Section 1212. Downtown Gateway.
A. Intent. The Downtown Gateway should be a high-density, vibrant corridor with a mix of residential and commercial development designed for transit riders. Restaurants with outdoor dining, and commercial and retail uses should be placed along the street to invite pedestrian exploration. Streetscape improvements throughout the area should be encouraged to make light rail accessible and vibrant.
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.
(1) When a fully dedicated alley is present view fencing shall be provided above 40 inches in height.
7. 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. 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. 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.
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 (1) and four (4) 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.
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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Coronado Road Central Ave. to Alvarado Rd. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, DY, S |
8' |
8' |
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McDowell Road 1st Ave. to Alvarado Rd. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, GA, S |
8' |
8' |
|
Lynwood Street West of Central Ave. to Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, DY, S |
8' |
8' |
|
Willetta Street Central Ave. to 1st St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Culver Street West of Central Ave. to Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Roosevelt Street |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, DY, S |
8' |
8' |
|
Portland Street West of Central Ave. to Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, DY, S |
8' |
8' |
|
Portland Street Central Ave. to alley east of Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Garfield Street Central Ave. to alley east of Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
McKinley Street |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Pierce Street Central Ave. to alley east of Central Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Fillmore Street |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
1st Avenue Alley north of Almeria Rd. to McDowell Rd. |
5' |
20' |
N/A |
SD |
8' |
8' |
|
1st Avenue Roosevelt St. to McKinley St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
1st Avenue McKinley St. to Fillmore St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
ALL |
8' |
8' |
|
Central Avenue Coronado Rd. to Roosevelt St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, GA, S |
8' |
8' |
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Central Avenue Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, GA, S |
8' |
8' |
|
1st St. McDowell Rd. to Willetta St. (Cancer Survivor Park) |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, DY, S |
8' |
8' |
(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-5562, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-5880, 2014; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018)