The following document shall be known as the City of Wyoming Form Based Code.

A.

The City of Wyoming Form Based Code is intended to support redevelopment in designated Form Based Code Areas in the City of Wyoming through the establishment of building type standards, frontage type standards, and thoroughfare guidelines. The purpose of the Form Based Code is to create a compact, transit-oriented development pattern that fosters multi-modal corridors, mixed-uses, and a diversity of residential development. Designated Form Based Code Areas are depicted in the City of Wyoming Zoning Map (located in chapter 90 of the City Zoning Ordinance) and include the following:

1.

28th Street Corridor. Redevelopment within the 28th Street corridor between Clyde Park and Burlingame Avenues shall adhere to the provisions, standards, and guidelines established in this Form Based Code in order to support the vision set forth in the Turn On 28th Street Corridor Sub Area Plan (an amendment to the City of Wyoming Master Plan, adopted in January 2012) and the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

2.

Division Avenue Corridor. Redevelopment within the Division Avenue Corridor between Alger Street and 60th Street shall adhere to the provisions, standards, and guidelines established in this Form Based Code in order to support the goals of the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan, the tenants of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and the goals of the Rapid's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system (also known as the Silver Line).

3.

Burton Street Corridor. Redevelopment within the Burton Street Corridor between Burlingame Avenue and Clyde Park Avenue shall adhere to the provision, standards, and guidelines established in this Form Based Code in order to support the goals of the City of Wyoming Land Use plan.

B.

The City of Wyoming Form Based Code is a legal document regulating building types and frontage types, and guidelines for thoroughfare types wherever its Context Areas are applied. It shall do so in conjunction with the municipal Zoning Ordinance for areas zoned Form Based Code (FBC) on the zoning map, by regulating land development to ensure a compact, urban form.

The City of Wyoming Form Based Code is a mandatory code that applies to all new development and redevelopment within the boundaries of the Zoning Map or other locations within the municipality where the applicable Context Areas have been applied as outlined in 90-1200, applicability.

For the 28th Street corridor, the boundaries generally include all lands that abut 28th Street from Clyde Park Avenue west to Burlingame Avenue.

For the Division Avenue corridor, the boundaries generally include all lands that abut Division Avenue from Alger Street south to 60th Street.

For the Burton Street corridor, the boundaries generally include all lands that abut Burton Street from Burlingame Avenue to Clyde Park Avenue.

Within the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance, properties zoned and thus regulated by the City of Wyoming Form Based Code are within the Form Based Code (FBC) districts. This district directs property owners and applicants to this Code for development standards. Wherever there appears to be a conflict between the City of Wyoming Form Based Code and other sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance (as applied to particular development within the FBC districts), the requirements specifically set forth in the Form Based Code shall prevail.

For development standards not covered by the City of Wyoming Form Based Code, the other applicable sections in the municipal Zoning Ordinance shall apply. All development shall also comply with all other local, state or federal regulations and ordinances.

Throughout this Form Based Code, photographs are used for illustrative purposes only.

The City of Wyoming Form Based Code shall apply to development within the boundaries of the Form Based Code Zoning Map. Development shall include the following:

a)

New development.

b)

Modifications to existing buildings:

1)

Increasing or decreasing a building footprint by 25 percent or greater in area or when the cost of the addition is greater than or equal to 50 percent of the current assessed value of the building or structure. Phased construction to avoid compliance with this standard or breaking up construction such that the thresholds are avoided shall be prohibited.

2)

Reducing the building façade by more than 50 percent in terms of the amount of transparency. Phased construction to avoid compliance with this standard or breaking up construction such that the 50 percent threshold is avoided shall be prohibited.

c)

Any change in land use substantially impacting parking requirements, as determined by the City Planner:

1)

The planning commission may, at the request of the applicant, waive the applicability of this Code upon a finding that adhering to the Code would place undue hardship on the applicant.

(Ord. No. 8-25, § 6, 7-7-25)

(a)

Full site plan/sketch plan. To expedite the development process, development within the City of Wyoming Form Based Code that complies with the provisions of this Code shall require full site plan or sketch plan review and approval by the city's planner or chief building official.

(1)

Table 90-502 in the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance shall govern the type of submittal required, being either a full site plan or sketch plan.

(2)

Review and approval shall be conducted by the city's chief building official for single-family detached dwellings and modifications to comply with accessibility requirements.

(3)

All other development activities outlined in Table 90-502 shall require review and approval of the city's planner.

(b)

Full site plan/sketch plan review procedures and requirements. Full site plan/sketch plan submittal and review shall follow the processes set forth in sections 90-503 through 90-506 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance. Full site plan/sketch plan required data shall adhere to Table 90-504 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance, unless waived or required by the city's planner per section 90-504.

(c)

Planning commission review. Full site plan review by the planning commission shall be required for any special land use or specific development plan. Review standards are included in section 90-505 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance. Special land use standards specific to special uses regulated in this Form Based Code are included in Article 2, section F.

(d)

Specific development plan. A specific development plan is intended to allow applicants development flexibility to address market conditions and opportunities, including the master planning of large lots exceeding the maximum block dimensions as outlined in division 5, as well as the consolidation of multiple properties to create predictable and market responsive development for the area. Specific development plans shall be required for any major departure as outlined in this division 2, section 90-1203.

(1)

Specific development plan requirements: A specific development plan shall include a full site plan and required data as outlined in Table 90-504.

(2)

Additional requirements include: A plan depicting the proposed context areas for the subject site(s) if major departures from the context area boundaries are requested, and thoroughfare guidelines.

(3)

Public hearing: The applicant and/or planning commission may request a public hearing for a specific development plan. A public hearing, pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, shall be required for a major departure of context area boundary.

(4)

Planning commission action: The planning commission shall review and approve, with or without conditions, the full site plan upon the following findings:

i.

The zoning districts provide a seamless transition from adjacent, existing districts and uses to the proposed subject site(s).

ii.

Internal circulation and layout of lots fosters a walkable, urban area by adhering to the maximum block lengths as outlined in division 5.

iii.

Roadways are interconnected and provide safe areas for walking and biking.

(a)

Special land uses. As per division 4 of the City of Wyoming Form Based Code, certain uses require special land use review and approval by the planning commission. The special land use review and approval process shall adhere to section 90-507 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance. Specific standards for special land uses are determined by context area and use, see section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance.

(a)

Minor departures. The city planner may, at the request of an applicant, waiver certain minor building type standards, frontage type standards, and zoning district standards as outlined in Table 90-1203a.

(b)

Major departures. The planning commission may, at the request of the city planner or applicant, waive certain major building type standards or frontage type standards if it finds that the changes are major based on size, scope, and location of the existing or proposed building. Table 90-1203b provides a summary of major departures. Note that changes other than minor changes to the zoning district map shall require a full site plan/sketch plan.

(c)

Findings for code departures. The applicable reviewing body shall find that a departures to the Form Based Code:

(1)

Does not materially change the circulation and building location on the site;

(2)

Does not alter the relationship between the buildings and the street;

(3)

Does not allow a use not otherwise permitted in this Form Based Code; and

(4)

The departure is the minimum required necessary to meet the intent of the Form Based Code.

(a)

City of Wyoming.

(1)

Adoption date. The City of Wyoming Form Based Code was adopted at a regular meeting of the Wyoming City Commission on December 16, 2013.

(2)

Amendment date. The City of Wyoming Form Based Code was amended at a regular meeting of the Wyoming City Commission on August 1, 2016 (to include properties along Division Avenue).

(3)

Amendment date. The City of Wyoming Form Based Code was amended at a regular meeting of the Wyoming City Commission on June 4, 2018 (to include properties along Burton Street).

Division 3 identifies provisions that are general to all City of Wyoming Form Based Code Context Areas.

Each context area established in this code shall meet the requirements of division 3. If there is a conflict between this division and the individual requirements of the context area, building type standards or frontage type standards, the requirements of the context areas, building type standards or frontage types standards shall govern.

(a)

Purpose and intent. The planning commission may grant zoning incentives to applicants to encourage the provision of certain community benefits or amenities that are in compliance with City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

(b)

Incentives restricted to added benefits. Incentives shall be granted only when the community benefits or amenities offered would not otherwise be required or likely to result from the planning process.

(c)

Incentives permitted. The planning commission may grant the following incentives:

(1)

CC Corridor Central Context Area: Building height may be increased up to one additional story.

(2)

CU Corridor Urban Context Area: Building height may be increased up to one additional story, except when within the building height transition zone per section 90-1309.

(3)

Building height increase bonuses shall require a site plan review and approval through the planning commission.

(4)

The planning commission reserves the right to determine the extent of the increase in height, up to the maximum bonus allowed, based on the extent of the benefit provided.

(d)

Civic space benefit. An increase in building height may be granted for the creation of dedicated civic space, including gateway enhancements along the Crescent Street, Division Avenue, or Burton Street. Civic space shall meet one of the following requirements to be considered for an incentive:

(1)

Civic space shall be in the form of plazas, squares, greens or parks that are consistent with the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

(2)

Civic space may also be in the form of plazas, squares, greens or parks that are not indicated in the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan, but that meet the vision and intent of the plan.

(3)

Civic space shall meet the requirements of division 3 general provision for landscaping and lighting and division 10 signage.

(e)

Parking structure benefit. An increase in building height may be granted for projects that incorporate parking structures as part of the development. Parking structures shall meet the following requirements to be considered for an incentive:

(1)

The parking structures shall meet the requirements of division 9 parking standards.

(2)

The parking structures shall provide a minimum of 50 percent of its parking spaces as parking available to the public at market rate.

(3)

The parking structures shall provide bicycle amenities including bike racks and/or bike lockers that are easily accessed from the public right-of-way.

(a)

The following architectural elements may project into required setbacks, beyond required build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way as indicated below. For encroachments into the public right-of-way, an encroachment permit shall be obtained from the applicable city department(s).

(1)

Balconies. A balcony with a minimum ground clearance of 12 feet above adjacent grade may extend six feet maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(2)

Awnings and canopies. An awning or canopy with a minimum ground clearance of eight feet above adjacent grade may extend five feet maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(3)

Eaves. Building eaves with a minimum ground clearance of 12 feet above adjacent grade may extend two feet maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(4)

Cornice. Building cornices with a minimum ground clearance of 12 feet above adjacent grade may extend up to a two-foot maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(5)

Bay windows. Bay windows with a minimum ground clearance of 12 feet above adjacent grade may extend three feet maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(6)

Projecting signs. Projecting signs with a minimum ground clearance of eight feet above adjacent grade may extend three feet maximum from the exterior wall of the building.

