Section 1210. Central Park.
A. Intent. Central Park has a strong historic single-family form and scale that should be preserved as this area redevelops. A seamless integration of new buildings within the existing fabric should be promoted. Mixed uses, home offices and workshops are allowed in the primary structure and in appropriately scaled accessory buildings. Landscaping is residential in character with front yards separating the building from the sidewalk. Sidewalks are shaded by trees in parkway strips. Parking should be on the street and within detached garages behind the primary structure.
B. Development Standards.
1. Maximum height.
a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.C.
(1) Bonus: None.
b. Accessory structures: 30 feet.
2. Maximum density.
a. Governed by the density map, Section 1202.D.
(1) Bonus: 50%.
3. Maximum lot coverage.
a. Lot coverage: 50%.
(1) Lot coverage may be increased to 60% for stand alone accessory dwelling units and garages and storage sheds with vertically integrated accessory dwelling units.
(2) Bonus: None.
b. Accessory building.
(1) Maximum footprint: 10% of net lot area.
4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.
a. Primary building.
(1) Side: 5 feet.
(2) Rear: Minimum 40 feet.
b. Accessory buildings.
(1) Side: 3 feet.
(2) Rear: 5 feet.
(A) The rear setback can be reduced to 0 feet if a fully dedicated alley is present.
5. Projections.
a. Maximum projection by porches, patios, balconies and porte-cocheres into required building setback.
(1) Front street: 10 feet.
(2) Side street: 5 feet.
b. Awnings, cornices, roof overhangs, and eaves may project more than three feet into any required setback providing they come no closer than two feet from a property line.
6. Required parking: governed by Section 1206
a. Parking bonus.
(1) Increase: 50%.
(2) Decrease: 50%.
7. Fences.
a. Side yard: maximum height 6 feet.
b. Rear yard: maximum height 6 feet.
c. Wall returns or gates: Should be set behind the front facade to reveal windows and architectural features.
8. Signage. Signage subject to the regulations of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705, Table D-1, Nonresidential Activity in a Residential District Right-of-Way Standards.
C. Building Form Guidelines.
1. Building design.
a. Architectural details should contribute to creating a coherent architectural concept that is consistent with the design of the Character Area. (e.g. exterior finish materials, architectural lighting and signage, grilles, railings, downspouts, window and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and exterior lighting)
b. Side and rear building facades should have a level of trim and finish similar to the front facade.
c. Monotonous building elevations should be avoided. Building accents should be expressed through differing materials or architectural detailing rather than applied finishes such as paint, graphics, or forms of plastic or metal panels.
d. Buildings wider than 50 feet should be designed to appear as a series of buildings no wider than 50 feet each.
2. Fences.
a. Fences along the front street should be placed at the property line.
b. Front street fences should be composed of view fencing.
3. Maintaining residential privacy.
a. Windows and balconies that face each other should receive special design treatment to increase privacy for residential uses.
D. Frontage Modifications.
1. Active front yard. The permanent hardscape area should be constructed as a traditional covered porch or patio built to the following specifications.
a. Depth: Minimum 8 feet.
b. Width: Minimum 75% of the facade.
c. Elevation above grade: Maximum 2.5 feet.
d. Roof type: Consistent with primary structure.
E. Streetscape Standards.
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Streetscape Standards Matrix |
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Street Section |
Minimum Building Setback |
Maximum Building Setback |
Building Frontage |
Allowed Frontage Types |
Minimum Sidewalk Width |
Minimum Streetscape Zone Width |
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Tonto Street Alley west of 1st St. to 4th St. |
5' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
7' |
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Hadley Street Alley west of 1st St. to 1st St. |
5' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
7' |
|
Hadley Street 1st St. to 2nd St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
7' |
|
Hadley Street 2nd St. to 4th St. |
5' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S, CE, PO |
5' |
7' |
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1st Street South of Grant St. to north of Buckeye Rd. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S, PO |
5' |
7' |
|
2nd Street South of Grant St. to north of Buckeye Rd. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
7' |
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3rd Street South of Grant St. to north of Hadley St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
15' |
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4th Street South of Grant St. to Hadley St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
None Required* |
(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
(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018)