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C-MX-16Mixed Use
Mixed Use 16
Applicable to: Major Arterial Streets
Purpose
Very high-intensity mixed-use for major arterial streets
Height & Scale
Story Range3-16 stories
Maximum Height200'
Max Height w/ Incentives22 stories / 275'
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)70% within 10'-15' (Residential-only: 0'-15')
Primary Setback0' min
Design Standards
Transparency (Primary)40%
Transparency (Side)25%
Street-Level Active Uses100% of Primary Street frontage
Allowed Building Forms
Town HouseApartmentDrive Thru ServicesDrive Thru RestaurantGeneral
Permitted Uses
All permitted primary uses
Typical Application
Major regional centers, primary transit hubs, downtown expansion, landmark towers
Special Considerations
75' height limit within 175' of Protected District
Visual Character
- Mid-to-high-rise mixed-use buildings
- Urban density with active street frontages
- Zero-setback creates strong street wall
- Structured or underground parking
- Transit-supportive densities
- Downtown-scale development
Comparisons with Other Districts
- C-MX-12: Higher (16 vs 12 stories), same 3-story minimum
- C-MX-20: Lower than -20, similar application
Quick Reference
CodeC-MX-16
FamilyMixed Use
Stories3-16 stories
Max Height200'
w/ Incentives22 stories / 275'
Transparency40%
Setback0' min
Properties Zoned C-MX-16(0)
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