Part 4 — FRONTAGE

Subpart 4A. Frontage Introduction ............................................................................................4-3 Sec. 400. Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Sec. 410. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules ..................................................................................................4-11 Sec. 420. Neighborhood Yard Frontage Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Sec. 430. Multi-Unit Frontage Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Sec. 440. General Frontage Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Sec. 450. Shopfront Frontage Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 Sec. 460. Special Frontage Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Subpart 4C. Frontage Rules ...................................................................................................... 4-29 Sec. 470. Build-To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Sec. 480. Parking Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Sec. 490. Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Sec. 4100. Transparency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Sec. 4110. Entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Sec. 4120. Ground Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

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Sec. 400. Orientation ................................................................................................................... 4-4 400.A. Relationship to Zoning District Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 400.B. How to Use Part 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 400.C. Frontage Module Naming Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Sec. 410. General Provisions ....................................................................................................... 4-6 410.A. Frontage Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 410.B. Frontage Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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Relationship to Zoning District Brackets

Sec. 400. Orientation

400.a. Relationship to Zoning District Brackets

The first zoning district bracket is composed of the following modules:

[ FORM- FRONTAGE - USE ]

Frontage Module

The Frontage Module is a separate and independent component of each zoning district.

400.B. How to Use Part 4

1. Identify the Applied Frontage Module

The second component in the first zoning district bracket identifies the Frontage Module applied to a property.

2. Frontage Module Standards

Frontage Module standards are established in Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules . Each Frontage Module establishes applicable frontage standards.

3. Interpreting Frontage Module Standards

Standards listed in Subpart 4B reference to Subpart 4C. Frontage Rules where the standards are defined.

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Frontage Module Naming Convention

400.C. Frontage Module Naming Convention

All Frontage Module names are composed of two components: frontage category and variation number.

1. Frontage Category

The first component of each Frontage Module is a frontage category. Frontage categories group all districts with similar characteristics. Frontage categories are organized as follows:

• a. Neighborhood Yard

• b. Multi-Unit

• c. General

• d. Shopfront

• e. Special

2. Variation Number

The last component of each Frontage Module is a variation number. All Frontage Modules are numbered in the order they fall within Part 4.

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Frontage Intent

Sec. 410. General Provisions

410.a. Frontage Intent

Frontage Modules regulate the portions of a lot and exterior building facades that impact the public realm to ensure that projects respond to the public realm appropriately. Modules range from minimal standards for Park Frontages to more robust standards for Shopfront Frontages which require projects to support a high-quality public realm that is active, comfortable, safe, and visually interesting, with strong connections between the public realm and uses inside buildings.

410.B. Frontage Applicability

1. Project Applicability

All projects filed after the effective date of this Zoning and Development Code must comply with the Frontage Module standards and rules in Part 4, as further specified below.

2. Project Activities

• a. Categories of Frontage rules apply to a project based on what types of project activities are proposed, as shown in the table below. Typically, more than one project activity will apply to a proposed project (for example, a street lot line-facing addition concealing a portion of an existing building facade includes both new construction and a facade modification).

• b. For all Frontage Modules, Frontage rule categories apply to project activities as shown in the table below:

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• c. Project activities are defined in Sec. 1200.K. Project Activities .

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Frontage Applicability

3. Applicable Components of Lots, Buildings, and Structures

• a. General

Frontage standards apply only to the applicable facades, applicable portions of a lot, and applicable building depth, as specified in the following examples. Specific Frontage Module standards or rules may further limit which components of buildings and lots are required to comply with the standard within Subpart 4C. Frontage Rules .

• b. Frontage Applicable Facades

Frontage standards apply to the following facades up to the top of the 12th story:

1. Street Lot Line-Facing Facades (Street-Facing Facades)

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• i. Facades that face a primary or side street lot line. For more details about street lot linefacing facades, see Sec. 1200.H.2. Street Lot Line-Facing Facades .

• ii. These facades must meet the standards specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules for the frontage lot line that the facade faces (primary street lot line or side street lot line).

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Frontage Applicability

2. Lot Line-Facing Facades (Non Street-Facing Facades)

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• i. Sec. 1200.H.3.Lot Line-Facing Facades that do not face a street lot line and are:

  • a) Located vertically above the top of the 4th story; and

  • b) Located 10 feet or more from a common lot line or centerline of an alley, measured horizontally.

• ii. Lot Line-Facing Facades (Non-Street Lot Line) facades must meet the standards specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules for the side street lot line.

3. Pedestrian Amenity Space-Facing Facades

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Facades that face a Sec. 1200.H.4. Pedestrian Amenity-Facing Facades must meet the standards specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules for the street lot line that the pedestrian amenity space abuts. Where the pedestrian amenity space abuts multiple street lot lines, the standards specified for the frontage lot line that abuts the pedestrian amenity space for the greatest length applies.

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c. Frontage Applicable Facades

Frontage Module standards apply to the following portions of a lot:

1. Frontage Yard (Sec. 1200.C.1.) ;

2. Pedestrian Amenity Space (Sec. 380.B.4.) ; and

3. Build-To (Sec. 470.) .

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d. Frontage Applicable Building Depth

Frontage Module standards apply to portions of a building interior within 15 feet of a street Lot Line-Facing Facades (Sec. 1200.H.3.) or Pedestrian Amenity-Facing Facades (Sec. 1200.H.4.) frontage applicable facade.

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Frontage Applicability

4. Nonconformity

Sec. 11100. Nonconformities provides exceptions from the requirements of Part 4. (Frontage) for existing lots, site improvements, buildings and structures, and uses that conformed to the zoning regulations, if any, at the time they were established, but do not conform to current district standards or use permissions. A project activity must not decrease conformance with any Frontage standard unless otherwise specified by Sec. 11100.J. Frontage Exceptions . Consider the following examples:

existing lots, site improvements, buildings and structures, and uses that conformed to the zoning regulations, if any, at the time they were established, but do not conform to current district standards or use permissions. A project activity must not decrease conformance with any Frontage standard unless otherwise specified by Sec. 11100.J. Frontage Exceptions . Consider the following examples:

• a. Closing an existing window opening: Where the proposed facade modification reduces ground story transparency below the minimum required by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules , the facade alteration is not allowed.

• b. An addition or new detached structure to the side of a building: Where the applicable facades on the existing structure do not meet the Frontage Module transparency standards, all applicable facades of the addition or new detached structure are required to meet the transparency standards, but no alteration of existing facades is required.

