Richmond City Zoning Code

This Form-Based Code, adopted in April 2023 (See Section III, Effective 5/18/2023), is a reflection of the community vision for implementing the intent of the General Plan to create walkable mixed-use neighborhoods. These Form-Based Code standards are intended to ensure that proposed development is compatible with existing and future development on neighboring properties, and produces an environment of desirable character, consistent with the General Plan.

This Form-Based Code is based on an initial documentation and analysis of the existing conditions at the macro (citywide) and micro (street and block) scales. The results of this analysis helped to classify the different types of places in Richmond and their subsequent standards.

This Form-Based Code is also based on the input received by the community throughout the process to ensure that the standards in this Code reflect the community's vision for the future of their community as documented in the General Plan (2012), 23rd Street Corridor Charrette Summary Report (2009), and Richmond Livable Corridors Charrette Summary Report (2012).

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

Form-Based Codes are an alternative approach to zoning that reinforces walkable, sustainable, mixed-use environments and development and builds upon the character of a place.

"Form-based codes foster predictable built results and a high-quality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code. They are regulations, not mere guidelines, adopted into city or county law. Form-based codes offer a powerful alternative to conventional zoning."

~ Form-Based Codes Institute

A.

Form-Based Code Components.

1.

Article 15.04.401 (Preamble) provides the overall intent of this Form-Based Code as it is applied within the City.

2.

Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones) includes information and standards for the transect zones. It organizes dimensional standards for each zone (building placement, building form, parking placement and ratios, architectural styles, allowed frontages, and encroachments) with the allowed uses in each zone, in order to maximize usability and provide a simple user interface.

3.

Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) provides form standards for building types, which supplement the standards found in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

4.

Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) provides form standards for frontages, which supplement the standards found in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

5.

Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards) provides standards for characteristic architectural styles, which supplement the standards found in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones) and provide additional standards for the treatment of building and frontage types found in Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) and Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types).

6.

Article 15.04.406 (General to Large Sites) includes standards and regulations for applicants proposing large infill and community-scaled plans, including standards for thoroughfare networks, connectivity, the development and location of civic and open spaces, and the design of blocks and lots. The standards are designed to promote the development of walkable places.

B.

The Rural-to-Urban Transect.

The transect is an organizing principle often used in Form-Based Coding that focuses first on the intended character and type of place and second on the mix of uses within. This differs from the framework found in conventional or Euclidean zoning in which use, rather than form, is the primary focus. Transect-based zone districts are used to regulate the preservation, evolution, and creation of walkable places.

"The Rural-to-Urban Transect is a means for considering and organizing the human habitat in a continuum of intensity that ranges from the most rural condition to the most urban. It provides a standardized method for differentiating between the intentions for urban form in various areas using gradual transitions rather than harsh distinctions. The zones are primarily classified by the physical intensity of the built form, the relationship between nature and the built environment, and the complexity of uses within the zone."

~ Form-Based Codes: A Guide to Planners, Urban Designers,
Municipalities, and Developers, by Parolek, Parolek and Crawford

The model transect for American cities is divided into six transect zones or T-zones: Natural (T1), Rural (T2), Sub-urban (T3), General Urban (T4), Urban Center (T5), and Urban Core (T6), together with a Special District (SD) designation for areas with specialized purposes (e.g., heavy industrial, transportation, entertainment, or university districts, among other possibilities).

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

The Livable Corridors Form Based Code (FBC) and Architectural Standards are effective thirty (30) days after approval by the City Council ("Effective Date"). Any Planning application submitted after the Effective Date for a new project or project amendment is required to comply with the FBC requirements, except for projects with Planning applications under review prior to the Effective Date.

The FBC and Architectural Standards apply to the portions of the City of Richmond within the FBC Map boundary, excluding:

A.

Single-family residences, Accessory Dwelling Units, Dwelling Units constructed pursuant to SB 9, also known as the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act projects;

B.

Government Buildings;

C.

Rehabilitation, modifications, or additions to historic buildings or adaptive reuse of historic buildings; and

D.

Richmond Bay Specific Plan.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

A project applicant may request an exception or exceptions to the Architectural Standards contained in the FBC. For housing development projects, the exception process set forth is an alternative to a request for concessions and waivers under State Density Bonus law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.); applicants requesting concessions or waivers may not also request exceptions.

The request must be made in writing as part of the Planning application for the proposed project. The application for an exception must contain detailed information describing the architectural standard that is requested to be waived or modified; how the physical constraints and unique characteristics of the project site make it infeasible to comply with that architectural standard; and how the request meets each exception requirement.

The decision-maker (Zoning Administrator, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, or City Council, as applicable) will consider the request and information provided and make findings to approve or deny the request. The decision-maker shall only grant an exception if all the following findings are made:

A.

There is a physical constraint or unique situation that because of special circumstances regarding the project or property, such as property size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, or the needs of the use, conformance with the architectural standard is infeasible.

B.

Approving the exception will not create a health safety hazard or impair the design integrity and character of the neighborhood in which the subject property is located.

C.

The proposed project meets the intent of the design standard for which an exception is requested to the extent feasible.

For housing development projects, denial of the exception does not constitute denial of the project but rather requires the applicant to modify the project to conform with the design standard, either by redesigning the project or through imposition of a condition of approval.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

The following diagrams illustrate how to use this Form-Based Code as a series of steps, either for a Building-Scale Project or for a Large Site—see Article 15.04.406 (General to Large Sites).

