19.86.050 Allowed Building Types.

   A.   Primary building types. Only the building types allowed by Table 6-4 may be constructed on properties with the specified TND designations, except where additional types are approved in compliance with subsection B, below.

   B.   Additional building types. An application for a regulatory plan may include proposed building types in addition to those provided by this chapter.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

Table 6-4 ALLOWED BUILDING TYPES

Building Type	Building Types Allowed by TND Designation					See Standards in Section:
	NE	NG	NC	CORE	SD
Edgeyard House	P	P	—	—	—	19.86.060
Garage, Garage with Carriage House	P	P	P	P	P	19.86.070
Sideyard House	P	P	—	—	—	19.86.080
Cottage	P	P	—	—	—	19.86.090
Courtyard House	P	P	P	—	—	19.86.100
Bungalow Court	P	P	P	—	—	19.86.110
Three-Six Plex	P	P	P	—	—	19.86.120
Mansion Flats	P	P	P	—	—	19.86.130
Rowhouse	—	P	P	—	—	19.86.140
Tuck-Under Rowhouse	—	P	P	—	—	19.86.150
Live-Work Unit	—	P	P	P	—	19.86.160
Apartment Building - Small	—	P	P	P	—	19.86.170
Apartment Building	—	P	P	P	—	19.86.180
Courtyard Apartment Building	—	P	P	P	—	19.86.190
Loft Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.200
Mixed-Use Loft Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.210
Small Single-Story Shopfront Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.220
Large Single-Story Shopfront with Mixed-Use Liner Buildings	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.230
Mixed-Use Building with Drive-thru or Service Bays	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.240
Small Mixed-Use Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.250
Large Mixed-Use Building	—	—	P	P	P	19.86.260
Large Mixed-Use Building with Tower	—	—	—	P	—	19.86.270
Mixed-Use Liner Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.280
Residential Liner Building	—	—	P	P	—	19.86.290
Office Building	—	—	P	P	P	19.86.300
Parking Structure with Mixed-Use Liner Buildings	—	—	P	P	P	19.86.310
Parking Structure with Inset Shopfront Buildings	—	—	P	P	P	19.86.320
Mixed-Use Building with Gas and Pump Canopy	—	—	P	P	P	19.86.330
Dock Height Commercial Building	—	—	—	—	P	19.86.340
Dock Height Commercial Building with Liner	—	—	—	—	P	19.86.350
Civil Buildings	P	P	P	P	P	19.86.360
Civic Building with Projecting Tower	P	P	P	P	P	19.86.370

 

   P=Permitted

19.86.060 Edgeyard House.

   A.   An edgeyard house is designed as a residence for one household, with its primary entrance accessed from the fronting sidewalk through a shallow front yard. The rear yard serves as the main yard for residents. An edgeyard house may be used for more than one residence or for other than residential purposes where allowed by the applicable TND designation. An Edgeyard house shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-5.

Table 6-5

Building Placement.
Front build to line: 18 feet from the back of sidewalk.	A
A front porch may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting setback.	B
Side setbacks: 8 foot minimum.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet minimum from the building. 5 feet from the alley for parking and accessory structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: One or two stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
Parking shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from the back of sidewalk.	G
Rear Yards.
Rear yards shall be no less than 15% of the area of the lot and no less than 15 feet in width and depth.	H

 

   B.   Frontage types of common yard or porch and fence are preferred.

   C.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and may be in a garage, carport or uncovered parking spaces. Garages may be attached or detached.

   D.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon, or larger, shall be planted in the rear yard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.070 Garage, Garage with Carriage House.

   A.   A garage is a one-story residential accessory structure enclosing parking spaces. A carriage house is a second floor above a garage that is a residential unit accessory to a primary single dwelling on the same site. Notwithstanding, a garage or garage with carriage house may be occupied by other uses allowed by the applicable TND designation. A garage or garage with carriage house shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-6.

Table 6-6

 

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line. The building shall be placed at the rear of the lot within the area identified by the parking limit line for the primary building on the lot.	A
Side setbacks: 5 feet minimum on each side.	B
Rear setbacks: 5 feet from the alley. 20 feet from the alley where tandem parking spaces are to be provided between the garage façade and the alley edge.	C D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: A garage without a carriage house shall be one-story with a maximum height of 20 feet. A garage with carriage house shall be two-stories.	E

 

   B.   A garage may be attached to, or detached from the primary dwelling. A garage with carriage house shall be detached.

   C.   Window placement and/or materials in the upper story of a carriage house shall preserve the privacy of the primary dwelling, the primary dwelling on adjoining lots, and associated side and rear yards.

   D.   The main entrance to a carriage house shall be directly from and face the side street, alley or adjacent parking area.

   E.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.080 Sideyard House.

