20C.40.78 Ground Floor Residential Uses on Type Va Pedestrian Streets.

20C.40.78-010 Intent.

In order to ensure that dwelling units at street level are safe and comfortable for the occupants of the units, while also ensuring that the exterior of the unit is attractive and pedestrian-friendly for people walking on the street sidewalks, the following design requirements shall apply. (Ord. 2302)

20C.40.78-020 Requirements.

Standards are as follows:

(1)    Ground floor residential units along the street shall be set back a minimum of six feet from, and no more than eight feet from, the back of the required street sidewalk.

(2)    The finish floor of the ground floor unit designated for ADA accessibility may have a front door at the same grade as the street sidewalk.

(3)    Primary or secondary access shall be provided to the unit via front door at the street or walkway to patio/porch along the street. See examples below.

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(Ord. 2302)