Setback Requirements in the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) District
In the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) zoning district, required minimum setbacks for structures are generally zero feet for the front and rear, and zero feet for interior side setbacks, though specific requirements apply to front and street side yards and for corner lots. These setbacks are subject to additional standards, including requirements for ground-floor transparency and potential modifications based on adjacent residential uses or transit-oriented design.
Minimum Setback Standards for the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) District
The following table summarizes the minimum setback requirements for properties within the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) district as established in the development standards for downtown districts [Section 18.45.030].
| Setback Location | Minimum Requirement (DP District) |
|---|---|
| Front | 0 feet |
| Interior Side | 0 feet |
| Corner Side | 0 feet |
| Rear | 0 feet |
| Front and Street Side Yard (Maximum) | 10 feet |
Note: The minimum setback requirements are measured from the property line to the face of the building or structure [Section 18.45.030].
Additional Standards and Exceptions
Corner Lot Requirements
For corner lots adjacent to an R or NTS district, the corner side yard shall be a minimum of 10 feet. Where a side or rear lot line abuts a lot in an R or NTS district, the minimum side or rear yard for the DP district property shall match the requirements of the abutting R or NTS district [Section 18.15.040, Section 18.45.030].
Transitional Requirements
Nonresidential, mixed-use, and multifamily residential buildings in the DP district that abut a residential district are subject to transitional setback requirements. For buildings 30 feet or less in height, the interior side and rear setbacks must equal the setbacks required in the abutting residential district [Section 18.150.180].
Projections into Setbacks
Certain architectural features may project into required setbacks. Awnings and canopies may project up to 6 feet into the front/street side setback, and up to 30 inches into the interior side setback. Cornices, eaves, and mechanical equipment may project up to 24 inches into both interior side and rear setbacks [Section 18.150.140].
Ground-Floor Residential Restrictions
In the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) district, residential uses are prohibited on the ground floor of buildings directly facing Todos Santos Plaza, and the ground floor must be occupied by a retail or restaurant use [Section 18.45.030].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.15.040 (Lots divided by district boundaries)
- Section 18.45.030 (Table 18.45.030 – Downtown districts – Development standards)
- Section 18.150.140 (Setbacks)
- Section 18.150.180 (Transitional requirements)