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S-MU-12Suburban
S MU 12
Purpose
Provides higher-density residential options in suburban contexts, often near transit or mixed-use centers.
Height & Scale
Story RangeUp to 12 stories (≈140 ft); incentives up to 16 stories/185 ft
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)Generous front setbacks and open space; lower build-to percentages; parking behind or beside buildings.
Design Standards
Transparency (Primary)Emphasize massing articulation, step-backs above lower stories and landscaping; primary entrances face the street.
Permitted Uses
Multi-unit residential; limited retail or office on ground floor in larger developments
Typical Application
Higher-density nodes within suburban areas, often near corridors or stations
Quick Reference
CodeS-MU-12
FamilySuburban
StoriesUp to 12 stories (≈140 ft); incentives up to 16 stories/185 ft
TransparencyEmphasize massing articulation, step-backs above lower stories and landscaping; primary entrances face the street.
Properties Zoned S-MU-12(0)
No published properties currently zoned S-MU-12.
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