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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
FORM-BASED CODE
REPARED FOR
PARK CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
by
STUDIO
THE CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI - ADOPTED _________ , 2011
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3.1 PurposeThe purpose of the Regulating Plan is to establish zones of a particular desired scale and bulkwithin the Central West End / Midtown Sustainable Development Form-Based Code area in orderto effectively regulate the form of improvements, and enhance the vibrance and atmosphere of the
neighborhood with a cohesive urban form and character. The particular purpose of the RegulatingPlan is to assist property owners in understanding which zone of Building Envelope Standards (asdescribed in Section 4.0: Building Envelope Standards) apply to their private property.
3.2 ApplicabilityThis Section shall apply to improvements which occur on any and all parcels of real property withinthe Central West End / Midtown Sustainable Development Form-Based Code area as shown in Section 3.0 Figure 3.4on Page 3-2of this Code.
3.3 General Provis ions
A. The Regulating Plan (as shown in Section 3.0 Figure 3.4on Page 3-2of this Code) provides forthe clear identication of the eight (8) zones of Building Envelope Standards within the CentraWest End / Midtown Sustainable Development Form-Based Code area.
B. Each color represented on the Regulating Plan identies a different zone of Building EnvelopeStandards; and accordingly different form standards applicable to each property.
C. Building Envelope Standards are further detailed in Section 4.0: Building Envelope Standardsothis Code
3.4 The Regulating PlanThe Regulating Plan is shown in Section 3.0 Figure 3.4on page 3-2of this Code.
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MA
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NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 1
NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 2
NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 3 - FLEX
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER TYPE 1
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER TYPE 2
NEIGHBORHOOD CORE
BOULEVARD TYPE 1
BOULEVARD TYPE 2
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4.1 PurposeThe purpose of the Building Envelope Standards are to dene the height and bulk of improve withinthe Central West End / Midtown Sustainable Development Form-Based Code area in order to ef-fectively regulate and maintain a cohesive and predictable urban form. The particular purpose of the
Building Envelope Standards are to assist property owners in understanding the basic form require-ments for their property including building placement, building height, building type, encroachmentsuse, and parking.
4.2 ApplicabilityThis Section shall apply to improvements which occur on any and all parcels of real property withinthe Central West End / Midtown Form-Based Code area as shown on the Regulating Plan in Section3.0 Figure 3.4on page 3-2of this Code.
4.3 General Provis ionsThe Building Envelope Standards are correlated with the Regulating Plan as shown in Section 3.0Figure 3.4on Page 3-2of this Code. As shown in the Regulating Plan, each area of color representsone of the eight (8) zones of Building Envelope Standards applicable to the parcel of real property.
4.4 Building Envelope StandardsThere are eight (8) zones of Building Envelope Standards applicable to property within the CentraWest End / Midtown Form-Based Code area. They are described as follows, and are detailed inSection 4.4.A to 4.4.Hof this Code:
A. Neighborhood General Type 1 (NG1): The intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form ofthe Neighborhood General Type 1 zone in order to preserve and enhance the integrity and qual-
ity of this primary single unit, duplex, triplex, fourplex and rowhouse residential area of the neigh-borhood. The zone is designed to provide for sensitive and respectful inll development whichallows for the variety of building types and forms, and front yards found in the neighborhood.
B. Neighborhood General Type 2 (NG2): The intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form ofthe Neighborhood General Type 2 zone in order to preserve and enhance the integrity and qual-ity of this primary denser and higher, larger lot residential area of the neighborhood. The zone isdesigned to provide for denser and architectural appropriate inll development which allows for avariety of building types, heights and forms as well as the common yards found in the neighbor-hood.
C. Neighborhood General Type 3 - Flex (NG3): The intent of this zone is to regulate the physicaform of the Neighborhood General Type 3 zone in order to establish a exible mixed-use residen-
tial area that enhances and densies this primary larger lot mixed use area of the neighborhoodThe zone is designed to provide for architectural appropriate inll development which allows foa variety of building types, uses, heights and forms as well as the creation of a vibrant mixed usestreetscape.
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D. Neighborhood Center Type 1 (NC1): The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physicalform of neighborhood primary and secondary retail centers in order to establish, preserve or en-hance the vibrant, pedestrian oriented character of these walkable neighborhood main streets.The physical form of a shopfront building is regulated while allowing exibility in use. The zone
is designed to provide convenient shopping and servicing establishments for persons residing inthe neighborhood so long as such uses are compatible with adjacent residential uses.
E. Neighborhood Center Type 2 (NC2): The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physicalform of neighborhood mixed use areas in order to establish, preserve or enhance the existingvibrant, pedestrian oriented character of these areas while allowing exibility in use. The physi-cal form of these mixed-use areas follow the existing pattern of the area wherein there is a greatvariety of building types set back from the sidewalk with a common yard. These neighborhoodcenters are especially useful in close proximity to residential areas.
