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S-MS-5Suburban
S MS 5
Purpose
Creates pedestrian-focused commercial streets with high build-to requirements and shallow setbacks.
Height & Scale
Story Range2–5 stories
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)Buildings are built to the front property line or close to it; little or no front setback; continuous street wall.
Design Standards
Transparency (Primary)Active ground floors with large windows, frequent entrances and awnings; pedestrian amenities such as benches and street trees.
Permitted Uses
Retail, restaurants, offices, housing above ground floor and live/work units
Typical Application
Commercial corridors or within larger mixed-use centers
Quick Reference
CodeS-MS-5
FamilySuburban
Stories2–5 stories
TransparencyActive ground floors with large windows, frequent entrances and awnings; pedestrian amenities such as benches and street trees.
Properties Zoned S-MS-5(0)
No published properties currently zoned S-MS-5.
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