(b)

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells and steps may project into required setbacks and beyond required build-to-zones as indicated below. Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells and steps shall not project into the public right-of-way.

(1)

Along principal frontage lines: Unenclosed porches, stoops and wells (not including steps) may project into the front yard or front build-to-zone by no more than ten feet, but shall be no closer than five feet to the principal frontage line. Steps may completely encroach into the front yard or front build-to-zone but shall not extend beyond the principal frontage line.

(2)

Along secondary frontage lines: Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells and steps may project into the side yard or side build-to-zone provided that they are not closer than three feet to the secondary frontage line.

(3)

Along any side or rear non-frontage property line: Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells and steps may project into the side or rear yard setback areas by no more than three feet.

(4)

Walls and fences may project into setbacks or yards as allowed in division 8, landscaping/lighting.

(a)

Building heights shall be measured in number of stories.

(b)

Story height shall be measured from floor to ceiling for each floor of a building as indicated by specific building type.

(c)

Attics and basements are not counted as stories.

(d)

Overall building height (in feet) shall be measured as the vertical distance from the established grade to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, to the deck line for mansard roofs, and to the mean height for gable, hip, gambrel and A-frame roofs.

(a)

Outdoor seating shall be permitted with the following building types:

(1)

Mixed use building.

(2)

Retail building.

(3)

Zero lot line retail building.

(4)

Live/work building.

(5)

Civic building.

(b)

Outdoor seating shall require sketch plan review and approval by the city planner.

(c)

A minimum pedestrian clear space of five feet shall be provided at all times.

(d)

Trash receptacles related to the outdoor seating area shall be maintained and shall be removed from the public right-of-way during non-business hours.

(e)

Outdoor dining areas shall be designed so as to be architecturally compatible with existing structures on the site.

(f)

If located on public property or within the public right-of-way, an encroachment permit shall be required. Such permit shall be obtained through the applicable city department(s).

Facade Transparency requirements for building elevations facing principal and secondary frontage lines are indicated as a percentage of clear glass to solid wall in Division 6 Building Type Standards and Division 7 Private Frontage Type Standards. Transparency shall be subject to the following requirements:

(a)

Clear glass. Only clear or lightly tinted glass in windows, doors and display windows shall be shall considered transparent.

(b)

Calculation. The calculation of the percentage of transparency shall include only the glass within the windows, doors and display windows.

(c)

Reflective surfaces. The use of highly reflective surfaces, including reflective glass and mirrors is prohibited on the ground floor.

(d)

Security shutters. Exterior steel barriers, hurricane curtains and other security devices are not permitted on the exterior of the building. If they are located in the interior of the building, they may not be visible from the sidewalk or public right-of-way during business hours.

(e)

Obstructions. Interior display shelves, merchandise, corridor walls, or any other objects or structures are not permitted to block or obscure clear views into or out of the building's principal activity floor area at windows, doors or display windows that are included as part of the required transparency.

(f)

Stairwells. Where stairwells are introduced to the outer building wall of a building, the exterior of the stairwell and exit door shall be at least 70 percent transparent.

Civic buildings are not required to meet the building type standards or private frontage standards of the City of Wyoming Form Based Code. Civic buildings are structures that contain uses of special public importance including, but not limited to municipal buildings, churches, libraries and schools.

All rooftop mechanical, communication, and similar devices shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and streets. Screening shall be so designed as to be an integral part of the building. The screening material shall match the building's material and color or be another material or color that is compatible with the building exterior.

There shall be a minimum 25-foot building setback from existing R-2 residential zoning districts as measured from the lot line to any proposed exterior building wall as indicated on Map 90-1309.

There shall be a building height transition area (Refer to Map 90-1309) for lots located within the corridor urban (CU) and corridor general (CG) context areas abutting existing R-2 residential zoning districts and when abutting the corridor residential (CR) context area. Within the building height transition area, buildings shall be limited to two stories. The building height transition area shall be 140 feet in depth.

Any lawful use of any land or building existing on December 31, 2013 and located in a zoning district in which it would not be permitted as a new use under the regulations of this chapter is hereby declared a nonconforming use and not in violation of this section, subject to the regulations of this Division.

(a)

Nonconforming uses of buildings and structures. Nonconforming uses of buildings and structures in the Form Based Code shall adhere to the provisions of article IX.

(b)

Nonconforming due to building type standards or frontage standards. For buildings and structures that do not conform to the building type standards and/or frontage standards of this Form Based Code, but are otherwise conforming to use, certain relief is provided and such buildings and structures shall be deemed conforming. Alterations, repair, maintenance or other activities requiring building permit shall conform to the provisions of this Form Based Code when such actions meet the applicability provisions contained in division 2, section 90-1200.

(c)

Nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs shall meet the provisions of section 90-710.

(1)

Nonconforming sign removal incentive. In an effort to encourage the eventual elimination of nonconforming signs, protect public health, safety, and welfare, as well as reduce visual clutter and improve the aesthetics of the area, the following incentive is established to encourage conformance with the division 9. When a non-conforming sign is removed and replaced with a conforming sign per division 9 of the Form Based Code, the applicant shall be eligible for an increase in total sign area not to exceed 20 percent of the permitted sign area of the replacement sign.

(a)

Exterior site lighting, other than flag and decorative lighting, shall be confined to the development site and conform to the following:

(1)

Lamps and luminaries shall be shielded, hooded and/or louvered to provide a glare free area beyond the property line and beyond any public right-of-way, and the light source are not directly visible from beyond the boundary of the site.

(2)

The light from any illumination source shall be designed so that the light intensity or brightness at any property line shall not exceed one foot candle.

(3)

Lighting fixtures shall have 100 percent cut off above the horizontal plane at the lowest part of the point light source. The light rays may not be emitted by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane. No light fixture shall be mounted higher than 25 feet above the average grade of the site.

(4)

There shall be no lighting of a blinking, flashing, or fluttering nature, including changes in light intensity, brightness or color. Beacon and search lights are not permitted.

(5)

No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.

(a)

28th Street Greenbelt (Refer to Map 90-1312 at the end of this division). At least one shade tree of a minimum 2.5 inch caliper shall be planted for each 50 feet of street frontage or fraction thereof. Said trees may be grouped or spaced. In addition, at least ten percent of the required greenbelt area must contain trees, shrubbery, flower beds, groundcover, landscape mulch, woodchips, stone and/or other types of landscape materials. However, credit may be obtained for existing, healthy trees and plant material where consistent with the intent of this section. Shrubbery must be planted at least three feet from all sidewalks, drives and parking lots, so as to not infringe upon same.

(b)

Street trees throughout. Deciduous canopy trees are required on all new thoroughfares as indicated in division 8. Canopy trees shall be a minimum of 2.5 inch calliper. Additionally trees planted in raised planters shall have flower beds, ground cover, or other understory landscape materials.

(c)

Installation and maintenance.

(1)

In ground automatic irrigation shall be installed and utilized within the required front yard and secondary front yards for all context areas except CN. Irrigation shall be installed along the entire street frontage either with new developments or with building additions adjacent to the street frontage that exceeds 50 percent of the existing buildings width.

(2)

All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy, neat and orderly state, free from refuse and debris.

(3)

Plants shall be controlled by pruning, trimming, or other suitable methods so that they do not restrict pedestrian or vehicular access, or constitute a traffic hazard.

(4)

Any dead or diseased plants that were required by site plan approval shall be removed and replaced within one year from the time that the plant dies.

(5)

Trees shown on the site plan shall not be removed, except to replace dead or diseased trees, unless approved as a site plan amendment. Any tree that is removed must be replaced in accordance with the approved site plan. Existing trees marked on the site plan to be preserved that are damaged or lost shall be replaced by at least two trees of similar or better species of at least 2.5 inch caliper if deciduous, or six feet in height if evergreen.

(6)

Trees that shall be retained on a lot or development site shall be located within an area referred to as a tree protection zone, which shall include the area occupied by the critical root zone. The area below the drip line of an existing tree to be saved should remain undisturbed. The drip line is an imaginary vertical line that extends downward from the outermost tips of the tree branches to the ground. The owner/developer shall take all necessary steps to avoid damage or destruction to existing trees to be preserved as shown on the site plan. Tree protection fencing, notes and details shall be shown on the landscape plan.

SETBACKS MAP 90-1309

GREENBELT MAP 90-1312

(a)

Context areas.

(1)

Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing for up to ten individuals are permitted by right in all context areas.

(2)

Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing for more than ten individuals are permitted as a special use in all context areas.

(3)

Emergency shelters are permitted as a special use in all context areas, but must be located within 0.25 mile of a dedicated transit stop or medical office.

(b)

All permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters shall submit a good neighbor plan to the city planner on an annual basis.

(Ord. No. 1-23, § 12, 2-6-23)

Event centers, convention centers, nightclubs, and other similar uses shall be subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Any use that falls into either of the following categories shall submit a security and crowd management plan to the City Planner and the Department of Public Safety on an annual basis for approval:

a.

A use that exceeds 250 people in assembly or occupant capacity, or

b.

A use that has required responses from public safety personnel on three separate occasions within one year.

(2)

The security and crowd management plan shall include the following overall security provisions:

a.

Building and Property Ingress and Egress Management

b.

Crowd Control Measures

1.

For uses with an outdoor component, the plan shall provide measures to control the sale and consumption of any alcoholic beverages on site.

c.

Emergency Action Plans

d.

Noise Abatement

1.

The plan shall provide noise abatement measures so as to not negatively impact neighboring properties.

e.

Private Security Management

i.

Exterior security cameras shall be provided and shown on the plan.

ii.

Privately-hired security personnel shall be licensed, bonded, and maintain a minimum ratio of 1 guard for every 100 people designated by the building's occupancy, unless otherwise specified by the Department of Public Safety.

(3)

Any substantial change to the use as determined by the City Planner shall require a resubmission of the security and crowd management plan.

(Ord. No. 8-25, § 7, 7-7-25)

Division 4 identifies the Context Areas and Uses established for the City of Wyoming Form Based Code and provides the attributes that are allowed in each Area. These attributes include use, building types, and building height (measured in feet). These Context Areas ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

Each of the Context Areas described in this Division represent a spectrum of development character and intensity, ranging from the most urban intense (Corridor Center District) to the least urban intense (Corridor Neighborhood District). Each Context Area establishes character through its use of Building Types (Division 6) and the associated Private Frontages (Division 7) that can be applied to those Building Types.

Each context area established in the context area map shall meet the standards of this Division. Each context area includes permitted and special uses (if applicable) building types, and building height. Key maps are provided to quickly discern the district location.

