20') may abut the Facade Zone, be within the Facade Zone, or a mix of both. (6) For corner sites, Facade Zone requirements shall apply to both the streetfronting facades. For the side of the design site, subtract the sum of the front and rear setbacks from the site depth to get the applicable depth.

Table 8.02.A Example: Facade Zone Calculation Width of Design Site

50'

Subtract Side Setback on left

- 5'

Subtract Side Setback on right

- 5'

Resultant Width for Facade Zone Calculation

40'

Zone Standard

50%

Length of Facade required to be within or abutting Facade Zone

20' (50% of 40')

Side Street

Examples of building facade design to meet Facade Zone requirements

Abutting Facade Zone

Within Facade Zone

Abutting and Within Facade Zone

At Front of Facade Zone

Front Street (Typically the narrowest side of a Design Site) Figure 8.02.1 Example of Facade Zone calculation Key Design Site Width Design Site Depth Side Setbacks (subtract from Design Site Width) Front and Rear Setbacks (subtract from Design Site Depth)

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2. Building Heights Highest Top Plate. This is the vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the bottom of the highest top plate/eave of the building. Please note: (1) For buildings with a pitched roof the measurement is to the highest eave. (2) For buildings with a parapet and flat roof, the measurement is to the highest top plate. Highest Eave. The measurement is to the bottom of the eave assembly. In this Chapter, an eave is considered to be the edge of the roof that overhangs the face of the wall. The bottom of the eave can range from the exposed rafters to a finished horizontal surface. Overall Height. The vertical distance between adjacent finished grade and the highest part of the structure directly above.

Figure 8.02.2 Calculation of building heights Key Overall Height including Allowed Projections Top of Parapet Roof Structure Highest Top Plate Highest Eave Street

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8.03 Definitions Architectural Features. Exterior building elements intended to provide ornamentation to the building, including, but not limited to: eaves, cornices, bay windows, window and door surrounds, light fixtures, canopies, and balconies. Bay Window. A window that projects from the building facade that begins on the ground floor and can extend to upper floors, or begin on an upper floor. Block. An area of land separated from other areas by adjacent streets, rights of-way, public areas or a jurisdiction boundary. Block Face. The aggregate of all building facades on one side of a block. The block face provides the context for establishing architectural harmony. Block-Form, Building. A building that is individually as large as a block or individual buildings collectively arranged along a street to form a continuous facade as long as most or all of a block. Block Length. The horizontal distance measured from one end of the block to the other end along the same street. Block Perimeter. The aggregate of all sides of a block measured along the adjacent streets. Buildable Area. The horizontal area in which a building can be constructed. Building Entrance. A point of pedestrian ingress and egress to the front of a building along the sidewalk of the street immediately adjacent to the building. Building Envelope. The three-dimensional shape resulting from applying all required building setbacks, maximum building height, upper floor stepbacks, and facade/ massing articulation requirements.

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Building Depth. The horizontal distance from one end of the building to the other end measured perpendicular to the front design site line, including wings. Building Facade. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to a street, or civic space, the front or side along a private street. Building Form. The overall shape and dimensions of a building. Building Frontage. The ground floor facade(s) parallel to and along each adjoining street and/or open space. Building Width. The horizontal distance from one end of the building to the other end measured parallel to the front design site line, including wings. Ceiling Height, Ground Floor. The height from finished floor to finished ceiling of primary rooms on the ground floor, not including secondary rooms such as bathrooms, closets, utility rooms, and storage spaces. Chamfered Corner. An external wall of a building joining two perpendicular exterior walls, typically at a symmetrical, 45 degree angle creating a beveled edge to the building rather than a 90 degree corner. Civic. A term defining not-for-profit organizations that are dedicated to arts, culture, education, religious activities, recreation, government, transit, and public parking facilities. Civic Building. A structure operated by governmental or notfor-profit organizations and limited to civic and related uses. Common Space (Common Area). A portion of a development held in common and/or single ownership and not reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual tenant or owner and is available for use by all persons who reside or work in the building or on the design site.

