A. General Requirements. Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures in the MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, and MU-DT zoning districts, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-7 (Mixed Use l District Development Standards (MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT)). Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures in the MU-MD, MU-HD, and MU-I zoning districts shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-8 (Mixed Use District Development Standards (MU-MD, MU-HD, MU-I)). In addition, the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, and the like) in Article 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) shall apply to all mixed use zoning districts.
MIXED-USE ZONES (MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT) | |||||
Standards | MU-N | MU-1 | MU-2 | MU-DT | Additional Regulations |
MIXED-USE ZONES (MU-N, MU-1, MU-2, MU-DT) | |||||
Standards | MU-N | MU-1 | MU-2 | MU-DT | Additional Regulations |
Lot (See Note 1) and Density Standards | |||||
Maximum non-residential floor area ratio | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
Maximum residential density (units/gross acre) | 35 units/acre | 35 units/acre | 50 units/acre | 65 units/acre | |
Minimum residential density (units/gross acre) | NA | NA | 20 units/acre | 30 units/acre | Only applies if project includes residential component. |
Minimum lot area (for new lots) | 10,000 square feet | 10,000 square feet | 10,000 square feet | 10,000 square feet | Condominium, townhouse, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area as provided in the Townhouse Development Standards in § 17.210.025 or as determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the minimum lot size requirements of this Chapter. |
Minimum lot site width (for new lots) | 80 feet | 80 feet | 80 feet | 100 feet | |
Minimum lot site depth (for new lots) | 100 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | |
Building Form and Location | |||||
Maximum height - Primary structure | 43 feet | 56 feet (2) | 56 feet (2) | 56 feet (2) | See § 17.300.025 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions). |
Maximum height - Accessory structures | See § 17.400.095 Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units See § 17.400.100 Residential Uses- Accessory Residential Structures | ||||
Height stepbacks adjacent to R1 and R2 zones | When a building has a rear and/or interior side property line abutting an R1 or R2 parcel (directly or with an alley between), starting above 30 feet or two stories (whichever is less), the subsequent floors shall be stepped back 15 feet. | When a building has a rear and/or interior side property line abutting an R1 or R2 parcel (directly or with an alley between), starting above 30 feet or two stories (whichever is less), the next two floors shall be stepped back 15 feet and any floors above that shall be stepped back an additional 5 feet. | See Figure 2-3 (Neighborhood Transitions). | ||
Minimum ground floor height - Non-residential | 15 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | Measurement is from finished floor to finished floor. |
Distance between residential structures on the same lot | 5 feet between accessory residential structures, and accessory dwelling units; 5 feet between primary residential structures and accessory residential structures and accessory dwelling units; 10 feet between primary residential structures | ||||
Development Site Setbacks (Note 1)
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Front and Street Side Setback (Residential Ground Floor) | |||||
Minimum | 5 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | NA | See Figure 2-5 (Setbacks). |
Maximum (3) | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | NA | > |
Front and Street Side Setback (Non-Residential Ground Floor) | |||||
Minimum | 0 feet | 0 feet | 0 feet | 0 feet | See Figure 2-5 (Setbacks). |
Maximum (3) | 5 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | |
Interior side setback - minimum | 0 feet; 10 feet abutting R1 and R2 zoned property | ||||
Rear Setback | |||||
Minimum | 2 feet adjacent to alley for portions of structure 20 feet or less in height; otherwise, 10 feet for portions of structure more than 20 feet in height or where no alley is present | ||||
Minimum Abutting R1, R2, and RLD | 15 feet; 20 feet if over 30 feet in height | One-half the width of an alley may be credited toward the setback requirement for properties adjacent to R1 and R2 zones. | |||
Parking Frontage | |||||
Maximum parking along primary frontage | Not permitted | Applies to new development. | |||
Open Space Standards | |||||
Roof decks | Rooftop decks shall be set back 5 feet from the building edge along an interior side yard adjacent to a residential zoned property | A permanent, built-in landscape planter with vegetation shall be located within the required setback area to screen views of the deck from neighboring properties. Rooftop decks which are located in a roof well are not required to include a landscape planter. | |||
Minimum usable open space - For residential component | 150 square feet total per unit; a minimum of 50% of the units must have 60 square feet of private open space (A) | 100 square feet total per unit; a minimum of 50% of the units must have 60 square feet of private open space (A) (B) | See additional regulations in § 17.210.030 (Supplemental Standards for Multiple-Family Residential) (A) Up to 40% of required common open space may be an indoor common space such as a community room as long as it is adjacent to an outdoor common space. (B) See § 17.400.060 for open space requirements for Live/Work units. | ||
Minimum usable open space - For non-residential component over 15,000 square feet | Not Required | Common open space may be utilized for employees or publicly-accessible open space e.g., courtyard, rooftop deck). If the open space is over 1,000 square feet and provided as publicly-accessible, up to 50 percent may count toward the required residential common open space (if applicable). Spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet in any direction. | |||
Maximum front yard paving for ground floor residential | No more than 70% of the total area of the front yard setback shall be paved for walkways, driveways, and other hardcover pavement | See Chapter 17.310 (Landscaping) for additional regulations. | |||
Other Standards | See additional standards in CCMC Article 3 | ||||
Notes:
(1) Applies to lots or development sites consisting of multiple adjoining lots.
(2) This provision is as approved by Initiative Ordinance No. 90-013½, adopted April 17, 1990, or as may be amended.
(3) If a development provides a covered arcade, publicly-accessible plazas or forecourts, public art, fountains, or outdoor dining, and there is clear visibility between the sidewalk and building entrance, the maximum setback on the ground floor is waived with Director approval.
