Unified Development Ordinance

Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards

Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards aaron.sheppard… Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:07

Sec. 3.2.1. Detached House

Sec. 3.2.1. Detached House aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:51
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 4,000 sf n/a
A2 Width (min) 45' n/a
B. Principal Building Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
B2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
B3 From side lot line (min) 5' 3'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 20' 10'
C. Accessory Structure Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 50' 30'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
C3 From side lot line (min) 5' 3'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 5' 3'
C4 From alley 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) 40'/3 stories 40'/3 stories
D2 Accessory structure (max) 25' 25'
E. Transparency
E1 Ground story (min) 20% 20%
E2 Upper story (min) 15% 15%
E3 Blank wall area (max) 35' 35'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.

Sec. 3.2.2. Attached House

Sec. 3.2.2. Attached House aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:51
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 4,000 sf n/a
A2 Width (min) 45' n/a
B. Principal Building Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
B2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
B3 From side lot line (min) 5' 3'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 20' 10'
C. Accessory Structure Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 50' 30'
C2 From side street (min 10' 5'
C3 From side lot line (min) 5' 3'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 5' 3'
C4 From alley 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) 40'/3 stories 40'/3 stories
D2 Accessory structure (max) 25' 25'
E. Transparency
E1 Ground story (min) 20% 20%
E2 Upper story (min) 15% 15%
E3 Blank wall area (max) 35' 35'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.

Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse

Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:52
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A. Site Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 3,300 sf n/a
A2 Width (min) 45' n/a
A3 Outdoor Amenity Area 10% 10%
B. Lot Dimensions
B1 Area (min) n/a n/a
B2 Width (min) 16' n/a
C. Building/Structure Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
C3 From side site boundary line (min) 10' 6'
C4 From rear site boundary line (min)ii 20' 6'
C5 From alley (min)iii 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
C6 Internal building separation 10' 10'
D. Parking Setbacksiv
D1 From primary street (min) 20' 20'
D2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
D3 From side lot line (min) 0' 0'
D4 From rear lot line (min) 3' 3'
D5 From alley (min) 4' 4'
E. Height
E1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district
E2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26'
E3 Residential Infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7) no yes
F. Transparency
F1 Ground story (min) 20% 20%
F2 Upper story (min) 15% 15%
F3 Blank wall area (max) 35' 35'

See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building elements requirements.
i A townhouse development containing only two dwelling units shall be regulated by the standards of Sec. 3.2.2., Attached House, however: (a) a minimum site area per unit of one-half the area required by Sec. 3.2.2.A1. is required; (b) Sec. 3.2.3.B. shall still control provided a minimum site width equal to the dimensions specified by Sec. 3.2.2.A2. is met; and (c) Sec. 3.2.2.B3. shall only apply to the non-party wall side lot line.
ii A permanently recorded open lot or common area lot of at least 20 feet in width may be used to satisfy Sec. 3.2.3.C4.
iii Garages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the alley or rear access drive. Where parking spaces are located between the garage and the alley or rear access drive, the garage must be located at least 20 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive.
iv Parking setbacks shall not apply to driveways serving individual dwelling units or shared between two dwelling units.

Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.4. Apartment

Sec. 3.2.4. Apartment aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:53
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 7,500 sf n/a
A2 Area (max) 10 acres (NX- only) n/a
A3 Width (min) n/a n/a
A4 Outdoor amenity area (min) 10% 10%
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 5' 5'
B2 From side street (min) 5' 5'
B3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0’ or 6’
B5 From alleyi 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 10'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
C3 From side lot line (min) 0' 0'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 0' 0'
C5 From alley, garage only (min) 4' 4'
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district
D2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26'
E. Transparency
E1 Ground story (min) 20% 20%
E2 Upper story (min) 15% 15%
E3 Blank wall (max) 35' 35'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building elements requirements
iGarages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the alley or rear access drive. Where parking spaces are located between the garage and the alley or rear access drive, the garage must be located at least 20 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive.
Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.5. General Building

