Section 1216. McDowell Corridor.
A. Intent. The McDowell Corridor should create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use street as a gateway to the historic neighborhoods and Downtown Phoenix. The mixture of professional offices and retail establishments should become more urban and pedestrian oriented. New structures should be built closer to the street and parking should be located behind buildings.
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: 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: Five feet.
(2) Rear: 15 feet from the property line.
5. Projections.
a. 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 25%.
7. Fences.
a. Side yard: Maximum height six feet.
b. Rear yard: Maximum height six feet.
c. Pedestrian street fences should be composed of view fencing.
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—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).
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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McDowell Road West of 7th Ave. to east of 1st Ave. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S, SD |
5' |
None Required* |
|
McDowell Road 3rd St. to 7th St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S |
6' |
7' |
|
Lynwood Street East of 7th Ave. (north side only) |
15' |
20' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
10' |
|
Lynwood Street 5th St. to west of 7th St. |
15' |
20' |
Minimum 75% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO |
5' |
10' |
|
7th Avenue Alley north of McDowell to Lynwood St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S |
7' |
None Required |
|
5th Avenue |
5' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, S |
5' |
11' |
|
3rd Avenue |
5' |
15' |
Minimum 75% |
SD, S |
5' |
As Established |
|
3rd Street |
5' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, S |
6' |
North Side None Required 11' South Side |
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5th Street McDowell Rd. to Lynwood St. |
5' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
SD, S |
5' |
15' |
|
7th Street Almeria Rd. to Moreland St. |
0' |
5' |
Minimum 75% |
S |
6' |
6' |
(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-6409, 2018)