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U-MS-2Urban
U MS 2
Purpose
Activates commercial streets with continuous street walls and high build-to percentages. For local street corridors within neighborhoods; low-scale main street.
Height & Scale
Story Range1–2 stories
Building Placement
Build-to (Primary)Buildings are built to or near the front property line; high build-to percentage; shallow setbacks.
Design Standards
Transparency (Primary)Ground floors are highly transparent with frequent entries and awnings; pedestrian amenities provided.
Permitted Uses
Retail, restaurants, offices, housing above ground floor and live/work units
Typical Application
Commercial corridors and mixed-use centers
Quick Reference
CodeU-MS-2
FamilyUrban
Stories1–2 stories
TransparencyGround floors are highly transparent with frequent entries and awnings; pedestrian amenities provided.
Properties Zoned U-MS-2(0)
No published properties currently zoned U-MS-2.
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