80A - TRANSIT CODE AND STATION DISTRICT - EXHIBIT D - SPECIFIC PLAN 84 - 6-7-2010 version

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TRANSIT ZONING CODE: Arehitectural Standards -Frontage Types Sec. 41-2037. Forecourt Frontage Type (a) Forecourt is asemi-public exterior space partially within the shopfront, gallery or arcade frontage that is partially surrounded by a building and also opening to a thoroughfare forming a court. The court is suit- ~ y able for gardens, outdoor dining, vehicular drop-off and utility off-loading.. ~°y pi ~ ~d~ 1. Configuration i~1;d r~ w~ ! A great variety of forecourt designs are possible, but the following shall apply: S ~ - ~t~ I X I~ a. A minimum of 10 feet deep clear, maximum of 40 feet deep clear. V i b. A minimum of 20 feet wide and a maximum of 50% lot frontage. --I c. The forecourt may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the forecourt, but shall not exceed 3 feet from the adjacent sidewalk grade. ~ d. Storefronts shall be between 10 feet and 16 feet tall, as measured from the adjacent walkway. ~ r~~ ~ e. The corresponding storefront(s) opening(s) along the primary frontage shall be at least 65% of the 1st floor wall area and shall not have opaque or reflective glazing. € j ' ~ t^~ £ A bulkhead shall be required. The bulkhead shall be 24 inches minimum, 36 inches maximum _ g,~~~ t ~ ~ ~ ~ (aluminum storefront or spandrel panel shall not be substituted for a bulkhead). ~mAll€ ' ~ 2. Elements '.~J x g. Minimum clearances for signs and awnings shall be 8 feet from sidewalk for vertical clearances and - ~ ~ -y'"r~~ 3 the width ofthe side walk for horizontal clearances. Illustrative Photo: Forecourt Sec. 41-2038. Stoop Frontage Type (a) Stoops are an elevated entry pad that corresponds directly to the building entry. The stoop has stairs placed close to the frontage line on a building and the ground story elevated from the sidewalk, securing ~ r privacy for the windows and front rooms. This type is suitable for ground-floor residential uses with short _ setbacks. This type may be interspersed with the shopfront frontage type. A porch or shed roof may also ~ ~c z cover the stoop. _ 1. Configuration A great variety of stoop designs are possible, but the following shall apply: ~ a. A minimum of4 feet deep clear. ~ - al. Stoops without porches or roofs may encroach up to 50 percent of required building setback depth unless specified otherwise in zone standards. - ~ ' - - b. A minimum 4 feet wide - c. Stoops shall be at grade or raised to transition into the building. In no case shall the ground story = - be elevated more than 3 feet above the adjacent sidewalk. d. Stoops shall correspond directly to the building entry(s). ~ ~ - L = 2. Elements - - - e. Fences or walls defining the stoop or front setback shall not exceed 36 inches from the highest - adjacent finished grade and com ply with Sec. 41-610. - - Illustrative Photo: Stoop combined with Porch Sec. 41-2039. Frontyard /Porch Frontage Type (a) Frontyards are a common frontage primarily associated with single family houses, but used with other building types depending on the context in all cases, where the facade is set back from the right of way with a front yard. An encroaching porch may also be appended to the facade. A fence or wall at the prop- V erty line may be used to define the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the \ sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line with entry steps to the yard. ~ 1. Configuration g Y P g P g PP Y~ ~ v A reat varlet of orch desi ns are ossible, but the followin shall a I ~ `;y. ~ a. A minimum of 6 feet deep clear. ! al. Porches may encroach up to 24 inches of required building setback depth unless specified I ~ otherwise in zone standards, provided the remaining setback area shall not be less than 5 feet. i-I' ~ -7-- b. A minimum of 12 feet wide clear for centered entry; or a minimum of 10 feet clear for assymetrical ~ entry. A~_ c. Aminimum of l0 feet tall clear. Il" _ - ~ ~i y~ti~, d. Porches shall be at grade or raised to transition into the building. In no case shall porches be ~ ~I V raised more than 3 feet from the adjacent grade. 2. Elements e. Fences or walls defining the front yard shall not exceed 3 feet in height from the adjacent sidewalk and comply with Sec. 41-610. Retaining walls within the front yard setback cannot exceed 18 inch- Illustrative Photo: Frontyard /Porch es in height. 4:33 TRANSIT ZONING CODE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 84 City of Santa Ana, California