Quick Code Guide: Building-Scale Projects

 Note: this diagram is intended to provide a simplified overview of different code use scenarios and is descriptive, not regulatory.

¹ See 15.04.606 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots) for existing non conforming uses, structures, and parcels.

Quick Code Guide: Large Sites

 Note: this diagram is intended to provide a simplified overview of different code use scenarios and is descriptive, not regulatory.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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Table 15.04.401.080.A: Building Types Overview
Building Type		Transect Zones
	Carriage House. This Building Type is a secondary structure typically located at the rear of a lot. It typically provides either a small residential unit, home office space, or other small commercial or service use that is located above a garage. This Type is important for providing affordable housing opportunities and incubating small businesses within walkable neighborhoods.
	Detached House. This Building Type is a medium-sized detached structure on a medium-sized lot. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street.
	Cottage. This Building Type is a small, detached structure, either occupying a small lot or built as an accessory dwelling unit. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street, and is an important means of offering affordable housing opportunities in these locations.  In T4MS and T5N, this type is allowed as an accessory dwelling unit.
	Bungalow Court. This Building Type consists of a series of small, detached structures, providing multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street. The shared court takes the place of a private rear yard and becomes an important community-enhancing element of this Type. Synonym: Cottage Court
	Duplex. This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side dwelling units with a shared property line, both facing the street, or two stacked units. Both units fit within a single building massing, giving this Type the appearance of a medium to large single-family home. This type is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family residential neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods.
	Rowhouse. This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure consisting of 3-8 rowhouses placed side-by-side and sharing common party walls. This Type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family residential neighborhood into a neighborhood main street. Synonym: Townhouse In T5MS and T5C, this type is allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.
	Multi-Plex: Small. This Building Type is a medium-sized structure that consists of 3-6 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry or individual entries along the front. This Type has the appearance of a medium-sized family home and is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family residential neighborhoods or into medium-density neighborhoods. In T5MS and T5C, this type is allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.
	Multi-Plex: Large. This Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of 7-18 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in within medium-density neighborhoods or sparingly within large lot predominantly single-family residential neighborhoods. In T5MS and T5C, this type is allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.
	Stacked Flats.This Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of multiple dwelling units. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit adjacent to neighborhood serving main streets and walkable urban neighborhoods. This Building Type may include a courtyard. In T5MS and T5C, this type is allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.
	Courtyard Building: Small. This Building Type is a detached, House-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The shared court is common open space. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or up to four units may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family residential or medium-density neighborhoods.
	Courtyard Building: Large. This Building Type is a detached or attached, Block-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from one or more shared courtyards. The shared court is common open space. The type is typically integrated into moderate-to-high-intensity neighborhoods and on main streets with a non-residential ground floor along the adjacent street.
	Live/Work. This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of one dwelling unit above and/or behind a flexible ground floor space that can be used for residential, service, or retail uses. Both the ground-floor flex space and the dwelling unit are occupied by one entity. This Type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a single-family residential neighborhood into a neighborhood main street.
	Main Street Building. This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure, typically attached, intended to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. This Type makes up the primary component of a neighborhood main street and portions of a downtown main street.
	Mid-Rise. This Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure, 4-8 stories tall, built on a large lot. It can be used to provide a vertical mix of uses, accommodating ground-floor retail, service, and/or structured parking with the upper-floors housing service or residential uses; it may also be a single-use building—typically service or residential—where ground-floor retail is not appropriate. This Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings.
	High-Rise. This Building Type is a large-sized structure, more than eight stories tall, built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking. It is used to provide a vertical mix of uses, with ground-floor retail or service uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. This Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings. In T5N, this type is allowed only in the T5N-135 Sub-Zone.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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15.04.401.090.A Frontages Types Overview
The private frontage is the area between the building facade and the lot line.
Section		Plan		Frontage Type
				Porch: Projecting. The main facade of the building has a small to medium setback from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The projecting porch is open on three sides and all habitable space is located behind the setback line.
				Porch: Engaged. The main facade of the building has a small to medium setback from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The engaged porch has two adjacent sides of the porch that are engaged to the building while the other two sides are open.
				Stoop. The main facade of the building is near the frontage line and the elevated stoop engages the sidewalk. The stoop shall be elevated above the sidewalk to ensure privacy within the building. Stairs from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be side-loaded. This type is appropriate for residential uses with small setbacks.
				Forecourt. The main facade of the building is at or near the frontage line and a small percentage is set back, creating a small court space. The space could be used as an entry court or shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within commercial areas.
				Dooryard. The frontage line is defined by a low wall or hedge and the main facade of the building is set back a small distance creating a small dooryard. The dooryard shall not provide public circulation along a ROW. The dooryard may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground-floor residential in flex zones, live/work, and commercial uses ≤2,500 sf.
				Shopfront. The main facade of the building is at or near the frontage line with an at-grade entrance along the sidewalk. This type is intended for retail use. It has substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and may include an awning that may overlap the sidewalk. It may be used in conjunction with other frontage types. Syn: Retail Frontage, Awning.
				Industrial Shopfront: The main façade of the building is at or near the front building site line with an at-grade or elevated entrance from the sidewalk. This type is intended to showcase the activity of industrial artisan businesses as well as for retail sales of products made on-site. This type may include a decorative roll-down or sliding door, include glazing and an awning that encroaches the sidewalk.
				Gallery. The main facade of the building is at the frontage line and the gallery overlaps the sidewalk. This type is intended for buildings with ground-floor commercial uses and may be one or two stories. The gallery should provide the primary circulation along a frontage and extend far enough from the building to provide adequate protection and circulation for pedestrians.
				Terrace. The facade is at or near the frontage line with an elevated terrace providing public circulation along the facade. This type can be used to provide at-grade access while accommodating a grade change. Frequent steps up to the terrace are necessary to avoid dead walls and maximize access. This type may also be used in historic industrial areas to mimic historic loading docks.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

