Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Only in areas designated as 'Adaptive Area - Residential' in the Town of Herndon 2030 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive planThe long-range policy document zoning is meant to implement; it is not itself binding law. (2008)
Extracted standards
14 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Adaptive reuse density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes.
Projects that are reusing an existing building(s) for residential use may be eligible for increased density as specified in table 78-51.1(e).
Density may be increased depending on the number of housing types provided in a proposed development.
Design
- Universal design
Features of universal design should be incorporated into projects where feasible.
Other
Projects should provide a percentage of dwelling units available to those earning low to moderate incomes...
- Bicycle parking requirement
Bicycle parking shall be provided on site. In addition, any public right-of-way streetscape shall include at least two bicycle racks per block.
- Building orientation requirement
Buildings shall be oriented to directly face the following: ...
- Green building
Buildings should be designed and constructed to be energy efficient.
- Mailbox encroachment prohibition
Mailboxes, singular and collective shall not encroach into pedestrian sidewalks.
- Minimum driveway length18 ft
When provided, driveways must be a minimum of 18 feet in length exclusive of the apron or sidewalk.
- Minimum public street tree verge width6 ft
For any public street, a minimum 6-foot wide tree verge with canopy street trees no more than 35 feet apart on-center along back of curb and a minimum 6-foot sidewalk is required
- Sidewalk requirement
Sidewalks shall be provided along front building facades as well as along side facades abutting private or public streets.
- Transit stop amenities
If any public right-of-way includes a transit stop, the stop shall be improved with a decorative pocket park...
- Water and sewer impact
Adaptive reuse of an existing building(s) shall result in a less than or neutral impact on water and sewer demand than the present use.
Parking
- Parking screening requirement
Surface parking and structured parking shall not be visible from a public right-of-way, with the exception of on-street parallel parking
From the ordinance
The intent of the PD-UR district is to encourage harmonious and creative new residential development that allows for a mix of housing types...