The following Context Areas are specified in this Division:

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	Corridor Center Area (CC): The Corridor Center Area is the equivalent of a downtown, with the highest concentration of development and the busiest streets. This Area is characterized by mixed-use and retail buildings set close to the sidewalk. These buildings contain ground floor retail and commercial uses with housing and office uses on the upper floors. The Corridor Center Area is the physical, business and commercial hub of the City of Wyoming. The Area limits building heights to two (2) stories in order to provide visual connection from 28th Street and to preserve business district character along Burton Street.
	Corridor Urban Area (CU): The Corridor Urban Area is the equivalent of a downtown, with the highest concentration of development, the tallest buildings, and the busiest streets. This Area is characterized by mixed-use and retail buildings set close to the sidewalk. These buildings contain ground floor retail and commercial uses with housing and office uses on the upper floors. The Corridor Center Area is the physical, business and commercial hub of the City of Wyoming. The Area has similar characteristics to the Corridor Center Area, except that it allows taller buildings and may permit large-format retail.
	Corridor General Area (CG): The Corridor General Area represents a traditional urban development pattern with mixed use, retail, live / work and apartment buildings. The Area is characterized by a variety of Building Types set relatively close to the sidewalk, but also allows a range of building placement options that permit a varied street wall.
	Corridor Sub-Urban Area (CS): The Corridor Sub-Urban Area represents a transition district within the development pattern by facilitating building placement that is varied and setback from the street edge and less emphasis on commercial uses. The Area permits flexible retail building placement to encourage a varied street edge and also allows for a variety of residential Building Types.
	Corridor Edge Area (CE): The Corridor Edge Area represents a district which transitions from urban districts to the existing development pattern of the City. This Area promotes retail and residential uses with building placement that is more consistent with existing City development patterns and includes the flexibility of locating limited parking in the front of retail buildings that front on 28th Street,Division Avenue, and Burton Street.
	Corridor Neighborhood Area (CN): The Corridor Neighborhood Area is a residential district that allows rowhouses, two-family and single-family homes. It is intended to address redevelopment opportunities that are consistent with existing adjacent single-family residential neighborhoods.

 

Map 90-1404 divided into three sections to depict entire Division Avenue corridor:

Map 90-1405 divided into three sections to depict entire Burton Street corridor:

The following standards apply to the corridor urban area:

1.0 Permitted building types:

Refer to division 6 for building type requirements.

A.

Mixed-use building.

B.

Zero lot line retail building.

C.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1406 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P).

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$).

■

Permitted by right and only allowed on first floor (P#).

■

Permitted by right in Burton Street Form Based Code Area only (P ^B ).

■

Permitted by special land use permit (S).

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this area.

3.0 Building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings except zero lot line retail building.

■

Minimum: None.

■

Maximum, within 28th Street Corridor: 75 feet.

■

Maximum, within Burton Street Corridor: 35 feet.

■

Zero lot line retail building: One story building required.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CC area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Parking structures. Parking structure entries shall take access from a street, and not an avenue, per division 8, thoroughfare standards.

B.

Secondhand businesses.

C.

Nursery schools, day nurseries, and dependent care facilities for seven or more people.

D.

Convention Center

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 1, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 9-23, § 2, 6-5-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 6, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 8, 7-7-25)

The following standards apply to the corridor urban area:

1.0 Permitted building types refer to division 6 for building type requirements:

A.

Mixed-use building.

B.

Zero lot line retail building.

C.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1407 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P)

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$)

■

Permitted by right and only allowed on first floor (P#)

■

Permitted by Special Land Use Permit (S)

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this Area.

3.0 Building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings except zero lot line retail building.

■

Minimum: 25 feet.

■

Maximum: 90 feet.

■

Zero lot line retail building: One story building required.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CU Area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Any use in retail sales of 20,000 square feet or more.

B.

Bowling alley.

C.

Dance hall/nightclub.

D.

Indoor skating rink.

E.

Indoor theater.

F.

Poolhall/billiards.

G.

Secondhand businesses.

H.

Event Center.

I.

Religious or social service assembly.

J.

Convention Center.

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 2, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 7, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 9, 7-7-25)

The following standards apply to the corridor general area:

1.0 Permitted building types refer to division 6 for building type requirements:

A.

Mixed-use building.

B.

Zero lot line retail building.

C.

Retail building.

D.

Live/work building.

E.

Apartment.

F.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1408 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P).

■

Permitted by right in Division Avenue Form Based Code Area only (P ^D ).

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$).

■

Permitted by right and only allowed no first floor (P#).

■

Permitted by special land use permit (S).

■

Permitted by special land use permit in Division Avenue Form Based Code Area only (S ^D ).

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this area.

3.0 building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings except zero lot line retail building.

■

Minimum: 25 feet.

■

Maximum, within 28th Street Corridor: 90 feet.

■

Maximum, within Division Avenue and Burton Street Corridor: 45 feet.

Exception: 75 feet, with special use approval.

■

Zero lot line retail building: One story building required.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CG area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Car wash, permitted only in the Division Avenue Corridor.

B.

Commercial greenhouse, permitted only in the Division Avenue Corridor.

C.

Dance hall/nightclub.

D.

Drive-through establishments. Drive through entries shall take access from secondary frontages. Permitted only in the Division Avenue Corridor.

E.

Open air business.

F.

Secondhand businesses.

G.

Special land use for five-story buildings within the Division Avenue corridor follow section 90-508.

H.

Event Center.

I.

Religious or social service assembly.

J.

Automobile gasoline/convenience store. Permitted only in the Division Avenue Corridor.

K.

Convention Center

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 3, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 8, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 10, 7-7-25)

The following standards apply to the corridor sub-urban area:

1.0 Permitted building types refer to division 6 for building type requirements.

A.

Retail building.

B.

Live/work building.

C.

Apartment.

D.

Rowhouse.

E.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1409 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P).

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$).

■

Permitted by right and only allowed on first floor (P#).

■

Permitted by special land use permit (S).

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this area.

3.0 Building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings:

■

Minimum: 25 feet.

■

Maximum: 60 feet.

■

Retail building: One story building required.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CS area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Bowling alley.

B.

College or university.

C.

Commercial greenhouse.

D.

Community center.

E.

Dance hall/nightclub.

F.

Drive-through establishments. Drive through entries shall take access from interior rights-of-way.

G.

Indoor skating rink.

H.

Indoor theater.

I.

Parking structures. Parking structure entries shall take access from a street, and not an avenue, per division 8, thoroughfare standards.

J.

Pool hall/billiards.

K.

Secondhand businesses.

L.

Event Center.

M.

Religious or social service assembly.

N.

Convention Center.

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 4, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 9, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 11, 7-7-25)

The following standards apply to the corridor edge area:

1.0 Permitted building types refer to division 6 for building type requirements:

A.

Retail building.

B.

Live/work building.

C.

Apartment.

D.

Rowhouse.

E.

Two-family house.

F.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1410 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P).

■

Permitted by right in Division Avenue Form Based Code Area only (P ^D ).

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$).

■

Permitted by right and only allowed on first floor (P#).

■

Permitted by special land use permit (S).

■

Permitted by special land use permit in Division Avenue Form Based Code Area only (S ^D ).

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this area.

3.0 Building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings:

■

Minimum: No minimum.

■

Maximum: 45 feet.

■

Retail building: One story building required.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CE area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Automobile sales. Permitted on Division Avenue Corridor only.

B.

Car wash. Permitted on Division Avenue Corridor only.

C.

College or university.

D.

Dance hall/nightclub.

E.

Drive-through establishments. Drive through entries shall take access from secondary frontages.

F.

Funeral homes or mortuaries.

G.

Open air business.

H.

Parking structures. Parking structure entries shall take access from a street, and not an avenue, per division 8, thoroughfare standards.

I.

Pool hall/billiards.

J.

Secondhand businesses.

K.

Self-storage facilities. These facilities are only permitted along Division Avenue, south of 56th Street. They are not permitted on corner lots.

L.

Light industrial/maker's spaces. Single tenant buildings shall not exceed 10,000 square feet.

Multi-tenant buildings shall not exceed 30,000 square feet. Permitted on Division Avenue only.

M.

Event Center.

N.

Automobile gasoline/convenience store. Permitted only in the Division Avenue Corridor.

O.

Convention Center

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 5, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 10, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 12, 7-7-25)

The following standards apply to the corridor neighborhood area:

1.0 Permitted building types refer to division 6 for building type requirements:

A.

Rowhouse

B.

Two-family house.

C.

Single-family house.

D.

Civic building.

2.0 Permitted uses:

A.

Refer to Table 90-1411 for land uses permitted in this area for each building type that is permitted in the area that are as follows:

■

Permitted by right (P).

■

Permitted by right, on floors two and above (P$).

■

Permitted by right and only allowed on first floor (P#).

■

Permitted by special land use permit (S).

■

Uses indicated with a blank cell are not permitted in this area.

3.0 Building height by context area:

A.

Number of stories for buildings is regulated by context area.

B.

Each building type has requirements for the height (in feet) of building stories. Refer to division 6 for building type standards.

C.

Building height for all buildings:

■

Minimum: No minimum.

■

Maximum: 35 feet.

4.0 Special land uses:

The following are specific standards for special land uses in the CN area. See division 2 for special land use general review and approval procedures and section 90-508 of the City of Wyoming Zoning Ordinance for specific standards for special land uses.

A.

Community center.

B.

Nursery schools, day nurseries, and dependent care facilities for seven or more people.

(Ord. No. 2-23, § 6, 2-6-23; Ord. No. 12-24, § 11, 11-4-24; Ord. No. 8-25, § 13, 7-7-25)

The subdivision of lands within the Form Based Code districts shall adhere to chapter 74 of the City of Wyoming Code of Ordinances, except as provided herein.

(a)

Access. Blocks and lots shall abut a street, avenue or alley, as defined in division 8, thoroughfare guidelines. Back-up lots shall be permitted, provided that the applicant identify a principal frontage to orient building types and frontage types. Buildings shall face streets, avenues or civic spaces.

(b)

Width and depth. Lot width shall be as follows:

(1)

Residential. Residential lots within the CN context area shall be at least 40 feet in width.

(2)

Commercial. Commercial or mixed use lots within all context areas shall be at least 25 feet in width.

(3)

The maximum lot width to depth ratio shall be 1:4.

(4)

Applicant is encouraged to verify site dimensional requirements for desired building type and applicable thoroughfare standards prior to platting.

(a)

Length. Blocks shall be not less than 300 feet nor more than 1,250 feet.

(b)

Width. Width shall be as necessary to meet site dimensional requirements for applicable building types. Applicants are encouraged to consider providing civic space in the form of plazas, pocket parks, or other public gathering areas dispersed in one-fourth mile increments and not less than 2,500 square feet in area.