F. Neighborhood Core (NC): The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of theneighborhood core high density mixed use areas in order to establish, preserve or enhance theexisting vibrant, pedestrian oriented character of these areas while allowing exibility in use,height and building type. The physical form of these mixed-use areas follow the existing patternof the area wherein there is a great variety of building types and set back from the sidewalk witha variety of common yards.
G. Boulevard Type 1 (B1): The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of impor-tant city-wide Avenue Type arterial thoroughfares with adjacent mixed use high density areasin order to establish, preserve or enhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian oriented character ofthese areas while allowing exibility in use. The physical form of these mixed-use areas followthe existing pattern of the area wherein there is a great variety of building types set back fromthe sidewalk with a common yard.
H. Boulevard Type 2 (B2): The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of impor-
tant city-wide Boulevard Type arterial thoroughfares with adjacent mixed use high density areasin order to establish, preserve or enhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian oriented character ofthese areas while allowing exibility in use. The physical form of these mixed-use areas followthe existing pattern of the area wherein there is a great variety of building types with zero lot linesand a variety of frontage types.
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INTENT:
The intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of the Neighborhood General Type 1 zone inorder to preserve and enhance the integrity and quality of this primary single unit, duplex, triplex,fourplex and rowhouse residential area of the neighborhood. The zone is designed to provide fosensitive and respectful inll development which allows for the variety of building types and formsand front yards found in the neighborhood.
4.4.A NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 1 (NG1)
FIGURE 4.4.A.1
FIGURE 4.4.A.2 FIGURE 4.4.A.3 FIGURE 4.4.A.4
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4.4.A.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT: 25 ft min | 50 ft max (1&2)
[B] SIDE ST., ANC. & MAIN BLDG 10 ft
[C] REAR, ANCILLARY BLDG: 5 ft
SETBACK:
[D] SIDE, ANC. & MAIN BLDG 5 ft min | 10 ft max
[E] REAR, MAIN BLDG: 60 ft min | 120 ft max (3&4)
BUILDING FORM:
[F] PRIMARY STREET: At least 80% to Build-to-Line
[G] SIDE ST., MAIN BLDG: At Least 25% to Setback Line
[H] LOT WIDTH: Per Existing (5)
[I] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
[J] BETWEEN BLDGS: 25ft min. b/t Main & Ancillary Bldings
[K] DEPTH OF ANC. BLDG: 30ft. max.
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-6 OF THIS CODE.
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4.4.A.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[L] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 2 stories and 25 ft (6)
[M] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 3 stories and 45 ft (6&7)
[N] MAX TO EAVE / T. O. PARAPET: 15 ft
[O] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Min 24 in | Max 36 in above
back of sidewalk or
adjacent lot level[P] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 15 ft max clear
[Q] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 12 ft max clear
[R] ANCILLARY BUILDING MAX. 2 stories and 25 ft
4.4.A.3 BUILDING TYPE
Detached Single Family Dwelling
Carriage House
Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
FIGURE 4.4.A.5 FIGURE 4.4.A.6
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4.4.A.4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[W] PRIMARY STREET: 12 ft
[X] SIDE STREET: 10 ft
[Y] REAR: 5 ft
4.4.A.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR USES: Residential
UPPER FLOOR(S) USES: Residential
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
Note: See Reference Note (8) for Civi c / Inst ituti onal Uses.
4.4.A.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.A.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY SETBACK: 60 ft
[T] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 10 ft min
[U] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft, If surface lot | per main
bldg if structured parking[V] REAR SETBACK: 5 ft min
REQUIRED SPACES:
RESIDENTIAL USES: One (1) Off-Street Parking
space per dwelling
FIGURE 4.4.A.7 FIGURE 4.4.A.8
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4.4.A.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. The Build-to-Line must match the adjacent properties
and/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-borhood block.
2. Lots with NO Primary Street Frontage (abutting adja-
cent properties) are exempt from the Front Build-to-Line dimensional requirements; and are only required
to have a ve foot (5) setback on said Frontage.3. There are some lots which do not have a rear Build-
to-Line due to various reasons including the lackof Primary Street Frontage; They are exceptions tothese requirements and they are Grandfathered into
this Code.4. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-
erties) are exempt from the Rear, Main Building Build-to-Line dimensional requirements; and are only re-
quired to have a six foot (6) setback on said Frontage.5. If the Lot Width is larger than fty feet (50), buildingarticulation is required per the Architectural Stan-
dards.6. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.7. Lots with Primary Street Frontage on Forest Park Av-
enue shall have a Minimum Building Height of threestories or forty-ve feet (45) and a Maxuimum Build-ing Height of ve (5) stories or seventy feet (70).
8. Institutional Uses are allowed within the Neighbor-hood General Type 1 zone (only in accordance with
the current Strategic Land Use Plan), only if the lot
containing the Institutional Uses meets the BuildingType requirements in this Code for this zone.
