The Orange Avenue Corridor Specific Plan - City of Coronado

This R-4 Zone shares the commercial
area’s scale, general streetscape, and
some of its uses, with the setbacks, landscaping
and building character similar to
the lower density residential zones. While
the R-4 area does include some minor
non-residential uses, it is primarily residential
in character, and should retain a
“residential,” not “commercial” ambiance.
The multi-functional nature of the R-4
area places unusual demands upon
design professionals. Therefore, designers
should demonstrate particular sensitivity
in their projects so that this “most
urban” of the City’s residential neighborhoods
can be maintained and enriched.
As in the commercial areas, there is no
one style or decor that is appropriate for
the R-4 Zone. While projects can be
designed to differ from neighboring
development, they should maintain the
overall unity and ambiance of the area.
Photo 56: Well-designed multi-family
housing can be an attractive, positive
addition to the community
The R-4 Zone segments Orange Avenue
into commercial and residential areas,
helping to distinguish the commercial
activity areas. In addition, the area serves
as a transition both between these uses
along Orange Avenue and between the
downtown and the remaining residential
areas of the community.
Photo 58: Projecting balconies, porches
and varied rooflines add visual interest
and break up the building mass
Photo 57: This building’s scale relates to
other buildings along Orange Avenue, while
attractive landscaped setbacks enhance the
transition into the residential zone
C. ARCHITECTURAL
CRITERIA
C.1. Character Defining
Elements
a. There is no particular architectural
“style” proposed for multi-
Chapter VII – R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DESIGN CRITERIA
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