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C-MX-5Mixed Use
Mixed Use 5
Applicable to: Collector or Arterial Streets
Purpose
Moderate-scale mixed-use for collector/arterial streets
Height & Scale
Story Range1-5 stories
Maximum Height70'
Max Height w/ Incentives7 stories / 95'
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)70% within 10'-15'
Primary Setback10' 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
Medium-intensity mixed-use corridors, transit-adjacent areas
Visual Character
- Low-to-mid-rise mixed-use buildings
- Ground-floor commercial with upper residential common
- Active street frontages with high transparency
- Parking hidden from primary streets
- Pedestrian-friendly urban character
Comparisons with Other Districts
- C-MX-3: Higher height (5 vs 3 stories), designed for busier streets
- C-MX-8: Lower height (5 vs 8 stories), similar requirements
- C-MS-5: No shopfront requirement, C-MS requires active retail
- C-RX-5: Full commercial mix, C-RX is residential-dominated
Quick Reference
CodeC-MX-5
FamilyMixed Use
Stories1-5 stories
Max Height70'
w/ Incentives7 stories / 95'
Transparency40%
Setback10' min
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