Richmond

Approval of a conditional use permit or, in the case of the IS-1 and IS-2 overlay districts, an administrative use permit shall be required for establishment of a new use or expanded use adding more than 10 percent to the existing floor area in a building in an IS district...

The purpose of the -NC Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is to provide the revitalization or conservation of older residential areas or districts possessing distinctive features, identity, or character worthy of retention and enhancement.

This overlay district applies to all land within 100 feet of the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shorelines and to tideland areas, excluding lands that are precluded from public access requirements because of federal regulations on homeland security.

To provide a walkable, predominantly single-family neighborhood that integrates appropriate medium-density building types such as duplexes, multiplexes, and bungalow courts within walking distance to transit and commercial areas.

To provide a vibrant main-street mixed-use environment that serves as the focal point for the surrounding neighborhood and provides access to day-to-day amenities within walking distance.

To provide medium- to high-density housing in building types such as multiplexes, courtyard buildings, and mid-rise buildings (high-rise buildings in some areas) that transition from the surrounding lower-density neighborhoods to the higher-density mixed-use neighborhoods.

A building form with a chamfered corner is allowed on a corner lot if a corner entry is provided. Entire BTL shall be defined by a building or a 24" to 42" high fence or stucco or masonry wall. Fencing and/or gates shall be set behind max. front setback.

Buildings wider than 150' shall be designed to read as a series of buildings no wider than 100' each. 35' max. within 50' of a T4N or Residential District.

No parking spaces required for uses less than 5,000 sf.

Only allowed on lots/design sites where the principal structure has a residential use and is one of the following Building Types: Detached House, Cottage, Duplex, Rowhouse, or Multi-Plex: Small.

Main Entrance Location: Front. Required street setbacks and driveways shall not be included in the open space area calculation. Required open space must be located behind the main body of the building type.

Only one accessory structure is allowed per lot/design site. More than 1 Cottage per lot/design site is allowed when built as an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

The rearmost building may contain up to 2 units, for a total of 10 units max.

Each unit shall have an individual entry facing the street on or no more than 10' behind the front facade. On corner lots, each unit shall front a different street.

This Building Type is a small- to medium-sized structure consisting of 3-8 rowhouses placed side-by-side and sharing common party walls.

The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body.

The footprint area of an accessory structure may not exceed the footprint area of the main body. Units located in the main body shall be accessed by a common entry along the front.

No accessory structures are allowed. Buildings ≥ 75' wide shall apply Bay Window(s) on front and/or side street facade.

No accessory structures are allowed. At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building. Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.

No accessory structures are allowed. At least two courtyard edges shall be defined by a building. Courtyard edges not defined by a building should be defined by a 6' stucco or masonry wall.