(c)

Block frontage. Blocks may front a street, avenue, or alley.

(d)

Connectivity. New streets shall connect to existing streets where ever possible.

(a)

Residential. Alley access is encouraged within the CN context area, between Canterbury Street and Colrain Street.

(b)

Commercial.

(1)

Subdivision and site plans shall include a continuous cross access way in accordance with the Rear Alley Thoroughfare Type RA-20-20-C.

(2)

Cross access agreements shall be legally binding and allow interconnected vehicular and pedestrian access in perpetuity.

(3)

Rear alleys shall be contiguous along adjacent property lines, forming a travel way parallel to the primary thoroughfare.

(4)

Similar building types shall face each other across a Street or Avenue, while Alleys may be used to transition between building types.

(a)

Commercial.

(1)

Curb cuts shall be at least 160 feet from side streets and other driveways.

(2)

For access management purposes, driveways shall be shared and connect to the required rear alley, as per subsection 90-1503(b)(1).

(3)

A shared driveway access agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the city attorney prior to site plan approval.

The subdivision of lands shall follow the review and approval process as provided in Chapter 74.

Division 6 identifies specific building types that are allowed within various context areas and provides design standards for each type, to ensure that building form and character are consistent with the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

Each proposed building shall be designed in compliance with the standards of this division for the applicable building type, except civic buildings, which are not required to meet the building type standards of this Code.

Property may be developed only with the building types allowed by this article in the context area applicable to each lot.

(a)

Refer to Table 90-1602 on this page to determine the specific building types that are permitted in each of the context areas.

The following Building Types are specified in this division:

(a)

Mixed use building type.

(b)

Zero lot line retail building type.

(c)

Retail building type.

(d)

Live/work building type.

(e)

Apartment building type.

(f)

Rowhouse building type.

(g)

Two-family house building type.

(h)

Single-family house building type.

White cells represent Context Areas where Building Type is permitted.

Darkened cells represent Context Areas where Building Type is NOT permitted.

Refer to sample pages on this sheet for references of how to use each Building Type Standard. These pages are representative of the layout for each Building Type contained in this division.

A.

Building Character: This box serves as an introduction to the Building Type, including precedent examples, a general Building Type description, and whether the Building Type is permitted to have an accessory building and/or structure.

B.

Access: Specifies required building access and door location requirements. For many Building Types, this section specifies the maximum building length allowed without a pedestrian access-way between building frontages.

C.

Building Height: Indicates the required minimum and maximum number of stories permitted for the Building Type and the minimum number of feet required for each story. This section also specifies the minimum and maximum number of stories for some of the Building Types. For Building Types where the maximum number of stories is not indicated, refer to the Context Areas in Division 4 for the maximum number of stories allowed.

D.

Facade Composition: Indicates the required façade composition specifications for Building Type, including upper floor(s) transparency, massing, proportion, and roof type.

E.

Private Frontage: Specifies the required Private Frontage Types that are permitted to be applied to the Building Type. Private Frontages define the architecture and design components for the entrance(s) to the building and the area between the façade and the Frontage Line(s). Refer to Division 7 for Private Frontage Types.

F.

Site Dimensional Requirements: Indicates the site placement for the Building Type, including build-to-lines, build-to-zones, setbacks, encroachments, required building depths, and site coverage.

The following standards apply to all Building Types:

(a)

Principal frontage: Principal frontages of buildings represent the building front and are located at the public right-of-way lines along the street, public path or civic space of address for the building.

(b)

Secondary frontage: Secondary frontages of buildings represent the building sides that are located at the public right-of-way lines along all streets, public paths or civic spaces that are not the street of address for the building. The side setback for secondary frontages shall apply to all situations where secondary frontages occur at more than one side of a building (due to a parcel that is bound on more than two sides by right-of-way lines).

(c)

Principal frontage transparency requirements at first story: Each building type's first story transparency at the principal frontage line is per the private frontage requirements. Secondary frontages are required to use one of the following standards:

1.

Transparency that is the same as what is required by the upper stories for the building type.

2.

Transparency that is the same as the private frontage that has been applied to the principal frontage.

(d)

Setback measurements: For all principal and secondary frontage locations along the required 28th Street greenbelt, the required build-to-lines, build-to-zones and setback measurements shall be taken from the back edge (the edge facing the private side of the right-of-way) of the greenbelt. Refer to division 3 for greenbelt measurement and design.

(e)

Frontage percentages: Each building type indicates a frontage percentage requirement along the principal frontage line. This percentage is the amount of a lot line adjoining the public right-of-way that is occupied by the front façade of the principal building. The front façade shall be parallel to the right-of-way, located in accordance with the required build-to-lines or build-to-zones.

(f)

Private frontages: Private frontage types define architecture and design components for the entrance(s) to the building and the area between the façade and the frontage line. Each building type identifies the appropriate private frontage type(s). The use of one of the private frontage types identified is required. Refer to division 7 for private frontage types.

(g)

Maximum site coverage: The maximum site coverage applies to all buildings on a lot, including accessory buildings.

(h)

Building height: Buildings shall comply with the overall maximum height regulations (as measured in feet) that are established by context area.

(i)

Accessory buildings: Accessory buildings shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

Allowed per building type: One accessory building is permitted in addition to the principal building for live/work, rowhouse, two-family house and single-family house building types.

(2)

Accessory building use: Accessory buildings may contain a garage and/or home office space. One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is permitted on the second story of accessory buildings when paired with single-family or two-family building types.

(3)

Accessory building size: Accessory structures on single-family building type lots can have a maximum 720 square feet per story or 80 percent of the size of the primary building's ground floor level, whichever is less. Two-family building types can have a maximum 960 square feet per story or 80 percent of the size of the primary building's ground floor level, whichever is less.

(4)

Accessory building location: Accessory buildings shall be located in the rear of the lot. Accessory buildings under 599 square feet shall be setback a minimum of three feet from the side and rear property line. Accessory buildings over 600 square feet shall be setback a minimum of seven feet from the rear and side yard property lines

(5)

Accessory building height: Accessory buildings shall be limited to two stories in height and shall comply with the overall maximum height regulations established by context district.

(j)

Side yard walls: Each building shall have separate walls to support all loads independently of any walls located on an adjacent lot. Buildings with side-facing windows shall provide necessary light and air shafts within their own lot, without relying on the side yard of the adjacent lot.

(k)

Landscape standards: Refer to division 3 for landscape standards and 28th Street greenbelt measurement and design.

(l)

Parking requirements and standards: Parking requirements for each building type are based on use. Refer to division 9 for parking requirements and standards.

(m)

Sign standards: Refer to division 10 for sign standards.

The following standards apply to the mixed use building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance(s) to ground story commercial space(s) shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space. Doors allowing public access shall occur at intervals no greater than 75 feet.

B.

Access to upper story units shall be through a street level lobby, visible from the street.

C.

Contiguous mixed-use buildings shall not exceed 240 feet along a street frontage without a pedestrian access-way at least ten feet wide that connects the rear parking area to the sidewalk.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.01 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum number of stories and maximum building height permitted for mixed-use buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Mixed-use buildings shall be a minimum of two stories in height.

C.

First story shall be 12 feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

D.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door location is required to be at the same elevation as the adjacent sidewalk grade along the principal frontage (zero vertical separation).

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.02 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building shall have a flat roof with parapet.

B.

Building shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have ten percent to 50 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and bottom of cornice expression line.

D.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

E.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

F.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 20 to 40 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

G.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

MIXED USE BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a multi-story building with multiple dwelling units in the upper story and various commercial uses permitted within any story.

Accessory buildings are not permitted on mixed use building type lots. accessory structures are allowed on mixed use building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for mixed-use building:

1.

Storefront private frontage.

2.

Balcony private frontage.

3.

Drive-through private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.03 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ 0 feet - required build-to-line (no setback is allowed, building shall be at frontage line).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ 0 feet - required build-to-line (no setback is allowed, building shall be at frontage line).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ 0 feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ 0 feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Optional angled building corner with required entry door. Maximum length of angled wall shall be eight feet.

F.

Required 20-foot minimum building depth.

G.

At corner locations: Required 30-foot minimum extension of required building depth along secondary frontages. Thirty-foot extension is in addition to the required 20-foot minimum depth.

H.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 90 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

I.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

J.

Maximum site coverage for mixed-use buildings is 100 percent.

The following standards apply to the zero lot line retail building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance(s) to ground story commercial space(s) shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space. Doors allowing public access shall occur at intervals no greater than 75 feet.

B.

Contiguous zero lot line retail buildings shall not exceed 240 feet along a street frontage without a pedestrian access-way at least ten feet wide that connects the rear parking area to the sidewalk.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.04 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for zero lot line retail buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Zero lot line retail buildings shall be one story in height. Upper stories are not permitted on the zero lot line retail building type.

C.

Refer to mixed use building type if multiple stories are desired.

D.

First story shall be 12 feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door location is required to be at the same elevation as the adjacent sidewalk grade along the principal frontage (zero vertical separation).

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.05 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building shall have a flat roof with parapet.

B.

Building shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

D.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 20 to 40 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

E.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

ZERO LOT LINE RETAIL BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a single-story building with various commercial uses permitted at the ground floor level. Building site placement is required to have no setback at the principal frontage line.

Accessory buildings are not permitted on zero lot line retail building type lots. Accessory structures are allowed on zero lot line retail building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for zero lot line retail building:

1.

Storefront private frontage.

2.

Drive-through private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.06 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ 0 feet - required build-to-line (no setback is allowed, building shall be at frontage line).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ 0 feet - required build-to-line (no setback is allowed, building shall be at frontage line).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ 0 feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ 0 feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Optional angled building corner with required entry door. Maximum length of angled wall shall be eight feet.

F.

Required 20-foot minimum building depth.

G.

At corner locations: Required 30-foot minimum extension of required building depth along secondary frontages. Thirty foot extension is in addition to the required 20-foot minimum depth.

H.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 90 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

I.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

J.

Maximum site coverage for zero lot line retail buildings is 100 percent.

The following standards apply to the retail building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance(s) to ground story commercial space(s) shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space. Doors allowing public access shall occur at intervals no greater than 75 feet.

B.

Contiguous zero lot line retail buildings shall not exceed 240 feet along a street frontage without a pedestrian access-way at least ten feet wide that connects the rear parking area to the sidewalk.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.07 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for retail buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Retail buildings shall be one story in height. Upper stories are not permitted on the retail building type.

C.

Refer to mixed use building type if multiple stories are desired.

D.

