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Section 1214. Evans Churchill East.
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A. Intent. The primary intent of the Evans Churchill East Character Area is to be a continuously evolving arts-oriented mixed-use community. Home to unique art galleries and trendy restaurants, the existing character consisting of arts-oriented uses coupled with various small businesses should be preserved and additional developments should be consistent with this character. New mixed-use development shares space with old bungalows and historic homes, and new live-work units provide additional commercial spaces to cater to the needs of artists. New pedestrian corridors create connectivity to surrounding destinations, such as the downtown ASU campus to the south and Hance Park to the north, while new open spaces will be added to serve the increasing number of new residents and create opportunities for public gatherings and art display.

B. Development Standards.

1. Maximum height.

a. Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.C.

(1) Height bonus north of Garfield Street: None.

(2) Height bonus south of Garfield Street: Maximum 10%.

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 north of Garfield Street: 50%.

b. Lot coverage south of Garfield Street: 90%.

c. Bonus, all areas:Maximum 100% lot coverage.

4. Minimum side and rear setbacks.

a. Primary building.

(1) Side: Five feet.

(2) Rear: 15 feet.

(A) The rear setback can be reduced to zero feet if a fully dedicated alley is present.

5. Required parking: Governed by Section 1206

a. Parking bonus.

(1) Increase: Maximum 100%.

(2) Decrease: maximum 100%.

6. Fences.

a. Side yard: Maximum height 6 feet.

b. Rear yard: maximum height 6 feet.

7. 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. Standards applicable to building taller than 65 feet in height.

a. General standards.

(1) Above 65 feet, tall building 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 sky line character.

(4) Building towers should have a minimum separation of 20 feet.

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

b. Base standards.

(1) 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.

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

c. Top.

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

2. Architectural elements. Accent materials and building design should contribute to creating a coherent architectural concept that is consistent with the surrounding design of the area. (e.g. architectural lighting and signage, grilles, railings, downspouts, window and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and exterior lighting).

3. Building materials. Materials from adjacent or nearby buildings should be incorporated to help strengthen the character of the area. (e.g. doors, windows, pilasters, cornices, arches and lintels) They should be articulated and expressed in a manner that is in context with surrounding buildings.

D. Open space guidelines.

1. For sites of 50,000 net square feet or larger, minimum open space in the amount of at least five percent of the net lot area should be provided.

a. Open space should be a minimum 500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 20 feet.

b. The open space should connect or be visible from a Pedestrian Street.

c. Landscape.

(1) The portions of open space not landscaped should be surfaced in textured concrete, bricks, pavers, or similar material.

(2) Fences/walls.

(A) Height: Six feet maximum.

(B) Materials: Wrought iron, brick, or decorative masonry.

E. Frontage Modifications.

1. Dooryard and stoop/door well.

a. Facades should exhibit varying building design to appear as multiple units.

b. No more than two consecutive facade designs should use the same color paint or method of articulation.

2. Storefront.

a. Facades should exhibit varying building design to appear as multiple units.

3. 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.

F. 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

Moreland Street

3rd St. to 7th St.

10'

20'

Minimum 75%

AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC

5'

15'

Portland Street

3rd St. to 7th St.

10'

20'

Minimum 75%

AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC

5'

15'

Roosevelt Street

3rd St. to 7th St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S

7'

10'

Garfield Street

4th St. to 6th St.

5'

15'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

15'

Garfield Street

6th St. to 7th St.

5'

15'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

7'

McKinley Street

6th St. to 7th St.

5'

15'

Minimum 50%

ALL

5'

15'

3rd Street

North of Moreland St. to Portland St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

ALL

5'

12'

3rd Street

Portland St. to Roosevelt St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

ALL

5'

10'

4th Street

Roosevelt St. to Garfield St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

AFY, SD, DY, S

5'

10'

5th Street

Moreland St. to Roosevelt St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

AFY, SD, DY, S

5'

15'

5th Street

Roosevelt St. to Garfield St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

AFY, SD, DY, S

5'

15'

6th Street

Roosevelt St. to Garfield St.

5'

15'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

5'

15'

7th Street

Moreland St. to McKinley St.

0'

5'

Minimum 75%

SD, DY, S, GA

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

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

(Ord. No. G-5480, 2010; Ord. No. G-5777, 2013; Ord. No. G-6409, 2018; Ord. No. G-6757, § 2, 2020)