§ 153.047 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
   (A)   Intent. The intent of the Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts is to enable the development pattern and form envisioned by the Dublin Corporate Area Plan and the MUR Design Guidelines, emphasizing the creation of a walkable, mixed use environment.
   (B)   Applicability. The standards set forth in this chapter establish the regulations for the arrangement and development of land and structures within the MUR Districts.
   (C)   General development standards. Table 2 outlines the general development regulations for land and structures within the Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts. Map 1 outlines the subareas within MUR-4.
Table 2: Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts - General Development Standards
Development Standard
Metro/Blazer (MUR-1)
Tuttle/Rings (MUR-2)
Emerald (MUR-3)
Llewellyn Farms
(MUR-4)
Table 2: Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts - General Development Standards
Development Standard
Metro/Blazer (MUR-1)
Tuttle/Rings (MUR-2)
Emerald (MUR-3)
Llewellyn Farms
(MUR-4)
Minimum Lot Size
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
100'
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height
Subarea A: 2 stories, not to exceed 32 feet
Subarea B: 3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet
Subarea C:
1-story, not to exceed 22 feet with 75' minimum setback up to maximum of 2-story, not to exceed 32 feet with 95' minimum setback
Height can be increased at 1':2' height to setback ratio between 75' to 95'
Subarea D: 1 story, not to exceed 20 feet; pitched roof required
Maximum Building Footprint
N/A
Minimum Front Yard Building Setback
15'
Maximum Front Yard Building Setback
N/A
Minimum Side Yard Building Setback
Subarea A: 10 feet
Subarea B: 10 feet
Subarea C:
Abutting non-residential use - 10'
Abutting residential use - 75' minimum for 1-story not exceed a 22-foot tall building, and 95' minimum for 2-story at 32-foot tall building, increasing setback at 1':2' height to setback ratio between 75' and 95'
Subarea D:
Abutting non-residential use - 10 feet
Abutting residential use - 25 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Building Setback
Subarea A: 25 feet
Subarea B: 25 feet
Subarea C:
Abutting non-residential use - 10'
Abutting residential use - 75' minimum for 1-story at 22-foot tall building, and 95' minimum for 2-story at 32-foot tall building, increasing setback at 1':2' height to setback ratio between 75' and 95'
Subarea D:
Abutting non-residential use - 10 feet
Abutting residential use - 25 feet
Minimum Front Yard Pavement Setbacks
15'
Side and Rear Yard Pavement Setbacks
Subarea A: 10 feet
Subarea B: 10 feet
Subarea C:
Abutting non-residential use - 10 feet
Abutting residential use - 25 feet
Subarea D:
Abutting non-residential use - 10 feet
Abutting residential use - 25 feet
Parking Location
Parking lots are recommended to be located between the building and the property line to provide additional separation from existing residential.
 
Map 1: MUR-4 Subarea Map
 
   (D)   Additional development standards.
      (1)   Outdoor storage. Exterior storage shall not be permitted in the MUR Zoning Districts, unless it is determined that the proposed outdoor storage is harmonious to the surrounding area and is adequately screened and approved by the required reviewing body.
      (2)   Service areas and structures.
         (a)   Overhead doors shall be located to the side or rear of structures to minimize visibility from public streets. Open service areas and loading docks shall be screened by walls a minimum of six feet in height, but not greater than 12 feet. Walls, fences, or landscape screening shall have 100% opacity to effectively conceal service and loading operations from an adjoining public right-of-way and from any residential zoning district or residential use. This does not apply to overhead doors used for aesthetic purposes such as overhead doors that lead to patios or gathering areas.
         (b)   Service structures shall be screened consistent with the regulations set forth in § 153.077.
      (3)   Mechanical screening.
         (a)   Roof-mounted equipment. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment and penetrations (including but not limited to HVAC equipment, exhaust fans, vents, fans, cooling towers, and related guard rails or safety equipment) shall be fully screened from view at ground level on all sides of the structure, to the extent practicable, from adjacent buildings of similar height. The location of roof top mechanicals shall be placed so as to minimize the visual impacts from adjacent residential uses, as required by the required reviewing body.