First story shall be 12 feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Retail buildings that have a pitched roof may have an optional attic space that is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

F.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building Type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.07 and 6.08 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building may have a flat roof with parapet or a pitched roof.

B.

Buildings with a flat roof shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

D.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 20 to 40 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

E.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

RETAIL BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a single-story building with various commercial uses permitted at the ground floor level. Building site placement has a variable build-to-zone at the principal frontage line.

Accessory buildings are not permitted on retail building type lots. Accessory structures are allowed on retail building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for retail building:

1.

Storefront private frontage.

2.

Shopfront private frontage.

3.

Drive-through private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.09 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from five to 15 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

■ In corridor edge context area (CE) with principal frontages along Division Avenue: Required build-to-zone shall be five to 50 feet from principal frontage line.

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from zero to 15 feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Three feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Optional angled building corner with required entry door. Maximum length of angled wall shall be eight feet.

F.

Required 20-foot minimum building depth.

G.

At corner locations: Required 30-foot minimum extension of required building depth along secondary frontages. Thirty-foot extension is in addition to the required 20-foot minimum depth.

H.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 50 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

I.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

J.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

K.

Maximum site coverage for retail buildings is 90 percent.

(Ord. No. 12-24, § 12, 11-4-24)

The following standards apply to the live/work building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance to ground story commercial space shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

B.

Access to upper story dwelling unit may be by a separate entrance.

C.

Internal access between the residential and commercial spaces is required.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.10 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for live/work buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Live/work buildings shall be a minimum of two stories in height.

C.

Live/work buildings shall be a maximum of three stories in height.

D.

First story shall be ten feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

F.

Live/ work buildings that have a pitched roof may have an optional attic space that is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

G.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.10 and 6.11 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building may have a flat roof with parapet or a pitched roof.

B.

Buildings with a flat roof shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have ten percent to 50 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and bottom of cornice expression line or eave.

D.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

E.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

F.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 14 to 26 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

G.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

LIVE/WORK BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate an attached or detached building with integrated residence and commercial space utilized by a single-family household. The ground floor is designed to accommodate commercial uses with a single residence in the upper stories, although ground floor may also accommodate residential uses.

Accessory buildings are allowed on live/work building type lots. accessory structures are allowed on live/work building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for live/work building:

1.

Storefront private frontage.

2.

Shopfront private frontage.

3.

At-grade private frontage.

4.

Lightwell private frontage.

5.

Stoop private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.12 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from five to 20 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from zero to 10 feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side Setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Zero feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Front build-to-zone shall begin five feet from the principal frontage line.

F.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 80 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

G.

Individual unit widths shall be 14 feet to 26 feet per unit.

H.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

I.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

J.

Maximum site coverage for live/work buildings is 80 percent.

The following standards apply to the apartment building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Access to residential uses shall be through a lobby entrance.

B.

Access to non-residential uses may be directly from the street, public path or civic space or through a lobby.

C.

Lobby entrances shall be directly from the street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.13 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum number of stories and maximum building height permitted for apartment buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Apartment buildings shall be a minimum of two stories in height.

C.

First story shall be nine feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

D.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Apartment buildings that have a pitched roof may have an optional attic space that is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

F.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.13 and 6.14 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building may have a flat roof with parapet or a pitched roof.

B.

Buildings with a flat roof shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have ten percent to 30 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and bottom of cornice expression line or eave.

D.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

E.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

F.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 20 to 40 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

G.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

APARTMENT BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a multi-story building with multiple dwelling units above and beside each other.

Accessory buildings are not permitted on apartment building type lots.

Accessory structures are allowed on apartment building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for apartment building:

1.

At-grade private frontage.

2.

Courtyard private frontage.

3.

Stoop private frontage.

4.

Porch private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.15 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from eight to 30 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from three to 20 feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Seven feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Front build-to-zone shall begin eight feet from the principal frontage line.

F.

Side build-to-zone at secondary frontage shall begin three feet from secondary frontage line.

G.

Required 50-foot mininum building depth.

H.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 60 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

I.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

J.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

K.

Maximum site coverage for apartment buildings is 70 percent.

The following standards apply to the rowhouse building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance to each dwelling unit shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Access:

A.

Rowhouse buildings are required to have a minimum of three contiguous units.

B.

No more than eight contiguous rowhouse lots shall occur without a pedestrian access-way of at least ten feet.

3.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.16 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for rowhouse buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Rowhouse Buildings shall be a minimum of two stories in height.

C.

Rowhouse buildings shall be a maximum of three stories in height.

D.

First story shall be nine feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

F.

Rowhouse buildings that have a pitched roof may have an optional attic space that is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

G.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

4.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.16 and 6.17 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building may have a flat roof with parapet or a pitched roof.

B.

Buildings with a flat roof shall have a cornice expression line at roofline.

C.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have a minimum of 20 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and bottom of cornice expression line or eave.

D.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

E.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

F.

Building shall have an 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface every 14 to 26 feet along building facades facing streets. Pilasters shall extend vertically from grade to cornice expression line.

G.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

ROWHOUSE BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a principal building with common walls on both side lot lines and a private yard to the rear.

Accessory buildings are allowed on rowhouse building type lots.

Accessory structures are allowed on rowhouse building type lots.

5.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for rowhouse building:

1.

Lightwell private frontage.

2.

Stoop private frontage.

3.

Porch private frontage.

6.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

7.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.18 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from five to 15 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from three to ten feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Zero feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Front build-to-zone shall begin five feet from the principal frontage line.

F.

Side build-to-zone at secondary frontage shall begin three feet from secondary frontage line.

G.

Required 30-foot minimum building depth.

H.

Building façade width along principal frontage shall be built to a minimum of 90 percent of the overall length of the principal frontage line length.

I.

Individual unit widths shall be 14 feet to 26 feet per unit.

J.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, and upper bays may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

K.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

L.

Maximum site coverage for rowhouse buildings is 80 percent.

The following standards apply to the two-family house building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance to each dwelling unit shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.19 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for two-family house buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Two-family house buildings shall be a minimum of two stories in height.

C.

First story shall be nine feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

D.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Optional attic space is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

F.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.19 and 6.20 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building shall have a pitched roof.

B.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have ten percent to 50 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and eave.

C.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

D.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

E.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

TWO-FAMILY BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a two-family building with front, rear and side yards.

Accessory buildings are allowed on two-family house building type lots.

Accessory structures are allowed on two-family house building type lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for two-family building:

1.

Stoop private frontage.

2.

Porch private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.21 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from 15 to 35 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from ten to 20 feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side Setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Seven feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Front build-to-zone shall begin 15 feet from the principal frontage line.

F.

Side build-to-zone at secondary frontage shall begin ten feet from secondary frontage line.

G.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, and upper bays may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

H.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

I.

Maximum site coverage for two-family buildings is 60 percent.

The following standards apply to the single-family house building type:

1.0 Access:

A.

The main entrance to each dwelling unit shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Building height:

Refer to Illustration 6.22 for building height graphic representation.

A.

Maximum building height permitted for single-family house buildings is regulated by context area. Refer to division 4.

B.

Two-family house buildings shall be a maximum of two stories in height.

C.

First story shall be nine feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

D.

Upper stories shall be eight feet minimum in height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.

E.

Optional attic space is not among the number of stories regulated by context area.

F.

First floor entry door height above grade. First floor at entry door height above grade is dependant on the private frontage used for this building type. Refer to private frontages permitted for this building type and division 7.

3.0 Facade composition requirements:

Refer to Illustrations 6.22 and 6.23 for building composition graphic reference.

A.

Building shall have a pitched roof.

B.

Transparency upper stories: Building facades facing streets shall have ten percent to 50 percent of the façade be windows between the finish floor line of the second story and eave.

C.

Transparency first story: Refer to private frontage types (division 7) for transparency requirements of first story.

D.

Upper windows shall be square or vertically proportioned with clear glass. Refer to definitions in division 11 for clear glass requirements.

E.

Building materials: Refer to section 90-1614 for required building materials.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

A lot located and designed to accommodate a single-family detached building with front, rear and side yards.

Accessory buildings are allowed on single-family house building type lots.

Accessory structures are allowed on single-family house building lots.

4.0 Private frontages:

A.

Refer to division 7 for requirements of private frontages.

B.

Private frontage types permitted for single-family building:

1.

Stoop private frontage.

2.

Porch private frontage.

5.0 Use:

Uses are regulated by context area. Refer to division 4 for permitted uses in each context area.

6.0 Site dimensional requirements:

Refer to Illustration 6.24 for graphic representation of the dimensional requirements regarding site and building placement.

A.

Front setback (at principal frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from 15 to 35 feet from principal frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

B.

Side setback (at secondary frontage):

■ Required build-to-zone from ten to 15 feet from secondary frontage line (building shall be within build-to-zone).

C.

Side setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Seven feet from non-frontage side property line.

D.

Rear setback (at non-frontage locations):

■ Ten feet from non-frontage rear property line.

E.

Front build-to-zone shall begin 15 feet from the principal frontage line.

F.

Side build-to-zone at secondary frontage shall begin ten feet from secondary frontage line.

G.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, and upper bays may extend into setbacks, beyond build-to-zones or into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

H.

Unenclosed porches, stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3. These elements shall not project into the public right-of-way.

I.

Maximum site coverage for single-family buildings is 50 percent.

I.

EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS:

1.0 Intent:

A.

Exterior building walls shall reflect and complement the materials and construction techniques of West Michigan's regional architecture.

B.

Building materials on exterior walls shall express the construction techniques and structural constraints of traditional and long-lasting building materials.

C.

All building materials shall express their specific properties. For example, heavier more permanent materials (masonry) shall support lighter materials (wood).

2.0 Exterior wall materials:

The following materials are permitted on exterior walls:

A.

Brick and masonry.

B.

Stucco.

1.

The use of stucco is not permitted on the ground floor of the mixed use building type.

2.

The use of stucco is not permitted on the zero lot line retail building type.

3.

The use of stucco is not permitted on the retail building type.

C.

Stone (or synthetic equivalent).

D.

Pre-cast masonry (for trim and cornice elements only).

E.

Polyurethane and Cellular PVC shapes (for cornice element only).

F.

Metal (for beams, lintels, trim elements and ornamentation only).

G.

Metal panels, insulated metal panels and/or rain screens (for upper levels only).

H.

Split-faced block (for piers, foundation walls, and chimneys only).

I.

Wood lap siding.

J.

Cement board siding (Hardie-Plank or equivalent).

K.

Other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

3.0 Exterior wall configurations and techniques:

The following configurations and construction techniques shall be utilized when assembling exterior walls:

A.

