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Section 1209. Business Core.
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A. Intent. The Business Core should function as a strong regional center for employment, entertainment, conventions, tourism, and cultural institutions, drawing visitors from around the country and attracting residents from throughout the region. The greatest development intensity within the region should be located within this Character Area. New development should be innovative and incorporate small public spaces that promote pedestrian movement and comfort. The Business Core should have vibrant pedestrian activity and be served frequently by multiple modes of high quality public transit.

B. Development Standards.

1. Maximum height. (Note: The Business Core has unlimited height up to the airport height zoning limits).

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. (Note: The Business Core has unlimited density).

(1) Bonus: None.

3. Maximum lot coverage.

a. Lot coverage: 100%.

(1) Bonus: None.

4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.

a. Primary building.

(1) Side: Zero feet.

(2) Rear: Zero feet.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206. (Note: The Business Core has no parking requirements for nonresidential uses).

A. Parking bonus:

(1) Increase: 100%.

(2) Decrease: 100% only for rental housing.

6. Fences.

a. Side yard: Maximum height 8 feet.

b. Rear yard: Maximum height 8 feet.

7. Base guidelines.

a. All buildings over four stories in height should be designed with a base that is differentiated from the remainder of the building in order to relate to the street. The base may be between one and four stories in height, and should be scaled to the immediate context.

b. The base of a building(s) should be placed parallel, and not at an angle, to the street.

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 shall be accessed from the Front or 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) Building towers should have a minimum separation of 20 feet.

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

(6) The uppermost floors of high-rise buildings should be articulated to achieve a distinctive skyline profile.

8. Signage.

a. Signage in the Business Core Character Area shall be governed by the regulations applicable to signs for commercial land use as established in Section 705. Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are situated or from any public thoroughfare are not regulated as signs.

(1) Signs projecting more than six inches from the front of buildings over the public right-of-way shall be perpendicular to the street (i.e., 90-degree angle), with a maximum of one sign per entrance. All signs that extend into or over the public right-of-way shall be permitted only upon issuance of a revocable permit as administered by the City of Phoenix. Each sign shall:

(A) Identify only one on-site business.

(B) Provide a minimum eight-foot head clearance. Existing signs with a minimum of seven feet six inches clearance may remain.

(C) Project no more than three feet into the public right-of-way.

(D) Be indirectly illuminated from a shielded light source (i.e., not backlit or "cabinet" sign).

(2) Awning signs shall be permitted by right. Awning signs shall have letters no more than ten inches in height.

(3) Signs painted on the building surface or letters mounted directly to the building surface shall:

(A) Be a maximum of one square foot of signage for each lineal foot of building elevation to a maximum of 100 square feet.

(B) Be at least half the vertical height of the letters to a building corner (vertical edge) or to a roofline.

b. Signage may be increased by up to 25 percent by submitting a comprehensive sign plan as provided in the Phoenix Sign Code, Section 705.E.

c. The foregoing requirements shall not apply to signs exceeding 56 feet in height approved through a comprehensive sign plan and subject to the requirements of Section 705.D.3.i of the Zoning Ordinance.

d. Window signs fronting the public right-of-way shall not exceed a total of more than 20 percent of the window panel area.

e. Second-story or basement business fronting the public right-of-way may only use a sign in a second-story window or use a wall sign. Awning signs shall not be permitted on second-story windows.

f. Corner buildings shall be allowed signage on each street frontage.

g. Freestanding or ground signs may be allowed to a maximum of 40 square feet in area if the primary building is set back 15 or more feet from the property line for more than 50 percent of the street frontage. Said sign shall be a maximum of three feet in height. Signs may be up to 20 feet in height and 100 square feet in area if a comprehensive sign plan is approved and if the project covers a full block or more.

h. Directional signs for accessory parking will be allowed to a maximum of six square feet per sign per driveway entrance. Said sign shall be a maximum of three feet in height. No more than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to business identification.

i. The provisions of Section 705.C.6.d (illuminated sign spacing from residential use) shall not apply within the Business Core Character Area.

j. Signs, banners, balloons, flags, guidons, and similar devices may be erected subject to a use permit in conjunction with special promotional events to be held within the Downtown Code of a civic or commercial nature. No more than 25 percent of the area may be devoted to corporate sponsorship identity. Findings of approval of the use permit shall include:

(1) The signs and other displays are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of display with surrounding development.

