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Section 4
4.1 PURPOSE
The regulations in Section 4 govern building setbacks, lot area, lot width, lot depth, density, dwelling area, building
height (number of stories), coverage, floor area ratio, and building materials for buildings within the Indigo Ridge
Development. This Section applies to all Districts in Indigo Ridge.
4.2 FORM-BASED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following development standards apply to the general form and placement of all buildings and open space within
the Indigo Ridge Development and complement other development standards contained elsewhere in these
Guidelines:
a. Landmark Buildings – To create an identity for the development and provide a means for orientation for
pedestrians and drivers, the following standards apply:
1) Landmark buildings include Office, Retail, Residential, and Mixed-Use buildings at street
terminations and at the corners of intersections;
2) Buildings at the terminus of a street and at the intersection of streets are encouraged to include
landmark features including height, which may be up to Twenty Percent (20%) taller for the portion
within projection of terminating right-of-way; and,
3) Other features that may be modified include wall materials, window design, roof design and lighting.
b. Views – In addition to accommodating vehicular access, streets shall provide views to open space, trails,
parks, plazas, Landmark Buildings, vistas and other views of merit in order to help build community character
and a sense of neighborhood:
1) Public open space shall have a street or public access easement on at least One (1) side. Linear
open space and trails shall have a street or public access easement for at least Twenty Percent (20%)
of its length.
2) Plazas should have a focal point (fountain, artwork etc.) and provide shade (large trees or a trellis); and,
3) Private Streets shall be designed to provide a visual terminus (building or landscape feature), an
oblique view, and – where topography and other conditions allow – an expansive vista.
c. Building Orientation – Properties adjacent to Public Open Space should orient a portion of the buildings to
face the Public Open Space. Additionally, Properties adjacent to, or across a street from a Public Open Space
shall incorporate the following orientations, as applicable:
1) Retail or office buildings located adjacent to or across the street from a neighborhood oriented open
space or pedestrian path trails shall have an entry facing and windows overlooking the amenity.
2) Buildings shall reinforce a strong corner condition at street intersections. Angled corner clips (or
other building conditions which do not form a protruding corner) are not permitted at street
intersections, but may occur up to twice within the same block (between street intersections).
Buildings shall be designed in accordance with City required traffic visibility triangles without
compromising the corner design.
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