Section 1211. Commercial Corridors.
A. Intent. The commercial corridors should become attractive gateways into downtown. New wider and shaded sidewalks should provide safety and comfort, making it easier for pedestrians and transit riders to access services in the corridor.
New mixed-use developments are envisioned to line 7th Avenue, with small restaurants, retail and other businesses serving the surrounding neighborhoods. Along Central Avenue a street wall should be established that frames the street to create a gateway entrance into downtown from the south.
B. Development Standards.
1. Maximum height.
a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.C.
(1) Height bonus: None.
b. Accessory structures: 20 feet.
2. Maximum density.
a. Governed by the density map, Section 1202.D.
(1) Bonus: None.
3. Maximum lot coverage.
a. Lot coverage: 50 percent.
(1) Bonus: Maximum 85 percent lot coverage.
4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.
a. Primary building.
(1) Side: 5 feet.
(2) Rear: 15 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 into any required setback.
6. Required parking. Governed by Section 1206.
a. Parking bonus:
(1) Increase: Maximum 50%.
(2) Decrease: Maximum 50%.
7. Fences.
a. Side yard: Maximum height 6 feet.
b. Rear yard: Maximum height 6 feet.
8. Signage. Signage is 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.
Design
1. 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).
2. All sides of a building should exhibit design continuity and contain multiple exterior accent materials that exhibit quality and durability.
3. Side and rear building facades should have a level of trim and finish similar to the front facade.
4. 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.
5. Buildings wider than 50 feet should be designed to appear as a series of building no wider than 50 feet each.
6. Fences.
a. Front street fences should be composed of view fencing.
D. 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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7th Avenue Corridor |
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7th Avenue Alley north of Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S, GA |
6' |
6' |
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Roosevelt Street |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
6' or greater if established |
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McKinley Street |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
5' west of 7th Ave. |
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9' east of 7th Ave. |
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Pierce Street 7th Ave. to alley west of 7th Ave. |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
5' |
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Fillmore Street |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' or greater if established |
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Central Avenue South Corridor |
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Central Avenue Grant St. to Hadley St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S, GA |
5' |
6' |
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Central Avenue Hadley St. to Buckeye Rd. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S, GA |
5' |
3' |
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Grant Street 2nd Ave. to 2nd St. |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, DY, S |
5' |
10' |
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Sherman Street 2nd Ave. to 1st Ave. crossover |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, DY, S |
5' |
6' |
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Hadley Street 1st Ave. to alley east of Central Ave. |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' |
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Tonto Street 1st Ave. to alley east of Central Ave. |
5' |
10' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' |
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Buckeye Road Alley west of Central Ave. to 3rd St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
S, GA |
5' |
7' |
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Buckeye Road Alley west of 3rd St. to 4th St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
S, GA |
7' |
None Required* |
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2nd Avenue Grant St. to Sherman St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
5' |
4' |
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1st Avenue Grant St. to Sherman St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S, GA |
5' |
14' |
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1st Avenue Hadley St. to Tonto St. |
5' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
13' |
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1st Street South of Grant St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' |
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1st Street Adjacent to Buckeye Rd. |
10' |
20' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' |
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2nd Street South of Grant St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY |
5' |
7' |
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2nd Street Adjacent to Buckeye Rd. |
10' |
20' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
7' |
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3rd Street Tonto St. to Buckeye Rd. |
10' |
20' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
15' |
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4th Street Tonto St. to Buckeye Rd. |
10' |
20' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
5' |
(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)