4.4.A.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. No multi-story Structured Parking is permitted. Only
one-story Structured Parking is permitted with orwithout Ancillary Units above.
B. No driveways are allowed from Primary Streets.
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INTENT:
The intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of the Neighborhood General Type 2 zone inorder to preserve and enhance the integrity and quality of this primary denser and higher, larger lotresidential area of the neighborhood. The zone is designed to provide for denser and architecturaappropriate inll development which allows for a variety of building types, heights and forms as welas the common yards found in the neighborhood.
4.4.B NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 2 (NG2)
FIGURE 4.4.B.1
FIGURE 4.4.B.2 FIGURE 4.4.B.3 FIGURE 4.4.B.4
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4.4.B.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT: 25 ft min | 50 ft max (1)
[B] SIDE STREET: 10 ft
SETBACK:
[C] SIDE: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (2)
[D] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (3)
BUILDING FORM:
[E] PRIMARY STREET: At least 80% to BTL (4)
[F] SIDE STREET: At Least 80% to Setback Line
[G] LOT WIDTH: Per Existing (5)
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-10 OF THIS CODE.
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4.4.B.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 3 stories and 35 ft (6)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 8 stories and 130 ft (6)
[K] MAX TO EAVE / T.O. OF PARAPET: 15 ft
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Min 24 in | Max 36 in above
back of sidewalk or adjacentlot level
[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 15 ft max clear
[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 12 ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.B.3 BUILDING TYPES
Detached Single Family DwellingCarriage House
Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
Rowhouse and Courtyard Rowhouse
Stacked Flats
Courtyard Building
High Rise Residential Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
FIGURE 4.4.B.5 FIGURE 4.4.B.6
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LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 12 ft
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft
[U] REAR: 5 ft
4.4.B.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR USE: Residential
UPPER FLOOR(S) USE: Residential
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
4.4.B.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.B.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 55 ft min | 80 ft max (7)
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 30 ft (8)
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft, if surface lot | per main
building if structured parking[R] REAR SETBACK: 5 ft min
REQUIRED SPACES:
RESIDENTIAL USES: One (1) Off-Street Parking
space per dwelling
FIGURE 4.4.B.7 FIGURE 4.4.B.8
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4.4.B.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. The Build-to-Line must match the adjacent properties
and/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-borhood block.
2. For buildings with residential units primarily opening
to side yards, the Side Setback is required to be tenfeet (10). Buildings higher than three (3) stories or
thirty-ve feet (35) are required to have a ten foot(10) Side Setback.
3. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-erties) are required to have a six foot (6) setback onsaid Frontage.
4. This percentage (%) can be adjusted to fty percent(50%) in the case of the following Building Types:
Courtyard Rowhouses and Courtyard Buildings.5. If the Lot Width is larger than fty feet (50), building
articulation is required per the Architectural Stan-dards.6. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.7. This gure reects an additional dimension of thirty
feet (30) beyond the Build-to-Line for above gradeparking. Below nished ground oor level parking can
be co-terminous with the buildings facade.8. This gure reects an an additional dimension of
twenty feet (20) beyond the Side Setback for above
grade parking. Below nished ground oor level park-ing can be co-terminous with the buildings facade.
4.4.B.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Multi-story Parking Garages or Surface Parking is
permitted at the rear of lots and shall be accessedthrough alleys only.
B. No driveways are allowed from Primary Streets.
C. No Structured Parking within any block shall exceedthe eave height of any building within forty feet (40 ft)
of the Structured Parking.
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4.4.C NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL TYPE 3 - FLEX (NG3)
INTENT:
The intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of the Neighborhood General Type 3 zonein order to establish a exible mixed-use residential area that enhances and densies this primarylarger lot mixed use area of the neighborhood. The zone is designed to provide for architectural ap-propriate inll development which allows for a variety of building types, uses, heights and forms aswell as the creation of a vibrant mixed use streetscape.
FIGURE 4.4.C.1
FIGURE 4.4.C.2 FIGURE 4.4.C.3 FIGURE 4.4.C.4
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4.4.C.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT: 0 ft
[B] SIDE STREET: 0 ft min | 10 ft max
SETBACK:
[C] SIDE: 0 ft min | 10 ft max (1)
[D] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (2)
BUILDING FORM:
[E] PRIMARY STREET: At least 80% to BTL (3)
[F] SIDE STREET: At least 80% of Side Setback
[G] LOT WIDTH: Per Existing (4)
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | Alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-14 OF THIS CODE.