This Article provides regulatory standards governing building form and land use within the transect zones. The standards in this Article are a reflection of the community's vision for implementing the intent of the General Plan to preserve natural areas, to create walkable mixed-use neighborhoods, and reinforce downtown Richmond. They are intended to ensure that proposed development is compatible with existing and future development on neighboring properties and produces an environment of desirable character.

The standards of this Article shall apply to all proposed development within transect zones, and shall be considered in combination with the standards in Article 15.04.403 (Building Types), Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Standards), Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards), and Article 15.04.406 (General to Large Sites). If there is a conflict between any standards, the stricter standards shall apply.

For nonconforming uses, structures, and lots, see Article 15.04.606 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Lots).

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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D. Building Placement
Setbacks (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front	10' min. 4 ; 15' max.
Side Street	5' min.; 10' max.
Side:  Principal Structure  Accessory Structure	5' min. 5 0' min.
Rear:  Principal Structure  Accessory Structure	5' min. 0' min.
Facade within Facade Zone:  Front  Side Street	50% min. 50% min.
4 Where existing adjacent buildings are in front of the regulated setback, the building may be set to align with the facade of the front most immediately adjacent property.
5 No side setback required along the common lot line between Townhouse or Duplex Building Types.

 

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E. Building Form
Height	T4N-30	T4N-35/ T4N-0
Stories  Principal Structure 6  Accessory Structure	2 max. 2 max.	2 ½ max. 7 2 max.
Overall  Principal Structure  Accessory Structure	30' max. 25' max.	35' max. 25' max.
Ground Floor Finish Level:  Residential, < 10' from ROW  Residential, ≥ 10' from ROW	18" min. 0" min.
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor	10' min. clear
Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s)	9' min. clear
Footprint
Per Article 15.04.403 (Building Types)
Depth, Ground-Floor Space	30' min. 8
Miscellaneous
Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.
6 Max. height of building types may be less than max. height for zone. See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types).
7 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).
8 For habitable/occupiable space only, except in Cottage Court Building Type.

 

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F. Architectural Styles
Allowed Architectural Styles	Standards
Contemporary	15.04.405.050
Art Deco	15.04.405.060
Industrial 9	15.04.405.070
Spanish Revival	15.04.405.090
Victorian	15.04.405.100
G. Encroachments and Frontage Types
Allowed Encroachments10,11
Front	10' max.
Side Street	5' max.
Side	2'-6" max.
Rear	2'-6" max.
Allowed Frontage Types
See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) for allowed Frontage Types.
9 Allowed only in the T4 Neighborhood-Open Sub-Zone. See Figure 15.04.405.070.1 in Section 15.04.405.070 for map of where style is allowed.
10 Maximum allowed encroachments: See Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements.
11 Encroachments into the ROW require the approval of an encroachment permit. Encroachments are not allowed in an alley ROW or across a lot line/design site boundary.

 

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H. Parking
Required Spaces12
Residential Uses	1/1,000 sf min. 13
Lodging Uses	0.5/room min.
Location (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front Setback	30' (from BTL)
Side Street Setback	10' (from BTL)
Side Setback	5' min. 14
Rear Setback	5' min.
Miscellaneous
Parking Drive Width:  Front  Side Street/Alley	12' max. 20' max.
See Article 15.04.612 (Transportation Demand Management) for applicability and requirements.
12 See Article 15.04.607 (Parking And Loading Standards) for uses not listed, general standards, and alternatives.
13 No parking spaces required for affordable housing developments or first 2,000 sf of residential use.
14 No side setback required along the common lot line between Townhouse or Duplex Building Types.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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C. Allowed Building Types
	Lot/Design Site
	Width		Depth
Building Type					Standards
Carriage House	n/a		n/a		15.04.403.040
Cottage	n/a		n/a		15.04.403.060
Courtyard Building:  Large	75' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 1		15.04.403.140
Live/Work	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.150
Main Street	50' min. 2 ; 150' max.		100' min. 1		15.04.403.160
Buildings wider than 75' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 50' each.
1 80' min. allowed for existing lots
2 25' min. allowed for existing lots

 

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D. Building Placement
Build-to Lines (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front	0' min.; 10' max. 3
Side Street	0' min.; 10' max. 3
BTL Defined by a Building:  Front, lots < 50' wide  Front, lots ≥ 50' wide  Side Street	100% 75% min. 4 50% min. 4
Setbacks (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Side	0' min.
Rear:  Adjacent to T5N, T4N, or   Residential District  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	10' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
A building form with a chamfered corner is allowed on a corner lot if a corner entry is provided.
Fencing and/or gates shall be set behind max. front setback.
3 See Official Zoning Map for locations where 0' BTL is required. BTLs located within this range that do not match the location of an existing adjacent building require the Director's approval.
4 On corner lots, the BTL must be defined by a building for the first 30' from the corner.

