1. MX-1 Mixed-Use Neighborhood:
A. Purpose: The MX-1 district is intended to provide opportunities for a mix of neighborhood-serving small-scale commercial, institutional, and residential uses. It is intended to facilitate convenient, walkable access to these services while fostering pedestrian-oriented design and the creation of neighborhood districts.
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
TABLE 11-02.12: CROSS-REFERENCES TO OTHER APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS | |
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
TABLE 11-02.12: CROSS-REFERENCES TO OTHER APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS | |
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03
|
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | N/A | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM/MAXIMUM) | ||
A | Front | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. |
Street Side | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | Min 0 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | Min 10 ft. |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 20 ft. | |
Street Side | 20 ft. | |
Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
Rear | 5 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 10 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | 45 ft. |
D. Form and Layout Standards:
(1) General Standards for All Uses: The following standards apply to all uses. In the event of a conflict with Subsection (2), below, the provisions of Subsection (2) shall apply.
(a) Applicability:
i. When the MX-1 district is applied to lands that have not previously been developed, the development shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.1.D.
ii. When the MX-1 district is applied to lands that have previously been developed, the redevelopment shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.1.D to the maximum extent practicable if it involves one or more of the following:
A. An increase in the total site area occupied by structures;
B. An increase in the total gross square footage of structures; or
C. An intensification of land use, as determined by the Planning Director.
iii. In the event of a conflict between these provisions and any provision in Chapter 11-03, Use Regulations or Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(b) Active Use Required: Within each contiguous area of land zoned MX-1 that is under common control or ownership after the Effective Date, at least 60 percent of the approved ground floor street frontage shall be occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairwells that are not accessible from the street frontage.
(c) Streetscape Standards: All development, with the exception of an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a conforming lot, shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
i. Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
ii. Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(d) Amenities: An amenity feature that complies with one or more of the following standards:
i. A landscape feature clearly visible from the street and containing at least 200 square feet of area and a minimum width of five feet, or 10 feet if trees are included. Features may include enhanced landscaping areas, lighting, water, art, and/or provisions for seating;
ii. An outdoor gathering area containing at least 400 square feet of area, that is clearly visible from an adjacent street, with seating for patrons; or
iii. Another site feature that improves the experience of pedestrian and/or users of non-motorized vehicles experience, as determined by the Planning Director.
(e) Connectivity: At least one pedestrian connection to the local street system in the adjacent neighborhood(s), that shall permit residents of such neighborhood(s) to enter the district without using a collector or an arterial street to the maximum extent practicable.
(f) Parking: No surface parking spaces may be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
(2) Use-Specific Form Standards:
(a) Applicability:
i. Each development containing more than 10,000 square feet of contiguous land area under common control or ownership that includes a principal use referenced in Subsection (b) below in a new primary structure shall comply with the following Use-Specific Form Standards (Allowed Form). In the event of a conflict between these standards and applicable standards in Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the standards in this Subsection (2) shall apply.
ii. If an application for an allowed use does not comply with one or more of the Use-Specific Form Standards in Subsection (b) below, an Alternative Form for the building or development containing the use may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 11-05-05.3.A, Allowed Use with Alternative Form.
(b) Use-Specific Form Standards for Residential, Commercial, and Public, Institutional, or Civic Uses Within the MX-1 Zoning District:
i. The use shall be located in a building at least two stories in height; or
ii. The use shall be located in a building or development containing at least two different uses listed in Table 11-03.1: Table of Allowed Uses.
(c) Drive-Through Facilities: Drive-Through Facilities shall comply with Section 11-03-03.4.Q, Drive-Through Facility.
2. MX-2 Mixed-Use: General:
A. Purpose: The MX-2 district is intended to provide opportunities for a mix of office, commercial, institutional, and residential at a scale designed to serve community needs broader than those of nearby neighborhoods .
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03 |
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | N/A | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM/MAXIMUM) | ||
A | Front | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. |
Street Side | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | Min 0 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | Min 10 ft. |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 10 ft. | |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
Rear | 5 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 20 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | 45 ft. |
D. Form And Layout Standards:
(1) Applicability:
(a) All existing and new development in the MX-2 zoning district shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.2.D.
