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Key Site Design Elements in
Character Area 7: Healdsburg North Corridor

Building Placement
Buildings should be placed moderately close to the back of the
sidewalk in order to extend the character and feel of Downtown
northward, particularly south of Dry Creek Road. Some flexibility
in building setback should be promoted in Character Area 7,
compared to 6, but a moderately strong street wall should be Orient buildings toward
established to provide a northward extension of the Downtown’s Healdsburg Avenue. A secondary
character along Healdsburg Avenue. More flexibility and variation orientation toward an internal
in placement of front walls is appropriate north of Dry Creek Road. parking area is also appropriate.
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 guidelines 6.1, 6.2 and
6.3 and Figures 4.11 and 6.1-6.5.

Side Setbacks
Side setbacks between buildings are appropriate to allow for
circulation and interconnectivity between buildings. However, side
setbacks between buildings along Healdsburg Avenue should
be moderately sized in order to extend the feel of Downtown
(where side setbacks are often not provided) northward. This
is particularly important south of Dry Creek Road. North of Dry
Creek Road, larger side setbacks are appropriate. 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 4.11 and 6.1-6.5.

Orientation
Buildings should be oriented toward Healdsburg Avenue.
Orientation toward a side street may be appropriate provided
that the Healdsburg Avenue frontage is prioritized. Secondary
orientation toward an internal parking area is also appropriate.
Refer to design guidelines 6.4 and 6.5 and Figures 4.11 and 6.6.

Connections
Pathways should directly connect a pedestrian from Healdsburg
Avenue to buildings along the street. 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.

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