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Key Site Design Elements in
Character Area 6: Healdsburg Corridor

Building Placement
Buildings should be placed relatively close to the back of the
sidewalk in order to extend the character and feel of Downtown
northward and to the southern entrance. Some variation in
placement of front walls is appropriate but buildings should fall
within a narrow range that creates a street wall along Healdsburg
Avenue. Given some of the deeper lots in this area, additional
buildings may be appropriate in the interior of the lot to
complement those placed at the street edge. Refer to design Side setbacks are appropriate for
guidelines 6.1-6.4 and Figures 4.10 and 6.1-6.5. circulation and interconnectivity
between buildings.
Side Setbacks
Side setbacks are appropriate to allow for circulation and
interconnectivity between buildings. However, side setbacks
between buildings along Healdsburg Avenue should be
minimized in order to extend the feel of Downtown (where side
setbacks are often not provided.) Side setback areas are also
appropriate for providing outdoor seating or other outdoor places
associated with retail and hospitality uses, with some separation
from busy Healdsburg Avenue. Refer to design guidelines 6.1, 6.2
and 6.3 and Figures 4.12 and 6.1-6.5. Side and front setbacks are

appropriate and may vary. Here, a
Orientation front setback functions as a small
Buildings should be oriented toward Healdsburg Avenue. outdoor plaza for customers.
Orientation toward a side street may be appropriate provided
that the Healdsburg Avenue frontage is prioritized. Secondary
orientation toward an internal parking area, plaza or internal
courtyard area is also appropriate. Refer to design guidelines 6.4
and 6.5 and Figures 4.12 and 6.6.

Connections
Pathways should directly connect a pedestrian from Healdsburg
Avenue to buildings along the street where a building does
not open directly onto the sidewalk. Pathways should also be
provided to the interior of a site on a deeper lot, in-between
buildings. Refer to design guidelines 6.7-6.12, and 6.47 – 6.50
and Figures 6.7-6.11.

Vehicular Access
Minimize vehicular access points from Healdsburg Avenue to
the extent feasible. Provide consolidated access from side
streets wherever possible to maintain a strong street wall along
Healdsburg Avenue and to minimize conflicts with pedestrians.
Refer to design guidelines 6.10-6.12 and 6.20-6.26, and Figures
4.10, 6.11 and 6.13.

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