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Article XV — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION›Chapter 15.04 — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS›Series 400 — FORM-BASED CODE ZONING DISTRICTS

Richmond Municipal Code Art. 15.04.403 Building Types

Richmond Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-08 · Richmond

Cite as: Richmond Municipal Code Article 15.04.403 · Text as of 2026-10-08

15.04.403.010 - Purpose.

This Article sets forth the standards applicable to the development of each building type. These standards supplement the standards for each zone that the building types are allowed within. These standards are intended to ensure development that reinforces walkability, relationships within the built environment, and the highly-valued existing character and scale of Richmond's historic neighborhoods and downtown. Additionally, these standards are intended to allow creation of new developments that create new walkable neighborhoods.

The standards within this Article shall apply to all proposed development within transect zones and shall be considered in combination with the standards for the applicable zone in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones), Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types), and Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).

The standards set forth in this Article may be used in all other non-transect zones as guidelines.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.020 - Building Types Overview.

A. The names of the building types do not limit uses within a building type. The allowed uses are regulated by transect zone; see Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

B. The lot size standards for each building type are regulated by transect zones, see Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones). If the lot does not meet the required size for a selected building type, a different building type shall be selected. See Article 15.04.606 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Lots) for existing nonconforming parcels and structures.

C. Each lot shall only have one building type, except as follows:

  1. Where allowed by legislation passed by the State of California; and/or

  2. Where allowed by the applicable zone in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones) and by the building type, an Accessory Dwelling Unit is also allowed, subject to the standards in Section 15.04.403.030 (Guide to Accessory Dwelling Unit Types); and/or

  3. If the submitted development plan includes multiple design sites bounded by potential lot lines meeting all the requirements of this Article, each design site may have one building type. Boundaries of design sites shall be treated as lot lines for the purpose of measuring required building setbacks and minimum lot dimensions, but need not be recorded as parcel boundaries. See Section 15.04.406.020 (Design Sites) for details.

D. Secondary wings and accessory structures shall have a smaller footprint than the building type selected.

E. Measurement of width and depth.

  1. The width and depth of the main body shall be measured as follows:

a. The width shall be parallel to the Front.

b. The depth shall be perpendicular to the Front.

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  1. The width and depth of secondary wings and ancillary structures, shall be measured as follows:

a. The width shall be the greater of the two dimensions of the footprint.

b. The depth shall be the lesser of the two dimensions of the footprint.

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  1. The width and depth of open spaces shall be measured as follows:

a. The width shall be parallel to the Front

b. The depth shall be perpendicular to the Front.

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  1. The width and depth of courtyards shall be measured as follows:

a. The width shall be parallel to the Front; unless the courtyard is a secondary courtyard accessed directly from a Side Street.

b. If a secondary courtyard is accessed directly from the Side Street, the width shall be parallel to the Side Street.

c. The depth shall be perpendicular to the width.

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F. Measurement of width-to-height ratio and depth-to-height ratio of courtyards.

  1. The width and depth of courtyards shall be measured per Sub-section 15.04.403.020.E.4.

  2. The height of courtyards shall be a measurement of the vertical plane of the building type that defines the courtyard.

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G. Table 15.04.401.080.A (Building Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed building types.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.030 - Guide to Accessory Dwelling Unit Types.

This guide shows how the standards in this Form-Based Code apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. If standards in this Form-Based Code conflict with legislation passed by the State of California, the legislation passed by the State of California shall prevail

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(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.040 - Carriage House.

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A. Description
The Carriage House Building Type is a secondary structure typically located at the rear of a lot. It typically provides either a small residential unit, home office space, or other small commercial or service use that is located above a garage. This Type is important for providing affordable housing opportunities and incubating small businesses within walkable neighborhoods.

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B. Lot/Design Site
Only allowed on lots /design sites where the principal structure has a residential use and is one of the following Building Types: Detached House, Cottage, Duplex, Rowhouse, or Multi-Plex: Small.
C. Number of Units
Units per building type 1 max.
Carriage Houses per lot /design site 1 max.
D. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 2 max.
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 36' max.
Depth 30' max.
Separation from Principal Structure 10' min. 1
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Carriage House shall not be taller or have a larger footprint than the principal structure on the lot /design site.
1 Carriage House may be connected to the principal structure by uninhabitable space such as a breezeway.
E. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Stoop 15.04.404.040 15.04.404.040
Carriage houses are not required to have a frontage type.
F. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Side Street, Alley, or internal to the lot Side Street, Alley, or internal to the lot
The main entrance may not be through a garage.
G. Open Space
The open space requirements for the lot /design site shall be determined by the principal structure on the lot /design site . No additional open space is required for a Carriage House.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.050 - Detached House.