(b) In the event of a conflict between these provisions and any provision in Chapter 11-03, Use Regulations or Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(2) Vehicle-Oriented Facilities:
(a) No vehicle-oriented ancillary facilities (such as Service Stations or Vehicle Washes) shall be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
(b) Drive-Through Facilities shall comply with Section 11-03-03.4.Q, Drive-Through Facility.
(3) Parking: No surface parking spaces may be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
(4) Streetscape Standards: All development, with the exception of an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a conforming lot, shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
(a) Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(b) Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
3. MX-3 Mixed-Use: Active:
A. Purpose: The MX-3 district is intended to provide opportunities for office, commercial, institutional, and residential uses to support active modes of transportation. This zoning district will require transit- and pathway-oriented development organized along the City's Best-in-Class Transit Routes and pathways at a scale designed to support the City's transportation goals and investments and serve community needs broader than those of nearby neighborhoods. This zoning district may be expanded as new investments in Best-in-Class Transit Routes and pathways are developed.
B. Cross-Ref erences to Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03 |
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | N/A | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM/MAXIMUM) | ||
A | Front | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. |
Street Side | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | Min 0 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | Min 10 ft. |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 10 ft. | |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
Rear | 5 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 20 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | 70 ft. |
D. Form and Layout Standards:
(1) Applicability:
(a) When the MX-3 district is applied to lands that have not previously been developed, the development shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.3.D.
(b) When the MX-3 district is applied to lands that have previously been developed, the redevelopment shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.3.D to the maximum extent practicable if it involves one or more of the following:
i. An increase in the total site area occupied by structures;
ii. An increase in the total gross square footage of structures; or
iii. An intensification of land use, as determined by the Planning Director.
(c) In the event of a conflict between these provisions and any provision in Chapter 11-03, Use Regulations or Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(2) Standards for All Development:
(a) Active Use Required: Within each contiguous area of land zoned MX-3 that is under common control or ownership after the Effective Date, at least 60 percent of the approved ground floor street frontage shall be occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairwells that are not accessible from the street frontage.
(b) Streetscape Standards: All development, with the exception of an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a conforming lot, shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
i. Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
ii. Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
iii. Each lot with frontage on State Street shall include a multi-use pathway at least 12 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(c) Amenities: An amenity feature that complies with one or more of the following standards:
i. A landscape feature con taining at least 400 square feet of area and a minimum width of five feet, or 10 feet if trees are included. Features may include enhanced landscaping areas, lighting, water, art, and/or provisions for seating; or
ii. An outdoor gathering area containing at least 800 square feet of area, that is clearly visible from an adjacent street, with seating for patrons.
iii. Another site feature that improves the experience of pedestrian and/or users of non-motorized vehicles experience, as determined by the Planning Director.
(d) Connectivity:
i. At least one pedestrian walkway of at least 10 feet in width that is bordered by street trees, or by a public or private street with detached sidewalks at least 10 feet in width that:
A. Connects the MX-3 zoning district to one of the adjacent collector or arterial streets;
B. Is bordered along at least 60 percent of its length by buildings with façades no more than 10 feet from the sidewalk; and
C. Is interrupted by no more than one driveway per 200 linear feet, except as required by Idaho law.
ii. At least one pedestrian connection to the local street system in an adjacent residential neighborhood, designed and located to allow residents of the neighborhood to enter mixed-use and nonresidential areas of the MX-3 zoning district without using an arterial street to the maximum extent practicable.
(e) Vehicle-Oriented Facilities:
i. No surface parking spaces or vehicle-oriented ancillary facilities (such as Service Stations or Vehicle Washes) may be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
ii. Drive-Through Facilities shall comply with Section 11-03-03.4.Q, Drive-Through Facility.
