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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS

Downtown General

135-1.4 Downtown General

1.4.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The Downtown General building type is a mid-rise to
high-rise building within the downtown (DX) districts.
The Downtown General building is built close to the
sidewalk, but may have plazas or courtyards between
the building and the sidewalk. Parking is typically
structured or provided off-site in the Downtown
General building.
The Downtown General building is more flexible
than the Downtown Storefront. The level of glass on
the ground story is the same as the upper stories.
Additionally, the ground story may not match the
sidewalk elevation, raised above grade and with or
without a visible basement beneath.
1.4.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.4-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 1.4-A. Example Illustrations of Existing Downtown General Building Type

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