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A. Description
The Detached House Building Type is a medium-sized detached structure on a medium-sized lot. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street.

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B. Number of Units
Detached Houses per lot / design site 1 max.
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Per transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 48' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 30' max.
Depth 30' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 30' max.
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged 15.04.404.030
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 20' min.
Depth 20' min.
Area 500 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.060 - Cottage.

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B. Number of Units
Cottages per lot /design site 1 max. 2
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 1½ max. 3
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 36' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 30' max.
Depth 30' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 30' max.
Only one accessory structure is allowed per lot /design site .
2 More than 1 Cottage per lot /design site is allowed when built as an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
3 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Stoop 15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 15' min.
Depth 15' min.
Area 300 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.
When a Cottage is built as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, no additional open space is required. The open space requirements for the lot shall be determined by the principal structure on the lot/design site.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.070 - Bungalow Court.

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A. Description
The Bungalow Court Building Type consists of a series of small, detached structures, providing multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street. The shared court takes the place of a private rear yard and becomes an important community-enhancing element of this Type.
Synonym: Cottage Court

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B. Number of Units
Units per building 1 max. 1
Buildings per lot /design site 3 min.; 9 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 1½ max. 2
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 32' max.
Depth 24' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 24' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 24' max.
1 The rearmost building may contain up to 2 units, for a total of 10 units max.
2 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Stoop 15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
F. Open Space
Common Space Common Space Common Space
Width 20' min.
Depth 20' min.
Area 400 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.080 - Duplex.

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A. Description
The Duplex Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side dwelling units with a shared property line, both facing the street, or two stacked units. Both units fit within a single building massing, giving this Type the appearance of a medium to large single-family home. This type is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family residential neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods.

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B. Number of Units
Duplexes per lot /design site 1 max.
Units per Duplex 2 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Per transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 48' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 30' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width
Individual unit ownership 24' max.
Shared between units 48' max.
Depth 30' max.
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged 15.04.404.030
Stoop 15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front 1
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing the street on or no more than 10' behind the front facade.
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 15' per unit min.
Depth 15' per unit min.
Area 300 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.
1 On corner lots, each unit shall front a different street.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.090 - Rowhouse.

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A. Description
This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure consisting of 3-8 rowhouses placed side-by-side and sharing common party walls. This Type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family residential neighborhood into a neighborhood main street.
Synonym: Townhouse
1 Allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.

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B. Number of Units
Rowhouses per lot /design site 1 max.
Rowhouses per run 3 min.; 8 max.
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 5 max. 2
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 18' min.; 36' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
The footprint area of the secondary wing(s) may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged 15.04.404.030
Stoop 15.04.404.040
Dooryard 15.04.404.060
Loft 15.04.404.110
Loft allowed only in Main Street and Core, including Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street.
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 8' min.
Depth 8' min.
Area 100 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.100 - Multi-Plex: Small.

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B. Number of Units
Units 3 min.
Small Multi-Plexes per lot/ design site 1 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 3 max. 2
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 48' max.
Depth 48' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 30' max.
Depth 30' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 48' max.
Depth 30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged 15.04.404.030
Stoop 15.04.404.040
Dooryard 15.04.404.060
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
Each unit may have an individual entry.
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 8' min.
Depth 8' min.
Area 100 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.110 - Multi-Plex: Large.

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B. Number of Units
Units 7 min.
Large Multi-Plexes per lot / design site 1 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 2 min.; 5 max. 2
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 80' max.
Depth 75' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
Width 48' max.
Depth 36' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 48' max.
Depth 30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Stoop 15.04.404.040
Forecourt 15.04.404.050
Dooryard 15.04.404.060
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front.
On corner lots, units in a secondary wing may front the side street.
G. Open Space G. Open Space G. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 10' min.
Depth 10' min.
Area 200 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the front facade of the building type.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.120 - Stacked Flats.

