A. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone, including all components, shall have a maximum aggregate floor area ratio determined by the planning commission as part of a planned development pursuant to article 18.4 of this chapter. In no event shall the floor area ratio of a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone exceed a maximum of 2.5:1. For the purposes of this article, floor area shall be calculated using the lot area of the subject site prior to any required dedications or exactions.
B. Residential Density: The maximum number of residential units that may be included in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall be determined by the planning commission as part of a planned development pursuant to article 18.4 of this chapter.
C. Minimum Commercial Density: In any mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone, the floor area on the ground floor facing South Santa Monica Boulevard must be allocated for commercial purposes for a minimum of the first thirty feet (30') and an average of at least forty feet (40') as measured from the front building facade. This provision shall not apply to portions of the building containing building operating systems, equipment, exiting stairs or corridors even if those areas serve the residential portions of the building. In no event shall the floor area ratio of the commercial uses in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone be less than 0.33. For the purposes of this article, floor area shall be calculated using the lot area of the subject site prior to any required dedications or exactions. (Ord. 20-O-2801, 2-18-2020)