(A) Purpose and intent. This district is culturally and historically the oldest neighborhood commercial node in the city. It is established to facilitate mixed-use, including commercial, residential, public, institutional, and recreational uses. Residential will continue to be integral to this district and include a variety of densities and styles. To preserve the historic character of this area, development and redevelopment shall be arranged to create a compact, pedestrian-oriented environment. New buildings and renovations to existing buildings shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures and enhance the district's small-town character.
(B) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the MU1 District:
(1) Residential uses.
(a) Single-family dwellings;
(b) Two-family dwellings; and
(c) Townhouses, up to four units.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Animal-related services, inclusive of:
1. Veterinary clinics/hospitals (no overnight care, outside pens); and
2. Pet shops (no outside pens, kennels or exercise yards).
(b) Entertainment and recreational activities, inclusive of:
1. Art galleries;
2. Museums;
3. Bowling alleys;
4. Billiards;
5. Indoor recreation;
6. Studios/dance; and
7. Theaters (non-drive-up).
(c) Personal services, inclusive of:
1. Dry cleaning;
2. Laundromat;
3. Shoe repair/sales;
4. Sewing/tailor;
5. Massage treatments;
6. Tanning salon;
7. Barber/beauty shop;
8. Drug/pharmaceuticals;
9. Employment agencies;
10. Health clubs; and
11. Mortuaries/funeral.
(d) Bed and breakfast establishment.
(e) Professional services/commercial offices, inclusive of:
1. Locksmith;
2. Dental/hygienic;
3. Medical/clinics;
4. Chiropractic;
5. Travel agency;
6. Real estate;
7. Architecture/design;
8. Engineering;
9. Accounting;
10. Property management;
11. Insurance sales/claims;
12. Shops/sales;
13. Investment (banks, savings, loans, credit unions, and the like); and
14. Professional services or commercial offices of similar use/type/intent.
(f) General retail, inclusive of:
1. Paint/decor store;
2. Book store;
3. Bicycle sales/repair;
4. Essential services;
5. Gift store/novelties;
6. Jewelry sales;
7. Appliance sales;
8. Hobby shop;
9. Florists;
10. Tobacco shop;
11. THC product sales;
12. Health food/products;
13. Clothing/apparel;
14. Antique store;
15. Variety store;
16. Hardware;
17. Pawn shops;
18. Tattoo shops;
19. Sporting goods;
20. Toy/game stores;
21. Music/record stores (including instruments); and
22. Hunting and outdoors goods/firearms/with other merchandise sales (no outside storage).
(g) Food and beverage services, inclusive of:
1. Bakery (goods/retail);
2. Delicatessen/prepared food sales;
3. Cocktail lounges;
4. Brew pubs;
5. Micro-distillery and micro-distillery cocktail room;
6. Restaurants, cafes;
7. Candy/ice cream/frozen desserts;
8. Grocery, supermarket, butcher shop; and
9. Off-sale liquor store.
(h) Residential programs/facilities, day care facilities, child care centers, retirement, nursing, assisted living, elderly homes or similar uses, provided that:
1. Only the rear yard shall be used for play or recreational areas, unless otherwise approved. Said area shall be fenced, controlled and screened in compliance with § 153.065;
2. Adequate off-street parking is provided in compliance with § 153.060; permanent parking or garage access shall be off side streets or alleyways of the property;
3. Adequate off-street loading, as deemed applicable, is provided in compliance with § 153.060, access shall be off side streets or alleyways;
4. When abutting a residential district, screening and landscaping shall be in compliance with § 153.065; and
5. All state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all operating permits are secured.
(i) Public, institutional, and civic uses.
1. Library;
2. Governmental offices;
3. Open space, parks, and playgrounds; and
4. Municipally-owned parking lots.
(C) (1) Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Mixed Use (MU) District:
(2) Residential accessory structures and uses.
(a) Private garages, car ports, sheds, and similar buildings for the storage of vehicles or other items, as regulated by § 153.069;
(b) Recreational vehicles and equipment, stored in accordance with local regulations;
(c) Home occupations as regulated by § 153.070;
(d) Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories; and
(e) Private swimming pools (rear yard only).