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Sec. 420. Neighborhood Yard Frontage Modules ..................................................................4-12 420.A. Neighborhood Yard 1 (N1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 420.B. Neighborhood Yard 2 (N2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Sec. 430. Multi-Unit Frontage Modules .................................................................................. 4-16 430.A. Multi-Unit 1 (MU1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Sec. 440. General Frontage Modules ...................................................................................... 4-18 440.A. General 1 (G1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 440.B. General 2 (G2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Sec. 450. Shopfront Frontage Modules .................................................................................. 4-22 450.A. Shopfront 1 (SH1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Sec. 460. Special Frontage Modules ........................................................................................ 4-24 460.A. Civic 1 (CV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 460.B. Civic 2 (CV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 460.C. Civic 3 (CV3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 460.D. Park (PK1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 460.C. Civic 3 (CV3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 460.D. Park (PK1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

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Frontage Applicability

Sec. 420. Neighborhood Yard Frontage Modules

Neighborhood Yard Frontage Modules control the location of vehicular access, require planted front yards, and provide flexible provisions for privacy through a combination of build-to, landscaping, frontage yard fence and wall standards, in addition to building facade activation standards.

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Neighborhood Yard 1 (N1)

420.a. Neighborhood Yard 1 (N1)

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BUILD-TO Sec. 470.
Applicable stories (min) All All
A Build-to depth (max) 25' 20'
B Build-to width (min) 50% 30%
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
C Active depth (min) 9' 5'
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480.
Parking between building Not Not
and street allowed allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490.
Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50%
Frontage yard fence and
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TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100.
D Ground story transparency 20% 10%
E Upper story transparency 15% 10%
F Active wall spacing (max) 30’ 40'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110.
G Street-facing entrance Required n/a
H Entrance spacing (max) 30' n/a
Required Entry feature Required No
• Porch
Options • Stoop
• Forecourt
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120.
I Ground story-height
Residential (min) 9' 9'
Non-residential (min) 10' 10'
J Ground-story elevation
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Neighborhood Yard 2 (N2)

420.B. Neighborhood Yard 2 (N2)

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BUILD-TO Sec. 470.
Applicable stories (min) All All
A Build-to depth (max) 15' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 60% 30%
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
C Active depth (min) 9' 5'
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480.
Parking between building Not Not
and street allowed allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490.
Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50%
Frontage yard fence and
Type A3 Type A3
wall type allowed
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F Active wall spacing (max) 30’ 40'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110..
G Street-facing entrance Required n/a
H Entrance spacing (max) 30' n/a
Required Entry feature Required No
• Porch
Options • Stoop
• Forecourt
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
I Ground story-height
Residential (min) 9' 9'
Non-residential (min) 10' 10'
J Ground-story elevation
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Neighborhood Yard 2 (N2)

Sec. 430. Multi-Unit Frontage Modules

Multi-Unit Frontage Modules require higher ground floor elevation, relatively low transparency, and frequent entrance spacing. This allows for greater privacy for tenants located on the ground story while retaining an interplay between the private and public realms. Frequent entrances activate the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest.

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Multi-Unit 1 (MU1)

430.a. Multi-Unit 1 (MU1)

1. STREET ORIENTATION

2. STREET-FACING FACADE

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BUILD-TO Sec. 470.
Applicable stories (min) All All
A Build-to depth (max) 10' 5'
B Build-to width (min) 70% 40%
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
C Active depth (min) 10' 5'
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480.
Parking between building Not Not
and street allowed allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490..
Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30%
Frontage yard fence and
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TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100.
D Ground story transparency 30% 30%
E Upper story transparency 20% 20%
F Active wall spacing (max) 30' 40'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110.
G Street-facing entrance Required n/a
H Entrance spacing (max) 50' 100'
Required Entry feature Required No
• Porch
• Stoop
Options • Forecourt
• Recessed Entry
• Covered Entry
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120.
I Ground story-height
Residential (min) 10' 10'
Non-residential (min) 10' 10'
J Ground-story elevation
Residential (min/max) 0'/5' 0'/5'
Non-residential (min/
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Sec. 440. General Frontage Modules

General Frontage Modules require moderate to high build-to widths while allowing a wide range of modifications for pedestrian amenity spaces. These Frontage Modules have a moderate transparency requirement with flexible entrance spacing standards while ensuring a high-quality pedestrian environment and providing flexibility for a variety of ground story tenants.

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General 1 (G1)

440.a. General 1 (G1)

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A Build-to depth (max) 10' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 80% 50%
C [Pedestrian amenity ] 30% 20%
allowance
D Active depth (min) 15' 10'
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480.
Parking between building Not Not
and street allowed allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490.
Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30%
Frontage yard fence and
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F Upper story transparency 25% 25%
G Active wall spacing (max) 25' 25'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110.
H Street-facing entrance Required Required
I Entrance spacing (max) 75' 100'
Required Entry feature Required No
• Stoop
• Forecourt
• Recessed Entry
Options
• Covered Entry
• Storefront Bay
• Market Stall
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120.
J Ground story-height
Residential (min) 10' 10'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
K Ground-story elevation
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• Stoop
• Forecourt
• Recessed Entry
Options
• Covered Entry
• Storefront Bay
• Market Stall
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120.
J Ground story-height
Residential (min) 10' 10'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
K Ground-story elevation
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General 2 (G2)

440.B. General 2 (G2)

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Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
C Active depth (min) 10' n/a
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building Not
Allowed
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LANDSCAPING Sec. 490 ..
Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50%
Frontage yard fence and
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Active wall spacing (max) n/a n/a
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
E Street-facing entrance Required n/a
F Entrance spacing (max) 100' n/a
Required Entry feature No No
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
G Ground story-height
Residential (min) 16' 16'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
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General 2 (G2)

Sec. 450. Shopfront Frontage Modules

Shopfront Frontage Modules require high build-to widths, high levels of transparency, frequent entrance spacing, and ground floor elevation at or near sidewalk grade. This promotes a legible street wall and activates the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest. The at-grade ground floor elevation allows for an increased connection between the interior uses and the pedestrian space.

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Shopfront 1 (SH1)

450.a. Shopfront 1 (SH1)

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A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 90% 60%
C [Pedestrian amenity ] 20% 10%
allowance
D Active depth (min) 20' 15'
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building Not Not
and street allowed allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490. .
Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30%
Frontage yard fence and
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F Upper story transparency 30% 30%
G Active wall spacing (max) 15' 15'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
H Street-facing entrance Required Required
I Entrance spacing (max) 50' 75'
Required Entry feature Required No
• Recessed Entry
• Covered Entry
Options
• Storefront Bay
• Market Stall
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
J Ground story-height
Residential (min) 16' 16'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
K Ground-story elevation
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Shopfront 1 (SH1)

Sec. 460. Special Frontage Modules

The special Frontage Modules have few standards and allow for a high level of flexibility. These Frontage Modules are designed for civic and educational campuses and parkland. These Frontage Modules are intended for areas where pedestrian-friendly environments are prioritized but are be more internally focused within a larger campus.

