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U-MS-5Urban
U MS 5
Purpose
Activates commercial streets with continuous street walls and high build-to percentages. For collector or arterial corridors; suitable for larger mixed-use centers.
Height & scale
Story range2–5 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-5
FamilyUrban
Stories2–5 stories
TransparencyGround floors are highly transparent with frequent entries and awnings; pedestrian amenities provided.