   A.   A sideyard house is designed as a residence for one household, with its primary entrance accessed from the fronting sidewalk through a front or side yard. Buildings located on a lot are designed to create a narrow “inactive” yard on one side of the building, and a wider “active” yard on the other side. The side yard serves as the main yard for residents. An exclusive use easement for the inactive yard is typically granted to the adjoining lot. A sideyard house may be used for more than one residence or for other than residential purposes where allowed by the applicable TND designation. A sideyard house shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-7.

Table 6-7

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front facade of the building shall be placed 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A front porch or stoop may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting front setback.	B
Side setback: 12 feet minimum for the active side yard. 5 feet minimum for the inactive side yard.	C   D
Rear setback: 5 feet minimum from the alley	E
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: One or two-stories.	F
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	G
Parking.
On-site parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	H

 

   B.   A gallery or porch shall extend along the building wall facing the active side yard from the front façade no less than 50 percent of the length of the building.

   C.   On a corner lot, the active yard of the sideyard house shall abut the street.

   D.   Windows facing the inactive yard shall be small and have a high sill height, typically 6 feet above the finished floor, or have translucent glazing.

   E.   Frontage types shall be porch and fence, dooryard or stoop.

   F.   The main entrance to each unit shall be accessed either directly from and face the street, or from the active sideyard. If the main entrance is from the active sideyard, the frontage type requirements shall not apply.

   G.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and shall be in a garage, carport, or uncovered parking spaces. Garages may be attached to, or detached from the dwelling.

   H.   The active side yard shall be at least 12 feet wide along at least 50 percent of the building length. The active sideyard shall be enclosed by a wall or hedge no more than seven feet high.

   I.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in each active sideyard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.090 Cottage

   A.   A cottage is designed as a residence for one household. It may be built as a single dwelling, as an accessory unit or in a bungalow court. A cottage may be used for other than residential purposes where allowed by the applicable TND designation. A cottage built as a single dwelling not located in a bungalow court shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-8.

Table 6-8

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front facade of the building shall be placed 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A front porch may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting front setback.	B
Side setbacks: 5 feet minimum on each side.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet minimum for the dwelling; 5 feet from the alley for parking and necessary structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: One or two-stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
On-site parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	G

 

   B.   The preferred frontage type is porch and fence.

   C.   A rear yard no less than 15 percent of the area of the lot and no less than 15 feet in width and depth shall be required

   D.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and may be in a garage, carport, or uncovered parking spaces. Garages may be attached to, or detached from the building.

   E.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in the rear yard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

   F.   A cottage built as an accessory dwelling unit shall be located at least 8 feet behind the main dwelling unit and shall have a dedicated usable open space of at least 100 square feet with a minimum dimension of 8 feet on one side.

(Ord. 2358 §22, Ord. 2511 §15)

19.86.100 Courtyard House

   A.   A courtyard house is designed as a residence for one household with the primary entrance from an interior courtyard accessed from a side yard walkway. A courtyard house may be used for other than residential purposes when allowed by the applicable TND designation. A courtyard house shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-9.

Table 6-9

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line. The front facade of the building shall be placed 18-20 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A porch or stoop may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting setback.	B
Side setback: None required. 5 feet minimum when provided.	C
Rear setback: 5 feet from the alley.	D
Building Size and Massing.
One or two-stories.	E
The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
On-site parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	G
Courtyards.
A courtyard the size of at least 15 percent of the total lot area shall be provided.	H

 

   B.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and may be in a garage, carport, or uncovered parking spaces. A garage may be attached to, or detached from the building.

   C.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in each courtyard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.110 Bungalow Court

   A.   A bungalow court is four or more cottage units arranged around a shared central court or center walk, with pedestrian access to the units from the courtyard and/or fronting street. Cottages within a bungalow court may be used for other than residential purposes when allowed by the applicable TND designation. Cottages in a bungalow court shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-10.

Table 6-10

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: Center court. The front façade of each building shall be placed 10 feet from the edge of the center court. Center walk. The front façade of each building shall be placed 20 feet from the edge of the center walk.	A       B
A front porch may encroach up to 8 feet into the resulting setback.	C
Side setbacks: 5 feet minimum on each side.	D
Rear setback: 10 feet minimum.	E
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: One or two-stories.	F
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	G
Parking.
On-site parking shall be located within the 25 percent of the lot depth adjacent to the rear lot line.	H

 

   B.   Common open space shall be provided in the form of an entrance court or walk of at least 15 percent of the total lot area and each cottage shall have a private or semi-private yard of at least 150 square feet which may be located in a side yard, the rear yard, or adjacent to the courtyard, or center walk.

   C.   The main entrance to each building shall face the center court or walk.

   D.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and may be in a garage, carport, or uncovered parking spaces. A garage may be attached to, or detached from a building.

   E.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in each rear yard prior to issuance of a building permit.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.120 Three-Six Plex

   A.   A three-six plex is a structure containing three to six dwelling units that are accessed from common or individual entrances and stairs. A three-six plex shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-11. A three-six plex building may be occupied by nonresidential uses when permitted by the applicable TND designation.

