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3-4(L)   RIO GRANDE BOULEVARD - CPO-11
3-4(L)(1)   Applicability
The CPO-11 standards apply in the following mapped area. Where the CPO-11 boundary crosses a lot line, the entire lot is subject to these standards.
3-4(L)(2)   Site Standards
Lot size, width, and usable open space shall be provided according to the applicable standards listed in Section 14-16-5-1 (Dimensional Standards).
3-4(L)(3)   Setback Standards
Setback from the right?of?way of Rio Grande Boulevard between Indian School Road and Montano Road, minimum: 25 feet in the R?A zone and 20 feet in all other zones.
3-4(L)(4)   Building Stepback
Portions of buildings over 1 story in height shall be stepped back a minimum of 6 feet from the façade of the preceding story on sides of the building abutting a street or a lot containing any use in the Household Living category.
3-4(L)(5)   Other Development Standards
3-4(L)(5)(a)   Outdoor Storage and Display
   1.   All outdoor storage and display of construction equipment, materials, or vehicles (other than as required for temporary construction projects) shall meet the standards in Subsection 14-16-5-6(G) (Screening of Mechanical Equipment and Support Areas) and in Subsection 14-16-4-3(D)(25) (Construction Contractor Facility and Yard).
   2.   Outdoor storage or display of construction equipment and materials (other than as required for temporary construction projects) shall be located at least 10 feet outside of the public right-of-way of Rio Grande Boulevard.
3-4(L)(5)(b)   Parking Lots
Parking lots shall be designed and landscaped to minimize glare and reflection and reduce the visual impact of large numbers of cars and trucks. Parking and buffering regulations shall be the same as Sections 14-16-5-5 (Parking and Loading) and 14-16-5-6 (Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening) with the following exceptions and additions.
   1.   At least 15 percent of the parking lot area shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall consist primarily of shade trees distributed throughout the parking area.
   2.   Trees shall be planted so that no parking space is more than 50 feet in any direction from a tree.
   3.   Parking lots for new mixed-use or non-residential development shall not be located between buildings and the street. On lots less than 200 feet deep, parking may be located behind or beside non-residential buildings.
3-4(L)(5)(c)   Lighting
Site lighting regulations shall be the same as Section 14-16-5-8 (Outdoor Lighting), except that the mounting height of lights in vehicle and/or storage areas shall be no higher than the building height or 26 feet, whichever is lower.
3-4(L)(5)(d)   Building Design
   1.   Exposed concrete masonry unit (CMU) block and untreated metal are not allowed as finish materials for buildings or walls.
   2.   Exterior mechanical and electrical equipment must be screened from public view as required by Subsection 14-16-5-6(G) (Screening of Mechanical Equipment and Support Areas). Such equipment shall be located at ground level unless such a location would adversely affect the streetscape, pedestrian circulation, or open space.
   3.   Reflective or mirrored glass is prohibited on façades facing public streets.
   4.   New non-residential development shall have windows, plazas, and porches on the street-side of buildings.
   5.   Secondary entrances for new non-residential development shall be oriented toward rear and side parking lots.
3-4(L)(6)   Cross-references
3-4(L)(6)(a)   Subsection 14-16-3-1(C) (Building Height Bonuses Not Allowed).
3-4(L)(6)(b)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(4)(a) (Neon Signs along Central Avenue).
3-4(L)(6)(c)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(G)(1)(e) (Off-premises Signs Prohibited).
3-4(L)(6)(d)   Subsection 14-16-5-12(H)(2)(c) (Electronic Signs Prohibited).
3-4(L)(6)(e)   Subsection 14-16-6-4(O)(3)(e) (Deviations to Overlay Standards Not Allowed).