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  2. CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  3. Article 3.5. Neighborhood Transitions

Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones

  1. Zone A: Protective Yard
    1. Intent
      Intended to buffer and screen. Consists of vegetative landscaping and wall or fence. No buildings or structures allowed.
    2. Location
       
      Immediately abutting district boundary line.
    3. Width
       
      Varies (depends on protective yard type applied).
  2. Zone B: Use Restricted
    1. Intent
      Intended to be occupied by open areas and low intensity uses, such as surface parking, alleys, landscaping, playgrounds, outdoor dining, community serving buildings and service-related structures.
    2. Location
       Located between Zone A and Zone C. Zone B starts at the inside edge of the Zone A protective yard (edge furthest from the district boundary line) and ends 50 feet from the district boundary line.
    3. Width
       50 feet from the district boundary line.
  3.  Zone C. Height and Form
    1. Intent
      Intended to restrict the height and form of development so as to decrease the impact of new multi-story  structures.
    2. Location
      Located beyond and adjacent to Zone B. Zone C extends from 50 to 100 feet from district boundary line. When Zone B does not exist, Zone C starts at the inside edge of the Zone A protective yard (edge furthest from the district boundary line).
    3. Width
      50 to 100 feet from the district boundary line. When Zone B does not exist, Zone C extends a maximum of 50 feet from inside edge of the Zone A protective yard (edge furthest from the district boundary line).
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Book traversal links for Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones

  • Sec. 3.5.1. Applicability
  • Sec. 3.5.3. Zone A: Protective Yard
Supplement Number
27
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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 3.1. General Provisions
  • Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards
  • Article 3.3. Height Requirements
  • Article 3.4. Frontage Requirements
  • Article 3.5. Neighborhood Transitions
    • Sec. 3.5.1. Applicability
    • Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones
    • Sec. 3.5.3. Zone A: Protective Yard
    • Sec. 3.5.4. Zone B: Use Restrictions
    • Sec. 3.5.5. Zone C: Height and Form
    • Sec. 3.5.6. Historic Alley Transition
  • Article 3.6. Additional Housing Patterns
  • Article 3.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

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