Mixed-Use Design Standards

MUDS 4.4 Allowed Building Types

MUDS 4.4.1 Intent.

While all types of buildings may occur within a short walking distance of each other in a mixed-use development, some building types are not naturally compatible enough in scale and character to be located next each other. A mixed-use district should provide sub-zones composed of compatible building types.

Standard:

MUDS 4.4.2 Building Types.

In an MXD, a variety of building types are permitted. Each building within an MXD shall be classified as a building type and shall adhere to all standards applicable to that building type.

MUDS 4.4.3 Allowed Building Types by Sub-Zone.

Each sub-zone in an MXD contains a different mixture of building types; not every building type is allowed in every sub-area. Building type is regulated by sub-zone according to the following table.

Allowed Building Types

MUDS 4.4.4 Type I. Mixed-Use Building.

Mixed-Use Building is a structure with a vertical mixture of uses. The upper floors may be used for office, residential, lodging, storage, or parking; the ground floor (lot frontage at the street level) may be used for retail or office.

MUDS 4.4.5 Type II. Live/Work Building.

Type II. Live/Work Building is a dwelling unit that contains, to a limited extent, a retail or office component. A live/work building is a fee-simple unit on its own lot with the commercial component limited to the ground level.

MUDS 4.4.6 Type III. Civic Building.

Type III. Civic Building is a structure specifically designed for a civic function. Buildings and structures for public or private assembly, including places of worship and schools, shall be considered civic buildings.

MUDS 4.4.7 Type IV. Commercial Building.

Type IV. Commercial Building is a single-use, one-story structure with either office or retail use.

MUDS 4.4.8 Type V. Apartment Building.

Type V. Apartment Building is a structure with more than two dwelling units on one lot. The apartment building type may also be used for lodging purposes.

MUDS 4.4.9 Type VI. Townhouse.

Type VI. Townhouse is a dwelling unit attached by a common wall to at least one other dwelling unit. A townhouse is generally a fee-simple unit, from ground to roof, with no units above or below. Structures containing townhouses must contain at least three townhouses.

MUDS 4.4.10 Type VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex).

Type VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex) is a structure with two dwelling units placed one above the other.

MUDS 4.4.11 Type VIII. Paired House (Duplex).

Type VIII. Paired House (Duplex) is a structure with two dwelling units placed one beside the other sharing a common wall.

MUDS 4.4.12 Type IX. Single Family Detached House.

Type IX. Single Family Detached House is one dwelling unit on its own lot, detached from structures on adjoining lots. An accessory unit may be located on the same lot as a single family detached house; the accessory unit may be attached or detached to the single family detached house.

MUDS 4.4.13 Type X. Accessory Unit.

Type X. Accessory Unit is a dwelling unit that is located over a garage on the same lot as the main structure. An accessory unit may also be a single-story dwelling unit, not associated with a garage, located on the same lot as the main structure. An accessory unit may be attached or detached from the main structure and is located to the rear of the lot.

Effective on: 1/1/1901