4.40.090 Dooryard.
A. Description. Dooryard: The frontage line is defined by a low wall or hedge and the main facade of the building is set back a small distance creating a small dooryard. The dooryard shall not provide public circulation along a ROW. The dooryard may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground floor residential in flex zones, live/work, and small commercial uses ≤2,500sf.
B. Size.
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Depth, clear |
8' min. |
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Length |
50’ max. |
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Distance between glazing |
4’ max. |
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Ground floor transparency |
50% min.1 |
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Depth of recessed entries |
5’ max. |
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Path of travel |
3' wide min. |
🅓 |
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Finish level above sidewalk |
3’-6" max. |
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Finish level below sidewalk |
6’ max. |
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1For Live/Work and Commercial Uses only |
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C. Miscellaneous.
For Live/Work and Commercial Uses, these standards are to be used in conjunction with those for the Shopfront Frontage Type. In case of conflict between them, the Dooryard standards shall prevail.
Low walls (12”-36”) used as seating are encouraged.
Shall not be used for circulation for more than one ground floor entry