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Civic 1 (CV1)

460.a. Civic 1 (CV1)

1. STREET ORIENTATION

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B
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Primary Side
Street Street
BUILD-TO Sec. 470 ..
Applicable stories (min) 1 1
A Build-to depth (max) 10' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 60% 40%
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
Active depth (min) n/a n/a
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building Not
Allowed
and street allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490. .
Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50%
Frontage yard fence and
Type A3 Type A3
wall type allowed
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2. STREET-FACING FACADE

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Primary Side
Street Street
TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100 ..
C Ground story transparency 40% 20%
Upper story transparency n/a n/a
D Active wall spacing (max) 40' 60'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
E Street-facing entrance Required n/a
F Entrance spacing (max) 75' 100'
Required Entry feature No No
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
G Ground story-height
Residential (min) 16' 16'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
H Ground-story elevation
Residential (min/max) 0'/2' 0'/2'
Non-residential (min/
0'/2' 0'/2'
max)
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Civic 2 (CV2)

460.B. Civic 2 (CV2)

1. STREET ORIENTATION

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B
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Primary Side
Street Street
BUILD-TO Sec. 470 ..
Applicable stories (min) 1 1
A Build-to depth (max) 10' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 50% 30%
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
Active depth (min) n/a n/a
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building Not
Allowed
and street allowed
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490 ..
Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50%
Frontage yard fence and
Type A3 Type A3
wall type allowed
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2. STREET-FACING FACADE

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Primary Side
Street Street
TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100 ..
C Ground story transparency 30% 10%
Upper story transparency n/a n/a
D Active wall spacing (max) 70' 90'
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
E Street-facing entrance Required n/a
F Entrance spacing (max) 100' 150'
Required Entry feature Required No
• Recessed Entry
Options • Covered Entry
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
G Ground story-height
Residential (min) 16' 16'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
H Ground-story elevation
Residential (min/max) 0'/2' 0'/2'
Non-residential (min/
0'/2' 0'/2'
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Civic 3 (CV3)

460.C. Civic 3 (CV3)

1. STREET ORIENTATION

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Primary Side
Street Street
BUILD-TO Sec. 470 ..
Applicable stories (min) n/a n/a
A Build-to depth (max) n/a n/a
B Build-to width (min) n/a n/a
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
Active depth (min) n/a n/a
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building
n/a n/a
and street
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490 ..
Frontage planting area (min) n/a n/a
Frontage yard fence and
n/a n/a
wall type allowed
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2. STREET-FACING FACADE

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Primary Side
Street Street
TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100 ..
C Ground story transparency n/a n/a
Upper story transparency n/a n/a
D Active wall spacing (max) n/a n/a
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
E Street-facing entrance n/a n/a
F Entrance spacing (max) n/a n/a
Required Entry feature n/a n/a
Options n/a
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
G Ground story-height
Residential (min) n/a n/a
Non-residential (min) n/a n/a
H Ground-story elevation
Residential (min/max) n/a n/a
Non-residential (min/
n/a n/a
max)
F
D
C
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Park (PK1)

460.D. Park (PK1)

1. STREET ORIENTATION

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Primary Side
Street Street
BUILD-TO Sec. 470 ..
Applicable stories (min) 1 1
Build-to depth (max) n/a n/a
Build-to width (min) n/a n/a
Pedestrian amenity
n/a n/a
allowance
Active depth (min) n/a n/a
PARKING LOCATION Sec. 480 ..
Parking between building
Allowed Allowed
and street
LANDSCAPING Sec. 490 ..
Frontage planting area (min) n/a n/a
Frontage yard fence and
Type A3 Type A3
wall type allowed
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TRANSPARENCY Sec. 4100 ..
Ground story transparency n/a n/a
Upper story transparency n/a n/a
Active wall spacing (max) n/a n/a
ENTRANCES Sec. 4110. .
Street-facing entrance n/a n/a
Entrance spacing (max) n/a n/a
Required Entry feature No No
GROUND STORY Sec. 4120. .
A Ground story-height
Residential (min) 10' 10'
Non-residential (min) 16' 16'
B Ground-story elevation
Residential (min/max) 0'/2' 0'/2'
Non-residential (min/
0'/2' 0'/2'
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SuBPart 4C. FRONTAGE RULES

Sec. 470. Build-To .......................................................................................................................4-30 470.A. Applicable Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 470.B. Build-To Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 470.C. Build-To Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 470.E. Active Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Sec. 480. Parking Location ........................................................................................................4-40 480.A. Parking Between Building and Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Sec. 490. Landscaping ................................................................................................................4-42 490.A. Frontage Planting Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 490.B. Frontage Yard Fence and Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Sec. 4100. Transparency ............................................................................................................4-49 4100.A. Transparent Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 4100.B. Active Wall Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Sec. 4110. Entrances ...................................................................................................................4-64 4110.A. Street-Facing Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 4110.B. Entry Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66 Sec. 4120. Ground Story ............................................................................................................ 4-74 4120.A. Ground Story Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 4120.B. Ground Story Elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75

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Applicable Stories

Sec. 470. Build-To

470.a. Applicable Stories

The number of stories that are required to meet build-to standards.

1. Intent

To ensure that multi-story buildings locate both the ground story and a contextually appropriate number of upper stories along the street.

2. Applicability

Build-to applicable stories standards apply to all portions of buildings and structures required to satisfy a minimum build-to width requirement.

3. Standards

Where minimum applicable stories are required, build-to standards apply to the ground story and any additional story provided on a lot, up to, and including, the minimum build-to applicable stories.

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Build-to Range Build-to Range
Stories
Provided
Stories
Provided
Applicable Applicable
Stories Stories
Street Street
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4. Measurement

For measuring height in stories, see Sec. 390.A.4.b. Height in Stories .

5. Relief

A reduction in number of applicable stories may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Build-To Depth

470.B. Build-To Depth

The depth of the build-to zone. The build-to zone is the area on a lot starting at the minimum building setback and continuing inward for the maximum build-to depth for the full width of the lot. A building is required to occupy the build-to zone for the required minimum build-to width.

1. Intent

To ensure that multi-story buildings locate both the ground story and a contextually appropriate number of upper stories along the street.

2. Applicability

Build-to applicable stories standards apply to all portions of buildings and structures required to satisfy a minimum build-to width requirement.

3. Standards

• a. The build-to zone must be no deeper than the maximum build-to depth specified by the applied Frontage Module. See Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

• b. Buildings must occupy the build-to zone for at least the minimum required build-to width.

• c. Once the minimum build-to width standard has been satisfied, buildings and structures may occupy the area behind the build-to zone.

• d. On a corner lot where intersecting frontage lot lines have build-to requirements, a building must occupy the portion of the lot area where the build-to zones of the two intersecting frontage lot lines overlap, as described below:

  1. The building must occupy the build-to zones for both frontage lot lines for a minimum of 30 feet from the corner. Distance is measured away from the corner, starting at the edge of the building occupying the area of overlap, parallel to the frontage lot line. This building width counts toward the required build-to width for both frontage lot lines.