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Corner Element. A physical distinction in a building at the corner of two streets or a street and civic space. The physical distinction is from the ground floor through a majority of the facade or through the top of the facade. Corner Entry. A pedestrian entrance located on the corner of a building or design site. Courtyard. An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings on at least two sides and often shared by multiple residential units or non-residential suites. Depth, Ground-Floor Space. The distance from the streetfacing facade to the rear interior wall of the ground-floor space available to allowed uses. Depth-to-Height Ratio. The relationship of the depth of a space measured perpendicular to a building divided by the height of the adjacent wall(s). Design Site. As used in this Chapter, an individual parcel within the Downtown Precise Plan boundary; and/or a combination of several parcels to form a larger design site. Design site Line, Front. The perimeter boundary of a design site along the narrow side of the design site as compared to the design site's depth. The front is typically narrower than the side and provides the physical location for the address of the design site. Exceptions to this approach are historic design sites that can have front design site lines that exceed the length of the side design site lines. Disposition, Formal. Composed in a formal arrangement, in a regular, classical, and typically symmetrical manner. Disposition, Informal. Composed in an informal character with a mix of formal and natural characteristics. Distance Between Entries. The horizontal distance measured parallel to the facade between entrances to a building or buildings.

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Dooryard. See Section 6.05 (Dooryard). Double-Loaded, Building. A building containing dwellings and/or commercial suites with common hallways for access on both sides of hallways to the dwellings and/or suites. Elevated Ground Floor. A ground floor located above the grade plane of the adjacent sidewalk. Encroachment. Any architectural feature, structure, or structural element, that breaks the plane of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit extending into a setback, or above a height limit. Entry. An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a building or design site. Entry, Primary. The opening that allows access to a building directly from the sidewalk along the front facade. Entry, Service. An entrance located toward or at the rear of the building intended for the delivery of goods and removal of refuse. Facade. See Building Facade. Facade Zone. The area between the minimum and maximum setback lines along the front of a design site and along the side street of a corner design site. This area is where a minimum horizontal length of the building facade is required to be placed. The maximum horizontal length of the building facade is limited by the required side setbacks. The horizontal length of the facade not required to be in the facade zone may be placed anywhere within the allowed setbacks of the zone. Finish Level, Ground Floor. The height difference between the finished floor on the ground floor and the adjacent sidewalk. In the case of a terrace frontage, the floor finish level is the height of the walk above the adjacent street. Regulations for ground floor finish level for ground floor

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residential uses do not apply to ground floor lobbies and common areas in buildings. Flex Space. A room or group of internally connected rooms designed to accommodate future commercial uses, while initially accommodating less intense short-term uses, such as residential or live/work, until the commercial demand has been established. Floorplate. The square footage area measurement of either the gross or the rentable floor area of a floor in a building. Floorplate, Non-residential. The square footage area measurement of a floorplate dedicated to non-residential uses. Floorplate, Residential. The square footage area measurement of a floorplate dedicated to residential uses. Footprint, Building. The outline of the area of ground covered by the foundations of a building or structure. Forecourt. See Section 6.07 (Forecourt). Freestanding Wall. A wall that is separate from a building and supported by independent means. Front. See Design site Line, Front. Frontage, Private. The area between the building facade and the back of the sidewalk abutting a street or civic space. Frontage, Public. The area between the on-street parking and the back of the sidewalk. Frontage Type. Physical element(s) configured to connect the building facade to the back of the sidewalk abutting a street or civic open space. Gable. A vertical wall in the shape of a triangle formed between the cornice or eave and the ridge of the roof. Gallery. See Section 6.10 (Gallery).