(f) Solar panels shall be architecturally compatible with the building and roof design. They shall not be visible from the front street right-of-way.
(D) Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in the Mixed Use (MU) District:
(1) Planned unit developments;
(2) Multiple-family dwellings with no more than 12 units;
(3) Conference centers, civic buildings;
(4) Drive-thru food or beverage service, provided that:
(a) The facility is accessory to a specialty food or coffee shop, restaurant, financial institution, or other similar type commercial use approved by the Planning Department.
(b) The drive-thru is only operated between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. if abutting properties used for residential purposes.
(c) There is no more than one lane located to the side or rear of a building.
(d) Any drive-thru canopy extends no further than three feet into required side or rear yard setbacks.
(e) Stacking spaces meet the following standards:
1. Minimum of ten feet by 20 feet in size. The required width for vehicle drive aisles shall not be allocated toward stacking spaces. The measurement of stacking spaces shall begin behind the first point at which the vehicle must stop (which may be the order board, a pre-order board or payment/pick up window)
2. Stacking spaces shall be separated from other internal driveways by surface markings.
3. Raised medians may be required where deemed necessary by staff for the purpose of traffic movement and safety.
4. Stacking spaces may not impede pedestrian movements, on or off-site traffic movements, or movements in or out of off-street parking spaces.
(f) All elements of the drive-through service area, including, but not limited to, menu boards, order stations, teller windows, and vehicle lights from stacking lanes must be screened from view of residences through one of the following:
1. Opaque fence at least six feet high;
2. Landscaped berm at least six feet high; or
3. Two staggered rows of evergreen trees with trees in each row spaced a maximum of 12 feet.
(E) Minimum dimensional requirements and standards.
(1) Principal use standards.
(a) Lot dimensions.
Use | Lot Area | Lot Width |
Single-family | 4,800 sq. ft. | 50 ft. |
Two-family | 6,000 sq. ft. | 60 ft. |
Townhouse | 2,500 sq. ft. | N/A |
Multi-family | Not less than 6,000 sq. ft. for each multi-family building having at least four units and not less than 1,000 sq. ft. additional area for each additional dwelling unit. | 130 ft. |
All other uses (as permitted) | None | None |
(b) Site dimensions.
Use | Front | Side | Rear | Lot Coverage | Height |
Single-family | 25 ft. | Interior lots: 5 ft. Corner: 12 ft. unless garage faces side yard, then 18 ft. | 25 ft. | 33% All structures | 35 ft. |
Two-family | 25 ft. | Interior lots: 5 ft. Corner: 12 ft. unless garage faces side yard, then 18 ft. | 25 ft. | 33% All structures | 35 ft. |
Townhouse | Between 15 ft. and 25 ft. from property line | 10 ft. abutting a street. None on internal wall. | 25 ft. | 40% All structures | 35 ft. |
Multi-family | 25 ft. | 12% of the lot width; minimum 6 ft. | 40% All structures | 35 ft. | |
All other uses (as permitted) | Between 0 ft. and 15 ft. of the front property line | None, except when a side or rear lot line coincides with a residential district line, then 10 ft. minimum. | 25 ft. | Up to 95% structures and parking lots with stormwater accommodation | 35 ft. |
(2) Accessory use standards. All accessory structures shall follow the following site requirements:
(a) Setbacks, single and two family.
1. Front: 25 feet (or no closer than front building line) for a detached garage only. All other accessory structures must be within a side or rear yard.
2. Side: five feet unless a garage entrance face onto street or alley, in which case, the minimum setback will be 18 feet to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching into public right-of-way.
3. Rear: five feet except on corner lots, which shall not be less than 12 feet on the side abutting a street (18 feet if structure is a garage).
(b) Height. Garage building height shall not exceed that of the principal structure, with the maximum 16 feet.
(F) Building and site design standards.
(1) Applicability. The following standards shall apply to new development, redevelopment, and building expansions greater than 50% of the floor area of an existing building.
