§ 16-18P.013. Supplemental zone.

For purposes of these regulations, the area between a sidewalk and in line with any building façade, or parking lot when no intervening building exists, shall be defined as the supplemental zone. Supplemental zones shall meet the widths as specified in the Table 4: SPI-16 Sidewalk Table above and the following requirements:

1.

When sidewalk level residential units are provided the supplemental zone shall be landscaped with the exception of terraces, porches, stoops, stairs and walkways;

2.

The supplemental zone shall be no more than 30 inches above finished-grade, unless existing topographical considerations render this requirement unreasonable;

3.

Walls, as defined in section 16-29.001(25), shall not be allowed between the street and any building except for retaining walls which shall be no more than three feet in height unless existing topography requires retaining walls of a greater height;

4.

Fencing and similar barriers, as defined in Section 16-29.001(25), shall only be permitted up to 42 inches in height (including any plant material) in a supplemental zone only for either sidewalk level residential uses or to separate authorized outdoor dining. Such outdoor dining may only be separated by non-fixed fencing (or similar barriers or movable planters). Other fencing is otherwise prohibited when located between the street and any building; and

5.

Within Midtown Residential Subarea 2: Supplemental zone(s) shall be planted with tree(s) having a minimum mature height of 40 feet spaced at maximum 60 linear feet of street fronting property line(s) as approved by the city arborist.

( Ord. No. 2017-56(17-O-1401), § 1(Exh. 1), 10-2-17 )