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4.4.C.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 3 stories and 35 ft (5)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 8 stories and 130 ft (5)
[K] MAX TO EAVE / T.0. OF PARAPET: 15 ft
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Max 6 in above back of
sidewalk for all other uses
than residential which must beMin 24 in | Max 36 in
[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 25 ft max clear
[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 12ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.C.3 BUILDING TYPES
Duplex,Triplex, and FourplexRowHouse and Courtyard RowhouseStacked FlatsCourtyard BuildingHigh Rise Residential BuildingCommercial BuildingFlex BuildingLiner Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
FIGURE 4.4.C.5 FIGURE 4.4.C.6
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4.4.C.4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 10 ft max (6)
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft max (6)
[U] REAR: 5 ft (7)
4.4.C.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR USE: OfceOfce ServiceResidentialPrimary RetailSecondary RetailSpecial (8)
UPPER FLOOR(S) USE: Ofce (9)ResidentialSpecial (8)
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
4.4.C.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.C.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 50 ft min (10)
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 30 ft (11)
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft, if surface lot | per main
building if structured parking[R] REAR SETBACK: 5 ft
REQUIRED SPACES:
GROUND FLOOR PRIMARY RETAIL:
< 3,000 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 3,000 SQ FT: One (1) space per 700 sq ft in
excess of the 3,000 sq ft
GROUND FLOOR SECONDARY RETAIL:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) OFFICE:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq. ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq. ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) RESIDENTIAL:
One (1)space per dwelling unit
or half (1/2) a space per studio unit
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4.4.C.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. For buildings with residential units primarily opening
to side yards, Side Setback is required to be ten feet(10). Buildings higher than three (3) stories or thirty-ve feet (35) are required to have a ten foot (10) Side
Setback.2. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-
erties) are required to have a six foot (6) setback onsaid Frontage.
3. This percentage (%) can be adjusted to fty percent(50%) in the case of the following Building Types:Courtyard Rowhouse and Courtyard Building.
4. If the Lot Width is larger than fty feet (50), buildingarticulation is required per the Architectural Stan-
dards.5. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.6. The Awnings & Canopies and Balconies FrontageTypes may enraoch over the Build-to-Line on the Pri-
mary Streets and Side Streets as shown.7. Only the Balconies Frontage Type are allowed at the
Rear Encroachment8. Special Uses are only allowed within the Neighbor-
hood General Type 3 zone (and only in the neighbor-hood block bound by Laclede Avenue on the north,Vandeventer Avenue on the east, Forest Park Avenue
on the south, and Sarah Street on the west); only ifthe lot containing the Special Uses meets the Building
Type requirements in this Code for this zone.
9. Ofce Service uses are allowed up to the third (3)oor.
10. Below nished ground oor level parking can be co-terminous with the buildings facade.
11. This gure reects an additional dimension of twentyfeet (20 ft) beyond the Side Setback for above grade
parking. Below nished ground oor level parkingcan be co-terminous with the buildings facade.
4.4.C.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Upper-story galleries facing the street must not be
used to meet primary circulation requirements.B. Multi-story Parking Garages or Surface Parking is
permitted at the rear of lots and shall be accessed
through alleys only.C. No driveways are allowed from Primary Streets.
D. No Structured Parking within any block shall exceedthe eave height of any building within forty feet (40 ft)
of the Structured Parking.E. Corner Lots will be treated as having a Primary Street
on both the Primary Street and Side Street.
F. Building facade must be built to Build-to-Line alongthe rst thirty feet (30 ft) from the corner of both the
Primary Street and Side Street.G. All vechicular and service access from the alley for
these types of lots.H. No service, parking or vechicular access areas are tobe visible from Primary Street or Side Street.
I. Loading docks, overhead doors, and other serviceentries are prohibited on street facades.
J. Any section along the Build-to-Line not dened by abuilding must be dened by a two foot (2 ft )masonary
wall and/or entrance gate.
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INTENT:
The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of neighborhood primary and secondary retail centers in order to establish, preserve or enhance the vibrant, pedestrian orientedcharacter of these walkable neighborhood main streets. The physical form of a shopfront building isregulated while allowing exibility in use. The zone is designed to provide convenient shopping andservicing establishments for persons residing in the neighborhood so long as such uses are compatible with adjacent residential uses.
4.4.D NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER TYPE 1 (NC1)
FIGURE 4.4.D.1
FIGURE 4.4.D.2 FIGURE 4.4.D.3 FIGURE 4.4.D.4
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4.4.D.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT (for rst 6 stories): 0 ft
[A1] FRONT (for 7 to 12 stories): 30 ft
[B] SIDE STREET (for rst 6 stories): 0 ft
[B1] SIDE STREET(for 7 to 12 stories): 30 ft
SETBACK:
[C] SIDE: 0 ft min | 10 ft max
[D] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (1)
BUILDING FORM:
[E] PRIMARY STREET: At least 85% to BTL
[F] SIDE STREET: At least 85% to Setback Line
[G] LOT WIDTH: Per existing
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-18 OF THIS CODE.