         (b)   Ground-mounted equipment. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be incorporated within the footprint of a principal or accessory structure or shall be fully screened from view on all sides.
         (c)   Exemptions. The requirement to screen roof-mounted or ground-mounted equipment shall not apply if the only feasible location for screening would impede the functioning of solar, wind, or geothermal energy equipment or systems.
   (E)   Architectural requirements.
      (1)   Applicability. Architectural requirements as specified in this section shall apply to new construction. New construction is also subject to the MUR Design Guidelines as applicable. Design of additions to structures existing as of the date of this amendment may coordinate with the architecture of the existing structure, but to the extent possible shall meet the requirements of this section.
      (2)   Windows. Building walls shall incorporate windows or glass openings to effectively avoid blank and undifferentiated elevations, while balancing the needs of internal spaces and operations. Windows and glass openings on second stories or above that abut and face towards a residential zoning district or use are subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants shall strategically locate second story and higher windows that face a residential use to avoid direct lines of sight to such uses. Landscaping may be used to buffer direct lines of sight.
      (3)   Roofs.
         (a)   Pitched and flat roof types are permitted, unless specified.
         (b)   Pitched roof shall not be sloped less than a 6:12 (rise:run) or more than 12:12, unless otherwise approved by the required reviewing body.
         (c)   Downspouts and scuppers shall be carefully integrated into the facade design.
      (4)   Exterior materials. At least 80% of the exterior walls shall be constructed out of one or more of the primary materials listed below:
         (a)   Primary materials.
            1.   Brick. Brick shall be uniform in color within any one specific color range but using more than one color range to create patterns is acceptable. Bricks that have been flashed to change color in the individual unit, distressed bricks, and wood mold bricks are not acceptable.
            2.   Glass. Transparent, tinted, reflective, coated, opaque, translucent, and textured glass, is permitted.
            3.   Stone. Stone such as limestone, granite, and marble are acceptable. Synthetic stone of a high quality that is indistinguishable from natural stone is also acceptable.
            4.   Pre-cast concrete. Pre-cast concrete panels developed with shadow lines, reveals, textural changes, color variations, and/or exposed aggregate are acceptable.
            5.   Architectural metal. Smooth face, textured face, and corrugated type insulated, or un-insulated metal panels are acceptable. Careful attention to how the panels are adjoined, detailed at corners, and attached is required. Long span, high profile fluted, or ribbed metal panels are prohibited.
            6.   Synthetics. Synthetic siding materials such as fiber cement siding and EIFS may be acceptable if carefully integrated into the building’s design and detailed with a high level of shadow lines and reveals. EIFS is not permitted on the ground story.
            7.   Other primary building materials may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission if demonstrated to be of similar quality to the permitted primary materials.
         (b)   Secondary materials.
            1.   Any primary material listed above may be considered as a secondary material.
            2.   Gypsum fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), wood siding, fiber cement siding and Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) may be used for trim, detailing, and architectural features.
            3.   Other secondary building materials may be approved if demonstrated to be of similar quality to the permitted secondary materials.
      (5)   Accessory structures. Attached or detached accessory structures shall be constructed similar in design, style, quality, and appearance with identical materials as the principal structure.
   (F)   Landscaping and tree preservation.
      (1)   General.
         (a)   The provisions of §§ 153.130 through 153.149 shall apply to the MUR Zoning Districts, unless specifically exempted, modified, or waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
         (b)   Site landscaping shall comply with the general character and design components as prescribed in the Dublin Corporate Area Plan and the MUR Design Guidelines.
      (2)   Perimeter landscape buffer. The following landscape regulations apply to properties contained within the MUR Zoning Districts:
         (a)   Perimeter landscape buffer is required when a non-residential land use is adjacent to a residential zoning district or use (regardless of whether there is an intervening street, alley, driveway, or easement). The intent of the buffer is to provide multiple levels of screening. The buffer shall be a minimum of 25 feet wide and be planted with one tree per 20 lineal feet or fraction thereof as a combination of evergreen and deciduous planted in a staggered line. The tree requirement should include a combination of small, medium and large trees to ensure a variety of heights within the buffer. The buffer shall also include a continuous six-foot high opaque screen constructed out of plantings, a hedge, wall, fence, earth mound, or combination thereof.