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A. Description
The Stacked Flats Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of multiple dwelling units. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit adjacent to neighborhood serving main streets and walkable urban neighborhoods. This Building Type may include a courtyard.
1 Allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.

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B. Number of Units
Units 12 min.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 3 min.; 8 max. 2
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 200' max.
Depth 65' max.
Bay Windows Bay Windows Bay Windows
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed. No accessory structures are allowed. No accessory structures are allowed.
Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade in compliance with Subsection 10 (Bay Windows) of the applicable style in Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Stoop 15.04.404.040
Forecourt 15.04.404.050
D. Allowed Frontage Types (continued) Standards
Dooryard 15.04.404.060
Loft 15.04.404.110
Loft allowed only in Main Street and Core, including Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Units shall enter from a courtyard or a street.
Main Entrance Location Front
Courtyards, as they occur shall be accessible from the front.
Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry.
F. Open Space
Balconies Balconies Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Common Space Common Space Common Space
Width 20' min.; 150' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth 40' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:2 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total) 400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.130 - Courtyard Building: Small.

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A. Description
The Courtyard Building: Small Building Type is a detached, House-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The shared court is common open space. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or up to four units may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family residential or medium-density neighborhoods.

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 2 min.; 2½ max. 1
Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) Main Body/Secondary Wing(s)
Width 100' max.
Depth 40' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed.
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards
Porch: Projecting 15.04.404.020
Stoop 15.04.404.040
Forecourt 15.04.404.050
Dooryard 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070
Gallery 15.04.404.090
1 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).
E. Pedestrian Access
Courtyards shall be accessible from the front
The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or a street.
Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry.
Pedestrian connections shall link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas.
Passages through buildings and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards.
Stairs accessing upper floors may serve four units max.
F. Open Space
Courtyard(s) Courtyard(s) Courtyard(s)
Width 12' min.; 50' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth 12' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:1 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total) 400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min.
At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building.
Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.140 - Courtyard Building: Large.

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A. Description
The Courtyard Building: Large Building Type is a detached or attached, Block-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from one or more shared courtyards. The shared court is common open space. The type is typically integrated into moderate-to-high-intensity neighborhoods and on main streets with a non-residential ground floor along the adjacent street.

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 2 min.; 5 max. 1
Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) Main Body/Secondary Wing(s)
Width 150' max.
Depth 40' max.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed.
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards Standards
Porch: Projecting 2 15.04.404.020 15.04.404.020
Stoop 2 15.04.404.040 15.04.404.040
Forecourt 15.04.404.050 15.04.404.050
Dooryard 2 15.04.404.060 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070 15.04.404.070
Industrial Shopfront 15.04.404.080 15.04.404.080
Gallery 15.04.404.090 15.04.404.090
Loft2 15.04.404.110 15.04.404.110
1 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
2 Allowed only in Main Street-Open and Neighborhood zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Courtyards shall be accessible from the front
The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or a street.
Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry. Each unit may have an individual entry.
Pedestrian connections shall link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas.
Passages through buildings and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards.
Stairs to upper floors may serve four units max.
F. Open Space
Balconies Balconies Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Courtyard(s) Courtyard(s) Courtyard(s)
Width 12' min.; 50' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth 12' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:1 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total) 400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min.
At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building.
Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.150 - Live/Work.

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A. Description
The Live/Work Building Type is a small- to medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of one dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible ground floor space that can be used for residential, service, or retail uses. Both the ground-floor flex space and the dwelling unit are occupied by one entity. This Type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a single-family residential neighborhood into a neighborhood main street. It is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses and allowing neighborhood main streets to expand as the market demands.

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B. Number of Units
Live/Work Buildings per lot/ design site 1 max.
Units in this Type shall be Live-Work units as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 2 min.; 5 max. 1
Main Body Main Body Main Body
Width 18' min.; 36' max.
Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s) Secondary Wing(s)
The footprint area of the secondary wing(s) may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s) Accessory Structure(s)
Width 24' max.
Depth 30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
1 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards Standards
Dooryard 15.04.404.060 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070 15.04.404.070
Industrial Shopfront 15.04.404.080 15.04.404.080
Gallery 15.04.404.090 15.04.404.090
Terrace 15.04.404.100 15.04.404.100
Loft 15.04.404.110 15.04.404.110
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location Front
Ground-floor space and upper unit must have separate entries.
F. Open Space
Yard Yard Yard
Width 8' min.
Depth 8' min.
Area 100 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.160 - Main Street Building.