 

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E. Building Form
Height
Stories  Principal Structure 5  Accessory Structure	4 max. 6 2 max.
Overall  Principal Structure  Accessory Structure	45' max. 6 25' max.
Ground Floor Finish Level:  Residential, < 10' from ROW  Residential, ≥ 10' from ROW  Retail or Service	24" min. 0" min. 6" min.
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor  Residential  Retail or Service	10' min. clear 12' min. clear
Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s)	9' min. clear
Footprint
Per Article 15.04.403 (Building Types)
Depth, Ground-Floor Space	30' min.
Miscellaneous
Distance Between Entries along the Front:  Entries to Ground Floor  Entries to Upper Floor(s)	50' max. 100' max.
5 Max. height of building types may be less than max. height for zone. See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types).
6 35' max. within 30' of a T4N or Residential District.
Miscellaneous
Upper floors shall have a primary entrance along the front.
Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.
Buildings wider than 75' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 50' each.
Upper Floor Front/Side Street Setback
Floors 5+	10' min.
F. Architectural Styles
Allowed Architectural Styles	Standards
Contemporary	15.04.405.050
Art Deco	15.04.405.060
Industrial 7	15.04.405.070
Main Street Classical	15.04.405.080
Spanish Revival	15.04.405.090
Victorian	15.04.405.100
7 See Figure 15.04.405.070.1 in Section 15.04.405.070 for map of where style is allowed.

 

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G. Encroachments and Frontage Types
Allowed Encroachments8,9
Front	14' max.
Side Street	14' max.
Rear	5' max.
Allowed Frontage Types
See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) for allowed Frontage Types.
8 Maximum allowed encroachments: See Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements.
9 Encroachments into the ROW require the approval of an encroachment permit. Encroachments are not allowed in an alley ROW or across a lot line/design site boundary.

 

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H. Parking
Required Spaces10
Residential Uses	1/1,000 sf min. 11
Lodging Uses	1/room max.
Retail or Service Uses	2/1,000 sf min. 12
Location (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front Setback:  Ground floor  Upper floor(s)	30' min. (from BTL) 30' min. (from BTL)
Side Street Setback	0' min. (from BTL)
Side Setback	0' min.
Rear Setback:  Adjacent to T5N or T4N  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	5' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
Parking Drive Width:  Front  Side Street/Alley	12' max. 20' max.
See Article 15.04.612 (Transportation Demand Management) for applicability and requirements.
10 See Article 15.04.607 (Parking And Loading Standards) for uses not listed, general standards, and alternatives.
11 No parking spaces required for affordable housing developments or first 2,000 sf of residential use.
12 No parking spaces required for ground floor retail or service uses less than 5,000 sf.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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C. Allowed Building Types
	Lot/Design Site
	Width		Depth
Building Type					Standards
Carriage House	n/a		n/a		15.04.403.040
Cottage	n/a		n/a		15.04.403.060
Rowhouse	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.090
Multi-Plex: Small	50' min.;  75' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.100
Multi-Plex: Large	50' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 1		15.04.403.110
Stacked Flats	100' min.;  200' max.		100' min. 1		15.04.403.120
Courtyard  Building: Large	75' min.;  200' max.		100' min. 1		15.04.403.140
Mid-Rise	75' min.;  200' max.		100' min.		15.04.403.170
High-Rise 2	200' min.		150' min.		15.04.403.180
1 80' min. allowed for existing lots
2 Allowed only in the T5 Neighborhood-135' Sub-Zone.

 

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D. Building Placement
Build-to Lines (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front	0' min.; 15' max. 3
Side Street	0' min.; 15' max. 3
BTL Defined by a Building:  Front  Side Street	60% min. 4 60% min. 4
Setbacks (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Side	0' min.
Rear: Adjacent to T5N, T4N, or   Residential Zone  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	10' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
A building form with a chamfered corner is allowed on a corner lot if a corner entry is provided.
Entire BTL shall be defined by a building or a 24" to 42" high fence or stucco or masonry wall.
Fencing and/or gates shall be set behind max. front setback.
3 See Official Zoning Map for locations where 0' BTL is required. BTLs located within this range that do not match the location of an existing adjacent building require the Director's approval.
4 On corner lots, the BTL must be defined by a building for the first 50' from the corner.

 

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E. Building Form
Height	T5N-55	T5N-135
Stories  Principal Structure 5	5 max. 6	12 max. 6
Overall  Principal Structure	55' max. 6	135' max. 6
Ground Floor Finish Level:  Residential, < 10' from ROW  Residential, ≥ 10' from ROW	24" min. 0" min.
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor	10' min. clear
Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s)	9' min. clear
Footprint
Per Article 15.04.403 (Building Types)
Depth, Ground-Floor Space	20' min.
Miscellaneous
Distance Between Entries along the Front:
Entries to Ground Floor  Entries to Upper Floor(s)	50' max. 100' max.
Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.
Buildings wider than 100' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 75' each.
5 Max. height of building types may be less than max. height for zone. See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types).
6 35' max. within 50' of a T4N or Residential District.			>
Upper Floor Front/Side Street Setback
Floors 6+	10' min.
F. Architectural Styles
Allowed Architectural Styles		Standards
Contemporary		15.04.405.050
Art Deco		15.04.405.060
Spanish Revival		15.04.405.090
Victorian		15.04.405.100

 

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G. Encroachments and Frontage Types
Allowed Encroachments7,8
Front	14' max.
Side Street	14' max.
Rear	5' max.
Allowed Frontage Types
See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) for allowed Frontage Types.
7 Maximum allowed encroachments: See Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements.
8 Encroachments into the ROW require the approval of an encroachment permit. Encroachments are not allowed in an alley ROW or across a lot line/design site boundary.