Wall openings shall not span vertically more than one story.

B.

Wall openings shall correspond to interior space and not span horizontally across the building.

C.

Wall materials shall be consistent horizontally (i.e. - joints between different materials shall be horizontal and continue around corners) except at chimneys and piers.

D.

Cement board siding shall have a smooth finish (no faux wood grain).

E.

All trim on wood- and cement board-sided walls (including window trim, door trim, horizontal expression lines and corner trim) shall be similar to the material of the siding.

II.

ROOFS AND PARAPETS:

1.0 Intent:

A.

Roofs and parapets shall demonstrate recognition of the climate by utilizing appropriate pitch, drainage and materials.

B.

Sustainable practices, such as green roof technology, are strongly encouraged to the maximum extent possible.

2.0 Roof materials for pitched or sloped roofs:

The following materials are permitted for pitched roofs:

A.

Slate (or equivalent synthetic).

B.

Metal (standing seam or similar).

C.

Dimensional asphalt shingles.

D.

Other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

3.0 Roof materials for flat roofs:

The following materials are permitted for flat roofs:

A.

Any material that is permitted by the Building Code.

4.0 Materials for cornices.

The following materials are permitted for parapets and cornices:

A.

Any material that is permitted in the exterior building wall section.

B.

Material shall be consistent and compatible with the material of the exterior wall.

5.0 Pitched roof configurations and techniques.

The following configurations and construction techniques shall be utilized when assembling pitched roofs:

A.

Simple hip and gable roofs shall be symmetrically pitched between 4:12 and 12:12.

B.

Shed roofs attached to the main structure shall be pitched between 4:12 and 7:12.

C.

Eaves shall overhang a minimum of 12 inches.

D.

Rakes (gable end) shall overhang a minimum of eight inches.

E.

Eaves on accessory buildings, dormers and other similar structures shall overhang a minimum of eight inches.

F.

Rakes (gable end) on accessory buildings, dormers and other similar structures shall overhang a minimum of six inches.

G.

Open eaves and simple traditional soffits and fascia are encouraged.

III.

WINDOWS AND DOORS:

1.0 Window materials:

A.

Window frames shall be anodized aluminum, wood, clad wood, vinyl, or steel.

B.

Glass in windows shall be clear. Refer to definitions in division 11 for requirements of clear glass.

C.

Window screens shall be black or gray.

D.

Screen frames shall match window frame material or be dark anodized.

2.0 Door materials:

A.

Door frames shall be anodized aluminum, wood, clad wood, or steel.

B.

Doors shall be made of wood, clad wood, fiberglass, steel, or other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

C.

Any glass that is provided in doors as part of minimum transparency requirements shall be clear. Refer to definitions in division 11 for requirements of clear glass.

3.0 Window configurations and techniques:

A.

Windows may be ganged horizontally (maximum five per group) if each grouping is separated by a mullion, column, pier or wall section.

B.

Windows shall be no closer than 30 inches to a building corner, excluding bay windows.

C.

Windows shall be square or vertically proportioned.

D.

Exterior shutters, if applied, shall be sized and mounted appropriately for the window (i.e. each shutter shall be one-half the window width).

4.0 Door configurations and techniques:

A.

Double height entries (those that span more than one story) are not allowed.

B.

Roll down security gates and doors are prohibited.

Division 7 identifies specific private frontage types that are allowed in conjunction with building types and provides design standards for each type, to ensure that building entrances, form, and character are consistent with the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

Each proposed building shall be designed to incorporate a private frontage type in compliance with the standards of this division, except for civic buildings which are not required to meet these standards.

Property may be developed only with the frontage types allowed by this division in conjunction with the applicable building type.

A.

Refer to Table 90-1702 on this page to determine the specific frontage types that are permitted for each of the building types.

The following building types are specified in this division:

A.

Storefront private frontage type.

B.

Balcony private frontage type.

C.

Shopfront private frontage type.

D.

Drive-through private frontage type.

E.

At-grade private frontage type.

F.

Lightwell private frontage type.

G.

Stoop private frontage type.

H.

Porch private frontage type.

White cells represent building types where private frontage is permitted.

Darkented cells represent building types where private frontage is NOT permitted.

Refer to individual private frontage standards to review specific requirements for application to building type.

Refer to sample pages on this sheet for references of how to use each private frontage type standard. These pages are representative of the layout for each private frontage type contained in this division.

(a)

Private frontage character: This box serves as an introduction to the private frontage type, including precedent examples and a general private frontage type description.

(b)

Access: Specifies required frontage access and door location requirements.

(c)

Building type: Specifies the building types that the private frontage type is permitted to be applied to. Private frontages define the architecture and design components for the entrance(s) to the building and the area between the façade and the frontage line(s). Refer to division 6 for building types.

(d)

Private frontage location requirements: Specifies the location requirements for the private frontage depending on the building type. This section also specifies the requirements of the ground area between the principal frontage line and the building facade, relative to distance from the principal frontage line.

(e)

Private frontage landscape requirements: Specifies the landscape requirements for the private frontage.

(f)

Private frontage composition requirements: Specifies the requirements of the private frontage, including transparency, composition, and required elements.

(g)

Note: The drive-through frontage (section 90-1709) is identical to the storefront frontage, except that it has provisions for an automobile drive-through at non-frontage sides and the rear of the site. The pages for the drive-through frontage include one additional graphic that depicts the location of where this drive-through is permitted.

The following standards apply to all private frontage types:

(a)

Principal frontage: Principal frontages of buildings represent the building front and are located at the public right-of-way lines along the street, public path or civic space of address for the building.

(b)

Secondary frontage: Secondary frontages of buildings represent the building sides that are located at the public right-of-way lines along all streets, public paths or civic spaces that are not the street of address for the building. The side setback for secondary frontages shall apply to all situations where secondary frontages occur at more than one side of a building (due to a parcel that is bound on more than two sides by right-of-way lines).

(c)

Principal frontage transparency requirements at first story: Each building type's first story transparency at the principal frontage line is per the private frontage requirements. Secondary frontages are required to use one of the following standards:

1.

Transparency that is the same as what is required by the upper stories for the building type.

2.

Transparency that is the same as the private frontage that has been applied to the principal frontage.

(d)

Setback measurements: For all principal and secondary frontage locations along the required 28th Street greenbelt, the required build-to-lines, build-to-zones and setback measurements shall be taken from the back edge (the edge facing the private side of the right-of-way) of the greenbelt. Refer to division 9 for greenbelt measurement and design.

(e)

Private frontages: Private frontage types define architecture and design components for the entrance(s) to the building and the area between the façade and the frontage line. Each building type identifies the appropriate private frontage type(s). The use of one of the private frontage types identified is required. Refer to division 6 for building types.

(f)

Sign standards: Refer to division 10 for sign standards.

The following standards apply to the Storefront Private Frontage Type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Storefront private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The storefront private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Mixed use building type.

B.

Zero lot line retail building type.

C.

Retail building type.

D.

Live/work building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.01 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The storefront frontage is required to be placed at a build-to-line or within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is zero to ten feet: Ground area shall be paved to match public sidewalk.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is NOT present: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall have a width that is equal to the width of the widest part of the entry door recess.

3.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is present: Ground area shall be paved to the edge of the parking.

4.

Ground area may be paved at distances greater than ten feet when outdoor seating is proposed per approval of planning director and/or planning commission.

C.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the storefront frontage (when required) shall be ground cover.

STOREFRONT FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The storefront is a frontage type placed along the principal (and sometimes secondary) frontage line(s). It is typically associated with retail and mixed use buildings. The storefront shall be designed in a way that promotes an attractive, convenient shopping experience. Storefronts are at grade with the sidewalk and are sometimes shaded by awnings.

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.02 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Storefronts shall extend across 80 percent of the first story, for the full height of the first story.

B.

Optional transom window may extend over entry recess (as depicted) or follow entry recess.

C.

Required entry door shall have 50 percent minimum transparency.

D.

Entry door is required to be recessed from the principal frontage line from three feet to eight feet. Storefront shall extend from principal frontage line to the recessed entry door.

E.

Entry door is required to be at adjacent sidewalk grade.

F.

Required 30 inches to 42 inches sign band or horizontal expression band above storefront window or transom. Sign band or horizontal expression line shall extend the entire width of the building.

G.

Storefront window glass shall be eight feet high minimum, measured from the adjacent grade.

H.

Transparency: Storefront private frontages shall have 60 percent to 80 percent of the façade be windows between the top of the storefront base and bottom of sign band (or horizontal expression line). Entry door transparency shall be included as part of this required transparency.

I.

Required 18 inches to 30 inches storefront base.

J.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

K.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

L.

The storefront private frontage may have an angled corner entry as allowed by the specific building type. The angled corner entry shall meet the transparency requirements of the storefront private frontage.

M.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the balcony private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Balcony private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The balcony private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Mixed use building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.03 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The balcony frontage is required to be placed at a build-to-line or within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is zero to ten feet: Ground area shall be paved to match public sidewalk.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall have a width that is equal to the width of the widest part of the entry door recess.

3.

Ground area may be paved at distances greater than ten feet when outdoor seating is proposed per approval of planning director and/or planning commission.

C.

Required recessed balcony located within the mass of the building.

D.

Face of balcony shall align with façade of building.

E.

Storefront frontage is required at first story.

F.

Building roof and/or parapet wall shall extend over balcony and align with face of lower floor(s).

G.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the balcony frontage (when required) shall be ground cover.

BALCONY FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The balcony is a frontage type placed along the principal frontage line. It is typically associated with mixed use buildings. The frontage combines n upper balcony that is recessed into the building mass with a storefront at the first story. The storefront portion of this frontage shall be designed in a way that promotes an attractive, convenient shopping experience.

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.04 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Storefronts shall extend across 80 percent of the first story, for the full height of the first story.

B.

Optional transom window may extend over entry recess (as depicted) or follow entry recess.

C.

Required entry door shall have 50 percent minimum transparency.

D.

Entry door is required to be recessed from the principal frontage line from three feet to eight foot. Storefront shall extend from principal frontage line to the recessed entry door.

E.

Entry door is required to be at adjacent sidewalk grade.

F.

Required 30 inches to 42 inches sign band or horizontal expression band above storefront window or transom. Sign band or horizontal expression line shall extend the entire width of the building.

G.

Storefront window glass shall be eight feet high minimum, measured from the adjacent grade.

H.

Transparency: Balcony private frontages shall have 60 percent to 80 percent of the façade be windows between the top of the storefront base and bottom of sign band (or horizontal expression line). Entry door transparency shall be included as part of this required transparency.

I.