(f) Ground Floor Design:
i. Each building façade facing a public or private street that contains ground floor residential uses shall be constructed within 15 feet of each street-facing lot line/property line and occupy at least 50 percent of the width of the primary street frontage.
ii. Each building façade facing a public or private street or driveway with ground floor nonresidential uses shall:
A. Have at least 50 percent of the area between three and eight feet above the ground floor occupied by windows or other transparent building features through which activity inside the building may be viewed; and
B. Have at least one door open during hours of operation and leading directly from the building interior onto the street (without an intervening shared lobby or entrances shared by multiple tenants or uses) for each 100 feet of horizontal façade length.
(3) Use-Specific Form Standards:
(a) Applicability:
i. Each development containing more than 10,000 square feet of contiguous land area under common control or ownership that includes a principal use referenced in Subsection (b) below in a new primary structure shall comply with the following Use-Specific Form Standards (Allowed Form). In the event of a conflict between these standards and applicable standards in Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the standards in this Subsection (2) shall apply.
ii. If an application for an allowed use does not comply with one or more of the Use-Specific Form Standards in Subsection (b) below, an Alternative Form for the building or development containing the use may be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 11-05-05.3.A, Allowed Use with Alternative Form.
(b) Use-Specific Form Standards for Residential, Commercial, and Public, Institutional, or Civic Uses Within the MX-3 Zoning District:
i. The use shall be located in a building at least four stories in height; and
ii. The use shall not provide a greater number of vehicle parking spaces than the minimum required by Table 11-04.9: Off-Street Parking Requirements, as adjusted pursuant to Section 11-04-08.7, Parking Adjustments.
iii. As an alternative to Subsections (i) and (ii) above, a Multiple-Family Dwelling may meet the requirements of Section 11-04-03.7.D(4) regarding affordable and sustainable development and earn the related incentives.
4. MX-4 Mixed-Use: Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Node:
A. Purpose: The MX-4 district is intended to provide opportunities for a mix of office, commercial, institutional, and residential uses to support transit. This zoning district will require transit-oriented development concentrated at identified transit stations. This zoning district will be expanded as new investments in Best-in-Class Transit Routes are added and transit stations identified.
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03
|
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | N/A | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM/MAXIMUM) | ||
A | Front | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. |
Street Side | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | Min 0 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | Min 10 ft. |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 10 ft. | |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
Rear | 5 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 20 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | 70 ft. |
D. Form, Layout, and Design Standards:
(1) Applicability:
(a) When the MX-4 district is applied to lands that have not previously been developed, the development shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.4.D.
(b) When the MX-4 district is applied to lands that have previously been developed, the redevelopment shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.4.D to the maximum extent practicable if it involves one or more of the following:
i. An increase in the total site area occupied by structures;
ii. An increase in the total gross square footage of structures; or
iii. An intensification of land use, as determined by the Planning Director.
(c) In the event of a conflict between these provisions and any provision in Chapter 11-03, Use Regulations or Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(2) Standards for All Development:
(a) Active Use Required: Within each contiguous area of land zoned MX-4 that is under common control or ownership after the Effective Date, at least 60 percent of the approved ground floor street frontage shall be occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairwells that are not accessible from the street frontage.
(b) Streetscape Standards: All development shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
i. Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
ii. Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
iii. Each lot with frontage on State Street shall include a multiuse pathway at least 12 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(c) Amenities: Each development shall include an amenity feature that complies with one or more of the following standards:
i. A landscape feature containing at least 400 square feet of area and a minimum width of five feet, or 10 feet if trees are included. Features may include enhanced landscaping areas, lighting, water, art, and/or provisions for seating; or
ii. An outdoor gathering area containing at least 800 square feet of area, that is clearly visible from an adjacent street, with seating for patrons.
(d) Connectivity: Each development shall provide the following elements:
i. At least one street that:
A. Is bordered along at least 60 percent of its length by buildings with façades no more than 10 feet from the sidewalk; and
B. Is interrupted by no more than one driveway per 200 linear feet, except as required by Idaho law.
ii. At least one pedestrian connection to the local street system in an adjacent residential neighborhood, designed and located to allow residents of the neighborhood to enter mixed-use and nonresidential
areas of the MX-4 zoning district without using an arterial street to the maximum extent practicable.
