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S-MU-5Suburban
S MU 5
Purpose
Provides higher-density residential options in suburban contexts, often near transit or mixed-use centers.
Height & Scale
Story RangeUp to 5 stories (≈65 ft); incentives up to 7 stories/90 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-5
FamilySuburban
StoriesUp to 5 stories (≈65 ft); incentives up to 7 stories/90 ft
TransparencyEmphasize massing articulation, step-backs above lower stories and landscaping; primary entrances face the street.
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