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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS

House B Building Type

N3a, N3b NOTeS/ReFeReNCeS
B. Height. Refer to Figure 1.14-C
1@ Minimum Overall Height 1 story
1# Maximum Overall Height 2 stories See 135-7.1.7 for measurement information.
Story heights are measured floor to floor.
All Stories: (Measured floor-to-floor)
1$ Minimum Height (ft) 7
Maximum Height (ft) 9
c. Uses. Refer to Figure 1.14-C
See Chapter 134, Article 3 for permitted uses
1% All Stories Any permitted use; per zoning district and definition of uses.
See Note 2 for 2- unit configuration
N3a-2 and N3b-2 allows up to 2 units
requirements.
1^ Required Occupied Space minimum 20-foot depth on all full floors on at least 60% See 135-7.2 for definition of occupied space.
of front facade
Parking within Principal
1& Building maximum 50% of basement; maximum 30% of first floor Refer to occupied space requirement above.
D. Street Facade & roof requirements. Refer to Figure 1.14-D
Minimum Transparency See 135-7.1.7 for measurement information
1* per each Full Story & any Visible 12% and definition of blank wall limitations.
Basement See 135-2.3.2 for window design.
Principal Entrance Number Minimum one per building See Note 2 and Note 3 for 2- and 4-unit building
1( Principal Entrance Location Front street facade entrance requirements.
Required Entrance
2) Configuration Stoop or porch See 135-7.2 for definition of stoop and porch.

2! Permitted Roof Types Low pitched See 135-1.17 for roof types
2! Street Facade Eave Height (ft) 1 story: maximum 8.5 Measured from top of foundation to below
eave.
1.5 to 2 story: maximum 16

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2!

1@ 1# 1$ 1% 1& 1* typical

1% 1&
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Figure 1.14-C. House B: Height & uses Requirements Figure 1.14-D. House B: Facade Requirements

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