 

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H. Parking
Required Spaces9
Residential Uses	1.25/unit max.
Lodging Uses	0.5/room min.
Location (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front Setback	30' min. (from BTL)
Side Street Setback	0' min. (from BTL)
Side Setback	0' min.
Rear Setback:  Adjacent to T5N or T4N  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	5' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
Parking Drive Width:  Front, ≤ 40 spaces  Front, > 40 spaces  Side Street/Alley  % of Frontage along Front	12' max. 20' max. 20' max. 20% max.
See Article 15.04.612 (Transportation Demand Management) for applicability and requirements.
9 See Article 15.04.607 (Parking And Loading Standards) for uses not listed, general standards, and alternatives.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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C. Allowed Building Types
	Lot/Design Site
	Width		Depth
Building Type					Standards
Carriage House	n/a		n/a		15.04.403.040
Rowhouse 1	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.090
Multi-Plex: Small 1	50' min.;  75' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.100
Multi-Plex: Large 1	50' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.110
Stacked Flats 1	100' min.;  200' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.120
Courtyard  Building: Large	75' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.140
Live/Work	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.150
Main Street  Building	50' min. 3 ;  150' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.160
Mid-Rise	100' min.;  200' max.		100' min.		15.04.403.170
1 Allowed only in the T5 Main Street-Open Sub-Zone.
2 80' min. allowed for existing lots.
3 25' min. allowed for existing lots.

 

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D. Building Placement
Build-to Lines (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front	0' min.; 10' max. 4
Side Street	0' min.; 10' max. 4
BTL Defined by a Building:  Front, lots < 50' wide  Front, lots ≥ 50' wide  Side Street	100% 75% min. 5 50% min. 5
Setbacks (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Side	0' min.
Rear: Adjacent to T5N, T4N, or   Residential Zone  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	10' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
A building form with a chamfered corner is allowed on a corner lot if a corner entry is provided.
Fencing and/or gates shall be set behind max. front setback.
4 See Official Zoning Map for locations where 0' BTL is required. BTLs located within this range that do not match the location of an existing adjacent building require the Director's approval.
5 On corner lots, the BTL must be defined by a building for the first 50' from the corner.

 

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E. Building Form
Height
Stories  Principal Structure 6	5 max. 7
Overall  Principal Structure	55' max. 7
For T5MS-O zones along San Pablo Avenue, the max. height shall not exceed 3 stories or 35 feet when abutting a single family residential zone.
Ground Floor Finish Level:  Residential, < 10' from ROW  Residential, ≥ 10' from ROW  Retail or Service	24" min. 0" min. 6" max.
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor  Residential  Retail or Service	10' min. clear 12' min. clear
Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s)	9' min. clear
Footprint
Per Article 15.04.403 (Building Types)
Depth, Ground-Floor Space	30' min.
6 Max. height of building types may be less than max. height for zone. See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types).
7 35' max. within 50' of a T4N or Residential District.
Miscellaneous
Distance Between Entries along the Front:  Entries to Ground Floor  Entries to Upper Floor(s)	50' max. 100' max.
Upper floors shall have a primary entrance along the front
Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.
Buildings wider than 150' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 100' each.
Upper Floor Front/Side Street Setback
Floors 6+	10' min.
F. Architectural Styles
Allowed Architectural Styles		Standards
Contemporary		15.04.405.050
Art Deco		15.04.405.060
Main Street Classical		15.04.405.080
Spanish Revival		15.04.405.090
Victorian		15.04.405.100

 

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G. Encroachments and Frontage Types
Allowed Encroachments8,9
Front	14' max.
Side Street	14' max.
Rear	5' max.
Allowed Frontage Types
See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) for allowed Frontage Types.
8 Maximum allowed encroachments: See Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements.
9 Encroachments into the ROW require the approval of an encroachment permit. Encroachments are not allowed in an alley ROW or across a lot line/design site boundary.

 

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H. Parking
Required Spaces10
Residential Uses	1.25/unit max.
Lodging Uses	1/room max.
Retail or Service Uses	2/1,000 sf min. 11
Location (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front Setback:	30' min. (from BTL)
Side Street Setback:  Ground floor  Upper floor(s)	30' min. (from BTL) 0' min. (from BTL)
Side Setback	0' min.
Rear Setback:  Adjacent to T5N or T4N  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	5' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
Parking Drive Width:  Front, ≤ 40 spaces  Front, > 40 spaces  Side Street/Alley  % of Frontage along Front	12' max. 20' max. 20' max. 20% max.
See Article 15.04.612 (Transportation Demand Management) for applicability and requirements.
10 See Article 15.04.607 (Parking And Loading Standards) for uses not listed, general standards, and alternatives.
11 No parking spaces required for uses less than 5,000 sf.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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C. Allowed Building Types
	Lot/Design Site
	Width		Depth
Building Type					Standards
Rowhouse 1	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.090
Multi-Plex: Small 1	50' min.;  75' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.100
Multi-Plex: Large 1	50' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.110
Stacked Flats 1	100' min.;  200' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.120
Courtyard  Building: Large	75' min.;  100' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.140
Live/Work	18' min.;  35' max.		80' min.		15.04.403.150
Main Street  Building	50' min. 3 ;  150' max.		100' min. 2		15.04.403.160
Mid-Rise	100' min.; 300' max.		100' min.		15.04.403.170
High-Rise	200' min.		150' min.		15.04.403.180
1 Allowed only in the T5 Core-Open Sub-Zone.
2 80' min. allowed for existing lots
3 25' min. allowed for existing lots

