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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS

Civic Building

135-1.10 civic Building

1.10.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The Civic Building is the most flexible building type
intended only for buildings occupied by uses in public,
civic and institutional use category (see 134-3.4) or by
event centers (see 135-3.5.3).
These buildings are distinctive within the urban fabric
created by the other building types and could be
designed as unique, iconic structures.
In contrast to most of the other building types, a
minimum landscaped, front yard setback line is set
instead of a build to zone. Parking is typically limited to
the rear and small side yard lots.

1.10.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.10-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 1.10-A. Example Illustrations of the Civic Building Type

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