§ 551.910. Building placement.  


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  • The placement of buildings shall reinforce the street wall, maximize natural surveillance and visibility, and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation. The first floor of buildings shall be located not more than eight (8) feet from Nicollet Mall, except where a greater yard is required by this zoning ordinance or where the building is separated from Nicollet Mall by outdoor open space that conforms to the standards for the urban open space premium, established in Chapter 549, Downtown Districts. In the case of a corner lot, the building wall abutting each street shall be located not more than eight (8) feet from the lot line, except where a greater yard is required by this zoning ordinance or where the building is separated from the lot line by outdoor open space that conforms to the standards for the urban open space premium. The area between the building and the lot line, and all other areas not occupied by buildings or used for parking and loading purposes, shall include amenities such as landscaping, tables and seating. Buildings shall be oriented so that at least one (1) principal entrance faces Nicollet Mall. The main lobby of the building and main elevator access shall be located at street level. On-site accessory parking facilities shall be located to the rear or interior side of the site, within the principal building served, or entirely below grade.