(2) When two or more adjoining establishments are to participate equally in the event, a single request for a use permit may be filed.

k. For master planned developments covering one or more downtown blocks (300 feet by 300 feet minimum), signs, banners, and flags may be erected subject to a use permit in compliance with a comprehensive sign plan. Findings of approval of the use permit shall include:

(1) The signs and other displays are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of display with surrounding development.

(2) The signs, banners, and flags are mounted and secured so as not to pose a distraction or hazard to vehicles or pedestrians.

(3) The signs and other displays shall include only logos, graphics and project name of the master planned development.

l. Wall signs on buildings in a designated historic preservation zoning district exceeding the applicable size regulations may be allowed by the Historic Preservation Commission in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 812.C.3 and upon the additional finding that the proposed signage replicates the size, shape, and placement of the original wall signage.

m. The following signs are prohibited:

(1) Signs placed above or on top of any portion of the roof or front parapet.

(2) Signs advertising goods or services not provided on the premises.

(3) Signs utilizing moving, flashing, or rotating lights or mechanisms, except as provided by a use permit.

n. For master planned developments covering contiguous area of at least ten acres, signs, including those signs, banners, and flags otherwise prohibited by Sections 1209.B.8.j and m, may be erected subject to approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan and related detailed project sign plans in accordance with the provisions of this section. In recognition of design that contributes to and furthers the goals of the Downtown Phoenix Plan, the City may approve a Master Planned Development Sign Plan to allow larger and taller signs than are otherwise allowed within the Downtown Code District.

(1) Sign types. In addition to other signs permitted in the Business Core Character Area and those signs, banners, and flags otherwise prohibited by Sections 1209.B.8.j and m, the following sign types shall be permitted in a Master Planned Development Sign Plan: aerial view signs, animated signs, architectural ledge signs, awning signs, electronic message display signs, inflatable signs, kinetic signs, projected image signs, projecting signs, roof signs, supergraphic signs, and wayfinding signs.

(2) Master Planned Development Sign Plan application. A Master Planned Development Sign Plan application shall include the following elements:

(A) Site plans, building elevations, or photographs, and design guidelines for each type of sign to be permitted within the boundaries of the master planned development. These plans and elevations/photographs shall indicate orientation, size, location and method of installation of signs, including delineating on the site plan the locations and orientation of ground-mounted signs and delineating on the elevations/photographs the area in which building/structure mounted signs will be contained. Design guidelines shall address, at a minimum, architectural compatibility with primary structures within the master planned development.

(B) Context plan. The context plan shall include an aerial photograph of the master planned development and the surrounding area with notations of the current land use of parcels within the development and within 150 feet of the perimeter of the development. The context plan shall also include photographs taken looking outward from the perimeter of the master planned development at 100-foot intervals for the entire boundary of the development.

(C) Standards. The standards and restrictions for each sign type shall include, but not be limited to size, height, illumination, and durability of materials. The standards shall also include calculations showing the maximum sign area permitted per building face. In no case shall the standards exceed the following limitations:

(i) Ground signs. Ground signs, which may be multi-faced, shall not exceed 50 feet in height and no single face shall exceed 600 square feet. The overall height of ground signs, including sign embellishments, shall not exceed 67 percent of the height of the closest building.

(ii) Building mounted signs. Aggregate area for building mounted signs shall not exceed 100 percent of the facade to which the signs are attached, including the building roof. Building mounted signs shall not project more than 20 feet above the parapet or from the face of the building.

(iii) Illumination. Signs facing or oriented to an existing residential use or structure that has obtained a certificate of occupancy for residential use and located closer than 60 feet to such residential use or structure shall not be illuminated between midnight and sunrise.

(iv) Temporary signs. Temporary signs shall be allowed at the same sizes and heights as permanent signs. Temporary signs/graphics shall be allowed to cover 100 percent of construction fencing and barricades.

(D) Narrative. A written narrative shall discuss the purpose and intent of the Master Planned Development Sign Plan and its consistency with the Downtown Phoenix Plan. The narrative shall also address the quantity and durability/anticipated lifespan of the proposed sign materials.

(E) Architectural lighting. A Master Planned Development Sign Plan may include provisions regarding architectural lighting, that shall be exempt from calculation as sign area. Architectural lighting shall not include text, logos, messages, or images of any kind. Architectural lighting shall not flash, blink, scroll, move or stream.

(3) Approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan. An application for a Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Director or designee for review and approval. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny such application within 15 working days of receipt of the application. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve such application only if the following findings are made:

(A) The signs, banners, flags and architectural lighting are mounted and secured so as to not pose a distraction or hazard to vehicles and pedestrians.

(B) The signs and architectural lighting are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of display with surrounding development.

