All buildings in C-2X Districts shall have architectural frontages and frontage zones in front of the building that connect buildings to the public realm and mediate the transition from private interior spaces to public spaces on the sidewalk.
The permitted frontage types within the C2-X District are:
(a) Arcade. A frontage wherein the facade is a colonnade that overlaps the sidewalk, while the facade at sidewalk level remains at the frontage / build-to line. This type is conventional for retail use. The arcade shall be no less than twelve (12) feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within two (2) feet of the curb.
(b) Common Yard. A frontage wherein the facade is set back substantially from the frontage / build-toline. The front yard created remains unfenced and is visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape.
(c) Forecourt. A frontage wherein a portion of the facade is close to the frontage / build-to line and the central portion is set back. the forecourt created is suitable for vehicular drop-offs. This type should be allocated in conjunction with other frontage types. Large trees within the forecourts may overhang the sidewalks.
(d) Gallery. A frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage line with an attached cantilevered shed or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the sidewalk. This type is conventional for retail use. The gallery shall be no less than ten (10) feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within two (2) feet of the curb.
(e) Light Court. A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage / build-to line by an elevated terrace or a sunken light court. This type buffers residential use from sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. The terrace is suitable for conversion to outdoor cafes in commercial uses.
(f) Porch and Fence. A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage / build-to line with an attached porch permitted to encroaching. A fence at the build-to line (optional) maintains the demarcation of the yard. The porches shall be no less than eight (8) feet deep.
(g) Stoop. A frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage / build-to line with the first story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for the windows. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing. This type is recommended for ground floor residential use.
(h) Shopfront and Awning. A frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage / build-to line with the building entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail use. It has a substantial glazing on the sidewalk level and an awning that may overlap the sidewalk to the maximum extent possible.
(i) Terrace. A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage / build-to line by an elevated terrace or a sunken light court. This type buffers residential use from sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. The terrace is suitable for conversion to outdoor cafes in commercial uses.
Schedule 1131.15a ARCADE (a)
A frontage wherein the facade is a colonnade that overlaps the sidewalk, while the facade at sidewalk level remains at the frontage / build-to line. This type is conventional for retail use. The arcade shall be no less than twelve (12) feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within two (2) feet of the curb.
Schedule 1131.15b COMMON YARD (b)
A frontage wherein the facade is set back substantially from the frontage / build-to line. The front yard created remains unfenced and is visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape.
Schedule 1131.15c FORECOURT (c)
A frontage wherein a portion of the facade is close to the frontage / build-to line and the central portion is set back. the forecourt created is suitable for vehicular drop-offs. This type should be allocated in conjunction with other frontage types. Large trees within the forecourts may overhang the sidewalks.
Schedule 1131.15d GALLERY (d)
A frontage wherein the facade is aligned close to the frontage line with an attached cantilevered shed or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the sidewalk. This type is conventional for retail use. The gallery shall be no less than ten (10) feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within two (2) feet of the curb.
Schedule 1131.15e LIGHT COURT (e)
A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage / build-to line by an elevated terrace or a sunken light court. This type buffers residential use from sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. The terrace is suitable for conversion to outdoor cafes in commercial uses.
Schedule 1131.15f PORCH AND FENCE (f)
A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage/ build-to line with an attached porch permitted to encroaching. A fence at the build-to line (optional) maintains the demarcation of the yard. The porches shall be no less than eight (8) feet deep.
Schedule 1131.15g STOOP (g)
A frontage wherein the face is aligned close to the frontage / build-to line with the first story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for the windows. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing. This type is recommended for ground floor residential use.
Schedule 1131.15h SHOPFRONT AND AWNING (h)
A frontage wherein the façade is aligned close to the frontage / build-to line with the building entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail use. It has a substantial glazing on the sidewalk level and an awning that may overlap the sidewalk to the maximum extent possible.
Schedule 1131.15i TERRACE (i)
A frontage wherein the facade is set back from the frontage / build-to line by an elevated terrace or a sunken light court. This type buffers residential use from sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. The terrace is suitable for conversion to outdoor cafes in commercial uses.
(Ord. 187-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)