Required 18 inches to 30 inches storefront base.

J.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

K.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

L.

The storefront private frontage may have an angled corner entry as allowed by the specific building type. The angled corner entry shall meet the transparency requirements of the storefront private frontage.

M.

Required recessed balcony located within the mass of the building.

N.

Required equally spaced columns at balcony.

O.

Building roof and/or parapet wall shall extend over balcony and align with facade of building

P.

Required guardrail or knee wall shall align with facade of building.

Q.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the shopfront private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Shopfront private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The storefront private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Retail building type.

B.

Live/work building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.05 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The shopfront frontage is required to be placed within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is zero to ten feet: Ground area shall be paved to match public sidewalk.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is NOT present: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall have a width that is equal to the width of the widest part of the entry door recess.

3.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is present: Ground area shall be paved to the edge of the parking.

4.

Ground area may be paved at distances greater than ten feet when outdoor seating is proposed per approval of planning director and/or planning commission.

C.

Shopfront frontage is required to have either a terrace or an at grade entry door.

D.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

E.

Stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the shopfront frontage (when required) shall be ground cover.

SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The shopfront is a frontage type placed along the principal frontage line in a build-to-zone. It is typically associated with retail uses at the first story in context areas that have a less intense (more residentially scaled) retail environment. The shopfront shall be designed in a way that promotes an attractive, convenient shopping experience. Storefronts may be elevated above the adjacent grade.

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.06 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Shopfront frontage is required to have either a terrace (covered with roof or without roof) or an at grade entry door. (Covered terrace depicted in graphic).

B.

Terrace (if used) shall be 12 inches minimum above adjacent grade.

C.

Depth of the landing at the terrace (if used) shall be a minimum of four feet.

D.

At grade entry door (if used) is required to be at adjacent sidewalk grade.

E.

Required entry door shall have 30 percent minimum transparency.

F.

Transparency: Shopfront private frontages shall have 35 percent to 60 percent of the façade be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the second story. Entry door transparency shall be included as part of this required transparency.

G.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

H.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

I.

The shopfront private frontage may have an angled corner entry as allowed by the specific building type. The angled corner entry shall meet the transparency requirements of the shopfront private frontage.

J.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the drive-through private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Drive-through private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The drive-through private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Mixed use building type.

B.

Zero lot line retail building type.

C.

Retail building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.07 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The drive-through frontage is required to be placed at a build-to-line or within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is zero to ten feet: Ground area shall be paved to match public sidewalk.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is NOT present: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall have a width that is equal to the width of the widest part of the entry door recess.

3.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet and front parking is present: Ground area shall be paved to the edge of the parking.

4.

Ground area may be paved at distances greater than ten feet when outdoor seating is proposed per approval of planning director and/or planning commission.

C.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the drive-through frontage (when required) shall be ground cover.

5.0 Drive-through location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.08 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Rear drive-through zone: Drive-through is permitted to be placed along non-frontage rear property lines (or easement lines) in the following context areas:

1.

Corridor center (CC).

2.

Corridor urban (CU).

3.

Corridor general (CG).

4.

Corridor sub-urban (CS).

5.

Corridor edge (CE).

DRIVE-THROUGH FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The drive-through is a frontage that is identical to the storefront frontage type, however it includes an automobile drive-through at the rear or non-frontage side yards. The drive-through may include a covered structure at the service window location. The frontage is typically associated with retail and mixed use buildings and includes a storefront that shall be designed in a way that promotes an attractive, convenient shopping experience. Storefronts are at grade with the sidewalk and are sometimes shaded by awnings.

B.

Location of rear drive-through zone: Rear drive-through zone location shall be located as follows:

1.

Zero to 45 feet, measured from rear building wall.

2.

15 feet minimum, measured from secondary frontage building wall.

C.

Non-frontage side drive-through zone: Drive-through is permitted to be placed along non-frontage side property lines in the following context areas:

1.

Corridor general (CG).

2.

Corridor sub-urban (CS).

3.

Corridor edge (CE).

D.

Location of non-frontage side drive-through zone: Non-frontage side drive-through zone location shall be located as follows:

1.

zero to 45 feet, measured from non-frontage side building wall.

2.

15 feet minimum, measured from principal frontage building wall.

E.

Drive-through location shall comply with the non-frontage side and rear setbacks of the building type that it is applied to. (Refer to division 6)

6.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.09 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Storefronts shall extend across 80 percent of the first story, for the full height of the first story.

B.

Optional transom window may extend over entry recess (as depicted) or follow entry recess.

C.

Required entry door shall have 50 percent minimum transparency.

D.

Entry door is required to be recessed from the principal frontage line from three feet to eight feet. Storefront shall extend from principal frontage line to the recessed entry door.

E.

Entry door is required to be at adjacent sidewalk grade.

F.

Required 30 inches to 42 inches sign band/horizontal expression band above storefront window/transom. Sign band or horizontal expression line shall extend the entire width of the building.

G.

Storefront window glass shall be eight feet high minimum, measured from the adjacent grade.

H.

Transparency: Storefront private frontages shall have 60 percent to 80 percent of the façade be windows between the top of the storefront base and bottom of sign band (or horizontal expression line). Entry door transparency shall be included as part of this required transparency.

I.

Required 18 inches to 30 inches storefront base.

J.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

K.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

L.

The storefront private frontage may have an angled corner entry as allowed by the specific building type. The angled corner entry shall meet the transparency requirements of the storefront private frontage.

M.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the at-grade private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

At-grade private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The at-grade private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Live/work building type.

B.

Apartment building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.10 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The at-grade frontage is required to be placed within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is five to ten feet: Ground area may be paved to match public sidewalk or landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall be five feet wide minimum.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall be five feet wide minimum.

C.

At-grade frontage is required to have either a covered entry door (depicted in graphic) or recessed entry door. Covered entry door shall have a roof that is supported by brackets, cables, columns, or cantilevered. Covered entry door and recessed entry door options may be used together depending on building type and site placement of building.

D.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

E.

Wells may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the at-grade frontage (when required) shall be grass ground cover.

AT-GRADE FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The at-grade is a frontage type placed along the principal frontage line in a build-to-zone. It provides an at grade (zero step) entry into residentially scaled buildings and may be associated with lobby buildings (such as apartments).

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.11 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

At-grade frontage is required to have either a covered entry door (as depicted on graphic) or recessed entry door. Covered entry door shall have a roof that is supported by brackets, cables, columns, or cantilevered. Covered entry door and recessed entry door options may be used together depending on building type and site placement of building.

B.

Depth of covered entry (if used) shall be four feet minimum.

C.

Entry door for at-grade frontages is required to be at adjacent sidewalk grade.

D.

Required entry door shall have 50 percent minimum transparency.

E.

Transparency: At-grade private frontages shall have ten percent to 30 percent of the façade be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the second story. Entry door transparency shall be included as part of this required transparency.

F.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

G.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

H.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the lightwell private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Lightwell private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The lightwell private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Live/work building type.

B.

Rowhouse building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements.

Refer to Illustration 7.12 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The lightwell frontage is required to be placed within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall have one of the following treatments depending on distance from the principal frontage line.

1.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is five to ten feet: Ground area may be paved to match public sidewalk or landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall be five feet wide minimum.

2.

Distance between building façade and principal frontage line is greater than ten feet: Ground area shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the entry door to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting entry door and public sidewalk shall be five feet wide minimum.

C.

Lightwell frontage may have a covered entry door. Covered entry door shall have a roof that is supported by brackets, cables, or cantilevered.

D.

Required exterior stair from adjacent grade (sidewalk) up to terrace.

E.

Required exterior stair from adjacent grade (sidewalk) down to lightwell.

F.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

G.

Stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the lightwell frontage (when required) shall be ground cover.

LIGHTWELL FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The lightwell is a frontage type placed along the principal frontage line in a build-to-zone. It has separate stairs that connect a lower level entrance (lightwell) and an upper level entrance (terrace) to the public sidewalk. This allows direct access to the first story and a partially exposed basement. Commonly used on attached buildings, this frontage may also provide outdoor seating opportunities at both the terrace and lightwell locations.

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.13 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Lightwell frontage may have a covered entry door (as depicted in graphic). Covered entry door shall have a roof that is supported by brackets, cables, or cantilevered.

B.

Entry doors for lightwell frontages are required to be accessed from a terrace and lightwell.

C.

Required entry door is not required to have transparency.

D.

Depth of required terrace shall be four feet minimum and eight feet maximum.

E.

Depth of required lightwell shall be four feet minimum and eight feet maximum.

F.

Terrace shall be three feet minimum above adjacent grade.

G.

Transparency between first story finish floor and second story finish floor: Ten percent to 30 percent of the façade shall be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the second story. Door transparency (if used) may be included in required transparency measurement.

H.

Transparency between first story finish floor and finish floor of lightwell (floor below first floor): 15 percent to 30 percent of the façade shall be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the lightwell floor (floor below first floor). Door transparency (if used) may be included in required transparency measurement.

I.

Required 18 inches to 32 inches pilaster or wall surface spaced as indicated by building type.

J.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

K.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the stoop private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Stoop private frontage and required covered entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

1.

Exception: Stoop and entry door may be located on the side of two-family and single-family home building types when the stoop is connected to the public sidewalk with a minimum of three-foot sidewalk.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The stoop private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Live/work building type.

B.

Apartment building type.

C.

Rowhouse building type.

D.

Two-family house building type.

E.

Single-family house building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements

Refer to Illustration 7.14 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The stoop frontage is required to be placed within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

1.

Exception: As noted in subsection 1.0.A.1 of this section.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the stoop to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting stoop and public sidewalk shall be three feet wide minimum.

C.

Stoop frontage shall have a covered entry door. Covered entry door shall have a roof that is supported by brackets, cables, or cantilevered.

D.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

E.

Stoops, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the stoop frontage shall be ground cover.

STOOP FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The stoop is a frontage type typically placed along the Principal Frontage line, although it may also be placed in the side yard. A stoop is a small staircase leading to the entrance of a building that has a roof at the entrance. The elevation of the stoop is required to achieve privacy for residential uses on the first story.

5.0 Private frontage composition requirements:

Refer to Illustration 7.15 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Stoop frontage is required to have a covered entry door that has a roof that is either supported by brackets, cables, columns (depicted in graphic), or cantilevered.

B.

Depth of stoop landing shall be four feet minimum.

C.

Stoop shall be 12 inches minimum above adjacent grade.

D.

Required entry door is not required to have transparency.

E.

Transparency: Stoop private frontages shall have ten percent to 30 percent of the façade be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the second story. Door transparency (if used) may be included in required transparency measurement.

