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C-MX-8Mixed Use
Mixed Use 8
Applicable to: Arterial Streets
Purpose
Higher-intensity mixed-use for arterial streets
Height & Scale
Story Range2-8 stories
Maximum Height110'
Max Height w/ Incentives12 stories / 150'
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)70% within 10'-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
High-intensity corridors, transit-oriented development, downtown-adjacent
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-5: Higher (8 vs 5 stories), 0' setbacks for flexibility
- C-MX-12: Lower height (8 vs 12 stories)
- C-MS-8: No shopfront requirement, C-MS has retail focus
- C-RX-8: Full commercial throughout, C-RX upper floors residential-only
Quick Reference
CodeC-MX-8
FamilyMixed Use
Stories2-8 stories
Max Height110'
w/ Incentives12 stories / 150'
Transparency40%
Setback0' min
