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A. This section provides an overview of the allowed building types. The names of the building types are not intended to limit uses within a building type. For example, a single-unit house may have non-residential uses within it, such as a restaurant or office.

B. The Lot Size Standards for each building type designate the range of lot sizes that the given building type is allowed to be built on. If the lot is smaller or larger than the allowed lot size, a different building type must be selected.

Table 4.80.030.A. Building Types Overview

Building Type

Transect Zones

Key

T# allowed

T# not allowed

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

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Detached House: Estate. This Building Type is a large detached structure on a large lot that incorporates one unit. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a more rural setting. If located within a walkable neighborhood, this Building Type is typically located at the edge of the neighborhood, providing a transition to the more rural areas.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Detached House: Village: This Building Type is a medium-sized detached structure on a medium-sized lot that incorporates one unit. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Detached House: Cottage: This Building Type is a small detached structure on a small lot that incorporates one unit. It is typically located within a primarily single-family residential neighborhood in a walkable urban setting, potentially near a neighborhood main street.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

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

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Duplex: This Building Type is a small to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side or stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and within a single building massing. This Type has the appearance of a medium to large single-family home and is appropriately scaled to fit within primarily single-family neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Townhouse: This Building Type is a small to medium-sized attached structure that shares a common party wall with another of the same type . This Type is typically located within medium density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-residence neighborhood into a neighborhood main street.

Syn: Rowhouse

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Mansion Apartment: This Building Type is a medium structure that consists of three to six side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry or individual entries along the front. This type has the appearance of a medium sized family home and is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family neighborhoods or into medium density neighborhoods.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Apartment House: This Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of seven to 12 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in within medium-density neighborhoods or sparingly within large lot predominantly single-family neighborhoods.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Courtyard Building: This Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure that consists of multiple side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units accessed from a courtyard or series of courtyards. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or up to three units may share a common entry. This Type is appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-family or medium-density neighborhoods.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Main Street Building: This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure, typically attached, intended to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses. Smaller versions of this Type include live/work and work/live units. This Type makes up the primary component of a neighborhood main street and portions of a downtown main street, therefore being a key component to providing walkability.

T1T2T3T4T5T6

Mid-Rise: This Building Type is a medium- to large- sized structure, 4 to 8 stories tall, built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking. It can be used to provide a vertical mix of uses with ground-floor commercial, service, or retail uses and upper-floor commercial, service, or residential uses; or may be a single-use building, typically service or residential, where ground floor retail is not appropriate. This Type is a primary component of an urban downtown providing high-density buildings.

T1T2T3T4T5T6