4.80.130 Courtyard Building.
A courtyard building with all units accessed form a central courtyard which provides communal open space
A courtyard defined by two and three story buildings.
Courtyard with elevated stoops for privacy
A. Description. Courtyard Building: This Building Type is a grouping of small structures or an individual medium-to-large-sized structure that is oriented around a shared courtyard or series of courtyards. The units consists of multiple side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units primarily accessed directly from a courtyard. This Type is primarily applicable for medium-density neighborhoods, but is also appropriately scaled to fit in sparingly within primarily single-residence neighborhoods.
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B. Lot.
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Width |
75'min.; 200'max. |
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Depth |
100' min. |
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C. Number of Units.
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Units |
4 min.; 24 max. |
D. Building Size and Massing.
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Height |
2 stories min.; |
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4 stories max.1 |
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1Height must also comply with Urban Standards (Table 4.10). |
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Main Body/Secondary Wing(s) |
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Width |
100' max. |
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Depth |
40' max. |
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Accessory Structure(s) |
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No accessory structures are allowed. |
E. Allowed Frontages.
F. Pedestrian Access.
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The main entry of ground floor units is directly off of a courtyard or a street. |
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Courtyards shall be accessible from the front |
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Each unit may have an individual entry. |
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Stairs accessing upper floors may serve no more than three units |
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Pedestrian connections should link all buildings to the public right-of-way, courtyards, and parking areas |
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Passages through buildings (zagwans) and between buildings should be provided to connect multiple courtyards |
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G. Vehicle Access and Parking.
Parking may be accessed from the alley, side street or front.
Parking may be accessed from the front only when there is no adjacent alley or side street.
Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered or open.
H. Private Open Space.
No private open space requirement.
I. Courtyard(s).
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Width |
20' min.; 50' max. |
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Width-to-Height Ratio |
1:2 min. to 2:1 max. |
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Depth |
20' min.; 150' max. |
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Depth-to-Height Ratio |
1:1 to 3:1 |
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Area (total) |
400 sf min.; 50 sf/unit min. |
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Buildings must define a minimum of two courtyard edges |
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Courtyard edges not defined by building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall |
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