Chapter 17.39, Section 17.39.050
Dimensional standards
Uses
Permitted by right1
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum density for mixed-use projects within 1/4 mile of light rail60 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
Within ¼ mile of the Allen Avenue and Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail platforms, the maximum residential density for mixed-use projects shall be 60 units per acre.
- Maximum density for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. residential uses (excluding mixed-use)48 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The maximum density for multi-family residential uses (excluding mixed-use projects) shall be 48 units/acre.
Density bonus
See Chapter 17.43 regarding density bonus provisions.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. residential uses (excluding mixed-use)45 ft
For multi-family residential uses (excluding mixed-use projects), the maximum height limit shall be 45 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. within 1/4 mile of light rail60 ft
Within ¼ mile of the Allen Avenue and Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail Station Platforms the maximum height limit shall be 60 feet.
Other
The required five-foot setback shall be used for expanded sidewalk treatment and/or pedestrian area (hardscape).
- Minimum lot size
Minimum area and width for new lots determined through the subdivision process.
- Residential units only in mixed-use projects
Residential units are permitted only as part of a mixed-use project in which the residential and commercial uses are combined in a single building.
- Required street sideSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft
The required five-foot setback shall be landscaped.
From the ordinance
The required five-foot setback shall be used for expanded sidewalk treatment and/or pedestrian area (hardscape).