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4.4.D.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I ] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 3 stories and 35 ft (2)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 12 stories and 200 ft (2&3)
[K] MAX TO EAVE / T.O. OF PARAPET: 15 ft (4)
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Max 6 in above
back of sidewalk
[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 25ft max clear[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 15ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.D.3 BUILDING TYPES
Commercial Building
Podium Building
Flex Building
Live / Work Unit (5)
Liner Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
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4.4.D 4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 10 ft max (6)
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft max (6)
[U] REAR: 5 ft (7)
4.4.D.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR: Ofce (9)Ofce Service (9)Primary Retail (10)Secondary Retail (9)Special (11)
UPPER FLOOR(S): OfceResidential
Special (11)
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
Note: See Reference Note (8) for Civi c / Inst ituti onal Uses.
4.4.D.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.D.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 30 ft
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 30 ft
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft
[R] REAR SETBACK: 12 ft
REQUIRED SPACES:
GROUND FLOOR PRIMARY RETAIL:
< 3,000 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 3,000 SQ FT: One (1) space per 700 sq ft in
excess of the 3,000 sq ft
GROUND FLOOR SECONDARY RETAIL:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) OFFICE:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) RESIDENTIAL:
One (1) space per dwelling unit
or half (1/2) a space per studio unit
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4.4.D.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-
erties) are required to have a ten foot (10) setback onsaid Frontage.
2. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.3. On Sarah Street, the Maximum Building Height is six
(6) stories or one hundred fteen feet (115 ft).4. This applies to Sarah Street only.
5. Live / Work Units are allowed only in Work / Live orWork / Work Format Only.
6. The Awnings & Canopies and Balconies Frontage
Types may enraoch over the Build-to-Line on the Pri-mary Streets and Side Streets as shown.
7. Only the Balconies Frontage Type are allowed at theRear Encroachment.
8. Institutional Uses are allowed within the Neighbor-hood Center Type 1 zone (only in accordance withthe current Strategic Land Use Plan), only if the lot
containing the Institutional Uses meets the BuildingType requirements in this Code for this zone.
9. Ofce, Ofce Service, and Secondary Retail are al-lowed only through direct frontage onto West Pine
Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.10. Primary Retail is allowed only through direct frontage
onto Sarah Street and Euclid Avenue.
11. Special Uses are only allowed within the Neighbor-hood CenterType 1 zone (and only in the neighbor-
hood block bound by Laclede Avenue on the north,
Vandeventer Avenue on the east, Forest Park Avenueon the south, and Sarah Street on the west); only ifthe lot containing the Special Uses meets the BuildingType requirements in this Code for this zone.
4.4.D.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Upper-story galleries facing the street must not be
used to meet primary circulation requirements.B. Corner Lots will be treated as having a Primary Street
on both the Primary Street and Side Street.
C. Building facade must be built to Build-to-Line alongthe rst thirty feet (30 ft) from the corner of both the
Primary Street and Side Street.D. All vechicular and service access from the alley for
these types of lots.E. No service, parking or vechicular access areas are to
be visible from Primary Street or Side Street.
F. Loading docks, overhead doors, and other serviceentries are prohibited on street facades.
G. Any section along the Build-to-Line not dened by abuilding must be dened by a two foot (2 ft )masonary
wall and/or entrance gate.
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INTENT:
The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of neighborhood mixed use areas inorder to establish, preserve or enhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian oriented character of theseareas while allowing exibility in use. The physical form of these mixed-use areas follow the existingpattern of the area wherein there is a great variety of building types set back from the sidewalk witha common yard. These neighborhood centers are especially useful in close proximity to residentiaareas.
4.4.E NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER TYPE 2 (NC2)
FIGURE 4.4.D.1
FIGURE 4.4.D.2 FIGURE 4.4.D.3 FIGURE 4.4.D.4
FIGURE .4. .4.D.1.FIGURE 4.4.E.1
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4.4.E.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. The Build-to-Line must match the adjacent properties
and/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-borhood block.
2. Lots with NO Primary Street Frontage (abutting adja-
cent properties) are exempt from the Front Build-to-Line dimensional requirements; and are only required
to have a ve foot (5) setback on said Frontage.3. For buildings with residential units primarily opening
to side yards, Side Setback is required to be ten feet(10). Buildings higher than three (3) stories or thirty-ve feet (35) are required to have a ten foot (10) Side
Setback.4. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-
erties) are required to have a ten foot (10) setback onsaid Frontage.
5. This percentage (%) can be adjusted tofty percent(50%) in the case of the following Building Types:
Courtyard Rowhouse and Courtyard Building.
6. If the Lot Width is larger than fty feet (50), buildingarticulation is required per the Architectural Stan-
dards.7. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.8. On Laclede Ave between Euclid Avenue and Taylor
Avenue (both north and south sides of the street), on
the three (3) lots at the northeast corner of West PineBoulevard and Taylor Avenue, and on the one (1) lot
at the southeast corner of West Pine Boulevard and
Taylor Avenue; the Maximum Height is eight (8) sto-ries or one hundred thirty feet (130 ft).