         (b)   Existing healthy and non-invasive trees and underlying plant material located within the required buffer area shall be preserved and counted toward the perimeter landscape buffer. Protective measure should be taken to ensure the drip line and root system of the existing trees are preserved.
         (c)   These requirements apply when a site that is subject to these requirements is developed or redeveloped. No existing development shall be required to install perimeter landscape buffering because of a change in the nature, character, or zoning classification of an adjacent parcel.
         (d)   The required perimeter landscape buffer area may be located within a utility or other easement with the prior approval of the City Engineer provided all of the landscape requirements are met.
         (e)   Required buffer materials must be placed on the parcel where development or redevelopment is occurring, unless both the parcel providing the buffering and the parcel being buffered are in common ownership, in which case the buffer may be provided on either or portions of both properties.
         (f)   Vehicles or other objects shall not overhang or otherwise intrude upon the required perimeter landscape buffer. Refer to division (G)(7) of this section for curb and wheel stop requirements.
         (g)   Existing landscape material in good or fair condition may be used to satisfy these requirements with the prior approval of the Director.
      (3)   Surface parking and circulation area landscaping. All surface parking lots located within the MUR Zoning Districts that contain ten or more parking spaces and other vehicular use areas shall provide landscaping as required by this section.
         (a)   Street frontage screening. Surface parking lots and other vehicular use areas located within 40 feet of a public street shall be landscaped along the parking lot boundary facing the street to create a visual edge along the public right-of-way.
         (b)   Perimeter buffering. Where a surface parking lot is located within 50 feet of a side, or rear lot line, and the adjacent property contains a residential zoning district or use, the property owner shall install perimeter buffering meeting the requirements of division (F)(2) of this section.
         (c)   Interior landscaping. Parking lot islands shall be strategically distributed throughout paved parking areas and shall be consistent with section 3.4 of the MUR Design Guidelines. Interior landscaping is not required in the interior of service courts and loading docks.
      (4)   Foundation planting. Building foundation landscaping is required along all sides of a building facing a public street or private drive, a residential zoning district or use, open space, or facing a surface parking area located on the same lot.
      (5)   Use of mounding. The general design of sites shall avoid the use of uniform mounding to meet screening and buffering requirements. Integration of mounding as one of the forms of screening should focus on landforms of varying width and height that will achieve a more natural and less “engineered” appearance.
      (6)   Street trees. Street trees are required along all public streets per the regulations set forth in § 153.134.
      (7)   Tree preservation. All sites within the MUR Districts are expected to retain and protect natural features to the greatest extent practicable as part of the development process. Sites shall also comply with the procedures for §§ 153.140 to 153.149.
   (G)   Parking requirements.
      (1)   Parking shall comply with §§ 153.200 through 153.212, unless specifically provided herein. In the case of conflicts, regulations for the MUR Districts will prevail.
      (2)   Parking shall not be located within a setback, as outlined in Table 2, except that parking areas may extend across contiguous lots in developments with coordinated site design, shared access points and/or shared parking arrangements.
      (3)   Applicability. Any existing structure which does not have the minimum number of parking spaces or loading areas as required by this section, and which thereafter provides additional parking and/or loading spaces in conjunction with an improvement, shall be required to meet the minimum number of parking spaces as provided by Table 3 unless an adjustment is granted per § 153.048 (parking adjustments).
      (4)   Parking requirements.
         (a)   Minimum amount required.
            1.   Each use shall provide the minimum amount of parking required for that use listed on Table 3, except as may be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
            2.   When calculating minimum parking requirements, fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.
            3.   Unless otherwise noted, all square footage requirements are based on indoor gross floor area.
            4.   Except as noted in Table 3, no additional parking is required for accessory or temporary uses when the square footage of the uses is included in the parking calculation for the gross floor area of the principal use.
            5.   Parking and loading spaces for uses not addressed in Table 3 shall be determined by the Planning Director based on the anticipated parking impacts of the proposed use, its similarity to characteristics of other listed uses, and supporting documentation that may be provided by the applicant.
