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1.2 Purpose The purpose of the Objective Design Standards is to provide citywide regulations that result in high-quality multi-family and mixed-use residential development. The Objective Design Standards include a clear set of rules that are understandable by the public, building and design professionals, and decision makers. This Multi-family Housing and Mixed-Use Development Objective Design Standards Manual (“Manual”) provides clear direction that enhances an area’s unique character and sense of place, allows design flexibility, and promotes construction of new high-quality housing in the City, consistent with the goals of the City of Irvine and State to address the housing affordability in the community. In application, the Objective Design Standards are intended to accomplish the following goals:
Preserve the character of Irvine neighborhoods by balancing the form and design of existing development with new construction techniques and typologies. Encourage human-scaled buildings that adhere to zoning regulations and promote high quality site and building design, consistent with the City of Irvine. Emphasize a pedestrian-oriented environment where the design of buildings and the public realm are cohesive and complementary of a diverse range of uses.
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People
1.3 Eligibility/Applicable Project Types The Objective Design Standards established in this Manual apply to all new construction projects that meet the following criteria:
Multi-family Projects : a project consisting of multi- family residential uses only with two or more dwelling units at a density equal to or greater than 30 units per acre, including detached and attached condominiums. The Residences on Jamboree, Irvine, CA Source: Romero Thorsen Design
Mixed-Use Projects : a project featuring a combination of residential and other uses where at least two-thirds of the square footage of the development is designated for residential uses at a density equal to or greater than 30 units per acre. Rendering of Aurum, Irvine, CA Source: AO Architects
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