Architectural Design Standards

September 23, 2009

 

ADS 3.4 Building Types

Commercial, Mixed-Use, Civic Residential SFD House
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

ADS 3.4.1 Building Types.

Each building in a development shall be classified as a specific building type as defined by this document on the following pages.

ADS 3.4.2 Building Type and Zoning District.

The listing of the building types in this document are irrespective of zoning district. The inclusion of a specific building type in these standards shall not imply, explicitly or implicitly, its suitability for a specific zoning district; allowed use is determined by zoning district.

ADS 3.4.3 Document Format.

The Architectural Design Standards are divided into two sets of standards based on building type according to the following table.

Section Building Type Applicable Architectural Design Standards
ADS 3.4.4 I. Mixed-Use Building Standards applicable to Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Civic Buildings
ADS 3.4.5 II. Live/Work Building
ADS 3.4.6 III. Civic Building Located in MXD
Not located in MXD No Architectural Design Standards are applicable
ADS 3.4.7 IV. Commercial Building Standards applicable to Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Civic Buildings
ADS 3.4.8 V. Apartment Building Standards applicable to Residential Buildings
ADS 3.4.9 VI. Townhouse
ADS 3.4.10 VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex)
ADS 3.4.11 VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
ADS 3.4.12 IX. Single-Family Detached House Infill Development not located in MXD Standards applicable to Single-Family Detached Houses
All other Development No Architectural Design Standards are applicable
ADS 3.4.13 X. Accessory Unit: Accessory Units use the same standards that are applicable to the main structure that is constructed with the Accessory Unit.

ADS 3.4.4 Type I. Mixed-Use Building.

Type I. Mixed-Use Building
photo of a mixed-use commercial building photo of a mixed-use commercial building

ADS 3.4.4 Type I. Mixed-Use Building is a structure with a mixture of uses. The building is used for a combination of retail, office, residential, lodging, parking, or storage. Parking garages that face onto a thoroughfare, public street, or private street and are lined with retail, office, or residential use at the street level shall be classified as mixed-use buildings.

ADS 3.4.5. Type II. Live/Work Building.

Type II. Live/Work Building
photo of a Live/Work building photo of a Live/Work building

ADS 3.4.5 Type II. Live/Work Building is a dwelling unit that contains, to a limited extent, a retail or office component.

ADS 3.4.6 Type III. Civic Building.

Type III. Civic Building
photo of a Civic building photo of a Civic building

ADS 3.4.6 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.

ADS 3.4.7 Type IV. Commercial Building.

Type IV. Commercial Building
photo of a commercial building in between either office, retail or parking use structures another photo of a commercial building in between either office, retail or parking use structures ADS 3.4.7 Type IV. Commercial Building is a single-use structure with either office, retail, or parking use. A building used for lodging in districts other than a Mixed-Use District shall be classified as a commercial building. Parking garages that face onto a thoroughfare, public street, or private street and are not lined with retail, office, or residential use at the street level shall be classified as commercial buildings.

ADS 3.4.8 Type V. Apartment Building.

Type V. Apartment Building
photo of an Apartment Building photo of an Apartment Building

ADS 3.4.8 Type V. Apartment Building is a structure with more than two dwelling units on one lot. For the purposes of these Architectural Design Standards, a building used for lodging in a Mixed-Use District shall be classified as an Apartment Building.

ADS 3.4.9 Type VI. Townhouse.

Type VI. Townhouse
photo of a Townhouse dwelling unit photo of a Townhouse dwelling unit

ADS 3.4.9 Type VI. Townhouse is a dwelling unit attached by a common wall to at least one other dwelling unit. Structures containing townhouses must contain at least three townhouses.

ADS 3.4.10 Type VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex).

Type VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex)
photo of a Flat-over-Flat (duplex) dwelling unit photo of a Flat-over-Flat (duplex) dwelling unit

ADS 3.4.10 Type VII. Flat-over-Flat (Duplex) is a structure with two dwelling units placed one above the other.

ADS 3.4.11 Type VIII. Paired House (Duplex).

Type VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
photo of a Paired House (duplex) dwelling structure photo of a Paired House (duplex) dwelling structure

ADS 3.4.11 Type VIII. Paired House (Duplex) is a structure with two dwelling units placed one beside the other sharing a common wall.

ADS 3.4.12 Type IX. Single-Family Detached House.

Type IX. Single-Family Detached House
photo of a Single-Family Detached home photo of a Single-Family Detached home

ADS 3.4.12 Type IX. Single-Family Detached House is one dwelling unit on its own lot, detached from structures on adjoining lots.

ADS 3.4.13 Type X. Accessory Unit.

Type X. Accessory Unit
photo of an Accessory dwelling unit over a garage photo of an Accessory dwelling unit over a garage

ADS 3.4.13 Type X. Accessory Unit is a dwelling unit that is located over a garage on the same lot as the main structure. A single-story dwelling unit located on the same lot as the main structure, but not located above a garage, shall also be considered an accessory unit. An accessory unit may be attached or detached from the main structure.

Effective on: 1/1/1901