Mixed-Use Zones | ||||
Standards | MU-MD | MU-HD | MU-I | Additional Regulations |
Mixed-Use Zones | ||||
Standards | MU-MD | MU-HD | MU-I | Additional Regulations |
Lot (See Note 1) and Density Standards | ||||
Maximum non-residential floor area ratio | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | |
Maximum residential density (units/acre) | 65 du/acre | 100 du/acre | 65 du/acre | |
Minimum residential density (units/acre) | 30 du/acre | 30 du/acre | 20 du/acre | Only applies if project includes residential component. |
Minimum lot area | 20,000 square feet | 20,000 square feet | 20,000 square feet | Condominium, townhouse, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area as provided in the Townhouse Development Standards in § 17.210.025 or as determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the minimum lot size requirements of this Chapter. |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | |
Minimum lot depth | 100 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | |
Building Form and Location | ||||
Maximum height - Primary structure (2) | 56 feet | 56 feet | 56 feet | See § 17.300.025 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions). |
Maximum height - Accessory structures | See § 17.400.095 Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units See § 17.400.100 Residential Uses- Accessory Residential Structures | |||
Height stepbacks adjacent to R1 and R2 zones | When a building has a rear and/or interior side property line abutting an R1 or R2 parcel (directly or with an alley between), starting above 30 feet or two stories (whichever is less), the next two floors shall be stepped back 15 feet and any floors above that shall be stepped back an additional 5 feet | See Figure 2-3 (Neighborhood Transitions) | ||
Minimum ground floor height - Non-residential | 15 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | Measured from finished floor to finished floor. |
Distance between residential structures on the same lot | 5 feet between accessory residential structures, and accessory dwelling units; 5 feet between primary residential structures and accessory residential structures and accessory dwelling units; 10 feet between primary residential structures | |||
Development Site Setbacks (feet) (Note 1) | ||||
Front and Street Side Setback (Residential Ground Floor) | ||||
Minimum | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | See Figure 2-5 (Setbacks). Unless specified otherwise, upper floor setbacks shall be the same as the ground floor setback. |
Maximum (3) | 15 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | Unless specified otherwise, upper floor setbacks shall be the same as the ground floor setback. |
Front and Street Side Setback (Non-Residential Ground Floor) | ||||
Minimum | 0 feet | 0 feet | 5 feet | See Figure 2-5 (Setbacks). Unless specified otherwise, upper floor setbacks shall be the same as the ground floor setback. |
Maximum (3) | 5 feet | 5 feet | None Required | Unless specified otherwise, upper floor setbacks shall be the same as the ground floor setback. |
Interior Side Setback | ||||
Minimum | 0 feet | |||
Minimum Abutting R1 and R2 | 10 feet | |||
Rear Setback | ||||
Minimum | 5 feet adjacent to alley for portions of structure 20 feet or less in height; otherwise, 10 feet for portions of structure more than 20 feet in height or where no alley is present | |||
Minimum Abutting R1, R2, and RLD | 15 feet; 20 feet if over 30 feet in height | One-half the width of an alley may be credited toward the setback requirement for properties adjacent to R1 and R2 zones.
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Parking Frontage | ||||
Maximum parking along primary frontage | 30% | 30% | 30% | Applies to new development. No more than 30% of the primary street frontage shall be devoted to parking garages and openings, carports, and open/surface parking. This limitation does not apply to frontages along alleys. See Figure 2-4 (Maximum Parking Frontage). |
Open Space Standards | ||||
Roof decks | Rooftop decks shall be set back 5 feet from the building edge along an interior side yard adjacent to a residential zoned property | A permanent, built-in landscape planter with vegetation shall be located within the required setback area to screen views of the deck from neighboring properties. Rooftop decks which are located in a roof well are not required to include a landscape planter. | ||
Minimum usable open space - For residential component | 100 square feet total per unit; a minimum of 50% of the units must have 60 square feet of private open space (A) (B) | 100 square feet total per unit; a minimum of 25% of the units must have 60 square feet of private open space (A)(B); 10% of total open space must be publicly accessible | 100 square feet total per unit; a minimum of 50% of the units must have 60 square feet of private open space (A)(B) | See additional regulations in § 17.210.030 (Supplemental Standards for Multiple-Family Residential) (A) Up to 40% of required common open space may be an indoor common space such as a community room as long as it is adjacent to an outdoor common space. (B) See § 17.400.060 for open space requirements for Live/Work units. |
Minimum usable open space - For non-residential component over 15,000 square feet | 2% of gross floor area | Common open space may be utilized for employees or publicly-accessible open space (e.g., courtyard, rooftop deck). If the open space is over 1,000 square feet and provided as publicly-accessible, up to 50 percent may count toward the required residential common open space (if applicable). Spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet in any direction. | ||
Maximum front yard paving for ground floor residential | No more than 70% of the total area of the front yard setback shall be paved for walkways, driveways, and other hardcover pavement | See Chapter 17.310 (Landscaping) for additional regulations. | ||
Other Standards | See additional standards in CCMC Article 3 | |||
Notes:
(1) Applies to lots or development sites consisting of multiple adjoining lots.
(2) This provision is as approved by Initiative Ordinance No. 90-013½, adopted April 17, 1990, or as may be amended.
(3) If a development provides a covered arcade, publicly-accessible plazas or forecourts, public art, fountains, or outdoor dining, and there is clear visibility between the sidewalk and building entrance, the maximum setback on the ground floor shall be 10 feet, or a greater setback may be allowed with Director approval.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2020-013 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008; Ord. No. 2024-006)