(e) Vehicle-Oriented and Parking Facilities:
i. No Parking Lot unrelated to a Park and Ride Facility designated by the City shall be located within the MX-4 zoning district.
ii. Where surface parking lots are part of a Park and Ride Facility designated by the City, no surface parking spaces or vehicle-oriented ancillary facilities (such as Service Stations or Vehicle Washes) may be located between the front façade of the building and any street fronting the property.
iii. At least 80 percent of parking provided to serve a permitted or approved conditional use on the property shall be located in parking garages or alternate parking facilities, such as elevated parking lifts, rather than surface parking lots.
iv. Any portion of a permitted Park and Ride Facility or accessory surface parking lot within 50 feet of a street frontage shall screen parked vehicles from view by installing a brick, masonry, or other appropriate screen wall between two and one half and three feet in height between the parking lot and the street.
(f) Pedestrian-Oriented Design:
i. The maximum length of each primary building facing a public or private street shall be 125 feet.
ii. At least one walkway shall be provided from an adjacent sidewalk to each building entrance.
iii. Where a sidewalk, trail, or other walkway crosses a street, driveway, drive aisle, or parking lot, the crossing shall be clearly marked with a change in paving material, color, or height, decorative bollards, or similar elements.
iv. Where a lot or development includes more than one primary structure, a pedestrian walkway at least five feet in width shall be provided between at least one pedestrian entrance in each primary structure.
v. Along all public and private streets, all utility boxes and above-ground utility installations other than street and pedestrian light poles, traffic safety signals, and fire hydrants shall comply with the following standards to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with their function:
A. They shall be located to the side or rear of buildings; or
B. Where a side or rear location is impracticable, they shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the sidewalk, and the three foot minimum setback shall be landscaped with shrubbery that will screen the utility structure from public view.
(3) Use-Specific Form Standards:
(a) Applicability:
i. Each development containing more than 10,000 square feet of contiguous land area under common control or ownership that includes a principal use referenced in Subsection (b) below in a new primary structure shall comply with the following Use-Specific Form Standards (Allowed Form). In the event of a conflict between these standards and applicable standards in Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the standards in this Subsection (2) shall apply.
ii. If an application for an allowed use does not comply with one or more of the Use-Specific Form Standards in Subsection (b) below, an Alternative Form for the building or development containing the use may be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 11-05-05.3.A, Allowed Use with Alternative Form.
(b) Use-Specific Form Standard in the Residential, Commercial, and Public, Institutional, or Civic Uses Within the MX-4 Zoning District:
i. The use shall be located in a building at least four stories in height;
ii. The use shall be located in a building or development that does not include a Parking Lot; and
iii. The use shall be located in a building or development that does not include a Parking Garage with a greater number of vehicle parking spaces than the minimum required by Table 11-04.9: Off-Street Parking Requirements, as adjusted pursuant to Section 11-04-08.7, Parking Adjustments; and
iv. The use shall be located in a building where at least 80 percent of the ground floor street frontage is occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairs that are not accessible from the street frontage.
v. As an alternative to Subsections (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) above, a Multiple-Family Dwelling may meet the requirements of Section 11-04-03.7.D(5) regarding affordable housing and sustainable development and earn the related incentives.
5. MX-5 Mixed-Use: Downtown:
A. Purpose: The MX-5 district is intended to provide opportunities for a mix of higher intensity office, commercial, institutional, and residential uses. The MX-5 district is intended to accommodate the needs of the city's Downtown Planning Area as defined in the Comprehensive Plan and to provide for activities conducive to a compact, concentrated, and walkable urban downtown mixed-use center.
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03 |
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | N/A | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM/MAXIMUM) | ||
A | Front | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. |
Street Side | Min 0 ft. Max 20 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | Min 0 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | Min 0 ft. |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 10 ft. | |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
Rear | 5 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 10 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | N/A
|
D. Form and Design Standards:
(1) Applicability:
(a) All existing and new development in the MX-5 zoning district shall comply with this Section 11-02-03.2.D.
(b) In the event of a conflict between these provisions and any provision in Chapter 11-03, Use Regulations or Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(2) Standards for All Development:
(a) Active Use Required: Within each contiguous area of land zoned MX-5 that is under common control or ownership after the Effective Date, at least 80 percent of the approved ground floor street frontage shall be occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairwells that are not accessible from the street frontage.