9. Live / Work Units are allowed in all formats.10. Institutional Uses are allowed within the Neighbor-
hood Center Type 2 zone (only in accordance withthe current Strategic Land Use Plan), only if the lot
containing the Institutional Uses meets the BuildingType requirements in this Code for this zone.
11. This gure reects an additional dimension of thirtyfeet (30) beyond the Build-to-Line for above gradeparking. Below nished ground oor level parking can
be co-terminous with the buildings facade.12. This gure reects an an additional dimension of
twenty feet (20) beyond the Side Setback for abovegrade parking. Below nished ground oor level park-
ing can be co-terminous with the buildings facade.
4.4.E.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Corner Lots will be treated as having a Primary Street
on both the Primary Street and Side Street.B. Building facade must be built to Build-to-Line along
the rst thirty feet (30 ft) from the corner of both the
Primary Street and Side Street.C. All vechicular and service access from the alley for
these types of lots.D. No service, parking or vechicular access areas are to
be visible from Primary Street or Side Street.E. Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service
entries are prohibited on street facades.
F. Any section along the Build-to-Line not dened by abuilding must be dened by a six foot (6 ft )masonary
wall and/or entrance gate.
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INTENT:
The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of the neighborhood core high densitymixed use areas in order to establish, preserve or enhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian orientedcharacter of these areas while allowing exibility in use, height and building type. The physical formof these mixed-use areas follow the existing pattern of the area wherein there is a great variety ofbuilding types and set back from the sidewalk with a variety of common yards.
4.4.F NEIGHBORHOOD CORE (NC)
FIGURE 4.4.F.1
FIGURE 4.4.F.2 FIGURE 4.4.F.3 FIGURE 4.4.F.4
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4.4.F.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT (stories 0 - 12): 0 ft min | 50 ft max (1&2)
[A1] FRONT (stories 13 plus): 30 ft min | 80 ft max (3)
[B] SIDE STREET (stories 0 - 12): 0 ft min | 50 ft max (1)
[B1] SIDE STREET (stories 13 plus): 30 ft min | 80 ft max (3)
SETBACK:
[D] SIDE: 5 ft min | 10 ft max
[E] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (4)
BUILDING FORM:
[F] PRIMARY STREET: At least 85% to BTL
[G] SIDE STREET: At least 85% to Side Setback
[H] LOT WIDTH: Per Existing and if larger than 50ft then
building articulation is required per the
Architectural Standards
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-26 OF THIS CODE.
: NEIGHBORHOOD CORE
4.4.F.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I ] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 6 stories and 100 ft (5)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: Unlimited Height (5)
[K] MAX.TO EAVE / T.O. OF PARAPET:15 ft
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Max 36 inches above back of
sidewalk or adjacent lot level
[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 25ft max clear[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 15ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.F.3 BUILDING TYPES
Courtyard Building
High Rise Residential Building
Commercial Building
Podium Building
Flex Building
Liner Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
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4.4.F.4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 10 ft. max
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft. max
[U] REAR: 5 ft
4.4.F.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR: Residential
Primary Retail
Secondary Retail
Ofce
UPPER FLOOR(S): Ofce
Residential
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
Note: See Reference Note (6) for Civi c / Inst ituti onal Uses.
4.4.F.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.F.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 80 ft (7)
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 10 ft
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft, if surface lot | per main
building if structured parking[R] REAR SETBACK: 5 ft
REQUIRED SPACES:
PRIMARY RETAIL:
< 3,000 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 3,000 SQ FT: One (1) space per 700 sq. ft in
excess of the 3,000 sq. ft
SECONDARY RETAIL:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq. ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq. ft
OFFICE:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq. ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq. ft
RESIDENTIAL:
One (1) space per dwelling unit
or half (1/2) a space per studio unit
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4.4.F.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. The Build-to-Line must match the adjacent properties
and/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-borhood block.
2. Lots with NO Primary Street Frontage (abutting adja-
cent properties) are exempt from the Front Build-to-Line dimensional requirements; and are only required
to have a ve foot (5) setback on said Frontage.3. From story 13 and upward, the Build-to-Line is set
back an additional thirty feet (30) from the estab-lished Build-to-Line for stories 1-12.
4. Lots with NO Alley Frontage (abutting adjacent prop-
erties) are required to have a six foot (6) setback onsaid Frontage.
5. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-apet, if applicable.
6. Institutional Uses are allowed within the Neighbor-hood Core zone (only in accordance with the currentStrategic Land Use Plan), only if the lot containing the
Institutional Uses meets the Building Type require-ments in this Code for this zone.
7. This gure reects an additional dimension of thirtyfeet (30) beyond the Build-to-Line for above grade
parking. Below nished ground oor level parking canbe co-terminous with the buildings facade.
