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Section 1208. Biomed.
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A. Intent. The Biomed Character Area which is home to the biomedical campus should be a lively urban district with medical workers, researchers, and students. Restaurants and shops on Garfield Street, Roosevelt Row, and Arizona Center are all located within a short walk and development should be designed to reinforce pedestrian convenience to these areas through a consistent pattern of shaded sidewalks. Small plazas and courtyards are encouraged to be located along streets, typically near building entrances, providing gathering places and "cool pockets" on hot days. Landscaped courtyards interior to the campus should serve as mid-block pedestrian connections. Views of the landscaped courtyards should be visible from the street, enriching the street environment.

B. Development Standards.

1. Maximum height.

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.C.

(1) Height bonus: None.

2. Maximum density.

a. Governed by the density map, Section 1202.D.

(1) Bonus: Maximum 50% increase in density.

3. Maximum lot coverage.

a. Lot coverage: 100%.

(1) Bonus: None.

4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.

a. Primary building.

(1) Side: 0 feet.

(2) Rear: 0 feet.

5. Required parking: governed by Section 1206

a. Parking bonus:

(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.

(2) Decrease: Maximum 100%.

6. Fences.

a. Side yard: Maximum height 6 feet.

b. Rear yard: Maximum height 6 feet.

7. Signage. Signage subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705, Table D-1, Commercial/Industrial Right-of-Way Low Volume Street Standards.

C. Building Form Guidelines.

1. Above 65 feet, tall buildings should not have massing that is boxy, bulky, and elongated.

2. Upper floors should be served by common entrance lobbies that should be accessed from the Pedestrian Street.

3. Large floor plates should be articulated to break down the mass of the building, create "street interest" and enhance skyline character.

4. The reflectivity of windows should be limited to twenty (20) percent.

D. Open Space Guidelines.

1. For sites of 50,000 net square feet or larger, minimum open space of at least five percent of the net lot area should be provided.

a. Open space areas should be a minimum 500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet.

b. The open space should connect to or be visible from a Pedestrian Street.

c. Landscape:

(1) The portions of open space not landscaped should be surfaced in textured concrete, bricks, pavers, or similar material.

(2) Fences/walls.

(A) Height: Six feet maximum.

(B) Materials: Wrought iron, brick, decorative masonry.

E. Streetscape Standards.

Streetscape Standards Matrix

Street Section

Minimum Building Setback

Maximum Building Setback

Building Frontage

Allowed Frontage Types

Minimum Sidewalk Width

Minimum Streetscape Zone Width

Garfield Street

4th St. to 6th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

15'

McKinley Street

4th St. to 7th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

15'

Pierce Street

4th St. to 7th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

10'

Fillmore Street

5th St. to 7th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

10'

Van Buren Street

5th St. to 9th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

6'

6'

4th Street

Garfield St. to Fillmore St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, S, GA, FC

6'

8'

5th Street

Garfield St. to Fillmore St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, FC

10'

10'

5th Street

Fillmore St. to Monroe St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

10'

6th Street

Garfield St. to Fillmore St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, S, GA, FC

10'

10'

7th Street

McKinley St. to Monroe St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

5'

10'

(AFY) Active Front Yard, (SD) Stoop/Door Well, (DY) Dooryard, (S) Storefront, (GA) Gallery/Arcade, (CE) Common Entry, (FC) Forecourt, (PO) Porch, (ALL) All Frontage Types

*Alternative frontage type may be selected as per Section 1205.B.

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018)