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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS

Downtown Storefront

135-1.3 Downtown Storefront

1.3.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The Downtown Storefront building type is a mid-rise or
high-rise building within the downtown (DX) districts.
The Downtown Storefront is built close to the front lot
line to create continuous building wall along sidewalks
throughout the downtown.
Like the Storefront building type, the key facade
elements are the high level of storefront glass on the
ground floor front facade and the regularly spaced
building entrances. Parking is typically structured or
provided off-site in the Downtown Storefront building.

1.3.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.3-A are intended to
illustrate the general character intent for the building
type. The buildings and sites in each image may not
fulfill all of the building type requirements.

Figure 1.3-A. Example Illustrations of Downtown Storefront Building Type

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Examples of House A on large lots in N2 district.