4.4.F.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Corner Lots will be treated as having a Primary Street
on both the Primary Street and Side Street.B. Building facade must be built to Build-to-Line along
the rst thirty feet (30 ft) from the corner of both the
Primary Street and Side Street.C. All vechicular and service access from the alley for
these types of lots.D. No service, parking or vechicular access areas are to
be visible from Primary Street or Side Street.E. Loading docks, overhead doors, and other service
entries are prohibited on street facades.
F. Any section along the Build-to-Line not dened by abuilding must be dened by a six foot (6 ft )masonary
wall and/or entrance gate.
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4.4.G BOULEVARD TYPE 1 (B1)
INTENT:
The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of important city-wide Avenue Typearterial thoroughfares with adjacent mixed use high density areas in order to establish, preserve orenhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian oriented character of these areas while allowing exibilityin use. The physical form of these mixed-use areas follow the existing pattern of the area whereinthere is a great variety of building types set back from the sidewalk with a common yard.
FIGURE 4.4.F.1
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4.4.G.1 BUILDING PLACEMENT
BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT: min 30 ft | max 50 ft (1)
[B] SIDE STREET: 10 ft (2)
SETBACK:
[C] SIDE: 5 ft min | 10 ft max (3)
[D] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max
BUILDING FORM:
[E] PRIMARY STREET: At least 85% to BTL (4)
[F] SIDE STREET: At least 25% to Side Setback
[G] LOT WIDTH: Per Existing (5)
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-30 OF THIS CODE.
: BOULEVARD TYPE 1
4.4.G.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I ] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 3 stories and 35 ft (6)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 16 stories and 250 ft (6&7&8)
[K] MAX TO EAVE / T.O. OF PARAPET: 15 ft
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Min 24 in | Max 36 in above
back of sidewalk or adjacent
lot level[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 25 ft max clear
[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 15ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.G.3 BUILDING TYPES
Carriage House
Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
Rowhouse and Courtyard RowhouseStacked Flats
Courtyard Building
High Rise Residential Building
Flex Building
Live / Work Unit (9)
Civic / Institutional Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
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4.4.G.4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 12 ft
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft
[U] REAR: 5 ft
4.4.G.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR: Residential
Secondary Retail
Ofce
Civic / Institutional (10)
UPPER FLOOR(S): Ofce
Residential
Civic / Institutional (10)
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
4.4.G.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.G.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 60 ft max (11)
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 30 ft (12)
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft, if surface lot | per main
building if structured parking[R] REAR SETBACK: 5 ft
REQUIRED SPACES:
PRIMARY RETAIL:
< 3,000 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 3,000 SQ FT: One (1) space per 700 sq. ft in
excess of the 3,000 sq. ft
SECONDARY RETAIL:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq. ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq. ft
OFFICE:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq. ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq. ft
RESIDENTIAL:
One (1) space per dwelling unit
or half (1/2) a space per studio unit
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4.4.G.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. The Build-to-Line must match the adjacent propertiesand/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-
borhood block.2. The corners of Linedell Boulevard & Euclid Avenue
and Lindell Boulevard & Sarah Street will be treated
as having a Primary Street on both the Primary Streetand Secondary Street.
3. For buildings with residential units primarily openingto side yards, Side Setback is required to be ten feet
(10). Buildings higher than three (3) stories or thirty-ve feet (35) are required to have a ten foot (10) SideSetback.
4. This percentage (%) can be adjusted to fty percent(50%) in the case of the following Building Types:
Courtyard Rowhouse and Courtyard Building.
5. If the Lot Width is larger than fty feet (50), buildingarticulation is required per the Architectural Stan-dards.
6. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.7. All lots on both the north and south side of Lindell
Boulevard between Newstead Avenue and SarahStreet, the Maximum Building Height is twelve (12)
stories or two hundred feet (200 ft).8. The rst two hundred feet (200 ft) of any lot fronting
onto McPhereson Avenue, the Maximum Building
Height is ve (5) stories or ninety feet (90 ft).9. Live / Work Units are allowed in all formats.
10. Institutional Uses are allowed within the BoulevardType 1 zone (only in accordance with the current Stra-
tegic Land Use Plan), only if the lot containing theInstitutional Uses meets the Building Type require-ments in this Code for this zone.
11. This gure reects an additional dimension of thirtyfeet (30) beyond the Build-to-Line for above grade
parking. Below nished ground oor level parking canbe co-terminous with the buildings facade.
12. This gure reects an an additional dimension oftwenty feet (20) beyond the Side Setback for abovegrade parking. Below nished ground oor level park-
ing can be co-terminous with the buildings facade.