(2) Uses. Where multiple uses are within a structure, uses can be mixed horizontally across multiple buildings or vertically. Residential uses are prohibited on first floors.
(3) Building standards.
(a) Building materials. All buildings in the mixed-use district shall use high-quality and durable exterior building materials that contribute to the visual look and small-town character of the neighborhood including lighting, textures, colors, and architectural features that are compatible with adjacent structures and functions.
1. Primary materials. Brick, stone, glass, metal, high-quality composite and other modern materials shall be the majority of the exterior building and facade (excluding windows).
2. Accent materials. Additional exterior architectural detailing that incorporates and complements the primary materials such as decorative metal, tile, wood, stucco, vinyl panels and other aesthetically pleasing materials shall be included in the facade. EIFS may be used as an accent material. At a minimum, accent materials shall comprise 20% of the building facade.
3. Prohibited materials. Exterior materials that shall not be included in the building design include untextured concrete and corrugated metal unless allowed by the City Council because of the materials contribution to the building design.
(b) Frontages and entrances.
1. The main entry shall face the front property line, with secondary entrances on the side or rear. Entrances shall be clearly articulated and obvious from the street.
2. All new building frontages and primary entrances shall include a minimum of three of the following design elements: awnings, canopies, pillars, cornices, parapet, columns, a combination of horizontal and vertical design features, or other architecturally designed building materials.
3. Multi-story buildings shall have the ground floor distinguished from the upper floors by having one or more of the following: wning, trellis, arcade, window lintels, cornice line, or brick detailing such as quoins or corbels.
4. Awnings - specific standards.
a. Intent. Historically awnings have been a frequent feature of buildings in the downtown. Awnings have been used to soften a hard and rigid streetscape. Awnings enhance the historic feel of the district, while providing sun protection for display windows, shelter for pedestrians, and provide additional accent color and design to building facades.
b. Approval required. Color renderings meeting the conditions identified below and showing the location, size, color and any proposed signage for an awning shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission:
i. The awning may project over the public sidewalk provided that it is at least eight feet above grade and does not project more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk as measured from the building to a maximum of six feet.
ii. Awnings must be constructed of durable, water-repellent material such as canvas or metal. Plastic or fiberglass awnings are not permitted.
iii. Backlighting or illumination of awnings is not permitted.
iv. Retractable or fixed awnings may be used.
v. Awnings shall not extend across multiple storefronts or and/or multiple buildings.
vi. Awning colors and materials shall complement the building facade. Earth tones are encouraged. Large areas of bright colors are considered inappropriate.
vii. Signage on awnings is permitted on the end panel or valance only.
viii. Awnings and canopies deteriorate over time; regular maintenance and replacement is required.
(c) Facade transparency.
1. Non-residential building facades facing a street or public open space shall have a minimum of 60% transparency on the ground floor and a minimum of 20% transparency on any upper floors.
2. Facades of residential buildings facing a street or public open space shall have a minimum of 20% transparency on all floors.
3. Reflective glass, opaque glass, colored glass, and glass block is prohibited for windows and doors on ground story facades fronting on a public street, park, or plaza.
(d) Accessory structures. All accessory structures shall be constructed of the same materials and colors of the principal building.
(e) All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment and exterior trash and recycling storage areas shall be enclosed with materials compatible with the principal structure. Low profile, self-contained mechanical units, including solar energy panels, and rooftop rainwater collection systems, which blend in with the building architecture are exempt from the screening requirement.
(4) Landscaping.
(a) All structures must have foundational plantings consisting of shrubs, perennials, and native grasses every ten feet on building sides facing a public street or a linear open space corridor connected via sidewalk.
(b) All open areas of a lot not used for buildings, parking, circulations, patios, or storage must be landscaped with a combination of canopy trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, flowers, sod, ground cover, and other site design features to ensure soil stabilization. This requirement shall not apply to undisturbed areas retained in a natural state.
(c) The periphery of all parking lots shall be well landscaped and screened from the public right-of-way. If parking lots exist along the primary right-of-way, it must contain a landscaped edge that contains low shrubs, street trees, fencing, walls or a combination of these elements.
