Mixed-Use Design Standards

July 1, 2009

 

MUDS 5.3 Building Envelopes

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

MUDS 5.3.1 Intent.

To ensure a compatible and consistent streetscape, a mixed-use development should specify where a building must be located on a lot.

MUDS 5.3.2 Standard.

Possible building envelopes are regulated by sub-zone and building type and are measured from the property line according to the following table. In existing neighborhoods, building setbacks shall align with existing adjacent structures for all building types except mixed-use building, live/work building, and small commercial building.

Corner Lots
drawing of building plan with corner lots, streets and alleys

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
Corner Lots Interior Lots

I. Mixed-Use Building

 diagram drawing of Core and Center Sub-Zone Corner Lot Building Envelopes

Notes 1 & 2 apply

 diagram drawing of Core and Center Sub-Zone Interior Lot Building Envelopes

Note 1 applies

II. Live/Work Building
IV. Commercial Building
III. Civic Building diagram drawing of Core and Center Sub-Zone Corner Lot Building Envelopes

Notes 1 & 2 apply

 diagram drawing of Core and Center Sub-Zone Interior Lot Building Envelopes

Note 1 applies
V. Apartment Building
VI. Townhouse
VII. Flat Over Flat (Duplex)
VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
IX. Single Family Detached House
X. Accessory Unit
  • Note 1. At least 80% of the building facade length shall be located at the front setback line.
  • Note 2. At least the first 30’ of all street-facing facades, as measured from the building corner located at the intersection of two or more streets, shall be located at the  applicable front or side setback line; note 2 applies to all street-facing facades on corner lots in core and center sub-zones.

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
Corner & Interior lots Corner & Interior lots
I. Mixed-Use Building diagram drawing of General Sub-Zone Corner and Interior Lot Building Envelopes

 

Not Applicable
II. Live/Work Building
IV. Commercial Building
III. Civic Building diagram drawing of General Sub-Zone Corner and Interior Lot Building Envelopes diagram drawing of Edge Sub-Zone Corner and Interior Lot Building Envelopes
V. Apartment Building
VI. Townhouse
VII. Flat Over Flat (Duplex)
VIII. Paired House (Duplex)
IX. Single Family Detached House
X. Accessory Unit

Effective on: 1/1/1901