(C) The signs and architectural lighting conform to the vision, goals and policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan.

(4) Detailed project sign plan application. An application for approval of a detailed project sign plan for a development within the boundaries of an approved Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall include the following documents or graphics:

(A) Site plans, building elevations or photo simulations that show the placement of the signs and architectural lighting within the master planned development and on the specific building, structure or site.

(B) Graphic rendering of the signs depicting their lettering, illumination, color, shape, area, and height.

(C) Details regarding any proposed animation or changeable messages, including duration of each message and intensity of illumination.

(D) Proposed hours for illumination of the signs.

(E) A written narrative discussing the detailed project sign plan’s consistency with the Master Planned Development Sign Plan.

(5) Approval of detailed project sign plans. An application for a detailed project sign plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Director or designee for review for conformance with the standards, restrictions and guidelines of the Master Planned Development Sign Plan. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny a detailed project sign plan application within 15 working days of receipt of the application. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve such application only if the applicant demonstrates the following:

(A) The size and location of the signs, banners, flags or architectural lighting are allowed under the standards of the Master Development Sign Plan.

(B) The scale, composition and manner of display of the signs, banners, flags or architectural lighting conform to the standards and guidelines of the Master Development Sign Plan.

(C) The type and hours of illumination and animation conform to the standards of the Master Development Sign Plan.

(D) The durability of the materials proposed for the signs, banners, flags or architectural lighting is appropriate for the intended lifespan of the signs, banners, flags or architectural lighting.

(6) Appeals. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning and Development Director or designee regarding a Master Planned Development Sign Plan within five working days of the decision. Appeals shall be considered by the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer through the use permit process in accordance with the provisions of Section 307 on the next available agenda. In addition to the standards of Section 307, the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer shall review the decision with the standards for approval established in Section 1209.B.8.n.

(7) Amendment. Any proposal to exceed the standards and restrictions established in a Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall require amendment through the process required for initial application and approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan in Section 1209.B.8.n.

(8) Specific signs. Requests for approval of specific, individual signs with a master planned development may be included in an application for either a Master Planned Development Sign Plan or a detailed project sign plan. Such signs shall not be installed or erected before issuance of a sign permit from the Planning and Development Department. If a specific, individual sign within the boundary of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan is not included in either the Master Planned Development Sign Plan or a detailed project sign plan, an application for such sign shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review for conformance with the applicable sign plan and shall not be installed or erected before issuance of a sign permit from the Planning and Development Department.

o. For master planned developments for sports, entertainment or concert venues with a minimum of 4,000 seats, signs, including those signs, banners, and flags otherwise prohibited by Sections 1209.B.8.j and m, may be erected subject to approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan. The City may approve a Master Planned Development Sign Plan to allow signs that are larger and taller than are otherwise allowed within the Business Core Character Area within the Downtown Code District. All signage permitted under this section shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with Section 1209.B.8.o with the following:

(1) Sign types. In addition to other signs permitted in the Business Core Character Area, the following sign types shall be permitted in a master planned development: aerial view signs, animated signs, architectural ledge signs, awning signs, electronic message display signs, inflatable signs, kinetic signs, projected image signs, projecting signs, roof signs, supergraphics signs, and wayfinding signs.

(2) Master Planned Development Sign Plan application. An application for a Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Director or designee for review and approval. A Master Planned Development Sign Plan application shall include the following:

(A) Design guidelines. Site plans, building elevations, or photographs, and design guidelines for each type of sign to be permitted within the boundaries of the master planned development. These plans and elevations/photographs shall indicate orientation, size, location and method of installation of the sign. This shall include delineating on the site plan the locations and orientation of ground-mounted signs and delineating on the elevations/photographs the area in which building/structure mounted signs will be contained. Design guidelines shall address, at a minimum, architectural compatibility with primary structures within the master planned development.

(B) Context plan. The context plan shall include an aerial photograph of the master planned development and the surrounding area with notations of the current land use of parcels within the development and within 150 feet of the perimeter of the development. The context plan shall also include photographs taken looking outward from the perimeter of the master planned development at 100-foot intervals for the entire boundary of the development.

(C) Standards. The standards and restrictions for each sign type shall include, but not be limited to size, height, illumination, and durability of materials. The standards shall also include calculations showing the maximum sign area permitted per building face. In no case shall the standards exceed the following limitations:

(i) Building mounted signs. Aggregate area for building mounted signs shall not exceed 25 percent on one elevation facing an arterial street and 10 percent on the other elevations, with the ability to transfer up to five percent from the arterial elevation to one other elevation. Building mounted signs shall not project more than 20 feet above the parapet or from the face of the building. If the sign is placed at an angle to the building elevation, the applicant must specify to which elevation the sign area will be counted.

