The purpose of the Mixed Use High Density Residential District is to allow a variety of residential housing styles and opportunities at higher levels of residential density, interspersed with commercial land uses. Allowing mixed uses requires a conscious effort to minimize land use conflicts by establishing performance standards, including compatible development requirements, cohesive building and landscaping design standards, and complementary pedestrian and traffic circulation requirements. The MU-H District may include standalone residential and commercial uses, adjacent to each other, or residential uses located on separate floor(s) above commercial uses. The goal of establishing the MU-H District is to allow flexibility in land use development patterns, controlled through Planned Unit Development procedures for both residential and commercial land uses, whether projects are individually developed or part of a multiple use development concept. The City may require additional performance standards, such as late-night operating and lighting restrictions, to minimize conflicts between different land uses. The high visibility and accessibility of this district will support the highest building and site design standards in the I-35 Freeway Corridor, with no intention to serve extensive land users or uses with prominent outdoor display. All uses in the MU-H District require connection to public sewer and water.
[§ 7A-670, added by Ord. No. 21-09, effective December 8, 2021.]