Table 6-11

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front facade of the building shall be placed 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A porch may encroach up to 10 feet into the resulting front setback.	B
Side setbacks: 5 feet minimum on each side.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet for the primary building; 5 feet from the alley for parking and accessory structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: Two or three-stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
On-site parking shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	G

 

   B.   Porch and fence is the preferred building frontage type.

   C.   Access to individual units may be by individual or shared entry, interior stair, or exterior stair from the rear yard.

   D.   On-site parking may be in a garage, carport or uncovered surface parking. When on-site parking is in a garage or carriage house, it may be attached to or detached from the primary building. When on-site parking is in a carport the structure shall be detached from the primary building.

   E.   Rear yards shall be no less than 15 percent of the area of each lot and no portion of a rear yard shall be less than 18 feet in width or depth; however, if the lot fronts a park or green, or if the lot has been designated NC, no rear yard shall be required.

   F.   A minimum of one tree shall be planted in each rear yard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.130 Mansion Flats

   A.   A structure containing four or more dwellings that are accessed from a common entrance, lobby and stair. A mansion flats building may be used for non-residential uses as permitted by the applicable TND designation. A mansion flats building shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-12.

Table 6-12

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front façade of the building shall be placed 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A stoop or porch may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting setback.	B
Side setbacks: 5 feet minimum on each side.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet minimum for the building. 5 feet from the alley for parking and accessory structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: Buildings shall be two or three-stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Rear Yards.
Rear yards shall be no less than 15 percent of the area of each lot and no portion of a rear yard shall be less than 18 feet in width or depth; however, if the lot fronts a park or green, or if the lot has been designated NC, no rear yard is required.	G

 

   B.   The frontage type porch and fence is preferred.

   C.   The main entrance to a mansion flat shall be accessed directly from and face the street. Access to individual units is by interior stair, or exterior stair from the rear yard.

   D.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and may be in a garage, carport or uncovered surface parking area which may be attached to or detached from the mansion flat. On-site parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from the back of the sidewalk on properties with the TND designations NE and NE and a minimum of 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk on properties with the TND designation NC .

   E.   A minimum of one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in the rear yard prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.140 Rowhouse

   A.   Rowhouses are attached single-family dwellings on individual lots, which share common walls with one or two adjacent units. Rowhouse buildings may be used for other than residential uses where allowed by the applicable TND designation. A rowhouse shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-13.

Table 6-13

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front facade of the building shall be placed 18 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A porch, stoop or dooryard may encroach up to 12 feet into the resulting front setback.	B
Side setbacks: None required; 5 feet minimum is required on properties with the TND designations NE and NG for the street-side on a corner lot.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet for the dwellings; 5 feet from the alley for parking and accessory structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: Two or three-stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
Uncovered surface parking or parking located in a carport shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	G

 

   B.   Groups of rowhouses shall be between three and six attached units.

   C.   Porch and fence, stoop or dooryard are the preferred frontage types.

   D.   The main entrance to each unit shall be accessed directly from and face the street, a courtyard or paseo. The entrance to a rowhouse unit on a corner lot may be on either frontage street.

   E.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and shall be in a garage, carport, or uncovered surface parking or may be incorporated as part of the building as tuck-under parking or any combination of the above and may be attached to or detached from the dwelling.

   F.   If a rear yard is provided, a minimum one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in the rear yard prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)

19.86.150 Tuck-Under Rowhouse

   A.   Tuck-under rowhouses are rowhouses which have garages in the rear portions of the first floor. Tuck-under rowhouse buildings may be used for other than residential uses where allowed by the applicable TND designation. A tuck-under rowhouse shall be placed on a site as set forth in Table 6-14.

Table 6-14

Building Placement.
Front build-to-line: The front facade of the building shall be placed 12 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	A
A porch, stoop or dooryard may encroach up to 8 feet into the resulting front setback.	B
Side setbacks: None required; 5 feet minimum is required on properties with the TND designations NE and NG for the street-side on a corner lot.	C
Rear setback: 15 feet for the dwellings; 5 feet from the alley for parking and accessory structures.	D
Building Size and Massing.
Building height: Two or three-stories.	E
First floor elevation: The finished floor elevation of the first floor shall be a minimum of 24 inches above the grade of the sidewalk fronting the lot.	F
Parking.
Parking shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the back of the sidewalk.	G

 

   B.   Groups of tuck-under rowhouses may be as small as two up to a group which covers an entire block frontage.

   C.   Porch and fence, stoop or dooryard are the preferred frontage types.

   D.   The main entrance to each unit shall be accessed directly from and face the street, a courtyard or paseo. The entrance to a rowhouse unit on a corner lot may be on either frontage street.

   E.   On-site parking shall be accessed from an alley and shall be in a garage incorporated as part of the building.

   F.   If a rear yard is provided, a minimum one tree, 15 gallon or larger, shall be planted in the rear yard prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2358 §22)