  2. This standard does not apply when a pedestrian amenity space occupies some portion of the area of overlap and is being used as a pedestrian amenity allowance. See Sec. 470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance .

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Area of
Overlap
Build-to Depth
Build-to Zone
Street 30’
Build-to Depth
30’
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Build-To Depth

4. Measurement

• a. The build-to depth is measured perpendicular to the primary or side street lot line starting from the minimum building setback and continuing inward away from the primary or side street lot line.

• b. Where a lot includes an easement that abuts the primary or side street lot line and the easement is deeper than the minimum building setback, the applicant must measure the required build-to depth from the interior edge of the easement rather than the primary or side street lot line.

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Build-to Depth
Min Setback
Easement
Build-to Zone
Street
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5. Exceptions

See Sec. 470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance .

6. Relief

• a. To preserve existing trees, the Development Services Director may grant relief from the maximum build-to depth, increasing the build-to depth a maximum of 30 feet for the minimum width necessary to protect the tree, pursuant to Sec. 1170.D. Alternative Compliance .

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• b. A deviation from maximum build-to depth may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Build-To Width

470.C. Build-To Width

The cumulative building width that must occupy the build-to zone, relative to the width of the lot at the primary or side street lot line.

1. Intent

To ensure that buildings enclose the public realm with a legible and consistent street wall, spatially defining an outdoor room, and promoting a strong visual and physical connection between uses inside buildings and the public realm.

2. Applicability

Build-to width standards apply to the following:

• a. Where a minimum height is specified in the applied Subpart 3B. Form Modules, build-to width applies to all above-grade stories up to the minimum height in stories standard in accordance with Sec. 390.A.4.b. Height in Stories .

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Build-to Width
Build-to
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Applicable
Stories Stories
Provided
Street
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• b. Where an applicable stories standard exists, build-to width applies to all stories located abovegrade up to the applicable stories.

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Build-to Width
Build-to Range
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Build-To Width

• c. Where both an applicable stories standard and a minimum height are specified, build-to width applies to whichever standard requires the greatest number of stories located in the build-to zone.

• d. Where no applicable stories standard is specified in the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules and no minimum height standard is specified in the applied Subpart 3B. Form Modules , build-to width applies only to the ground story.

3. Standards

• a. Buildings must occupy the build-to zone for a cumulative width no less than that specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

• b. On a corner lot, a chamfered corner no more than 20 feet in width along primary and side street lot lines qualifies as building width in the build-to zone for all applicable stories even where it extends outside of the build-to zone. Chamfered corner width is measured parallel to the primary and side street lot lines.

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Street
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• c. Portions of building width providing motor vehicle access to a motor vehicle use area through the ground story of a building do not qualify as building width in the build-to zone.

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Street
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Build-To Width

4. Measurement

The build-to width is a percentage measured as the sum of the widths of all portions of buildings occupying the build-to zone divided by the total lot width.

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CALCULATION
A1+A2 (Building width in build-to range)
= [Build-to Width]
B (Total Lot Width)
Build-to Depth
Min Setback
A1
B A2 Build-to Zone
Street
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• a. Building width is measured parallel to the primary and side street lot lines. For measuring building width on a complex lot, see Sec. 1200.F. Irregular Lot Line .

• b. Lot width is measured along the primary and side street lot lines. For measuring width of a complex lot, see Sec. 1200.F. Irregular Lot Line .

5. Exceptions

• a. Outdoor amenity spaces meeting the design standards for Pedestrian Amenity Space (Sec. 380.B.4.) count toward required minimum build-to width in accordance with Sec. 470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance.

• b. A building break that includes an open space meeting the design standards for pedestrian amenity space in Sec. 380.B.4. Pedestrian Amenity Space counts toward the minimum build-to width required by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules according to Sec. 470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance.

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Build-To Width

• c. Where vehicle access is permitted, but access prevents a building from achieving the required build-to width, a reduced build-to width may be allowed if the portion of the lot in the build-to zone used for vehicle access is no wider than the minimum required drive aisle width plus an additional 4 feet of width for clearance. See Sec. 610.A.5. Driveway Design .

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Building Width
Required Build-to Width
+2’ Min Width
Allowed +2’
Street
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6. Relief

A reduced minimum build-to width may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Pedestrian Amenity Allowance

470.D. Pedestrian Amenity Allowance

The width of pedestrian amenity space in the build-to zone that is allowed to count toward the build-to width requirement.

1. Intent

To promote the creation of active, human-scaled outdoor spaces as an extension of the sidewalk, providing visual interest and vitality to the amenity space and public realm. The pedestrian amenity allowance provides flexibility to building and site design while maintaining standards essential for ensuring all projects contribute to defining a consistent and legible street wall.

2. Applicability

Pedestrian amenity build-to modification standards apply to the following:

• a. Portions of buildings or structures required to meet the build-to width standard in Sec. 470.C. Build-To Width , including all build-to applicable stories;

• b. Pedestrian Amenity-Facing Facades ( Sec. 1200.H.4. ); and

• c. Portions of the lot between the building and the primary and side street lot lines for the width of the pedestrian amenity space provided.

3. Standards

Where allowed, pedestrian amenity spaces may be provided as a substitute for a portion of the required build-to width for the maximum percentage of the lot width allowed by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules , provided they meet the following standards:

• a. Meets the standards of Sec. 380.B.4. Pedestrian Amenity Space .

• b. Pedestrian amenity spaces may be wider than the maximum allowed pedestrian amenity allowance, however, any part of the pedestrian amenity space width that exceeds the allowed pedestrian amenity allowance does not count toward the required building width in the build-to zone.

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Pedestrian Amenity Allowance

• c. A minimum of 85% of the pedestrian amenity space perimeter must abut either a lot line or a facade meeting the standards of the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules specified for the abutting primary and side street lot lines. Where the pedestrian amenity space abuts multiple primary and side street lot lines, the standards specified for the primary or side street lot line that abuts the pedestrian amenity space for the greatest length applies.

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Plaza: Paseo:
85% Min 85% Min
Lot Line
Frontage
Pedestrian
Pedestrian SpaceAmenity
Amenity
Space
Lot Line
Lot Line
Adjacent
Building
Street
Street
Frontage
Frontage
Frontage
Lot Line
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4. Measurement

Pedestrian amenity allowance is measured as the cumulative width of pedestrian amenity spaces occupying the build-to zone provided as a substitute for required building width in the build-to zone, divided by the required build-to width.

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FORMULA
A (Width of Pedestrian Amenity Space
B Counting as Build-to Width)(Required Build-to Width) = [Pedestrian Amenity] Allowance (%)
Build-to Range
B Pedestrian
A SpaceAmenity
Street
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• a. Pedestrian amenity space width is measured parallel to the primary and side street lot lines. For measuring width of a complex pedestrian amenity space, see Sec. 1200.F. Irregular Lot Line .