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Glazing. Openings in a building in which glass is installed. Gross Floor Area. The total floor area inside the building envelope, including the external walls, but not including the roof. Height, Building. The vertical distance between the highest top plate in the building measured along the adjacent sidewalk or civic space. Hostile Architecture/ Design. The deliberate use of design features to prevent long-term use of public spaces, such as the use of studs or spikes on horizontal surfaces, or handles in the center of public benches to prevent their use for sleeping. Also known as defensive architecture, exclusionary design, and defensive urban design. House-Form, Building. A building that is the size of a smallto-large house and detached from other buildings, typically ranging from 20 feet to as large as 80 feet overall in width, including wings. Improvement. The product of any modification to a site, structure or building. Landing. A level area at the top or bottom of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and another. Main Body. The primary massing of the main building on a design site. Main Building. The building that contains the principal use of the design site on which it is situated. Main Facade. The front facade of a building. Major. Having a greater size, scope, effect, characteristic or quality relative to the other corresponding sizes, scopes, effects, characteristics or qualities; or being the greater of two or more. Massing. The overall shape or arrangement of the bulk or volume of a building.

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Minor. Having a lesser size, scope, effect, characteristic or quality relative to the average size, scope, effect, characteristic or qualities; or being the lesser of two or more. Oriel Window (Syn Upper Floor Bay Window). A window that projects from the building facade and may extend for multiple stories. Overhead Doors. Doors constructed in horizontally hinged sections that are equipped with hardware that rolls the sections into an overhead position, clear of the opening. Parapet. A wall along the edge of a roof or the portion of a wall that extends above the roof line. Parking Driveway Width. The horizontal measurement of an access driveway to a parking area, measured perpendicular to the direction of travel. Pedestrian-oriented Business. Business located in a context that encourages people to walk instead of drive by allowing customers to park once and complete multiple transactions and visits on foot. Planting Strip. A landscaped or grassy area located between the street and the adjacent sidewalk. Podium. A continuous base or pedestal under a building often occupied by parking.

Rear. Opposite of front. Rear Loaded (Rear Access). Design sites that provide vehicular access from the rear of the design site. Recessed Entry. A building entrance that is recessed from the facade of the building. Regulating Plan. The map that identifies the zoning and standards for each design site in the Precise Plan boundaries. Semi-Public Use. A use owned or operated by a non-profit organization, private institution or foundation. Service Entries. Building access for service activities. Setback, Building. The required clear distance between a design site line and the building. Setback, Parking. The required clear distance between a design site line and parking. Shared Parking. Any parking spaces assigned to more than one user, where different persons utilizing the spaces are unlikely to need the spaces at the same time of day. Shopfront. See Section 6.08 (Shopfront).

Podium Top. A flat, elevated and open area above a podium that can be used as common area or simply as the base for upper floors.

Shopfront Base. A very low wall, that does not include glass, between the display window(s) of a shopfront and the adjacent sidewalk.

Porch Engaged. See Section 6.04 (Porch - Engaged).

Sidewalk. A paved area along a street intended exclusively for pedestrian use and often installed between the street and a design site.

Porch Projecting. See Section 6.03 (Porch - Projecting). Public Realm. Publicly owned places and spaces such as streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, etc. that are freely accessible to the general public.

Public Use. A use undertaken by a political subdivision, its agents or assigns.

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Single-Loaded, Building. A building containing dwellings and/or commercial suites without common hallways for access on one side of the hallway to the dwellings and/or suites.

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Stealth Design. The effect of integrating an element such as a cellular antenna into a building that results in the element being unobtrusive and not easily perceived from adjacent public sidewalks and civic space. Stoop. See Section 6.06 (Stoop). Street, Front. Street located along the front design site line. Street, Side. Street located along a design site line that is not the front or the rear design site line. Street Frontage, Principal. The property line of a design site parallel to and along the public right-of-way which it borders and which is identified by an officially assigned street address.

Terrace. See Section 6.09 (Terrace). Upper Floor. A floor in a building containing habitable space that is located above the ground floor. Walkability. The condition in which is an area pedestrianoriented, where bicycling and walking are viable daily options because services, retail and food uses are within a short walking distance of most dwellings. Wall Plane. A vertical surface defined by the facade(s) of a building(s). Width-to-Height Ratio. The ratio of the horizontal size of a space measured perpendicularly to the vertical height of a building.

Street Tree. A tree of any species or size planted in open spaces, parkways, sidewalk areas, easements, and streets.

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