The development standards for permitted uses in the Town Center Overlay District are set forth below. See Chapter 1171, Specific-Use Regulations, for additional development regulations for Conditional and Restricted Uses.
(a) Lot Requirements. The minimum lot requirements for permitted uses in the Town Center Overlay District are set forth in Schedule 1155.04(a).
Lot Requirements in the Town Center Overlay District | |
Town Center Overlay District | |
(1) Minimum lot area | None |
(2) Minimum lot width | 65 feet |
(3) Maximum lot coverage | 85% |
(b) Building and Parking Setback Requirements. Every permitted use of land and its associated principal building and accessory parking shall be located on a lot to comply with the required setbacks in Schedule 1155.04(c) when developing under the Town Center Overlay District.
(1) Determining Front Setback. Each lot shall maintain the minimum and maximum front setback measured from the street right-of-way line.
(2) Corner Lots. A corner lot shall comply with the minimum front setback for each side facing and adjacent to a street right-of-way.
(3) Obstructions in the Setback. The area within each setback shall remain unobstructed by structures except as otherwise permitted in this Code.
Building and Parking Setback Requirements Town Center Overlay District | |
Town Center Overlay District | |
(1) Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet |
(2) Maximum Front Setback | 25 feet |
(3) Minimum Setback Abutting Non- residential Districts and the R-3 District | None |
(4) Minimum Setback Abutting Residence Districts, except R-3 | 50 feet |
(5) Percent of Facade within Build-to-Zone | 70%(a) |
(6) Minimum Off-Street Parking Area Setback | |
A. Public Rights-of-Way | NP(b) |
B. Residence Districts located outside of the TCOD | 10 feet |
C. All Lot Lines except abutting Public Rights-of-Way | 10 feet |
(a) The remaining 30% of the linear frontage shall be setback no more than 10 feet, unless Board of Architectural Review finds a greater setback appropriate. NP = Not Permitted | |
(d) Height Regulations. Buildings and structures shall comply with the height limitations in Schedule 1155.04(d).
Height Regulations in the Town Center Overlay District | |
Town Center Overlay District | |
(1) Maximum Building Height | 72 feet |
(2) Minimum Building Height | 24 feet |
(3) Maximum Height of Accessory Building/Structure | 20 feet |
(e) Required Design Standards.
(1) Purpose. The buildings in the City¡|s Town Center contribute to the City¡|s character and sense of place. Enhancing the quality and compatibility of these buildings is of utmost importance. The standards set forth below are intended to achieve among others the following purposes:
A. To strengthen, enhance, and improve the existing visual and aesthetic character of the Town Center area;
B. To protect and enhance property values; and,
C. To provide guidelines for property owners, architects, and contractors to aid in the preparation of appropriate plans.
(2) Applicability of Regulations. In addition to the development standards set forth in Section 1155.04 (a)-(d), the design standards set forth in Schedule 1155.04 (e)(5) shall apply to the exterior appearance and design of all new construction and building renovations in the Town Center Overlay District.
(3) The Board of Architectural Review may grant an exemption from these standards when the exterior building modifications are minor in nature, meaning the design modifications will have no discernable impact on neighboring properties, the public, the public right-of-way, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.
(4) The Board of Architectural Review may grant an exception or modification to the Design Standards in Schedule 1155.04 (e) (5) if the applicant demonstrates that, due to the unusual shape or topography of the lot or an adjoining lot or due to the location or design of existing structures and other site or building features, the application of the design standards would be unreasonable. The Board of Architectural Review may grant a complete exception from the standard, or it may modify the standard in view of the peculiarities of the site or building. Any modification of the standard shall be considered an "exception." In determining whether to grant an exception, the Board of Architectural Review shall consider:
A. The purposes of the Town Center Overlay District;
B. The intent of the guideline from which the exception is requested; and,
C. Whether the intent of the standard may be met by an alternate means.
Required Design Standards in the Town Center Overlay District |
A. Buildings and principal building entrances shall be oriented toward the public street so as to define the street edge and contribute to a dynamic pedestrian and street environment. |
B. All buildings shall provide at least one usable building or storefront entrance on each front facade. A corner entrance may be substituted if both street frontages measure eighty (80) lineal feet or less. |
C. A transition line shall be provided between the first and second stories. The height of this transition line shall match the height of the transition line on the abutting or adjacent buildings. If adjoining properties are vacant or contain single-story buildings, then the ground floor shall be at least ten (10) feet in height measured from finished floor to finished ceiling. |
D. For the first floor, the front facade of every building shall have transparent areas, equal to sixty percent (60%) of the front facade area (measured as the total area below the transition line). These transparent areas shall be between two (2) and nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. |
E. Any part of the building that is visible from a private right-of-way, public circulation area, or public parking area shall have no more than six (6) feet of contiguous wall length devoid of windows, on any ground floor, unless the wall includes architectural features such as piers, columns, defined bays, or an undulation of the building so that a pedestrian scale, rhythm, and visual interest is created. In no case shall a continuous wall length be devoid of windows for more than twenty (20) feet. |
F. The pattern of architectural features, such as windows and doors, shall be placed upon the facade of a building in a pattern that creates a building fenestration that has a constant rhythm, a harmonious appearance, and is proportional to one another and surrounding buildings, if applicable. |
G. For all upper floors, the front facade of the building shall have glazed areas or windows equal to forty percent (40%) of the total area of the front facade, with each floor being calculated independently. Windows shall remain transparent and shall not be blocked in any manner. |
H. First floor windows shall permit pedestrians a view of the interior of the building. Windows shall remain transparent and shall not be blocked in any manner except for permitted window signage. Alternatively, display windows may be used provided these windows are a minimum of three (3) feet in depth, extend the full height of the glazing, and are internally lit. |
I. Buildings shall have finish materials on all sides. Cinder blocks and vinyl shall not be used on any facade, and brick shall not be painted. Existing painted brick may be repainted as needed for ordinary maintenance. |
J. A combination of materials, textures, colors, and finishes shall be utilized to create visual interest. The building color palette should include one primary earth tone or neutral color with several accent colors. |
K. Facade openings, including windows and colonnades, shall be vertical in proportion. |
L. Facades may be supplemented by awnings, which shall be straight sheds without side flaps, but shall not be cubed or curved. |
M. Materials within ten (10) feet of the ground or the sidewalk shall be of a durable material to withstand pedestrian and vehicular traffic. If “dry vit” or E.I.F.S is used as an exterior building material, impact resistant E.I.F.S., as classified by EIMA (EIFS Industry Members Association), shall be used on all wall areas within ten (10) feet of the ground or sidewalk. |
N. All roof top equipment shall be concealed in building materials that match the structure or shall be painted to be visually compatible with the structure |
(6) Illustrative Examples of Appropriately Designed Buildings in the Town Center Overlay District.
 | * A transition line shall be provided between the first and second stories. The height of this transition line shall match the height of the transition line on the abutting or adjacent buildings. * For all upper floors, the front facade of the building shall have glazed areas or windows equal to forty percent (40%) of the total area of the front facade. * Facade openings, including windows and colonnades, shall be vertical in proportion. |
 | * For the first floor, the front facade of every building shall have transparent areas, equal to sixty percent (60%) of the front facade area. These transparent areas shall be between two (2) and nine (9) feet above the sidewalk. * Materials within ten (10) feet of the ground or the sidewalk shall be of a durable material to withstand pedestrian and vehicular traffic. |
 | * A combination of materials, textures, colors, and finishes shall be utilized to create visual interest. * The pattern of architectural features, such as windows and doors, shall be placed upon the facade of a building in a pattern that creates a building fenestration that has a constant rhythm, a harmonious appearance, and is proportional to one another and surrounding buildings, if applicable. |
 | * Buildings and principal building entrances shall be oriented toward the public street so as to define the street edge and contribute to a dynamic pedestrian and street environment. * All buildings shall provide at least one usable building or storefront entrance on each front facade. * Facades may be supplemented by awnings, which shall be straight sheds without side flaps, but shall not be cubed or curved. |
(Ord. 2023-029. Passed 4-18-23.)