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Section 1218. Roosevelt North.
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A. Intent. Roosevelt North is part of the Roosevelt Historic District and it is comprised of traditional historic single-family homes. Typically the lots have large front yard setbacks with porches, lush landscaping and turf. Properties generally have carriage houses or garages in the backyard that are accessed from the alley or the front yard by a porte-cochere. In Roosevelt North the design and pattern of single-family development is critical to maintaining its strong character and preserving the existing buildings. The large number of historic properties creates a unique character and design that should be preserved. Properties with HP zoning should refer to Chapter 8, Historic Preservation, of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance for specific requirements associated with historic designation.

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: 40 percent.

(1) Lot coverage may be increased to 55 percent for detached accessory dwelling units and garages and storage sheds with vertically integrated accessory dwelling units.

(2) Bonus: None.

b. Accessory buildings.

(1) Maximum footprint: 15 percent 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: Minimum 3 feet.

(2) Rear: 0 feet.

5. Projections.

a. Maximum projection by porches, patios, balconies and porte-cocheres into required building setback.

(1) Front street: Ten feet.

(2) Side street: Five 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 to the front facade of the building.

b. Rear yard: Maximum height 6 feet.

c. Wall returns or gates should set behind the front facade to reveal windows and architectural features.

8. Street trees.

a. Street trees shall be planted with Arizona ash or evergreen elm trees.

b. Palm trees where they have historically existed may be planted.

9. Landscaping ground cover.

a. Turf should be used as ground cover in the Streetscape Zone and in the Active Front Yard for residential properties.

10. 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. Architectural elements. Accent materials and building design should contribute to creating a coherent architectural concept that is consistent with the historic character 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 Roosevelt North. (e.g. doors, windows, pilasters, cornices, arches and lintels). They should be articulated and expressed in a manner that is in context with existing historic buildings in Roosevelt North.

3. Primary buildings should incorporate a minimum 25 percent of brick, brick veneer, or decorative masonry on every facade visible from the exterior.

4. Fences.

a. Fences along the Pedestrian Street should be discouraged.

b. Pedestrian Street fences shall be composed of view fencing.

c. 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.

5. Roof forms.

a. Preferred types:

(1) Gable, clipped gable or jerkin head, gable with parapets.

(2) Hip.

(3) Flat with parapets.

b. Prohibited: Mansard roof types.

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 percent of the facade.

c. Elevation above grade: Maximum 2.5 feet.

d. Roof type: Consistent with primary structure.

E. 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

Portland Street

7th Ave. to 3rd Ave.

20'

30'

None

AFY

5'

10'

Latham Street

5th Ave. to 3rd Ave.

20'

30'

None

AFY

5'

7'5"

Culver Street

7th Ave. to 300' west of Central Ave.

20'

30'

None

AFY

5'

10'

Willetta Street

7th Ave. to alley west of Central Ave.

20'

30'

None

AFY

5'

10'

Lynwood Street

7th Ave. to alley west of Central Ave.

20'

30'

None

AFY

5'

10'

7th Avenue

Lynwood St. to alley south of Portland St.

20'

30'

None

AFY

6'

None Required

5th Avenue

Alley north of Roosevelt St. to alley north of Lynwood St.

10'

25'

None

AFY, SY

5'

10'

3rd Avenue

Alley north of Roosevelt St. to Culver St.

10'

25'

None

AFY, SY

5'

10'

3rd Avenue

Culver Street to alley north of Lynwood St.

10'

25'

None

AFY, SY

5'

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

*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)