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G-MU-5General Urban
G MU 5
Purpose
Supports higher-density multi-unit residential development near transit or mixed-use corridors.
Height & Scale
Story RangeUp to 5 stories / 65 ft (incentives to 7 stories / 90 ft)
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)Modest front setbacks; build-to percentages vary (40–70%); open space at side or rear; upper stories may step back.
Design Standards
Transparency (Primary)Massing articulation, transparency at ground level and pedestrian amenities; structured parking or parking behind buildings.
Permitted Uses
Multi-unit residential; integrated ground-floor commercial in higher-intensity districts
Typical Application
General urban neighborhoods near corridors or transit hubs
Quick Reference
CodeG-MU-5
FamilyGeneral Urban
StoriesUp to 5 stories / 65 ft (incentives to 7 stories / 90 ft)
TransparencyMassing articulation, transparency at ground level and pedestrian amenities; structured parking or parking behind buildings.
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