• b. For measuring the required build-to width, see Sec. 470.C. Build-To Width .

5. Relief

A reduced minimum build-to width may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Active Depth

470.E. Active Depth

The horizontal depth of a building that must contain habitable space.

1. Intent

To help minimize the impact of dead space on the public realm and to promote a comfortable, safe, engaging and attractive built environment with active uses along the public realm.

2. Applicability

• a. The active depth requirement applies to all portions of a building used to meet build-to requirements. See Sec. 470. Build-To .

• b. The active depth requirement applies to all applicable stories, See Sec. 470.A. Applicable Stories .

3. Standards

• a. Applicable portions of a building must provide the minimum active depth required by the zoning district.

• b. No more than 20% of the floor area of the required active depth can be used for inactive uses such as storage, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and equipment rooms.

• c. Parking and motor vehicle use areas are not allowed in any portion of the required active depth.

4. Measurement

Active depth is measured from the front building facade inward to the interior of the building.

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5. Relief

A decreased active depth beyond 10% may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Parking Between Building and Street

Sec. 480. Parking Location

480.a. Parking Between Building and Street

The location of parking and motor vehicle use areas between a building and the public realm.

1. Intent

To control the impact of motor vehicle-dominated areas on the pedestrian experience especially where buildings do not line the majority of the public realm, and to promote a comfortable, safe, engaging, and attractive streetscape, with pedestrian access to active uses and landscaping between the public realm and street-oriented buildings.

2. Applicability

Where specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules , parking between the building and the street requirements apply to frontage yards and frontage applicable building depth, persuant to Sec. 410.B. Frontage Applicability .

3. Standards

• a. Where the applied Frontage Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules specifies "Not allowed":

  1. A motor vehicle use area must not be located between a building that occupies the buildto zone and the applicable street lot line, for the portion of the building width provided to comply with a build-to width requirement.

  2. A motor vehicle use area must not be located on the ground story of a building or structure within the frontage applicable building depth for the portion of the building width provided to comply with a build-to width requirement.

• b. Where the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules specifies "Allowed", no additional limitations to the location of motor vehicle use areas are required to comply with parking between the building and street standards.

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Parking Between Building and Street

4. Measurement

• a. The area between a building width and the street is determined as the entire area on a lot bordered by the applicable Street Lot Line-Facing Facades (Street-Facing Facades) (Sec. 410.B.3.b.1.) and street lot line, for the applicable building width. For corner lots, the area between the building and the street also includes the portion of the lot beyond the width of the building nearest to the intersection, up to the intersecting street lot line.

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Irregular Lot Line
Min. Min.
Build-to Width Build-to Width Primary Street
Min.
Build-to Width
Primary Street
Min.
Build-to Width
Side Street
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• b. For measuring building width see Sec. 390.B.4. Measurement .

• c. For frontage lot line-facing, see Sec. 1200.D. Facing Facades .

• d. For street lot line-facing facade, see Sec. 1200.H.2. Street Lot Line-Facing Facades .

5. Exceptions

A driveway located between a street lot line-facing building facade and the frontage lot line may be allowed provided the driveway is no wider than the minimum allowed width. See Sec. 610.A.5. Driveway Design .

6. Relief

Modifications to parking between building and street standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Frontage Planting Area

Sec. 490. Landscaping

490.a. Frontage Planting Area

The area in a frontage yard designated and designed for plants.

1. Intent

To support a comfortable, attractive, and contextually appropriate streetscape along the public realm, while promoting infiltration, slowing stormwater runoff, and offsetting urban heat island effect.

2. Applicability

• a. Frontage planting area standards apply to frontage yards. See Sec. 1200.O.1. Frontage Yard .

• b. Where there is less than 3 feet between the building and the frontage lot line, planting area standards are not applicable.

3. Standards

• a. Each Frontage yard must provide a cumulative area of no less than the planting area required by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

• b. All required planting areas must meet Sec. 620.F.3.c. Planting Areas .

4. Measurement

• a. Frontage planting area is measured as a percentage calculated as the cumulative planting area located in a frontage yard divided by the total frontage yard area.

• b. For frontage yard designation see Sec. 1200.O.1. Frontage Yard .

5. Relief

• a. A reduction in required planting area may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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490.B. Frontage Yard Fence and Wall

Fences, walls, and hedges allowed in a frontage yard.

1. Intent

To balance the needs for human-scale activation and visual interest along the public realm, and to provide security and privacy for private ground story uses in a manner appropriate to context.

2. Applicability

All fences, walls or hedges located in a frontage yard. For retaining walls see Sec. 620.G. Retaining Walls .

3. Standards

a. General

1. Allowed Frontage Yard Fence and Wall Types (Sec. 490.B.3.b.) are hierarchical. Where a frontage yard fence and wall type with a higher number designator is allowed by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules , all frontage yard fence and wall types having a lower number designator are also allowed. For example, if a Type A2 is allowed a Type A1 is also allowed.

2. A frontage yard fence and wall type with a greater number designator than the allowed frontage yard fence and wall type must not be located in the frontage yard. For example, if an A3 is allowed, an A4 is not allowed.

3. Where a required Sec. 620.C. Frontage Screens includes a wall or fence, the required fence or wall located in the frontage yard must comply with the allowed frontage yard fence and wall standards specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

4. All fences and walls including their sub-grade elements, such as footings or foundation, must be located on-site and offset 3 feet from any street lot line for utility access.

5. All fences and walls provided must include the necessary gates or openings, that meet minimum ADA pathway widths, to comply with the applicable pedestrian access package standards in Sec. 610.B.3.b Site Access Packages .

6. All fences and walls provided must comply with Sec. 620.E.3.c. Design and Installation .

7. All hedges provided must comply with Sec. 620.F. Planting Standards .

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b. Frontage Yard Fence and Wall Types

A package of standards, specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules, that applies to fences, walls, and hedges located in a frontage yard.

1. Type A1

Intended for frontage yards where buildings should engage directly with the public realm to provide visual interest and activation, especially where ground story uses are commercial or non-fenced frontage yards are predominant.

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2. Type A2

Intended for frontage yards where the need for visual interest and activation along the public realm must be balanced with the need for separation between private ground story uses and the public realm.

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3. Type A3

Intended for frontage yards where the need for visual interest and activation along the public realm must be balanced with the need for security between private ground story uses and the public realm.

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4. Type A4

Intended for frontage yards in areas with high pedestrian and automobile traffic, where visual interest and activation along the public realm is less critical than the need to mitigate impacts from the public realm on private ground story uses.

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5. Type A5

Intended for frontage yards in areas with high pedestrian and automobile traffic, where visual interest and activation along the public realm is less critical than the need to mitigate intrusions from the public realm on private ground story uses.