 

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D. Building Placement
Build-to Lines (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front	0' min.; 10' max. 4
Side Street	0' min.; 10' max. 4
BTL Defined by a Building:  Front  Side Street	100% 80% min. 5
Setbacks (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Side	0' min.
Rear: Adjacent to T5N, T4N, or   Residential Zone  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	10' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
A building form with a chamfered corner is allowed on a corner lot if a corner entry is provided.
Fencing and/or gates shall be set behind max. front setback.
4 See Official Zoning Map for locations where 0' BTL is required. BTLs located within this range that do not match the location of an existing adjacent building require the Director's approval.
5 On corner lots, the BTL must be defined by a building for the first 50' from the corner.

 

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E. Building Form
Height
Stories  Principal Structure 6	12 max. 7
Overall  Principal Structure	135' max. 7
Ground Floor Finish Level:  Residential, < 10' from ROW  Residential, ≥ 10' from ROW  Retail or Service	24" min. 0" min. 6" max.
Ceiling Height, Ground Floor:  Residential  Retail or Service	10' min. clear 12' min. clear
Ceiling Height, Upper Floor(s)	9' min. clear
Footprint
Per Article 15.04.403 (Building Types)
Depth, Ground-Floor Space:	30' min.
Miscellaneous
Distance Between Entries along the Front:  Entries to Ground Floor  Entries to Upper Floor(s)	50' max. 100' max.
Upper floors shall have a primary entrance along the front
Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service entries may not be located on street-facing facades.
6 Max. height of building types may be less than max. height for zone. See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types).
7 35' max. within 50' of a T4N or Residential District.
Buildings wider than 150' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 100' each.
Upper Floor Front/Side Street Setback
Floors 6+	10' min.
F. Architectural Styles
Allowed Architectural Styles		Standards
Contemporary		15.04.405.050
Art Deco		15.04.405.060
Main Street Classical		15.04.405.080
Spanish Revival		15.04.405.090
Victorian		15.04.405.100

 

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G. Encroachments and Frontage Types
Allowed Encroachments8,9
Front	14' max.
Side Street	14' max.
Rear	5' max.
Allowed Frontage Types
See Article 15.04.403 (Building Types) for allowed Frontage Types.
8 Maximum allowed encroachments: See Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types) for further refinement of the allowed encroachments for frontage elements.
9 Encroachments into the ROW require the approval of an encroachment permit. Encroachments are not allowed in an alley ROW or across a lot line/design site boundary.

 

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H. Parking
Required Spaces10
Residential Uses	1.25/unit max.
Lodging Uses	1/room max.
Retail or Service Uses	2/1,000 sf min. 11
Location (Distance from ROW / Lot Line)
Front Setback:	30' min. (from BTL)
Side Street Setback:  Ground floor  Upper floor(s)	30' min. (from BTL) 0' min. (from BTL)
Side Setback	0' min.
Rear Setback:  Adjacent to T5N or T4N  Adjacent to all other zone(s)  Adjacent to Alley	5' min. 0' min. 0' min.
Miscellaneous
Parking Drive Width:  Front, ≤ 40 spaces  Front, > 40 spaces  Side Street/Alley  % of Frontage along Front	12' max. 20' max. 20' max. 20% max.
See Article 15.04.612 (Transportation Demand Management) for applicability and requirements.
10 See Article 15.04.607 (Parking And Loading Standards) for uses not listed, general standards, and alternatives.
11 No parking spaces required for uses less than 5,000 sf.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

This Article sets forth the standards applicable to the development of each building type. These standards supplement the standards for each zone that the building types are allowed within. These standards are intended to ensure development that reinforces walkability, relationships within the built environment, and the highly-valued existing character and scale of Richmond's historic neighborhoods and downtown. Additionally, these standards are intended to allow creation of new developments that create new walkable neighborhoods.

The standards within this Article shall apply to all proposed development within transect zones and shall be considered in combination with the standards for the applicable zone in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones), Article 15.04.404 (Frontage Types), and Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).

The standards set forth in this Article may be used in all other non-transect zones as guidelines.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

A.

The names of the building types do not limit uses within a building type. The allowed uses are regulated by transect zone; see Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

B.

The lot size standards for each building type are regulated by transect zones, see Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones). If the lot does not meet the required size for a selected building type, a different building type shall be selected. See Article 15.04.606 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Lots) for existing nonconforming parcels and structures.

C.

Each lot shall only have one building type, except as follows:

1.

Where allowed by legislation passed by the State of California; and/or

2.

Where allowed by the applicable zone in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones) and by the building type, an Accessory Dwelling Unit is also allowed, subject to the standards in Section 15.04.403.030 (Guide to Accessory Dwelling Unit Types); and/or

3.

