ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERAuthor: Denise B. Clapp
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
no larger than 400' center to center of streets (maximum block size of 100,000 SF) street space width shall be 80' (approx. 60' curb-to-curb for street and 10' sidewalks each side)
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
no larger than 400' center to center of streets (maximum block size of 100,000 SF) street space width shall be 80' (approx. 60' curb-to-curb for street and 10' sidewalks each side)
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. SignageMinimum 8’ sidewalks with street trees aligned on either side of the street
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
bisecting every block for service access additional parking- double-loaded and perpendicular
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
parallel or diagonal (at 60°) on-street parking structured parking if necessary in mid-block screened by buildings
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
zero front setbacks (property line is a build-to line)
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
doors and windows must face the street and must be at least 2/3 open. typical structural bay should not exceed 30’, 25' bay is preferred
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
one-story buildings are permitted, with a minimum storefront height of 20‘, preferred storefront height of 32’ for 2-story and 45’ for 3-story buildings
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
allow balconies, porches, and awnings to overhang the public right-of-way
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
majority of roofs shall be mono-pitched, from street front to alley
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage
ZHAZimmerman / Volk Associates, Inc.Martin / Alexiou / Bryson, Inc.
must have a component that orients to pedestrians. restrict signage on the face of the building to being no higher than 12" above the storefront
TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTERS
1. Streets and blocks
2. Streetscape
3. Alleys
4. Parking
5. Building disposition
6. Building fenestration
7. Building height
8. Encroachment
9. Roofs
10. Signage