17-7-11.5 Frontages | Midvale Municipal Code

a. The frontage requirements outlined in this section define the interface between the public and private realms. This interface occurs at the line where each land parcel abuts a public right-of-way, referred to as the frontage, and is a continuous feature along both sides of each street. Building facades are a major component of this public/private interface, so building type is constrained by frontage type.

a. Three different frontage types are defined and applied to specific streets, as shown in the frontage map, Figure 5.01. Multiple types are used to create a town center neighborhood with a variety of street/frontage combinations. These combinations reinforce the street hierarchy based on each street’s connectivity, function, capacity, and its role in creating a walkable, vibrant town center.

b. The three frontage types are: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary frontages are applied to the major roads, including Main Street and the major through roads. Secondary frontages are applied to the roads that directly connect to the major roads. Tertiary frontages are applied to the most minor streets.

c. The hierarchy of frontage types, in order of priority, is:

i. Primary frontage;

ii. Secondary frontage;

iii. Tertiary frontage.

d. If multiple frontages exist on a single parcel, the frontage requirements shall be based on the highest priority frontage affecting the lot.

a. Minimum frontage coverage may be reduced to provide for a driveway access when no other frontage is available to be used for access. When frontage coverage is reduced using this provision, the provided driveway shall be limited to the minimum width required for access, as determined by city staff using the minimum width as a standard, and the remaining frontage shall be covered by a building or BTZ pedestrian space, as otherwise allowed within this title.

a. Primary frontages accommodate more intense development and maintain the town center type of spatial relationships between buildings and streets. Buildings are located very close to the right-of-way, creating a consistent street wall and prioritizing walkability.

b. The values of the various parameters provide less flexibility than the other frontage types. Primary frontages are applied only to the Main Street and major commercial street types.

a. Regulations for primary frontages are defined in Table 5.01 and Figures 5.03 and 5.04.

Table 5.01. Primary Frontage Requirements
Building Placement
	BUILD-TO-ZONE (BTZ)
1.	Primary Street	0' min – 10' max
2.	Side/Rear Street	0' min – 10' max
	SETBACK
3.	Side	0' min
4.	Rear	5' min
	FRONTAGE COVERAGE
5.	Primary Street Facade	80% min
6.	Side Street Facade	50% min
7.	Rear Street Facade	No min
8.	Corner Buildings Primary Street Facade Side Street Facade Rear Street Facade	30' min 30' min No min
9.	Primary Facade Courtyard	20% max width
Encroachments
10.	Primary Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	12' max 6' max
11.	Side/Rear Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	8' max 6' max
Parking (See Section 17-7-11.9)
	SETBACK
12.	Primary Street	30' min
13.	Side/Rear Street	5' min
14.	Side	5' min
15.	Rear	5' min
	PARKING DRIVEWAY (surface lot and structure)
	Minimum Width	15'
16.	Maximum Width Two-Way One-Way	25' 16'
17.	Corner Lot Location	Side/rear street
18.	Distance from Corner	35' min
19.	Corner Interior Lot Location	Shared driveway, rear street, primary street as a last resort
	BICYCLE AND OFFSITE PARKING
20.	Bicycle parking to be provided in a secure location

a. Secondary frontages accommodate medium intensity development. The purpose is to maintain town center style spatial relationships along streets and also to transition those relationships between the most intense and least intense development areas.

b. The values of the frontage parameters provide more flexibility than the primary frontage, allowing for increased spatial diversity and development styles. Secondary frontages are applied primarily to the minor commercial street type.

a. Regulations for secondary frontages are defined in Table 5.02 and Figures 5.03 and 5.04.

Table 5.02. Secondary Frontage Requirements
Building Placement
	BUILD-TO-ZONE (BTZ)
1.	Primary Street	0' min – 15' max
2.	Side/Rear Street	0' min – 15' max
	SETBACK
3.	Side	0' min – 10' max
4.	Rear	5' min – 10' max
	FRONTAGE COVERAGE
5.	Primary Street Facade	70% min
6.	Side Street Facade	50% min
7.	Rear Street Facade	No min
8.	Corner Buildings Primary Street Facade Side Street Facade Rear Street Facade	30' min 30' min No min
9.	Primary Facade Courtyard	15% max width
Encroachments
10.	Primary Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	8' max 6' max
11.	Side/Rear Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	6' max 4' max
Parking (See Section 17-7-11.9)
	SETBACK
12.	Primary Street	30' min
13.	Side/Rear Street	5' min
14.	Side	5' min
15.	Rear	5' min
	PARKING DRIVEWAY (surface lot and structure)
16.	Maximum Width Two-Way One-Way	25' 16'
17.	Corner Lot Location	Side/rear street
18.	Distance from Corner	35' min
19.	Corner Interior Lot Location	Shared driveway, rear street, primary street as a last resort
	BICYCLE AND OFFSITE PARKING
20.	Bicycle parking to be provided in a secure location

a. Tertiary frontages accommodate lower intensity development. The purpose is to provide a spatial transition between the forms within the FBC area and the existing development surrounding the area.

b. The values of the frontage parameters allow for more flexibility than the other two frontage types. Tertiary frontages are applied primarily to the neighborhood street type.

a. Regulations for tertiary frontages are defined in Table 5.03 and Figures 5.03 and 5.04.

Table 5.03. Tertiary Frontage Requirements
Building Placement
	BUILD-TO-ZONE (BTZ)
1.	Primary Street	0' min – 20' max
2.	Side/Rear Street	0' min – 20' max
	SETBACK
3.	Side	5' min – 10' max
4.	Rear	15' min – 25' max
	FRONTAGE COVERAGE
5.	Primary Street Facade	50% min
6.	Side Street Facade	40% min
7.	Rear Street Facade	No min
8.	Corner Buildings Primary Street Facade Side Street Facade Rear Street Facade	30' min 30' min No min
9.	Primary Facade Courtyard	10% max width
Encroachments
10.	Primary Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	4' max 4' max
11.	Side/Rear Street Ground Floor Upper Floor(s)	4' max 4' max
Parking (See Section 17-7-11.9)
	SETBACK
12.	Primary Street	30' min
13.	Side/Rear Street	5' min
14.	Side	5' min
15.	Rear	5' min
	PARKING DRIVEWAY (surface lot and structure)
16.	Maximum Width Two-Way One-Way	25' 16'
17.	Corner Lot Location	Side/rear street
18.	Distance from Corner	35' min
19.	Corner Interior Lot Location	Shared driveway, rear street, primary street as a last resort
	BICYCLE AND OFFSITE PARKING
20.	Bicycle parking to be provided in a secure location

Figure 5.03. Building Placement Example Diagram

Figure 5.04. Parking Area Placement Example Diagram