| Policy 1. |
Building setbacks from side and rear yards shall conform to the following schedule except as noted below:
Adjacent Use |
Setback (in feet) |
Stepped Profile (ratio) |
Residential |
15/20 (see note 4) |
2:1 |
Commercial/Office |
20 |
1:1 |
Mixed Use |
20 |
1:1 |
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| Policy 2. |
Commercial/office buildings on adjoining properties should be constructed to the common side property line when the buildings face onto major pedestrian streets or plazas. |
| Policy 3. |
Form and spacing of buildings within a particular development area shall be sufficient to maintain necessary pedestrian and vehicular circulation; retain reasonable solar access to all major public or private outdoor areas or pedestrian paths; provide visual privacy to indoor residential uses; and protect areas from the effects of wind. |
| Policy 4. |
Buildings adjacent to existing multiple family developments shall have a minimum setback of 15 feet. Buildings adjacent to existing single family residences in Subarea 3 shall have an average setback of 20 feet. Accessory structures such as single story carports are exempt from these setback requirements. |
