Objective Design Standards Manual - November 2024

CHAPTER 2

2.1 Site Layout and Building Placement

2.1.1 Street Building Wall If the project site is located adjacent to a site with an existing building wall that has a consistent setback along the primary street frontage (maintaining the same building plan setback for at least 75% of the buildings on a single street block), then buildings shall be located to maintain the contiguous street wall and consistent front setback.

2.1.2 Common Recreation Space Adjacent to Primary Street – Projects with 50 or More Units Projects of 50 units or more shall include at least one common open space located outdoors and adjacent to the primary street. The common open space should provide an opportunity for neighborhood interaction, such as a courtyard, picnic/sitting area, or play area. This gathering space counts towards the requirements of Chapter 2.4, Common Open Space – Projects of 20 or More Units. 2.2 Vehicular Parking and Access Refer to Division 4 – Parking of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance for additional parking and access regulations. Vehicular access and parking shall be designed as follows unless the Fire Department determines that doing so would endanger the public welfare and safety.

Rendering of Anton Ladera, Mountain View, CA. Source: Anton Residential

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