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4. Measurement

• a. Frontage Yard

For frontage yard designation see Sec. 1200.O.1. Frontage Yard .

• b. Fence and Wall Height

  1. Where a public sidewalk is located within 5 feet of a wall or fence, height is measured vertically from the topmost point of the wall or fence to the adjacent public sidewalk.

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2. Where no sidewalk exists within 5 feet of a wall or fence, height is measured vertically from the topmost point of the wall or fence to the finished grade at the base of the wall or fence on the side that faces outward from the lot.

3. For the measurement of retaining walls see Sec. 620.G. Retaining Walls .

• c. Hedge Height

Hedge height is measured according to Sec. 620.F.4.k. (Height at Maturity) .

• d. Opacity

For measurement of opacity, see Sec. 1200.J. Opacity .

e. Exceptions

Fences and walls located in a frontage yard may integrate outdoor lighting, entry arbors, and other accessory encroaching vertical elements that exceed the maximum fence/wall height specified by the applicable frontage yard fence and wall type, provided the following:

1. The cumulative length of fence or wall that includes encroaching elements is no more than 10% of the total fence length located in the frontage yard.

2. An individual encroaching element must not be wider than 6 feet, measured along the length of the fence or wall.

3. One encroaching element for each 40 feet of fence length may exceed the maximum fence and wall height by up to 40 inches. All other encroaching elements must only exceed the maximum fence and wall height up to 18 inches.

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f. Relief

A deviation from any allowed frontage yard fence and wall type standard may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Sec. 4100. Transparency

4100.a. Transparent Area

The amount of transparent area on a building facade.

1. Intent

To provide visual interest along the public realm by encouraging visual connections between the public realm and the interior of a building.

2. Applicability

Transparency standards apply to all portions of a building used to meet build-to requirements. See Sec. 470. Build-To .

3. Standards

• a. Each applicable facade must provide no less than the minimum transparency specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

• b. Window and door openings that meeting the following requirements count toward transparent area:

  1. Walls, shelving, facade screens, or other interior or exterior visual obstructions must not be located within 5 feet of any ground story transparent area. Exterior visual obstructions must not be located within 5 feet of any upper story transparent area. Distance from transparent area is measured perpendicular to the exterior face of the transparent area. Visual obstructions may be located 5 feet or greater from facade area counting toward transparent area, with the exception of those visual obstructions allowed in Sec 4100.A.3.b.2 .

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2. The following visual obstructions may be located less than 5 feet from facade area counting toward transparent area:

   • i. Windows obscured by interior security gates and window displays may count toward transparent area, provided no more than 25% of the transparent area of any individual window is visually obstructed for any individual window counting toward transparent area. For measuring visual obstruction, see Sec. 1200.J. Opacity .

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• ii. Windows obscured by fixed exterior facade screens may count toward transparent area, provided no more than 25% of the total transparent area is visually obstructed for any individual window opening counting toward transparent area. Percentage of visual obstruction is measured as Sec. 1200.J. Opacity .

• iii. Transparent area covered by window signs may count toward transparent area provided the window signs are permitted in Part 6. Site.

• iv. Areas of transparency may be made temporarily opaque by operable window treatments, such as curtains or blinds, located within the conditioned space.

3. To be considered transparent, window and door glazing must meet the following requirements based on the manufacturer's specifications:

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4. Muntins, mullions, window sashes, window frames, and door frames, no more than 3 inches wide may be considered transparent area when contained within a window opening or door opening occupied by a window or glazed door assembly where all included glazing meets the transparent area requirements above.

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• a. Ground Story

  1. Ground story transparency is measured as a percentage, calculated as the sum of all ground story facade area meeting the standards for transparent area divided by the total ground story facade area.

  2. For the purpose of calculating ground story transparency, ground story facade area is measured in the following ways:

     • i. Ground story facade area is measured as the above-grade facade area between 0 and 12 feet above the top of the finished floor of the ground story.

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• ii. If the ground story height is less than 12 feet, the ground story facade area is measured as the total above-grade portion of a facade between the top of the finished floor of the ground story and the top of the finished floor above. When there is no story above, ground story height is measured to the top of the uppermost surface of the ceiling structure above.

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• iii. No portion of a ground story located below finished grade is included in ground story facade area.

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b. Upper Stories

1. Each upper story facade must meet the required transparency standard independently. All facade area associated with an upper story having the same story designation (for example: 4th story) is considered part of the same upper story facade.

2. Upper story transparency is measured as a percentage, calculated as the sum of all facade area meeting the standards for transparency divided by the total applicable facade area for each story.

3. For the purpose of calculating upper story transparency, upper story facade area is measured as the portion of a facade area between the top of the finished floor for that story to the top of the finished floor above, regardless of story height. When there is no story above, it is measured to the top of the uppermost surface of the ceiling structure above.

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5. Relief

A deviation from required transparency standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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4100.B. Active Wall Spacing

The distance between widths of ground story facade and foundation wall with window or door openings.

1. Intent

To provide visual interest and activation along the public realm by limiting the area without visual or physical connections between the public realm and the interior of a building.

2. Applicability

Active wall spacing standards apply to the following facades:

• a. All portions of ground story Frontage Applicable Facades (Sec. 410.B.3.b.) located between 3 feet and 8 feet from the ground floor elevation measured vertically.

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• b. All portions of foundation walls on Frontage Applicable Facades (Sec. 410.B.3.b.) that are exposed 4 feet in height or greater above sidewalk grade are applicable. If foundation walls are set back more than 10 feet from a sidewalk, exposed height is measured from the lowest elevation of finished grade within 5 feet, measured from and perpendicular to the foundation wall.

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• c. Active wall spacing standards do not apply to upper story facades.

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3. Standards

• a. Active Wall Spacing on Ground Story Facade

Window and door openings meeting Sec. 4100.A. Transparent Area on ground story facades must be separated by a distance no greater than the maximum active wall spacing. For exceptions to this standard, see Sec. 4100.B.5. Exceptions .

• b. Active Wall Spacing on Foundation Wall

Applicable portions of foundation walls must be no wider than the maximum active wall spacing. For exceptions to this standard, see Sec. 4100.B.5. Exceptions .

4. Measurement

• a. Active Wall Spacing on Ground Story Facade

Active wall spacing is measured horizontally and parallel to the primary and side street lot lines from edge of transparent area to edge of transparent area, and edge of transparent area to edge of ground story facade.

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• b. Active Wall Spacing on Foundation Wall

Active wall spacing is measured horizontally for any individual width of applicable foundation wall that does not include transparent area.

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5. Exceptions

a. General

1. Ground story facades that exceed the maximum allowed active wall spacing may apply one or more ground story inactive wall treatment options to the applicable facade area between door or window openings and increase the active wall spacing by 50%. See Sec. 4100.B.6.b. Ground Story Inactive Wall Treatment Options .

