Description
A small- to medium-sized (2 to 3.5-story) attached or detached structure consisting of one dwelling unit above or behind a fire-separated flexible ground floor space that can accommodate a range of non-residential use. The flex space and residential unit typically have separate street entrances. The flex space typically has a taller height (min. 10’) and a shopfront frontage. This type does not include a rear yard.
Typical Specifications
Lot |
Front-loaded |
Alley-Loaded |
Width* |
N/A |
18–25 feet |
Depth* |
|
85–120 feet |
Area* |
|
1,530–3,000 sq. ft. |
|
|
0.04–0.07 acres |
Units |
Number of Units |
N/A |
1 |
Typical Unit Size |
|
1,000–3,000 sq. ft. |
Density |
Net Density |
N/A |
14-29 du/acre |
Gross Density |
|
11–20 du/acre |
Parking |
Parking Ratio* |
N/A |
1–3 per unit |
On-street Spaces |
|
1-2 |
Off-street Spaces |
|
2 per unit max. |
Setbacks |
Front* |
|
10–25 feet |
Side* |
|
0–12 feet |
Rear (main building)* |
|
30–60 feet |
Between Main and Accessory Buildings |
|
10–20 feet |
Building |
Building Size |
|
|
Width |
|
18–25 feet |
Depth |
|
35–55 feet |
Height (to eave)* |
|
25–40 feet |
Floors |
|
2-3.5 stories |
* Varies based on context |