Richmond

The footprint area of the secondary wing(s) may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.

No floorplate may be larger than that of the floor below. Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade.

The Mid-Rise Building Type is a medium- to large-sized structure, 4-8 stories tall, built on a large lot.

The High-Rise Building Type is a large-sized structure, more than eight stories tall, built on a large lot that incorporates structured parking.

The frontage line is defined by a low wall or hedge and the main facade of the building is set back a small distance creating a small dooryard. The dooryard shall not provide public circulation along a ROW. The dooryard may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground-floor residential in flex zones, live/work, and commercial uses ≤2,500 sf.

The main facade of the building is at or near the frontage line and a small percentage is set back, creating a small court space. The space could be used as an entry court or shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within commercial areas.

The main facade of the building is at the frontage line and the gallery overlaps the sidewalk. This type is intended for buildings with ground-floor commercial uses and may be one or two stories. The gallery should provide the primary circulation along a frontage and extend far enough from the building to provide adequate protection and circulation for pedestrians.

The main façade of the building is at or near the front building site line with an at-grade or elevated entrance from the sidewalk. This type is intended to showcase the activity of industrial artisan businesses as well as for retail sales of products made on-site. This type may include a decorative roll-down or sliding door, include glazing and an awning that encroaches the sidewalk.

The main facade of the building has a small to medium setback from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The engaged porch has two adjacent sides of the porch that are engaged to the building while the other two sides are open.

The main facade of the building has a small to medium setback from the frontage line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and can be defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The projecting porch is open on three sides and all habitable space is located behind the setback line.

The main facade of the building is at or near the frontage line with an at-grade entrance along the sidewalk. This type is intended for retail use. It has substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and may include an awning that may overlap the sidewalk. It may be used in conjunction with other frontage types.

The main facade of the building is near the frontage line and the elevated stoop engages the sidewalk. The stoop shall be elevated above the sidewalk to ensure privacy within the building. Stairs from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be side-loaded. This type is appropriate for residential uses with small setbacks.

The facade is at or near the frontage line with an elevated terrace providing public circulation along the facade. This type can be used to provide at-grade access while accommodating a grade change. Frequent steps up to the terrace are necessary to avoid dead walls and maximize access. This type may also be used in historic industrial areas to mimic historic loading docks.

Up to 2/5 of the building facade may project beyond the setback line into the encroachment area for this frontage type.

Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the building facade. Ramps shall be parallel to facade or along the side of the building. The entry door shall be covered or recessed to provide shelter from the elements. All doors must face the street.

The forecourt shall not provide public circulation along a ROW. The forecourt may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground-floor residential in flex zones, live/work, and small commercial uses ≤ 2,500 sf.

The dooryard shall not provide public circulation along a ROW. The dooryard may be raised, sunken, or at grade and is intended for ground-floor residential in flex zones, live/work, and small commercial uses ≤ 2,500 sf.

Residential windows shall not be used. Doors may be recessed as long as main facade is at BTL. Operable awnings are encouraged. Open-ended awnings encouraged. Rounded and hooped awnings are discouraged. Shopfronts with accordion-style doors/windows or other operable windows that allow the space to open to the street are encouraged.

Depth of recessed entries | No max. Residential windows shall not be used. Doors may be recessed as long as main facade is at BTL. Operable awnings are encouraged. Open-ended awnings encouraged. Rounded and hooped awnings are discouraged. Shopfronts with accordion-style doors/windows or other operable windows that allow the space to open to the street are encouraged.

Upper-story galleries facing the street must not be used to meet primary circulation requirements. Galleries must have a consistent depth along a frontage. Gallery must project over a sidewalk.