4.4.G.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. None
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4.4.H BOULEVARD TYPE 2 (B2)
INTENT:
The Primary intent of this zone is to regulate the physical form of important city-wide Boulevard Typearterial thoroughfares with adjacent mixed use high density areas in order to establish, preserve orenhance the existing vibrant, pedestrian oriented character of these areas while allowing exibilityin use. The physical form of these mixed-use areas follow the existing pattern of the area whereinthere is a great variety of building types with zero lot lines and a variety of frontage types.
FIGURE 4.4.H.1
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BUILD-TO-LINE:
[A] FRONT: 0 ft (1)
[B] SIDE STREET: 0 ft
SETBACK:
[C] SIDE: 0 ft min | 10 ft max
[D] REAR: 5 ft min | 10 ft max
BUILDING FORM:
[E] PRIMARY STREET: At least 85% to BTL
[F] SIDE STREET: At least 85% to Setback Line
[G] LOT WIDTH: Per existing
[H] LOT DEPTH: Per existing | alleys to remain
FOR REFERENCE NOTES & GENERAL NOTES,
REFER TO PAGE 4-34 OF THIS CODE.
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4.4.H.2 BUILDING HEIGHT
[I ] BUILDING HEIGHT MINIMUM: 3 stories and 35 ft (2)
[J] BUILDING HEIGHT MAXIMUM: 12 stories and 200 ft (2&3)
[K] MAX TO EAVE / T.O. OF PARAPET: 15 ft
[L] FINISHED GRND FLOOR LEVEL: Max 6 in above
back of sidewalk
[M] FIRST FLOOR CEILING HTS: 12 ft min | 25ft max clear[N] UPPER FLOORS CEILING HTS: 8 ft min | 15ft max clear
MEZZANINES AND PODIUMS: Mezzanines and podiums
greater than 1/3 or 2/3 of the
oorplate area shall be
counted as a full story
4.4.H.3 BUILDING TYPES
Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
Rowhouse and Courtyard Rowhouse
Stacked FlatsCourtyard Building
High Rise Residential Building
Commercial Building
Flex Building
Live / Work Unit (4)
Liner Building
See Section 6.4.4: Buildi ng Types for f urther details.
FIGURE 4.4.H.5 FIGURE 4.4.H.6
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4.4.H.4 ENCROACHMENTS
LOCATION:
[S] PRIMARY STREET: 10 ft max (5)
[T] SIDE STREET: 10 ft max (5)
[U] REAR: 5 ft (6)
4.4.H.5 USE
GROUND FLOOR: Residential
Secondary Retail
Ofce
Special (7)
UPPER FLOOR(S): Ofce
Residential
Special (7)
See Section 8.3: Use Tables for further details.
4.4.H.6 THOROUGHFARE TYPE
See Section 5.0: Thorough fare Standards for applicable Thorough-
fare Type and Sidewalk Type.
4.4.H.7 PARKING
LOCATION:
[O] PRIMARY STREET SETBACK: 30 ft
[P] SIDE STREET SETBACK: 30 ft
[Q] SIDE SETBACK: 0 ft
[R] REAR SETBACK: 10 ft
REQUIRED SPACES:
GROUND FLOOR PRIMARY RETAIL:
< 3,000 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 3,000 SQ FT: One (1) space per 700 sq ft in
excess of the 3,000 sq ft
GROUND FLOOR SECONDARY RETAIL:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) OFFICE:
< 7,500 SQ FT: No off-street parking requirement
> 7,500 SQ FT: One (1) space per 1,250 sq ft in
excess of the 7,500 sq ft
UPPER FLOOR(S) RESIDENTIAL:
One (1) space per dwelling unit
or half (1/2) a space per studio unit
FIGURE 4.4.H.7 FIGURE 4.4.H.8
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4.4.H.8 REFERENCE NOTES:
1. All lots on the south side of Lindell Boulevard between
Sarah Street and Vandeventer Avenue are to have aMinimum Front Yard Setback of thirty feet (30) anda Maximum Front Yard Setback of fty feet (50); and
the Build-to-Line must match the adjacent propertiesand/or the average Front Facade Line of the neigh-
borhood block.2. All heights are measured to the base of eaves or par-
apet, if applicable.3. The rst two hundred feet (200 ft) of any lot fronting
onto McPhereson Avenue, the Maximum Building
Height is ve (5) stories or ninety feet (90 ft).4. Live / Work Units are allowed in all formats.
5. The Awnings & Canopies and Balconies FrontageTypes may enraoch over the Build-to-Line on the Pri-
mary Streets and Side Streets as shown.6. Only the Balconies Frontage Type are allowed at theRear Encroachment.
7. Special Uses are only allowed within the BoulevardType 2 zone (and only in the neighborhood block
bound by Laclede Avenue on the north, VandeventerAvenue on the east, Forest Park Avenue on the south,
and Sarah Street on the west); only if the lot contain-ing the Special Uses meets the Building Type require-ments in this Code for this zone.
4.4.H.9 GENERAL NOTES:
A. Upper-story galleries facing the street must not be
used to meet primary circulation requirements.
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