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A. Description
The Main Street Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure, typically attached, intended to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. This Type makes up the primary component of a neighborhood main street and portions of a downtown main street.

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 8 max. 1
Footprint Footprint Footprint
Floors 1-2 Floors 1-2 Floors 1-2
Width 150' max.
Depth 150' max.
Floors 3+ (may consist of multiple wings)
Width 150' max.
Depth 65' max.
No floorplate may be larger than that of the floor below.
Bay Windows Bay Windows Bay Windows
Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade in compliance with Subsection 10 (Bay Windows) of the applicable style in Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).
1 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards Standards
Forecourt 15.04.404.050 15.04.404.050
Dooryard 15.04.404.060 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070 15.04.404.070
Industrial Shopfront 15.04.404.080 15.04.404.080
Gallery 15.04.404.090 15.04.404.090
Terrace 15.04.404.100 15.04.404.100
Loft 15.04.404.110 15.04.404.110
Dooryard and Loft allowed only in Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Upper floor units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front street.
Ground floor units may have individual entries along the front or side street.
On corner lots, units in a secondary wing/accessory structure may front the side street.
F. Open Space
Balconies Balconies Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Podium tops, if any, should be used for open space.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.170 - Mid-Rise.

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A. Description
The Mid-Rise Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure, 4-8 stories tall, built on a large lot. Often, and especially along urban main streets, it incorporates a concrete "podium" at the lowest floor(s). It can be used to provide a vertical mix of uses, accommodating ground-floor retail, service, and/or structured parking with the upper-floors housing service or residential uses; it may also be a single-use building—typically service or residential—where ground-floor retail is not appropriate. This Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings.

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 8 max. 1
Footprint Footprint Footprint
Floors 1-2 Floors 1-2 Floors 1-2
Width 250' max.
Depth 250' max.
Lot Coverage 100% max.
Floors 3+ (may consist of multiple wings)
Width 250' max.
Depth 65' max.
No floorplate may be larger than that of the floor below.
Bay Windows Bay Windows Bay Windows
Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade in compliance with Subsection 10 (Bay Windows) of the applicable style in Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).
1 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards Standards
Dooryard 15.04.404.060 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070 15.04.404.070
Gallery 15.04.404.090 15.04.404.090
Terrace 15.04.404.100 15.04.404.100
Loft 15.05.404.110 15.05.404.110
Dooryard and Loft allowed only in Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Upper floor units shall be accessed by a common entry along the front street.
Ground floor units may have individual entries along the front or side street.
F. Open Space
Balconies Balconies Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Common Space Common Space Common Space
Width 20' min.; 50' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:2 min. to 2:1 max.
Depth 20' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio 1:1 min. to 3:1 max.
Podium tops, if any, should be used for open space.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.403.180 - High-Rise.

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A. Description
The High-Rise Building Type is a large-sized structure, more than eight stories tall, built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking. Its fire-resistant construction allows for habitable space at much greater heights than in other Types. It is used to provide a vertical mix of uses, with ground-floor retail or service uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. This Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings.
1 Allowed only in the T5N-135 Sub-Zone.

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height Height Height
Stories 9 min. 2
Footprint Footprint Footprint
Floors 1-5
Width 300' max.
Depth 300' max.
Lot Coverage 100% max.
Floors 6-8 Floorplate 80% of lot max.
Floors 9+ Floorplate 15,000 sf max.
No floorplate may be larger than that of the floor below.
Bay Windows Bay Windows Bay Windows
Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade in compliance with Subsection 10 (Bay Windows) of the applicable style in Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types Standards Standards
Dooryard 15.04.404.060 15.04.404.060
Shopfront 15.04.404.070 15.04.404.070
Gallery 15.04.404.090 15.04.404.090
Terrace 15.04.404.100 15.04.404.100
Loft 15.04.404.110 15.04.404.110
Dooryard and Loft allowed only in Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Upper floor units shall be accessed by a common entry along the front street.
Ground floor units may have individual entries along the front or side street.
F. Open Space
Balconies Balconies Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Podium tops and flat roofs below the top story, if any, should be used for open space.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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