Section 1213. East Evergreen.
A. Intent. The East Evergreen Character Area centers on its incorporation of a historic residential district along with residential offices and newer mixed-use/mid-rise developments. New developments should be compatible with the size of existing buildings, providing an alternative to high-rise housing and offices downtown. New mixed-use projects should be integrated with the historic character of the area by preserving the existing planting strips, palm trees, and landscaped yards on sites within or adjacent to the Historic District. Streets and pedestrian corridors should be inviting and conveniently link the neighborhood to services, parks, cultural facilities and public transportation.
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: None.
3. Maximum lot coverage.
a. Lot coverage: 50%.
(1) Lot coverage may be increased to 55% for detached accessory dwelling units and garages and storage sheds with vertically integrated accessory dwelling units.
(2) Bonus: None.
b. Accessory building.
(1) Maximum footprint: 15% of net lot area.
4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.
a. Primary building.
(1) Side: Combined total of 10 feet; minimum 3 feet.
(2) Rear: Minimum 10 feet.
b. Accessory buildings.
(1) Side: 3 feet.
(2) Rear: 0 feet.
5. Projections.
a. Maximum projection by porches, patios, balconies and porte-cocheres not 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: None.
(2) Decrease: None.
7. Fences.
a. Side yard: Maximum height six feet.
(1) Side street fences should not extend closer than five feet from the front facade of the building.
b. Rear yard: Maximum height 6 feet.
c. Wall returns or rates: should set behind the front facade to reveal windows and architectural features.
d. For properties located within an Historic Preservation (HP) Overlay District, fences or freestanding walls in the front yard, meaning the space between the structure and the street right-of-way line, may not exceed a maximum height of three feet, and are conditioned upon obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness or No Effect in accordance with Section 812 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. This height limitation extends to a point three feet beyond the front corner(s) of the primary structure.
8. 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. Architectural elements. Accent materials and building design should contribute to creating a coherent architectural concept that is consistent with the design of the Character Area. (e.g. architectural lighting and signage, grilles, railings, downspouts, window and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and exterior lighting).
2. Building materials. Materials from adjacent or nearby buildings should be incorporated to help strengthen the character of east evergreen. (e.g. doors, windows, pilasters, cornices, arches and lintels).
3. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of brick, brick veneer or decorative masonry on every facade.
4. Fences.
a. Fences along the front street should be discouraged.
b. Pedestrian Street fences shall be composed of view fencing.
5. Roof forms.
a. Preferred types.
(1) Gable, clipped gable or jerkin head, gable with parapets.
(2) Hip.
(3) Flat with parapets.
6. Window design. Window format should be square or rectangular and similar to existing historic buildings. Window openings shall be recessed or articulated, particularly at the ground level.
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 50% 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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Building 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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Lynwood Street West of 7th St. to 4th St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, PO |
5' |
5' North 4' South |
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Willetta Street West of 7th St. to east of 3rd St. |
15' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, PO |
5' |
14' |
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5th Street South of McDowell Rd. to I‑10 Freeway |
5' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, PO, DY |
5' |
14' |
(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)