Section 1219. Roosevelt South.
A. Intent. Roosevelt South will be the gateway to historic Roosevelt North, and an oasis for pedestrians from adjacent high-rise and high-density areas. While the neighborhood will retain its residential character, it will become a mixed-use neighborhood. Adaptive re-use of older and historic homes will provide distinctive shopping and dining along tree-lined streets creating a highly desirable, walkable neighborhood.
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: Maximum 100% increase in density.
3. Maximum lot coverage.
a. Lot coverage: 50%.
(1) Bonus: Maximum 75% total lot coverage.
b. Accessory building.
(1) Maximum footprint: 10% of net lot area.
4. Minimum side and rear setback.
a. Primary building.
(1) Side yard: Combined total of 10 feet; minimum 3 feet.
(A) Adjacent to an HP lot: 10 feet.
(2) Rear: 0 feet.
b. Accessory buildings.
(1) Side: Minimum 3 feet.
(2) Rear: 0 feet.
5. Projections.
a. Maximum projections by porches and balconies into 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: Maximum 50%.
(2) Decrease: Maximum 50%.
7. Fences.
a. Side street: 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 six feet.
(1) 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 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 area. (e.g. architectural lighting and signage, grilles, railings, downspouts, window and entry trim and moldings, shadow patterns and exterior lighting).
a. Building articulation. For buildings under 65 feet in height the maximum building length without articulation/modulation is 30 feet.
(1) Articulation shall be achieved through the incorporation of any 2 of the following:
(A) Change in vertical wall plane (1-foot minimum).
(B) Change in horizontal wall plane (1-foot minimum).
(C) Varying roof lines.
(D) Projecting or recessed architectural elements including windows and doors.
2. Building materials. Materials from adjacent or nearby buildings should be incorporated to help strengthen the character of Roosevelt South. (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. Windows.
a. Preferred: Vertical or vertical appearance.
b. Recessed: Minimum 4 inches.
c. Transparency: Minimum .64 VTR.
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.
7. Fences.
a. Fences along a Pedestrian Street should be discouraged.
b. Fences above 40 inches in height along a Pedestrian Street 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 (3) 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 (3) feet beyond the front corner(s) of the primary structure.
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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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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Roosevelt Street Alley west of 6th Ave. to 3rd Ave. |
10' |
15' |
Minimum 75% |
AFY, SD, DY, S |
5' |
6' |
|
McKinley Street Alley west of 6th Ave. to 3rd Ave. |
10' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
5' |
10' |
|
Fillmore Street Alley west of 6th Ave. to 3rd Ave. |
10' |
15' |
Minimum 50% |
ALL |
5' |
7'5" |
|
6th Avenue Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
20' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC, S |
5' |
6' |
|
5th Avenue Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
20' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC, S |
5' |
14' |
|
4th Avenue Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
20' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC, S |
5' |
15' |
|
3rd Avenue Roosevelt St. to Fillmore St. |
20' |
25' |
Minimum 50% |
AFY, SD, DY, PO, FC, S |
5' |
15' |
(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)