F.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

G.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

The following standards apply to the porch private frontage type:

1.0 Access:

A.

Porch private frontage and required entry doors shall be directly from and face a street, public path or civic space.

2.0 Allowed per building type:

The porch private frontage is permitted on the following building types (refer to division 6):

A.

Apartment building type.

B.

Rowhouse building type.

C.

Two-family house building type.

D.

Single-family house building type.

3.0 Frontage location requirements

Refer to Illustration 7.16 for graphic representation of the location requirements for private frontage placement.

A.

The porch frontage is required to be placed within a build-to-zone, depending on building site specific requirements. Refer to division 6.

B.

The ground area between the principal frontage line and building façade shall be landscaped with a sidewalk connecting the stoop to the public sidewalk. Sidewalk connecting stoop and public sidewalk shall be three feet wide minimum.

C.

Balconies, awnings, canopies, cornices, upper bays, and projecting signs may extend into the public right-of-way per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

D.

Porches, wells, and/or steps may extend into required setbacks per the requirements of the encroachment section in division 3.

4.0 Private frontage landscape requirements:

A.

Landscape for the porch frontage shall be ground cover.

PORCH FRONTAGE DESCRIPTION:

The porch is a frontage type placed along the principal frontage line(s) within a build-to-zone. Porches are open-air structures that are attached to the principal building, forming a covered entrance. Porch dimensions need to be such that sufficient space for furniture is provided, allowing comfortable use of the space.

5.0 Private Frontage Composition Requirements

Refer to Illustration 7.17 for frontage composition graphic reference.

A.

Porch frontage is required to be covered by a roof that is supported by columns.

B.

Depth of porch floor shall be eight feet minimum.

C.

Porch floor shall be 18 inches minimum above adjacent grade.

D.

Required entry door is not required to have transparency.

E.

Transparency: Porch Private Frontages shall have ten percent to 30 percent of the façade be windows between the adjacent grade and finish floor line of the second story. Door transparency (if used) may be included in required transparency measurement.

F.

Transparency upper stories: Refer to building types (division 6) for transparency requirements of upper stories.

G.

Frontage materials: Refer to section 90-1714 for required building materials.

I.

Private frontage exterior walls:

1.0 Intent:

A.

Private frontage walls shall reflect and complement the materials and construction techniques of West Michigan's regional architecture.

B.

Materials on exterior walls shall express the construction techniques and structural constraints of traditional and long-lasting building materials.

C.

All exterior wall materials shall express their specific properties. For example, heavier more permanent materials (masonry) shall support lighter materials (wood).

D.

Private frontage walls shall be compatible and complement the building walls.

2.0 Exterior wall materials:

The following materials are permitted on exterior walls:

A.

Brick and masonry.

B.

Stone (or synthetic equivalent).

C.

Pre-cast masonry (for trim and cornice elements only).

D.

Polyurethane and Cellular PVC shapes (for cornice element only).

E.

Metal (for beams, lintels, trim elements and ornamentation only).

F.

Split-faced block (for piers and foundation walls only).

G.

Wood lap siding.

H.

Cement board siding (Hardie-Plank or equivalent).

I.

Other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

3.0 Exterior wall configurations and techniques:

The following configurations and construction techniques shall be utilized when assembling exterior walls:

A.

Wall openings shall not span vertically more than one story.

B.

Wall openings shall correspond to interior space and not span horizontally across the building.

C.

Wall materials shall be consistent horizontally (i.e. - joints between different materials shall be horizontal and continue around corners) except at chimneys and piers.

D.

Cement board siding shall have a smooth finish (no faux wood grain).

E.

All trim on wood- and cement board-sided walls (including window trim, door trim, horizontal expression lines and corner trim) shall be similar to the material of the siding.

II.

Roofs and parapets:

1.0 Intent:

A.

Roofs and parapets shall demonstrate recognition of the climate by utilizing appropriate pitch, drainage and materials.

B.

Sustainable practices, such as green roof technology, are strongly encouraged to the maximum extent possible.

2.0 Roof materials for pitched or sloped roofs:

The following materials are permitted for pitched roofs:

A.

Slate (or equivalent synthetic).

B.

Metal (standing seam or similar).

C.

Dimensional asphalt shingles.

D.

Other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

3.0 Roof materials for flat roofs:

The following materials are permitted for flat roofs:

A.

Any material that is permitted by the Building Code.

4.0 Materials for cornices:

The following materials are permitted for parapets and cornices:

A.

Any material that is permitted in the exterior building wall section.

B.

Material shall be consistent and compatible with the material of the exterior wall.

5.0 Pitched roof configurations and techniques:

The following configurations and construction techniques shall be utilized when assembling pitched roofs:

A.

Simple hip and gable roofs shall be symmetrically pitched between 4:12 and 12:12.

B.

Shed roofs attached to the main structure shall be pitched between 4:12 and 7:12.

C.

Eaves shall overhang a minimum of 12 inches.

D.

Rakes (gable end) shall overhang a minimum of eight inches.

E.

Open eaves and simple traditional soffits and fascia are encouraged.

III.

Windows and doors:

1.0 Window materials:

A.

Window frames shall be anodized aluminum, wood, clad wood, vinyl, or steel.

B.

Glass in windows shall be clear. Refer to definitions in division 11 for requirements of clear glass.

C.

Window screens shall be black or gray.

D.

Screen frames shall match window frame material or be dark anodized.

2.0 Door materials:

A.

Door frames shall be anodized aluminum, wood, clad wood, or steel.

B.

Doors shall be made of wood, clad wood, fiberglass, steel, or other materials as approved by planning director or planning commission.

C.

Any glass that is provided in doors as part of minimum transparency requirements shall be clear. Refer to definitions in division 11 for requirements of clear glass.

3.0 Window configurations and techniques:

A.

Windows may be ganged horizontally (maximum five per group) if each grouping is separated by a mullion, column, pier or wall section.

B.

Windows shall be no closer than 30 inches to a building corner, excluding bay windows.

C.

Windows shall be square or vertically proportioned.

D.

Exterior shutters, if applied, shall be sized and mounted appropriately for the window (i.e. each shutter shall be one-half the window width).

4.0 Door configurations and techniques:

A.

Double height entries (those that span more than one story) are not allowed.

B.

Roll down security gates and doors are prohibited.

IV.

Awnings and canopies:

1.0 Awning and canopy materials:

A.

Awnings shall be cloth, canvas or similar material. Shiny or reflective surfaces are not permitted.

B.

Canopies shall be metal.

C.

Internal illumination is not permitted on awnings or canopies.

D.

One-quarter or one-half cylinder style awnings are not permitted.

The purpose of this division is to identify guidelines for the thoroughfare types (streets and streetscapes) permitted within the context areas of the Form Based Code. These guidelines help to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the City of Wyoming Land Use Plan.

The guidelines of this division apply to thoroughfares located in the Form Based Code areas.

(a)

Each proposed thoroughfare shall be designed based on the guidelines established within this division.

(1)

Permitted thoroughfare types for each context area are identified in Table 90-1802.

(2)

The "crescent street" identified in the 28th Street Sub Area Plan and depicted on Map 90-1403 (located in division 4) shall be designed based on the guidelines for Thoroughfare Type AV-110-66-C.

(3)

City planner, planning commission, city engineer, and/or city DPW director may authorize deviation from thoroughfare guidelines when existing conditions or other physical constraints warrant thoroughfare design changes.

Refer to Table 90-1802 to determine the specific thoroughfare types that are permitted in each of the context areas.

The following thoroughfare type guidelines are specified in this division:

(a)

Avenue AV-110-66-C: Avenue with center median.

(b)

Street ST-60-35-C: Commercial street.

(c)

Street ST-60-35-R: Residential street.

(d)

Yield street YS-60-27-R: Residential yield street.

(e)

Rear alley RA-20-20-C: Commercial alley.

(f)

Rear alley RA-20-12-R: Residential alley.

White cells represent Context Areas where ThoroughfareType is permitted.

Darkened cells represent Context Areas where Thoroughfare Type is NOT permitted.

Refer to sample pages on this sheet for references of how to use each thoroughfare type guideline. These pages are representative of the layout for each thoroughfare type contained in this division.

(a)

Thoroughfare attributes. This box contains a table that lists technical information that pertains to the dimensional requirements and the performance standards that are suggested for the thoroughfare type.

A description is also included as an introduction to the thoroughfare type.

(b)

Thoroughfare key. This box contains a thoroughfare key that provides the basic nomenclature for the thoroughfare names. These names allow the basic elements of the thoroughfare to be quickly identified including the type and the design dimensions. Each element of the name is briefly described within this key.

A diagram that graphically describes the pedestrian realm design zones is also included here. This diagram describes the two basic zones of the public realm between the right-of-way line and the street curb.

The information contained within this box is general to all thoroughfare types.

(c)

Thoroughfare cross-section. This diagram provides a cross section of the thoroughfare in order to describe its entire assembly. The cross section will typically include everything within the public realm - from right-of-way line to right-of-way line. Dimensional parameters are indicated for sidewalks, street pavement, travel lanes, parking lanes and bike lanes. (Building masses are indicated for user orientation only.)

(d)

Thoroughfare plan view. The second page of each thoroughfare type has a diagram that provides a plan view of the entire assembly. The plan view will typically include everything within the public realm - from right-of-way line to right-of-way line. Dimensional parameters are indicated for sidewalks, street pavement, travel lanes, parking lanes and bike lanes. Location of bulb-outs are conceptually indicated. (Building masses are indicated for user orientation only).

Alley types do not include a plan diagram.

The following guidelines apply to all Thoroughfare Types:

(a)

Thoroughfares are intended to be for use by all modes of transportation, including vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian.

(b)

Thoroughfares shall generally consist of vehicular lanes, parking lanes, a pedestrian realm (the sidewalk area), and landscaping.

(c)

Thoroughfares shall be designed in context with the urban form and desired design speed of the context area through which they pass.

(d)

Thoroughfare network shall be designed to define blocks not exceeding the size prescribed in division 5, subdivision and access standards.

(e)

All thoroughfares shall terminate at other thoroughfares, forming a network. Culs-de-sac shall be subject to approval by planning director or planning commission, to accommodate specific site conditions only.

(f)

Each lot shall front on at least one thoroughfare.

(g)

Each thoroughfare shall have street canopy trees consistent with the requirements of this Division.

(h)

Street canopy trees shall be "limbed up" so as to not interfere with pedestrian or automobile travel. (Minimum seven feet clear over the sidewalk and minimum 14 feet clear over travel lanes).

(i)

Unpaved ground area fronting lots shall be planted with groundcover consistent with the requirements of division 6 building types and division 7 private frontage types.