Table 3: Parking Space Requirements
Use
Minimum Required
Table 3: Parking Space Requirements
Use
Minimum Required
Bank
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft
Day Care, Adult and Child
1 space per 10 clients at licensed capacity
Government Services, Safety
2 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Office, General
4 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Office, Medical
5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Park or Open Space
Per approved parking plan
Professional/Technical Training Facility
2 per classroom plus 1 for every 20 students for which the facility is designed
Research & Development
2 per 1,000 sq. ft.
Tutoring Services
2 per classroom plus 1 for every 20 students for which the facility is designed
 
      (5)   Parking plan.
         (a)   A parking plan demonstrating compliance with the provisions of § 153.048(G) is required for the following conditions and may be submitted as a minor project:
            1.   Applications for a Final Development Plan;
            2.   Applications that include a request for off-site parking;
            3.   In cases where a modified parking agreement necessitates a new or modified parking plan;
            4.   Applications involving a use listed in Table 3 for which the parking requirement is specifically noted as being determined by an approved parking plan;
            5.   Applications that include a request for an adjustment to required vehicle parking;
            6.   Applications that include a request for an adjustment to the number or location of required loading spaces;
            7.   Applications for a minor project for a change of use that requires 25% or more parking spaces than the previous use;
            8.   Applications requesting shared or phased parking arrangements; or
            9.   Other circumstances determined by the Director to require a parking plan, which shall be reviewed with the minor project application.
         (b)   A parking plan shall include, at a minimum, the following, as applicable:
            1.   Required parking and loading computations in accordance with Table 3 and Table 4 and the numbers of parking spaces and loading spaces to be provided.
            2.   Information regarding any requested parking adjustments.
            3.   Signed and executed easements, agreements, or other documentation required to ensure that spaces counted toward the parking requirements are properly secured.
            4.   Plan(s) for planned parking areas covered by the parking plan indicating locations of planned parking, names of property owners for properties not under direct control of the applicant, and any other related site details relevant to the parking plan application.
            5.   Any other information required by the Director to ensure an adequate review of the parking plan information.
         (c)   Demonstration of parking need. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be permitted to approve a parking plan for fewer than the minimum required parking spaces based on a demonstration of parking need by the applicant. The required reviewing body shall consider:
            1.   The land use and development character of the area to be served by the parking facility;
            2.   The availability of other publicly available parking in the area;
            3.   The timing of parking use relative to other uses in the area;
            4.   The parking requirement for similar uses as may be determined by the Director;
            5.   Whether the provided parking meets the location requirements;
            6.   Whether compliance with Table 3 is made to the maximum extent practicable;
            7.   Whether other adjustments as described in this section should apply in conjunction with or in lieu of the requested need-based adjustment; and
            8.   Whether supporting documentation, if provided, adequately demonstrates that sufficient parking is available to meet projected typical demand.
            9.   Off-street parking requirements may be met in a shared parking lot located within 600 feet of building/structure served.
      (6)   Alternative parking space dimensions.
         (a)   A property owner may request an adjustment to parking space dimensions for no more than 5% of required parking spaces, based on documentation of a formal policy or program to encourage the use of compact vehicles by employees or visitors, as approved by the PZC.
         (b)   Where alternative dimensions are approved, which would have the effect of reducing the number of required spaces meeting the standard dimension requirements, the remaining standard spaces shall be subject to the deferred parking requirements.
      (7)   Curbs and wheel stops.
         (a)   Raised or rolled concrete curbs or wheel stops at least five inches high shall be installed to prevent vehicle conflicts with abutting landscape areas, sidewalks, streets, buildings, or lot lines. There shall be a minimum of four feet of clear walkway area and at least two and one-half feet between a curb or wheel stop and any property line, planting area, street, or building.
         (b)   Planted areas shall be installed at a lower grade than the parking lot pavement, include curbing at the edge of a landscaped area and have openings or gaps allowing drainage from the pavement to enter and percolate through the landscaped areas when used for stormwater management purposes, or if required by the City Engineer.