(d) Landscape plans shall be submitted for all site related applications where exterior construction and development activity will occur, except for the construction of an individual single-family or two-family dwelling.
(e) All residential one- and two-family developments shall require two canopy trees per dwelling unit installed in the city right-of-way.
(f) All multi-family, mixed-use, and non-residential uses shall provide:
1. One canopy or evergreen tree per 25 linear feet of street frontage.
2. In the event of overhead utilities, tree species shall be of the appropriate maximum height to accommodate utility installations.
3. All structures must have foundation plantings consisting of shrubs, perennials, and native grasses.
4. All additions, expansions, or additional structures shall require an additional two shrubs per 1,000 square feet of new construction.
5. Each multi-family residential development shall provide a minimum of 200 square feet per residential unit as private usable open space. Private usable open spaces will not count toward park dedication requirements. Usable open space means designed outdoor space intended for passive or active recreation that is accessible and suited to the needs of the development's residents, and shall generally have the following characteristics:
a. Functional and aesthetic design that relates to the principal building or buildings, with clear edges, including seating, landscaping, recreational facilities, sidewalk connections, and other amenities;
b. May be designed as courtyards, plazas, picnic areas, swimming pools, playground, rooftop patios/gardens, or trails within natural areas;
c. Compatible with or expands upon existing pedestrian connections, and public parks or open space;
d. May include both private common areas for use by all residents of that development, as well as a private unit's open space for exclusive use by that unit's residents;
e. Does not include driveways, parking areas, steep slopes, or stormwater ponds.
6. All plant materials must:
a. Meet the minimum standards set by the American National Standards Institute in ANSI Z60.1 American Standard for Nursery Stock.
b. Landscape species shall be indigenous or proven adaptable to the climate, but shall not be invasive species.
7. Landscape materials shall be tolerant of specific site conditions, including but not limited to heat, drought, and salt.
8. Existing healthy plant material may be utilized to satisfy landscaping requirements, provided it meets the minimum plant size specified in this division.
9. Not more than 30% of the required number of trees shall be of the same species.
(g) Solar battery storage installations placed in required yard areas shall be screened. Placement of such installations on the exterior of buildings shall be architecturally compatible with the building design.
(G) Parking and loading. All parking requirements shall follow § 153.060 Off-Street Parking Requirements and Standards and specific MU district regulations set forth herein.
(1) Off-street parking.
(a) Off-street surface parking shall not be allowed between a building and a sidewalk.
(b) Parking area entrances and exits shall be located on secondary streets or alleys instead of Highway 10, where possible.
(c) The number of driveways shall be limited in order to maximize the amount of on-street parking spaces.
(d) Parking lots shall have designated pedestrian routes, including sidewalks and driveway crossings, shall be provided to connect each parking space to the front sidewalk, front entrance, and/or rear entrance. Driveways shall not be utilized as a designated pedestrian route.
(e) Off-street parking for residential developments shall be provided on-site and shall be specifically reserved for the use of residents. Visitor parking for multi-family residential units can be shared with other uses on site. Designed multi-family residential unit spaces shall not be counted as part of any shared parking or joint parking agreement.
(f) Off-street, non-residential parking should be located in the rear of the site, on the same lot as the principal use; except where off-lot parking is provided by an agreement with a neighboring owner.
(g) At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, an administrative waiver of up to 5% of minimum parking requirements can be approved in response to unique site or use-specific characteristics.
(h) Within the MU district the Planning Commission and/or City Council may waive required off-street parking spaces in favor of delineated on-street parking. On-street parking spaces may replace off-street parking spaces at a 1:1 ratio.
(2) Shared parking facilities. When two or more parking lots have adjacent rear or side property lines, the parking lots may be connected by a driveway crossing the side and rear yards. For new or redevelopments, evidence of an agreement or access easement must be provided to the city.
(3) Loading docks shall not be located in the front yard and shall be 100% screened from ground level view of public streets, adjacent residential properties, and public open spaces. Screening can be landscaping or a wall of the same materials and colors as the principal building.
(Ord. 24-02, passed 3-11-2024)