DESCRIPTION
PLAN
5 over 1 mixed-use
5 over 1 mixed-use
Up to five floors of residential apartments or condominiums
over one floor of retail, office space, and/or parking. Mixed
use development allows for two or more complementary uses
in a single development. This increases the use of land while
providing on-site services and neighborhood vitality for the
residents.
This housing type is commonly used due to it’s efficient
and economical construction. “Five over One” refers to the
combination of two types of construction, five floors of woodframe (Type V) over one of concrete/steel (Type I).
vehicular access
parking
retail
street
AXON
STATISTICS
density: 45-75 units per acre
lot size: 6,000 sq ft minimum
unit size: 600 to 1,200 sq ft (studio to 2-bedroom)
unit arrangement: stacked flats over podium parking/retail
parking: multi-level podium (above and below grade)
construction type: wood-frame over a concrete podium
PROS AND CONS
+ Reduces pressure for sprawl
with increased density
+ Increases pedestrian activity and
vitality of the neighborhood
+ Allows for retail and commercial
that serve the residents in a
neighborhood
- Requires more density and/or
height than most areas currently
allow (65’ to 75’ in height)
- Potential impact to community
character and views
- Neighborhood resistance to use
and density levels
CODE CHALLENGES
• Density and height requirements
of the neighborhood
LOCATION CRITERIA
5 over 1 mixed-use
• Walking distance to transit,
school and arterials
• Close to public open space
• Close to transportation corridors
• Demand for smaller,
neighborhood retail along the
street
• Useful for urban edges and
transition areas
• Ideal for commercial districts and
dense neighborhood centers
DESIGN CRITERIA
• Neighborhood density and lot
sizes
• Building size and design
appropriate with the surrounding
neighborhood
• Availability of parking on-site and
on-street
• Contributing to active and
interesting streets and public
spaces