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Form-based Building Categories - Auto-oriented/

Industrial

This form consists of a variety of building types ranging from simple masonry or stucco boxes to
gas stations with the canopies over the gas pumps, or restaurants that provide drive-through service.
Some industrial or garage buildings will have irregular plans. A unifying factor of this type is ample
paved area on at least one side to accommodate parking or driveways.
• Lot Coverage: Medium to low
• Open Space: Typically, large parking areas or driveways at front and side. Sometimes with
large parking area at side and small front set back with landscaping. Sometimes also with
parking at rear.
• Special Features: Some unique roof forms or distinctive signage, ample parking, large open-
ings (windows or garage doors).
• Existing Uses: Food service, auto sales or service (garages, gas stations, car washes, etc.) retail,
or industrial.

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