(b) Streetscape Standards: A continuous public walkway, located between the face of building and adjacent street or a vacated street alignment, shall be provided and shall comply with adopted City standards, except that where this Subsection (b) lists more restrictive criteria, this Subsection (b) shall control.
i. The minimum width for clear pedestrian movement shall be seven and one-half feet, and the overall width shall be at least 13 and one-half feet unless otherwise specified in the Downtown Streetscape Standards and Specifications Manual.
ii. The location of the pedestrian zone and amenities zone on each sidewalk shall be consistent with those on adjacent lots and with those on adjacent buildings to the maximum extent practicable.
iii. The paving pattern and the placement of trees and pedestrian amenities shall be unobstructed.
iv. The sidewalk surface shall be skid resistant, free of surface obstruction, and of a smooth gradient. The cross slope shall freely drain and not exceed two percent gradient.
v. Street trees shall be installed and shall be consistent with tree species on adjacent lots (except when existing trees do not comply with City standards). Street trees shall be one and one-half to three inch caliper, symmetrical, and shall provide no physical or visual obstructions within a clear vision triangle located at corners and alleys. Street tree spacing shall be of a consistent pattern, with a minimum of 21 feet, and a maximum of 40 feet between trees.
vi. Pedestrian amenities shall be installed and may include benches, bollards, newsstands, kiosks, tree grates, bicycle racks, planters, and trash receptacles. Pedestrian amenities shall be constructed of durable materials, of adequate quantity to meet the intended level of use, and compatible with the design of the space.
vii. Pedestrian street lighting shall be installed, shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 16 feet in height, shall replace mid-block high mast lighting, and shall be normally spaced at 60 feet apart unless otherwise required by the Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines.
(c) Vehicle-Oriented and Parking Facilities:
i. No surface parking spaces or vehicle-oriented ancillary facilities (such as Service Stations or Vehicle Washes) may be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
ii. Drive-Through Facilities shall comply with Section 11-03-03.4.Q, Drive-Through Facility.
(d) Ground Floor Design:
i. At least 70 percent of the ground level, street-facing façade(s) shall abut and be oriented to a public sidewalk, alley, or plaza.
ii. Each building façade facing a public or private street that contains ground floor nonresidential uses shall be constructed within five feet of each street-facing lot line/property line and occupy at least 80 percent of the width of the primary street frontage.
iii. Each building façade facing a public or private street that contains ground floor residential uses shall be constructed within 15 feet of each street-facing lot line/property line and occupy at least 80 percent of the width of the primary street frontage.
iv. Each building façade facing a public or private street or driveway with ground floor nonresidential uses shall:
A. Have at least 60 percent of the area between three and eight feet above the ground floor occupied by windows or other transparent building features through which activity inside the building may be viewed; and
B. Have at least one door leading directly from building interiors onto the street (without an intervening shared lobby or entrances shared by multiple tenants or uses) for each 50 feet of horizontal façade length.
(e) General Building Design:
i. Each side of each primary building shall be designed to minimize or mitigate glare, reflected heat, and wind impacts on abutting properties.
ii. Each side of each primary building shall be faced with high quality non-reflective materials such as stone, tile, and brick.
(3) Use-Specific Form Standards:
(a) Applicability:
i. Each development containing more than 10,000 square feet of contiguous land area under common control or ownership that includes a principal use referenced in Subsection (b) below in a new primary structure shall comply with the following Use-Specific Form Standards (Allowed Form). In the event of a conflict between these standards and applicable standards in Chapter 11-04, Development and Design Standards, the standards in this Subsection (2) shall apply.
ii. If an application for an allowed use does not comply with one or more of the Use-Specific Form Standards in Subsection (b) below, an Alternative Form for the building or development containing the use may be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 11-05-05.3.A, Allowed Use with Alternative Form.
