Mixed-Use Design Standards

July 1, 2009

 

MUDS 5.4 Building Height

Development Types
Mixed-Use Corridor Development Mixed-Use Center Mixed-Use Neighborhood

MUDS 5.4.1 Intent.

To ensure a compatibility of building types within a sub-zone, a mixed-use development should specify acceptable building heights.

MUDS 5.4.2 Standard.

The height of the primary building on a lot is regulated by zone and building type. Building height in stories shall be measured as viewed from the primary street frontage of the building. Walk-out basements not located on the primary street frontage shall not be considered a story.

Comment. Inclusion of a specific building type in this table shall not imply its applicability in a sub-zone; permitted building types for each sub-zone are listed in the Allowed Building Types standard.

Building Type (see comment) Sub-Zone
Core Center
I. Mixed-Use Building diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Core Building height plan

diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Center Building height plan
II. Live/Work Building
IV. Commercial Building Not Applicable diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Center Building height plan
III. Civic Building

diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Core Building height plan

diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Center Building height plan
V. Apartment Building
VI. Townhouse
VII. Flat Over Flat (Duplex)
VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
IX. Single Family Detached House
X. Accessory Unit diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Accessory Unit Building height plan

Comment. Inclusion of a specific building type in this table shall not imply its applicability in a sub-zone; permitted building types for each sub-zone are listed in the Allowed Building Types standard.

Building Type (see comment) Sub-Zone
General Edge
I. Mixed-Use Building diagram drawing of Sub-Zone General Building height plan

Not Applicable
II. Live/Work Building
IV. Commercial Building diagram drawing of Sub-Zone General Building height plan Not Applicable
III. Civic Building

diagram drawing of Sub-Zone General Building height plan

diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Edge Building height plan
V. Apartment Building
VI. Townhouse
VII. Flat Over Flat (Duplex)
VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
IX. Single Family Detached House
X. Accessory Unit diagram drawing of Sub-Zone Accessory Unit Building height plan

Effective on: 1/1/1901