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 UsesSection 6.1
Accessory UsesSection 6.2
Temporary UsesSection 6.3
LandscapeSection 7.1
Fences and WallsSection 7.2
StormwaterSection 7.3
Outdoor LightingSection 7.4
Corner VisibilitySection 7.5
Site ImpactsSection 7.6
Pedestrian AccessSection 8.1
Bicycle Access and ParkingSection 8.2
Vehicle Access and ParkingSection 8.3
Transportation Demand ManagementSection 8.4
On-Premise SignsSection 9.2
BlocksSection 10.1
Rights-of-WaySection 10.2
NonconformitiesSection 12.1

4.9.3 Lot

Lot Dimensions

ALot area (min)5,000 SF
BLot width (min)50’

Lot Coverage

Building coverage (max)10%
Impervious coverage (max)15%

4.9.4 Siting

Building Setbacks

AFront yard (min)15’
BCorner side yard (min)15’
CInterior side yard (min)15’
DRear 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 locationN/A

4.9.7 Specific Standards

  1. 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.
  2. Site design should incorporate sustainable landscape practices, in accordance with the Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System and Reference Guide.
  3. The following exterior facade materials are prohibited on principal buildings:
    1. Reflective wall surface material with a Visible Light Reflectance (VLR) of greater than 15%.