Mixed-Use Design Standards
July 1, 2009
MUDS 4.5 Required Design Elements
| Development Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-Use Corridor Development | Mixed-Use Center | Mixed-Use Neighborhood |
MUDS 4.5.1 Intent.
Mixed-use developments typically exhibit a similar design quality. Aside from specific regulations contained in this document, a mixed-use district should exhibit design elements that are consistent with historically successful mixed-use developments.
MUDS 4.5.2 Standard.
Each mixed-use development type requires specific design elements that must be included to ensure the characteristics of a mixed-use development. These design elements are required according to the following table.
|
Design Element is Required in a: |
||||
|
Design Element |
Mixed-Use |
Mixed-Use |
Mixed-Use |
|
| Element Number | Element Description | |||
|
1 |
The development has streets laid out in a connected network, so there are multiple alternate routes to various destinations |
|||
|
2 |
Street designs accommodate parking. Parking lots and garages rarely front the streets, and are typically relegated to the rear of the lot and the center of blocks. |
|||
|
3 |
All public streets, private access-ways, and roadways, excluding thoroughfares, within the development are designed for relatively slow speeds. |
|||
|
4 |
Buildings are placed close to the street, so that streets and squares feel enclosed. |
|||
|
5 |
Each development shall have public amenities such as gathering places, public areas, and/or common spaces. |
|||
|
6 |
Each development has at least one discernible center. |
Not |
||
|
7 |
Sub-zones within the development are in succession (Edge, General, Center, etc.), but may skip one zone. In no case may the sub-zones skip over more than one sub-zone (example: Edge to Core). The Civic sub-zone does not occur in succession and may abut any other zone. |
|||
|
8 |
Each development has a variety of dwelling types. |
|||
|
9 |
The plan consists of a series of neighborhoods based on pedestrian sheds. This encourages walking and interaction among residents. A pedestrian shed is the area encompassing a 1/4 mile radius out from a discernible center; 1/4 mile correlates to a 5 minute walk. |
Not |
||
|
10 |
All developments of 80 acres shall provide at least one civic building in the development. |
|||
|
11 |
Each development has a variety of open spaces. |
|||
Effective on: 1/1/1901