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Row Building Type
e. Notes 6. Setbacks and Build-to Zones (BTZ). Setbacks
1. Buildings and units. For the purposes of the and build-to zones may be modified with a type
Row building, a building consists of a series of 1 design exception per 135-6.2, provided the
units. When permitted, multiple buildings may setback and build-to zone is consistent with the
be located on a lot with the minimum required neighborhood context. The following may also
space between them. However, each building apply:
must fulfill all requirements of the building a. The community development director
type unless otherwise expressly stated in this may request different setbacks in newly
ordinance. developing or redeveloping areas.
2. Multiple Buildings. Where multiple buildings are b. Setbacks and build-to zones for specific
permitted, each building must be located in the streets in the Sherman Hill neighborhood
build-to zone, contributing to the front lot line are available from the city.
coverage requirement, except one of every 2 c. Setbacks and build-to zones for Grand
units may front a courtyard. Avenue are subject to block face
a. Entrances to units on courtyard may be off averaging and approval of the community
the courtyard. development director.
b. Facades on courtyard may be counted as 7. Front Yard Coverage. Maximum impervious and
satisfying street facade requirements. semi-pervious area in any front yard is 25%.
3. Minimum Pedestrian Area. Along all streets 8. Minimum Lot Width. Minimum lot width applies
where the area from the back of curb to the to the building, whether the units are each on
lot line is less than 12 feet, the build-to zone their on own platted lot.
shall begin at 12 feet from the back of curb and 9. Garage Door Locations on Row Buildings. Garage
extend into the site the depth defined. doors on Row buildings shall not be visible from
4. Front Yard Coverage. Maximum impervious and a primary street. Garage doors located off or
semi-pervious area in any front yard is 25%. facing non-primary streets shall be screened with
5. At least 0.10 acre of open space, minimum 30 XX.
feet in any direction, and located within 1/8 mile
of the building entrance must be available for
use by each tenant. Existing publicly available
space (parks) fulfills the requirement.
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