2. Facades designed with foundation walls that exceed the maximum allowed active wall spacing may apply one or more inactive foundation wall treatments to the facade area between active foundation walls and double the allowed active wall spacing. See Sec. 4100.B.6.c. Foundation Inactive Wall Treatment Options .

3. All required plants must meet the requirements in the following tables and also comply with Sec. 620.F. Planting Standards .

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b. Ground Story Inactive Wall Treatment Options

Permanent design improvements located between segments of ground story active wall and the public realm, designed to improve visual interest and the pedestrian experience.

1. Small Trees

Small trees planted between a ground story facade with no window or door openings and the public realm.

2. Large Trees

Large trees planted between a ground story facade with no window or door openings and the public realm.

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A[Treatment width ][(min portion of ] 100% inactive wall) Large Tree type species B Planting frequency (min avg.) 3 per 100' C Planting area depth (min) 15'

See Sec. 620.F. Planting Standards for additional standards

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3. Living Wall

A permanently fixed assembly located between a ground story facade with no window or door openings and the public realm that supports plants, their growing medium, and irrigation.

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4. Colonnade

A sequence of columns located between a ground story facade with no window or door openings and the public realm, providing an exterior occupiable space along the inactive wall.

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5. Mural

An original artwork mural located between a ground story facade with no window or door openings and the public realm.

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c. Foundation Inactive Wall Treatment Options

Permanent design improvements located between exposed foundation walls and the public realm, designed to improve visual interest and the pedestrian experience.

1. Foundation Planting

Screening plants located between a foundation wall with no window or door openings and the public realm.

2. Planter

Permanent structure containing plants and their growing medium located between a foundation wall with no window or door openings and the public realm.

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3. Green Wall

A structure permanently attached to a foundation wall with no window or door openings that supports climbing plants.

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5. Seating

A permanent structure designed and intended for public seating located between a foundation wall with no window or door openings and the public realm.

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d. Inactive Wall Treatment Measurement

1. Treatment Width

Minimum treatment width is measured as a percentage, calculated as the cumulative width of the provided inactive wall treatments divided by the total width of the provided active wall spacing.

2. Treatment Area

Minimum treatment area is measured as a percentage, calculated as the cumulative area of the provided inactive wall treatments divided by the total applicable facade area within the provided active wall spacing.

3. Tree Type

Tree type is measured as small species or large species according to Sec. 620.F.3.d.1. Trees .

4. Plant Type

Plant type is measured as screening plants, groundcover, and turf plants, hedges, living walls, or climbing plants according to Sec. 620.F. Planting Standards .

5. Plant Frequency

Planting frequency is measured as a ratio of the minimum number of plants required over a specified width of active wall spacing. A minimum of one plant of the required plant type must be provided regardless of the width of inactive wall treatment. For measuring frequency, see Sec. 1200.E. Frequency .

6. Column Frequency

Minimum column frequency is measured as a ratio of the minimum number of columns required over a specified width of treated inactive wall treatment. A minimum of two columns must be provided regardless of the inactive wall treatment width. For measuring frequency, see Sec. 1200.E. Frequency .

7. Planting Area Depth

Minimum planting area depth is measured as the horizontal dimension of growing medium at the narrowest point, measured perpendicular to the applicable street lot line. The planting area must be open to the sky for at least the required planting area depth.

8. Clear Depth

Minimum clear depth is measured as the horizontal dimension of the occupiable portion of an architectural element at the narrowest point.

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9. Height Above Sidewalk

• i. Height above sidewalk is measured vertically from adjacent sidewalk grade to the topmost point of the inactive wall treatment.

• ii. For foundation walls located more than 10 feet from a sidewalk, maximum height above sidewalk is measured from the lowest elevation of finished grade within 5 feet, measured from and perpendicular to the foundation wall, to the topmost point of the inactive wall treatment.

10. Foundation Wall Reveal

Foundation wall reveal is measured vertically from the top of an inactive wall treatment to the ground floor elevation along the entire treated portion of an inactive foundation wall.

11. Seat Depth

Minimum seat depth is measured as the narrowest horizontal dimension of the area designed for public seating.

12. Enclosure

Maximum enclosure is measured according to Sec. 1200.B. Enclosure .

6. Relief

• a. An increase in allowed active wall spacing and inactive wall treatment standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Sec. 4110. Entrances

4110.a. Street-Facing Entrance

A door providing access from the public realm to the interior of a building.

1. Intent

To provide visual interest along the public realm, orient buildings to the public realm, and promote greater use and activation of the public sidewalk by limiting the width of frontage without physical connections between the public realm and the interior of a building.

2. Applicability

Street-facing entrance standards apply to all portions of buildings and structures where frontage standards apply. See Sec. 410.B.3.b. Frontage Applicable Facades .

3. Standards

a. General

To qualify as a street-facing entrance, building entrances must meet the following standards:

1. Located on the ground story facade.

2. Provide both ingress and egress pedestrian access to the ground story of the building.

3. Remain operable at all times. Access may be controlled and limited to residents or tenants.

4. Must not provide access directly to motor vehicle use areas, utility areas or fire stairs.

5. The exterior door surface must be angled between 0 to 45 degrees, measured parallel to the street lot line or the door must have direct access from an entry feature allowed by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules having a pedestrian access point which faces the street lot line.

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6. The exterior door must open in a manner that does not encroach into the public right-ofway.

7. Non-required entrances are allowed in addition to required entrances.

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b. Entrance Spacing

The distance between street-facing entrances meeting the standards of Sec. 4110.A.3.a General .

1. Measurement

Maximum entrance spacing is the greatest horizontal distance from edge of door to edge of door, and edge of door to edge of building, measured parallel to the street lot line.

2. Standards

• i. Street-facing entrances must not be separated by a distance greater than the maximum allowed entrance spacing.

• ii. The maximum entrance spacing requirements must be met for each building individually, but are not applicable to adjacent or abutting buildings.

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4. Measurement

Street-facing entrance is measured as provided or not provided based on the presence of entrances meeting the standards of Sec. 4110.A.3.a. General .

5. Relief

• a. Deviation from street-facing entrance and entrance spacing standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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4110.B. Entry Feature

Improved design standards applied to each entrance along the public realm.

1. Intent

To provide architectural embellishment of entrances to promote inconspicuous wayfinding in the public realm, provide greater shelter and comfort to users, promote visual interest along the public realm, and highlight the connection between the public and private realm to improve walkability.

2. Applicability

Entry feature standards apply to all required street-facing entrances where entry features are required by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

3. Standards

a. General

1. Each required street-facing entrance must include an entry feature meeting the standards for one of the allowed entry features options specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

2. Required entry features must abut and provide direct access to a street-facing entrance.

3. Required entry features must provide direct access from the public realm associated with the street lot line.

4. Required entry features must not encroach within the public right-of-way.

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b. Entry Feature Options

Packages of design standards applied to each entrance along the public realm.

