4.9 D-OG Green
4.9.1 Purpose
The D-OG zone addresses civic greens and parks, characterized primarily by trees and landscape, framed by landscape elements or building facades, and designed for passive or recreational use.
4.9.2 General
All development in the D-OG zone must comply with the form standards of this section, as well as any applicable standards in other sections, including the following:
Principal Uses | Section 6.1 |
Accessory Uses | Section 6.2 |
Temporary Uses | Section 6.3 |
Landscape | Section 7.1 |
Fences and Walls | Section 7.2 |
Stormwater | Section 7.3 |
Outdoor Lighting | Section 7.4 |
Corner Visibility | Section 7.5 |
Site Impacts | Section 7.6 |
Pedestrian Access | Section 8.1 |
Bicycle Access and Parking | Section 8.2 |
Vehicle Access and Parking | Section 8.3 |
Transportation Demand Management | Section 8.4 |
On-Premise Signs | Section 9.2 |
Blocks | Section 10.1 |
Rights-of-Way | Section 10.2 |
Nonconformities | Section 12.1 |
4.9.3 Lot
Lot Dimensions
A | Lot area (min) | 5,000 SF |
B | Lot width (min) | 50’ |
Lot Coverage
Building coverage (max) | 10% |
Impervious coverage (max) | 15% |
4.9.4 Siting
Building Setbacks
A | Front yard (min) | 15’ |
B | Corner side yard (min) | 15’ |
C | Interior side yard (min) | 15’ |
D | Rear yard (min) | 15’ |
4.9.5 Height
Building Height
Building height (max) | 3 stories |
Story Height
Ground story height (min) | N/A |
Finished ground floor level (min/max) | 0’/2’ |
4.9.6 Activation
Transparency
Ground floor transparency, front facade (min) | N/A |
Ground floor transparency, corner side facade (min) | N/A |
Upper floor transparency, front and corner side facades (min) | N/A |
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance location | N/A |
4.9.7 Specific Standards
- Paths within the green must provide convenient routes to abutting thoroughfares and to destinations within the green, but may meander to take advantage of view corridors or topographical or landscape features.
- Site design should incorporate sustainable landscape practices, in accordance with the Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System and Reference Guide.
- The following exterior facade materials are prohibited on principal buildings:
- Reflective wall surface material with a Visible Light Reflectance (VLR) of greater than 15%.