If the submitted development plan includes multiple design sites bounded by potential lot lines meeting all the requirements of this Article, each design site may have one building type. Boundaries of design sites shall be treated as lot lines for the purpose of measuring required building setbacks and minimum lot dimensions, but need not be recorded as parcel boundaries. See Section 15.04.406.020 (Design Sites) for details.

D.

Secondary wings and accessory structures shall have a smaller footprint than the building type selected.

E.

Measurement of width and depth.

1.

The width and depth of the main body shall be measured as follows:

a.

The width shall be parallel to the Front.

b.

The depth shall be perpendicular to the Front.

2.

The width and depth of secondary wings and ancillary structures, shall be measured as follows:

a.

The width shall be the greater of the two dimensions of the footprint.

b.

The depth shall be the lesser of the two dimensions of the footprint.

3.

The width and depth of open spaces shall be measured as follows:

a.

The width shall be parallel to the Front

b.

The depth shall be perpendicular to the Front.

4.

The width and depth of courtyards shall be measured as follows:

a.

The width shall be parallel to the Front; unless the courtyard is a secondary courtyard accessed directly from a Side Street.

b.

If a secondary courtyard is accessed directly from the Side Street, the width shall be parallel to the Side Street.

c.

The depth shall be perpendicular to the width.

F.

Measurement of width-to-height ratio and depth-to-height ratio of courtyards.

1.

The width and depth of courtyards shall be measured per Sub-section 15.04.403.020.E.4.

2.

The height of courtyards shall be a measurement of the vertical plane of the building type that defines the courtyard.

G.

Table 15.04.401.080.A (Building Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed building types.

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

This guide shows how the standards in this Form-Based Code apply to Accessory Dwelling Units. If standards in this Form-Based Code conflict with legislation passed by the State of California, the legislation passed by the State of California shall prevail

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Carriage House Building Type is a secondary structure typically located at the rear of a lot. It typically provides either a small residential unit, home office space, or other small commercial or service use that is located above a garage. This Type is important for providing affordable housing opportunities and incubating small businesses within walkable neighborhoods.

 

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B. Lot/Design Site
Only allowed on lots/design sites where the principal structure has a residential use and is one of the following Building Types: Detached House, Cottage, Duplex, Rowhouse, or Multi-Plex: Small.
C. Number of Units
Units per building type	1 max.
Carriage Houses per lot/design site	1 max.
D. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	2 max.
Main Body
Width	36' max.
Depth	30' max.
Separation from Principal Structure	10' min. 1
Miscellaneous
Carriage House shall not be taller or have a larger footprint than the principal structure on the lot/design site.
1 Carriage House may be connected to the principal structure by uninhabitable space such as a breezeway.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Detached House Building Type is a medium-sized detached structure on a medium-sized lot. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street.

 

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B. Number of Units
Detached Houses per lot/  design site	1 max.
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Per transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
Main Body
Width	48' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	30' max.
Depth	30' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	24' max.
Depth	30' max.

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged	15.04.404.030
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
F. Open Space
Yard
Width	20' min.
Depth	20' min.
Area	500 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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B. Number of Units
Cottages per lot/design site	1 max. 2
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	1½ max. 3
Main Body
Width	36' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	30' max.
Depth	30' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	24' max.
Depth	30' max.
Only one accessory structure is allowed per lot/design site.
2 More than 1 Cottage per lot/design site is allowed when built as an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
3 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Stoop	15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
F. Open Space
Yard
Width	15' min.
Depth	15' min.
Area	300 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.
When a Cottage is built as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, no additional open space is required. The open space requirements for the lot shall be determined by the principal structure on the lot/design site.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Bungalow Court Building Type consists of a series of small, detached structures, providing multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street. The shared court takes the place of a private rear yard and becomes an important community-enhancing element of this Type.
	Synonym: Cottage Court

 

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B. Number of Units
Units per building	1 max. 1
Buildings per lot/design site	3 min.; 9 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	1½ max. 2
Main Body
Width	32' max.
Depth	24' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	24' max.
Depth	24' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	24' max.
Depth	24' max.
1 The rearmost building may contain up to 2 units, for a total of 10 units max.
2 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Stoop	15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
F. Open Space
Common Space
Width	20' min.
Depth	20' min.
Area	400 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Duplex Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side dwelling units with a shared property line, both facing the street, or two stacked units. Both units fit within a single building massing, giving this Type the appearance of a medium to large single-family home. This type is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family residential neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods.

 

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B. Number of Units
Duplexes per lot/design site	1 max.
Units per Duplex	2 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Per transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
Main Body
Width	48' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	30' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width
Individual unit ownership	24' max.
Shared between units	48' max.
Depth	30' max.

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged	15.04.404.030
Stoop	15.04.404.040
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front 1
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing the street on or no more than 10' behind the front facade.
F. Open Space
Yard
Width	15' per unit min.
Depth	15' per unit min.
Area	300 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.
1 On corner lots, each unit shall front a different street.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure consisting of 3-8 rowhouses placed side-by-side and sharing common party walls. This Type is typically located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family residential neighborhood into a neighborhood main street.
	Synonym: Townhouse
		1 Allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.