1. Porch

A wide, at-grade or raised platform, projecting in front of a street-facing entrance, that is entirely covered but not enclosed.

2. Stoop

An at-grade or raised platform accessed from an exterior walkway, providing covered access to a street-facing entrance.

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3. Forecourt

A yard screened with a short wall, fence or hedge that provides significant privacy for tenants located on the ground story, near sidewalk grade.

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4. Recessed Entry

A space set behind the building face plane providing sheltered access to a street-facing entrance.

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5. Covered Entry

A space that provides sheltered access to an atgrade street-facing entrance with an overhead projecting structure.

6. Storefront Bay

A facade area with a high level of contiguous transparency accentuating an at-grade street-facing entrance.

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7. Market Stall

A facade area equipped with an overhead door or operable facade that is open to the public realm during hours of operation.

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A market stall does not count toward transparency unless it meets the standards for transparency area when shut.

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4. Measurement

a. General

1. Entry feature is measured as provided or not provided for each required street-facing entrance based on whether the design of a street-facing entrance meets the standards of an allowed entry feature specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

2. For the purpose of complying with entry feature standards, outdoor spaces like landings and yards required by an entry feature count as occupiable space.

b. Depth

Minimum depth is measured as the horizontal dimension where the occupiable portion of the entry feature is at its narrowest, measured perpendicular to the applicable street lot line.

c. Width

1. When specified in feet, width is measured as the width the facade area meeting the applicable entry feature standards or the clear width of the occupiable exterior area immediately abutting the associated street-facing entrance, whichever is narrowest, as measured parallel to the applicable street lot line.

2. When specified as a percentage, width is measured as the total width of the entry feature divided by the total width of the building that the entry provides access to, measured parallel to the applicable street lot line. For measuring building width, see Sec. 390.B.4. Measurement .

3. Where a minimum width and height are specified, the entry feature standards must be met for a rectangular portion of a facade having a width no less than the minimum width and a height no less than the minimum height.

4. Where a minimum width and depth are specified, the entry feature standards must be met for a rectangular area of occupiable space having a width no less than the minimum width and a depth no less than the minimum depth.

d. Height

1. Height is measured vertically from the finished floor elevation or the finished grade to the top of the facade area meeting the applicable entry feature standards or the clear height of the occupiable exterior area immediately abutting the associated street-facing entrance, whichever is shortest.

2. Where a minimum width and height are specified, the entry feature standards must be met for a rectangular portion of a facade having a width no less than the minimum width and a height no less than the minimum height.

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e. Covered Entrance

1. When required as a part of an entry feature; a canopy, roof or other sheltering structure must cover the occupiable exterior area immediately abutting the associated street-facing entrance.

2. The minimum depth of the covered area must be the clear height of the covered area divided by 3.

3. The minimum width of the covered area must be the clear height of the covered area divided by 2.

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f. Covered Area

Covered area is measured as the occupiable area of an entry feature that is covered by a canopy, roof or other sheltering structure, divided by the total occupiable entry feature area. For the measurement of covered area, see Sec. 1200.B. Enclosure .

g. Finished Floor Elevation

Finished floor elevation is measured from the average sidewalk grade along the adjacent sidewalk to the top of the finished floor surface or ground surface of the entry feature. Where no sidewalk exists within 10 feet of the entry feature, finished floor elevation is measured from the average finished grade within 5 feet of the entry feature, measured perpendicular to the entry feature area.

h. Transparency

Transparency is measured as a percentage calculated as ground story transparency only for the portion of ground story facade area abutting the entry feature. For the measurement of ground story transparency, see Sec. 4100.A.4.a. Ground Story .

i. Fence or Wall Height

Fence or wall height is measured according to Sec. 490.B.4.b. Fence and Wall Height

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5. Relief

• a. Deviation from any entry feature standard may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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Sec. 4120. Ground Story

4120.a. Ground Story Height

To promote active uses that are directly connected the public realm, and ensure high-quality groundstory spaces that are adaptable and appropriate to their context.

1. Intent

To promote active uses that are directly connected the public realm, and ensure high-quality ground-story spaces that are adaptable and appropriate to their context.

2. Applicability

Ground story height standards apply to all portions of the ground story of a structure located within the first 15 feet of an applicable frontage facade, measured inward and perpendicular to the facade.

3. Standards

All occupiable space located in applicable portions of the ground story must have floor-to-floor height of no less than the ground story height minimum.

4. Measurement

• a. Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finished ground story to the top of the finished floor above.

• b. Where no story exists above, ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from the top of the ground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling or roof structure above.

• c. For determining the ground story, see Sec. 390.A.4.b. Height in Stories .

5. Relief

Deviation from ground story height standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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4120.B. Ground Story Elevation

The finished floor height associated with the story of a building having its finished floor elevation nearest to the finished grade.

1. Intent

To promote active uses that are directly connected the public realm, and ensure high-quality ground-story spaces that are adaptable and appropriate to their context.

2. Applicability

• a. For structures located less than 20 feet from the street lot line, all portions of the ground story located within the first 15 feet of a Frontage Applicable Facades (Sec. 410.B.3.b.) , measured inward and perpendicular to the street lot line, must comply with ground floor elevation standards.

• b. Ground floor elevation standards do not apply to structures located 20 feet or greater from the street lot line.

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• a. All occupiable space located in applicable portions of the ground story must have a ground floor elevation no higher than the maximum ground floor elevation specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

• b. All occupiable space located in applicable portions of the ground story must have a ground floor elevation no lower than the minimum ground floor elevation specified by the applied Subpart 4B. Frontage Modules .

4. Measurement

• a. Where a building is located greater than 10 feet from a public sidewalk, ground story height is measured vertically from the average finished grade within 5 feet of the street lot line-facing building perimeter to the finished floor elevation of the ground story.

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• b. Where a building is located 10 feet or less from a public sidewalk, ground floor elevation is measured vertically from the average sidewalk grade to the finished floor elevation of the ground story. Average sidewalk grade is measured as the average of the highest and lowest sidewalk elevation for the portion of the sidewalk located in front of the building.

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• c. Ground floor elevation may be measured independently for different modules of the building width. The ground floor elevation for each module must be measured from either average sidewalk grade for the portion of the sidewalk in front of the module or from average finished grade within 5 feet of the street lot line-facing building perimeter based on the distance of the building module from a public sidewalk.

  1. For sloped lots, average elevation along the sidewalk may be measured individually for each module and calculated as the average of the highest and lowest sidewalk elevation for the portion of the sidewalk located in front of the building module.

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5. Relief

Deviation from ground floor elevation standards may be requested as a variance in accordance with Sec. 1160.F. Variance .

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