Sec. 3.2.5. General Building aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:54
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) n/a n/a n/a
A2 Area (max) 10 acres (NX-only) n/a n/a
A3 Width (min) n/a n/a n/a
A4 Outdoor amenity area (min) 10% 10% 10%
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 5' 3' 3'
B2 From side street (min) 5' 3' 3'
B3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6' 0’ or 6'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0’or 6' 0’or 6'
B4 From alley 5' 5' 5'
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 10' 10'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 10' 10'
C3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3' 0’or 3'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3' 0’ or 3'
C5 From alley (min) 5' 5' 5'
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district Set by district
D2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26' 26'
E. Floor Heights
E1 Ground story height, floor to floor (min) 11' 13' 11'
E2 Upper story height, floor to floor (min) 9' 9' 9'
F. Transparency
F1 Ground story (min) 33% 50% 20%
F2 Upper story (min) 20% 20% 20%
F3 Blank wall (max) 30' 30' 50'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building element requirements.
Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.6. Mixed Use Building

Sec. 3.2.6. Mixed Use Building aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:54
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) n/a n/a
A2 Area (max) 10 acres (NX- only) n/a
A3 Width (min) n/a n/a
A4 Outdoor amenity area (min) 10% 10%
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 5' 3'
B2 From side street (min) 5' 3'
B3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6'
B5 From alley 5' 5'
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 10'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
C3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3'
C5 From alley (min) 5' 5'
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district
D2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26'
E. Floor Heights
E1 Ground story height, floor to floor (min) 13' 15'
E2 Upper story height, floor to floor (min) 9' 9'
F. Transparency
F1 Ground story (min) 50% 66%
F2 Upper story (min) 20% 20%
F3 Blank wall (max) 20' 20'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.
Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.7. Civic Building

Sec. 3.2.7. Civic Building aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:55
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) n/a n/a
A1 Area (max) 10 acres (NX- only) n/a
A2 Width (min) n/a n/a
A3 Outdoor amenity area (min) 10% 10%
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
B2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
B3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 6' 0' or 6'
B4 From alley (min) 5' 5'
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 10'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
C3 From side lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3'
C4 From rear lot line (min) 0' or 3' 0' or 3'
C4 From alley (min) 5' 5'
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) Set by district Set by district
D2 Accessory structure (max) 26' 26'
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.
Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.8. Open Lot

Sec. 3.2.8. Open Lot aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:55
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 5,000 sf n/a
A2 Width (min) 50' n/a
A3 Building coverage (max) 15% 15%
B. Building/Parking Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10' 10'
B2 From side street (min) 10' 10'
B3 From side lot line (min) 10' 10'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 10' 10'
B4 From alley (min) 10' 10'
C. Height
C1 All building/structures (max) 40'/3 stories 40'/3 stories
D. Allowed Building Elements
Porch, stoop
Balcony
Gallery, awning
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.
Supplement Number
28

Sec. 3.2.9. Tiny House

Sec. 3.2.9. Tiny House aaron.sheppard… Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:56
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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 2,000 sf  n/a
A2 Width (min) 25' n/a
B. Building Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10' 5'
B2 From side street (min) 10' 5'
B3 From side lot line (min) 5' 3'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 10' 10'
B5 From alley 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min
C. Height 
C1 Principal building (max) 26'/2 stories 26'/2 stories

See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building element requirements.

D. Additional Requirements for Manufactured Homes to Qualify as Tiny Houses
A Tiny House may be a Manufactured Home as defined in Article 12.2. if it meets all of the following:

  1.  The predominant roofline shall have a pitch of 5:12 or greater.
  2. The eave projections of the roof must not be less than ten inches (excluding roof gutters) unless the roof pitch is 8:12 or greater.
  3. The minimum height of the first-story exterior wall must be at least seven feet, six inches.
  4. Materials used as exterior wall covering shall be of a non-reflective material.
  5. Foundation skirting shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 4.5.3.D.
  6. The Manufactured Home is no greater than 600 square feet in gross floor area.
Supplement Number
28