(ii) Supergraphics. Supergraphics signs not to exceed 300 square feet or five percent of building elevation whichever is less.

(iii) Illumination. Signs facing or oriented to an existing residential use or structure that has obtained a certificate of occupancy for residential use and located closer than 60 feet to such residential use or structure shall not be illuminated between midnight and sunrise.

(iv) Temporary signs. Temporary signs may be allowed at the same sizes and heights as permanent signs. Temporary signs or graphics shall be allowed to cover 100 percent of construction fencing and barricades.

(D) Narrative. A written narrative shall discuss the purpose and intent of the Master Planned Development Sign Plan and its consistency with the Downtown Phoenix Plan dated December 14, 2004. The narrative shall also address the quantity and durability or anticipated lifespan of the proposed sign materials.

(E) Architectural lighting. A Master Planned Development Sign Plan may include provisions regarding architectural lighting, that shall be exempt from calculation as sign area. Architectural lighting shall not include text, logos, messages, or images of any kind. Architectural lighting shall not flash, blink, scroll, move, or stream.

(3) Approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny such application. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall approve such application in writing only if the following findings are made:

(A) The signs, banners, flags and architectural lighting are mounted, secured, and operated so as to not pose a nuisance.

(B) The signs and architectural lighting are appropriate in scale, composition, and manner of display with surrounding development.

(C) The signs and architectural lighting are consistent with the vision, goals and policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan dated December 14, 2004.

(4) Appeals. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning and Development Director or designee regarding the Master Planned Development Sign Plan within five working days of the decision. Appeals shall be considered by the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer through the use permit process in accordance with the provisions of Section 307 on the next available agenda. In addition to the standards of Section 307, the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer shall review the decision with the standards for approval established in Section 1209.B.8.o.

(5) Amendment. Any proposal to exceed the standards and restrictions established in a Master Planned Development Sign Plan shall require amendment through the process required for initial application and approval of a Master Planned Development Sign Plan in Section 1209.B.8.o.

p. Signage may be increased by up to 25 percent if a comprehensive sign plan is approved as provided in Section 705.E of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance.

C. Taylor Street Pedestrian Paseo Guidelines.

1. Easement dedication.

a. A 20-foot wide public pedestrian easement (hereafter referred to as "Paseo") should be dedicated in accordance with the approved alignment as follows:

2. Deviation from approved alignment:

a. The Paseo’s alignment may be deviated by up to 50 feet either north or south of the approved alignment under the following conditions:

(1) The deviation should not result in a misalignment of more than 90 feet.

(2) A north or south connector Paseo, designed in accordance with this section, should be provided on site when a deviation results in more than 20 feet of misalignment within the block.

(3) The revised easement location should be dedicated prior to final site plan approval.

3. The optional alignment can be used in place of the approved alignment. For sites with an optional alignment two easements are not required.

4. A minimum of 50% of the ground floor should be active uses.

5. Paseo design guidelines.

a. An ADA compliant walkway a minimum of 8 feet in width and clear of obstructions should be provided within the Paseo.

b. The Paseo should be a minimum of 50 percent shaded at plant maturity.

c. The Paseo should be as straight as possible and avoid meanders.

d. Decorative paving (e.g. pavers, permeable pavement, colored and textured concrete) should be provided within the Paseo.

e. Building frontage along the Paseo should be maximized.

f. Ground floor active uses should be oriented to the Paseo.

g. Each ground floor commercial suite adjacent to the Paseo should provide a primary entrance on the Paseo side.

h. Building facades adjacent to the Paseo should be designed with the following elements:

(1) Clear glass windows (allowing at least 75% of visible light as specified by the manufacturer) for a minimum of 60% of the ground floor facade between 3 feet and 8 feet.

(2) A minimum of 1 primary entrance on each Paseo frontage.

i. Parking (surface and structured) and vehicular maneuvering along the Paseo should be minimized.

j. The Paseo should be clearly separated from vehicular maneuvering areas.

k. A minimum 15-foot by 15-foot visibility triangle should be provided at any intersection with the Paseo and vehicular traffic.

l. Parking garage entrances/exits should be oriented to minimize vehicular traffic crossing the Paseo.

m. Paseo segments that cross drive aisles should provide a minimum 20-foot wide crosswalk demarcated to contrast with the drive aisle.

n. Fencing within 50 feet of the edges of the Paseo should not be higher than 40 inches. (Excluding temporary fencing in accordance with [sub]section r)

o. Paseo segments that cross surface parking areas should be designed with the following elements:

(1) A minimum 8-foot wide grade separated walkway.