 

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B. Number of Units
Rowhouses per lot/design site	1 max.
Rowhouses per run	3 min.; 8 max.
This building type may contain multiple units per the allowed uses in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	5 max. 2
Main Body
Width	18' min.; 36' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
The footprint area of the secondary wing(s) may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	24' max.
Depth	30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged	15.04.404.030
Stoop	15.04.404.040
Dooryard	15.04.404.060
Loft	15.04.404.110
Loft allowed only in Main Street and Core, including Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street.
F. Open Space
Yard
Width	8' min.
Depth	8' min.
Area	100 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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B. Number of Units
Units	3 min.
Small Multi-Plexes per lot/  design site	1 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	3 max. 2
Main Body
Width	48' max.
Depth	48' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	30' max.
Depth	30' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	48' max.
Depth	30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Porch: Engaged	15.04.404.030
Stoop	15.04.404.040
Dooryard	15.04.404.060
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
Each unit may have an individual entry.
F. Open Space
Yard
Width	8' min.
Depth	8' min.
Area	100 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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B. Number of Units
Units	7 min.
Large Multi-Plexes per lot/  design site	1 max.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	2 min.; 5 max. 2
Main Body
Width	80' max.
Depth	75' max.
Secondary Wing(s)
Width	48' max.
Depth	36' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
Width	48' max.
Depth	30' max.
The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Stoop	15.04.404.040
Forecourt	15.04.404.050
Dooryard	15.04.404.060
E. Pedestrian Access
Main Entrance Location	Front
Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front.
On corner lots, units in a secondary wing may front the side street.
G. Open Space
Yard
Width	10' min.
Depth	10' min.
Area	200 sf min.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation.
Required open space must be located behind the front facade of the building type.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Stacked Flats Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of multiple dwelling units. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit adjacent to neighborhood serving main streets and walkable urban neighborhoods. This Building Type may include a courtyard.
		1 Allowed only in the Open Sub-Zone.

 

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B. Number of Units
Units	12 min.
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	3 min.; 8 max. 2
Main Body
Width	200' max.
Depth	65' max.
Bay Windows
Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed.
Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade in compliance with Subsection 10 (Bay Windows) of the applicable style in Article 15.04.405 (Architectural Standards).
2 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Stoop	15.04.404.040
Forecourt	15.04.404.050

 

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D. Allowed Frontage Types (continued)	Standards
Dooryard	15.04.404.060
Loft	15.04.404.110
Loft allowed only in Main Street and Core, including Open Sub-Zones.
E. Pedestrian Access
Units shall enter from a courtyard or a street.
Main Entrance Location	Front
Courtyards, as they occur shall be accessible from the front.
Each unit may have an individual entry.
F. Open Space
Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Common Space
Width	20' min.; 150' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth	40' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:2 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total)	400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Courtyard Building: Small Building Type is a detached, House-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The shared court is common open space. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or up to four units may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family residential or medium-density neighborhoods.

 

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	2 min.; 2½ max. 1
Main Body/Secondary Wing(s)
Width	100' max.
Depth	40' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed.
D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting	15.04.404.020
Stoop	15.04.404.040
Forecourt	15.04.404.050
Dooryard	15.04.404.060
Shopfront	15.04.404.070
Gallery	15.04.404.090
1 Half Story allowed as defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions).

 

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E. Pedestrian Access
Courtyards shall be accessible from the front
The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or a street.
Each unit may have an individual entry.
Pedestrian connections shall link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas.
Passages through buildings and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards.
Stairs accessing upper floors may serve four units max.
F. Open Space
Courtyard(s)
Width	12' min.; 50' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth	12' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:1 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total)	400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min.
At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building.
Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)

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	A. Description
	The Courtyard Building: Large Building Type is a detached or attached, Block-Scale structure that consists of attached and/or stacked units, accessed from one or more shared courtyards. The shared court is common open space. The type is typically integrated into moderate-to-high-intensity neighborhoods and on main streets with a non-residential ground floor along the adjacent street.

 

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B. Number of Units
Unrestricted
C. Building Size and Massing
Height
Stories	2 min.; 5 max. 1
Main Body/Secondary Wing(s)
Width	150' max.
Depth	40' max.
Accessory Structure(s)
No accessory structures are allowed.
D. Allowed Frontage Types	Standards
Porch: Projecting 2	15.04.404.020
Stoop 2	15.04.404.040
Forecourt	15.04.404.050
Dooryard 2	15.04.404.060
Shopfront	15.04.404.070
Industrial Shopfront	15.04.404.080
Gallery	15.04.404.090
Loft2	15.04.404.110
1 Height must also comply with transect zone standards in Article 15.04.402 (Transect Zones).
2 Allowed only in Main Street-Open and Neighborhood zones.

 

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E. Pedestrian Access
Courtyards shall be accessible from the front
The main entry of ground floor units shall be directly off of a courtyard or a street.
Each unit may have an individual entry.
Pedestrian connections shall link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas.
Passages through buildings and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards.
Stairs to upper floors may serve four units max.
F. Open Space
Balconies
Min. 20% of units shall have a balcony of at least 60 sf.
Courtyard(s)
Width	12' min.; 50' max.
Width-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:2 min.; 2:1 max.
Depth	12' min.; 150' max.
Depth-to-Max.-Height Ratio	1:1 min.; 3:1 max.
Area (total)	400 sf min.;  50 sf/unit min.
At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building.
Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.

 

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)