(b) Use-Specific Form Standards for Residential And Commercial Uses Within the MX-5 Zoning District:
i. The use shall be located in a building at least four stories in height; and
ii. The use shall be located in a building or development that does not include a Surface Parking Lot; and
iii. The use shall be located in a building where at least 80 percent of the ground floor street frontage is occupied by uses that are in active use by occupants or users of the building or development, or by the general public. This requirement is not met by ground floor parking areas, storage areas, utility facilities, or stairs that are not accessible from the street frontage.
E. Additional Standards:
(1) Rezoning of Land Contiguous to Existing MX-5 Zoning District: Only lands located in the Downtown Planning Area contiguous to existing land in the MX-5 zoning district may be rezoned into the MX-5 zoning district. provided the parcels are outside of the Near North End Character Overlay district.
(2) Enclosure of Activities Required: All warehouse, storage, repair, manufacture, and similar uses or related activities shall be conducted in an enclosed structure.
6. MX-U Mixed-Use: University:
A. Purpose: The MX-U district is intended to provide flexible, creative development on Boise State University's (Boise State University) campus, including both new development and infill. This district allows for a mix of uses that support near-university residential, retail, and service functions.
B. Cross-References To Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03 |
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | 30 ft. | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
A | Front | 0 ft. [1] |
Street Side | 10 ft. [1] | |
B | Interior Side | N/A |
C | Rear Yard | 20 ft. [1] |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 10 ft. [1] | |
Street Side | 10 ft. [1] | |
Interior Side | 10 ft. [1] | |
Rear | 10 ft. [1] | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | N/A | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | Unlimited [2]; 70 ft. [3]; or 45 ft. or the maximum height of the Residential zoning district, whichever is greater [4] |
Notes: [1] Only applies from edge of the adopted Boise State University campus master plan boundaries. [2] When interior to the campus. [3] Where the development site is located within 50 ft. of public right-of-way on Beacon Street, Broadway Avenue, or Boise Avenue. [4] Where the development site is located within 50 ft. of a Residential zoning district (adjacent or across public right-of-way). | ||
D. Streetscape Standards: All development adjacent to the adopted Boise State University campus master plan boundaries shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
(1) Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(2) Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
E. Additional Standards: Fire access to existing and new buildings shall be shown on all required site plans. A letter from the Idaho State Fire Marshal verifying compliance of the building plans with state requirements regarding fire safety shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to construction.
7. MX-H Mixed-Use: Health:
A. Purpose: The MX-H district is intended to provide for health- and medical- related uses near major medical institutions. Limited office and Multiple-Family residential uses with similar land use characteristics and provide support services to the health and medical uses may be allowed.
B. Cross-References To Other Applicable Code Sections: All development shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Cross-references to some of the key sections are provided below.
CODE SECTION | SECTION REFERENCE |
Use Regulations | Chapter 11-03 |
Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions | |
Subdivision Standards | |
Sensitive Lands | |
Building Design | |
Access and Connectivity | |
Parking and Loading | |
Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening | |
Assured Water Supply | |
Exterior Lighting | |
Signs | |
C. Dimensional Standards:
The following table is a summary of the district-specific dimensional standards. Complete dimensional standards are included in Section 11-04-03, Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions.
LOT STANDARDS | ||
Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
Street Frontage (minimum) | 30 ft. | |
BUILDING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
A | Front | 10 ft. |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
B | Interior Side | 1 and 2 stories: 5 ft. 3+ stories: 15 ft. |
C | Rear Yard | |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM) | ||
Front | 20 ft. | |
Street Side | 10 ft. | |
Interior Side | 10 ft. | |
Rear | 10 ft. | |
Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | 10 ft. | |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM) | ||
D | Building Height | 78 ft. |
D. Streetscape Standards: All development shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
(1) Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(2) Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(a) Vehicle-Oriented and Parking Facilities:
i. No surface parking spaces or vehicle-oriented ancillary facilities (such as Service Stations or Vehicle Washes) may be located between the building and any street adjacent to the property.
ii. Drive-Through Facilities shall comply with Section 11-03-03.4.Q, Drive-Through Facility. (Ord. 27-23, 7-18-2023, eff. 12-1-2023; amd. Ord. 43-23, 12-5-2023)