(a) Purpose. The Downtown Zoning District is established to maintain the character and function of the City's historic central business district and its bordering, historic residential neighborhoods. The district promotes a Main Street environment characterized by mixed use; walkability, accessibility and connectivity; public transportation access; civic and public spaces and the sharing of parking and other public infrastructure. This district promotes reinvestment and revitalization that emphasizes high quality design of buildings and public spaces to uphold the district’s historic integrity. Retail uses are prioritized here, specifically on the ground floor. Building heights are permitted to be higher in this district than in any other, to encourage a mix of uses to focus on locating in the Downtown District. Blocks include Alleys for rear access, and streets include sidewalks and minimal or zero setback to encourage pedestrian activity and high visibility in the public realm and along the street frontage.
(b) Building Form Regulations. Figures 1325-5 and 1325-6 specify the DT District’s building form regulations.
(1) Figure 1325-5 DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DT-4.
A. USE
See Table 1327-1
B. BUILDING CONFIGURATION
Principal Building | 3.5 stories max, 2 min 48' max height |
Outbuilding | 2 stories max |
Impervious Coverage | 80% max |
Lot Width | 50' min |
Lot Depth | 30' min |
Lot Area | 100' min |
Lot Density | 800-1800 sf per residential unit |
C. SETBACKS - PRINCIPAL BUILDING
(c.1) Front Setback Principal | 0' min, 8' max* |
(c.2) Corner Lot Secondary Street Front Setback | 0' min 8' max |
(c.3) Side Setback | 0' min permitted if building is attached. 5' min, 8' max if detached |
(c.4) Rear Setback | 3' min |
(c.5) Frontage Buildout | 80% min at setback |
D. SETBACKS - OUTBUILDING
(d.1) Front Setback | 50' max from rear |
(d.2) Side Setback | 0' min if attached, 5' min, if detached |
(d.3) Rear Setback | 5' min |
E. PRIVATE FRONTAGES
Porch | permitted |
Fence | not permitted |
Terrace or Forecourt | permitted. Maximum width 20% of lot frontage |
Stoop | permitted |
Shopfront & Awning | permitted |
Arcade | not permitted |
F. PARKING PROVISIONS
See Martinsburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article 1307
, Parking and Loading Standards |
(f.1) Parking is only allowed in the rear. Parking should be accessed from an alley where possible. |
(f.2.) Building setback from parking is 0' min |
(2) Figure 1325-6 DOWNTOWN CORE: DT-5.
A. USE (See Table 1327-1)
Ground Floor | residential not permitted |
Upper Floors | all uses permitted per Table 1327-1 |
B. BUILDING CONFIGURATION
Principal Building | 5 stories max, 3 min 66' max height |
Height Addition | additional 6th floor is allowed if recessed 20' |
Outbuilding | 3 stories max |
Impervious Coverage | 100% max |
Lot Width | 30' min |
Lot Depth | 100' min |
Lot Density | 800-1600 sf per residential unit |
C. SETBACKS - PRINCIPAL BUILDING
(c.1) Front Setback Principal | 0' min 3' max |
(c.2) Corner Lot Secondary Street Front Setback | 0' min 5' max |
(c.3) Side Setback | 0' min 5' max |
(c.4) Rear Setback | 3' min |
(c.5) Frontage Buildout | 100% min at setback |
D. SETBACKS - OUTBUILDING
(d.1) Front Setback | 50' max from rear |
(d.2) Side Setback | 0' min if attached, 5' min if detached |
(d.3) Rear Setback | 5' min |
E. PRIVATE FRONTAGES
Porch | not permitted |
Fence | not permitted |
Terrace or Forecourt | not permitted |
Stoop | not permitted |
Shopfront & Awning | permitted |
Arcade | not permitted |
F. PARKING PROVISIONS
See Martinsburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article 1307
, Parking and Loading Standards |
(f.1) Parking is only allowed in the rear. Parking should be accessed from an alley where possible. |
(f.2.) Building setback from parking is 0' min |
(Ord. 2021-07. Passed 7-21-21.)