(2) A minimum of 6-foot wide landscape strips on each side of walkway (or 12 feet on one side).

p. The following lighting treatment should be provided within the Paseo:

(1) 15-foot maximum height of lighting fixtures.

(2) A minimum of 1 foot candle illumination should be maintained throughout the Paseo.

(3) Uniform lighting should be placed along entire Paseo, avoiding bright high glare areas and low visibility dark areas.

(4) Lighting within the Paseo should be illuminated from dusk until dawn.

q. One of the following identifying markers should be provided at each street entrance to the Paseo.

(1) Bollard path light.

(2) Public art.

(3) Decorative directional signage.

(4) Building design elements that emphasize the Paseo entrance.

r. Temporary security gating—In the event that a block’s Paseo is not fully developed, temporary removable fencing may be erected at the entrances to the Paseo under the following conditions:

(1) A pedestrian gate is provided that is unlocked during business hours.

(2) A revocable permit is obtained.

(3) The fencing is removed upon completion of the block’s Paseo.

D. 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

Fillmore Street

3rd Ave. to 5th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

6'

Taylor Street

1st St. to 3rd St.

5'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

Polk Street

Central Ave. to 2nd St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

Van Buren Street

3rd Ave. to 5th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

Monroe Street

5th Ave. to 5th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

6'

Adams Street

8th Ave. to 7th Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

ALL

5'

8'

Adams Street

7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Adams Street

3rd Ave. to 2nd St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

10'

6'

Washington Street

8th Ave. to 2nd St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

10'

6'

Washington Street

2nd St. to 7th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Jefferson Street

8th Ave. to 3rd Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Jefferson Street

3rd Ave. to 5th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

10'

6'

Jefferson Street

5th St. to 7th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Madison Street

8th Ave. to 7th Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Madison Street

5th Ave. to 1st St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Jackson Street

7th Ave. to 5th Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Jackson Street

4th Ave. to 1st Ave.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

8'

6'

Jackson Street

1st St. to 4th St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

S, GA, CE

10'

6'

Buchanan Street

4th St. to 7th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

8'

6'

Lincoln Street

4th St. to 7th St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

8'

6'

8th Avenue

Adams St. to Madison St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

7th Avenue

Adams St. to Jefferson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

6'

8'

7th Avenue

Jefferson St. to Harrison St. alignment

None Required

None Required

None Required

ALL

6'

8'

6th Avenue

Adams St. to Washington St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

S, GA

8'

6'

5th Avenue

Monroe St. to Washington St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

5'

5'

5th Avenue

Jefferson St. to Harrison St. alignment

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

8' West

6' West

5' East

5' East

4th Avenue

Monroe St. to Washington St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

8'

6'

4th Avenue

Washington St. to Jackson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

10'

6'

3rd Avenue

Fillmore St. to Van Buren St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA, FC, PO

8'

6'

3rd Avenue

Van Buren St. to Washington St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

8'

6'

3rd Avenue

Washington St. to Jackson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

2nd Avenue

Fillmore St. to Monroe St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

(1)

2nd Avenue

Monroe St. to Adams St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

10'

6'

1st Avenue

Fillmore St. to Madison St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

1st Avenue

Madison St. to Jackson St.

None Required

None Required

None Required

ALL

Per Existing Plans(1)

Central Avenue

Fillmore St. to Madison St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

6'

1st Street

Fillmore St. to Jackson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

6'

2nd Street

Fillmore St. to Jefferson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

6'

3rd Street

Fillmore St. to Jackson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

10'

6'

4th Street

Jefferson St. to Jackson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

5'

5'

4th Street

Jackson St. to Lincoln St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

8'

6'

5th Street

Fillmore St. to Van Buren St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

8'

6'

5th Street

Van Buren St. to Jefferson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

S, GA

8'

6'

5th Street

Buchanan St. to Lincoln St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

8'

6'

6th Street

Buchanan St. to Lincoln St.

5'

10'

Minimum 50%

ALL

8'

6'

7th Street

Monroe St. to Jefferson St.

5'

10'

Minimum 75%

S, GA

8'

6'

7th Street

Jefferson St. to Lincoln St.

None Required

None Required

None Required

ALL

8'

6'

(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

1. Per plans approved by Street Transportation Department.

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

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-5892, 2014; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018; Ord. No. G-6758, § 2, 2020)