         (c)   Wheel stops may be used in conjunction with accessible parking spaces where an adjacent walkway is installed at the same grade as the parking space. Wheel stops may be used in addition to raised curbs where necessary to prevent vehicle overhang onto adjacent walkways or near buildings, or in conjunction with curb breaks used for stormwater drainage. Curbs shall be required in all other circumstances.
      (8)   Bicycle parking.
         (a)   One bicycle parking space shall be required for every 20 parking spaces required, or fraction thereof. A minimum of four spaces shall be provided whenever bicycle parking is required. Parking lots containing less than 20 spaces are not required to provide bicycle parking.
         (b)   Every effort should be made to provide clear pedestrian connectivity from the public street to the main entrance of buildings. Clear path of travel through parking areas should be designed in a manner to effectively minimize conflict with vehicles.
         (c)   Bicycle parking shall be located within 100 feet of the entrance to a principal structure. Parking may be located within the principal structure and should be located where conflicts with pedestrian or vehicular travel can be avoided.
         (d)   Bicycle parking racks, docks, or posts shall be designed and installed to provide two points of contact to an individual bicycle frame when used as intended. Enclosed locker-type facilities may be provided in lieu of open racks. Racks and lockers must be designed to allow a bicycle to be locked to a structure attached to the pavement, building, or other permanent structure.
         (e)   Bicycle racks shall be installed according to the dimensional requirements set forth by the bike rack manufacturer and the latest edition of the APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, or similarly acceptable industry publication.
         (f)   A minimum five-foot access aisle or maneuvering zone shall be provided for each bicycle parking facility.
      (9)   Vehicle charging stations. Parking lots shall provide at least one vehicle charging station for every 50 parking spaces, unless waived by the PZC. Plug-in points shall be associated with an individual parking space and shall be installed according to appropriate design standards, as approved by the Director. Plug-in points are exempt from the service structure screening requirements of division (D)(3) of this section.
      (10)   Loading areas.
         (a)   Number. The minimum number of loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the loading space requirements table below. Requirements may be modified upon approval of a parking plan and upon making the determination that another measure would be more appropriate because of the number or type of deliveries experienced by a particular business or use.
 
Table 4: Minimum Loading Spaces Required
Per Principal Structure
25,001 - 50,000 sq. ft. GFA
1 space
50,001 - 100,000 sq. ft. GFA
2 spaces
100,001 sq. ft. and above GFA
3 spaces
 
         (b)   Location. Loading/unloading areas and docks shall be prohibited in the front yard. Loading or unloading spaces or docks are prohibited within 50 feet of any residential zoning district or use unless completely enclosed or screened from view in accordance with the Zoning Code.
         (c)   Design requirements.
            1.   An alley or front service drive may be used where a single loading space is required. In all cases, service vehicles must be able to maneuver on-site without interfering with travel on a public street, with off-street parking or the normal movement of vehicles and pedestrians on-site.
            2.   Loading spaces separate from docks shall be at least 12 feet wide, 30 feet long and 14 feet high for adequate clearance.
            3.   Loading docks shall be permitted on front elevations facing a public street. Loading docks shall not be permitted to face abutting residential uses.
         (d)   All service vehicles and/or fleet parking must be maintained within appropriately screened areas and shall not be placed forward of the structure.
   (H)   Circulation and access.
      (1)   Rights-of-way dedication. Private development shall include the dedication of rights-of-way for the future expansion and widening of public roads to serve properties in accordance with the city’s Thoroughfare Plan.
      (2)   Site access. All access from public rights-of-way shall be provided at locations approved by the city for the purposes of access management and safety. Cross access easements shall be provided for all shared driveways, and all sites shall comply with the city’s Administrative Policy for Intersection Visibility Triangles at proposed access points. Cross access easements shall extend all the way to the property line.
      (3)   Construction durability. All private drives, parking areas, pedestrian paths, and sidewalks shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by the city.
      (4)   Paths and connections.
         (a)   Public access easements shall be provided in all cases where shared-use paths are provided through a site and not along a public street.
         (b)   Installation of sidewalks and shared-use paths on site shall be made in compliance with the Dublin Corporate Area Plan and other city plans and policies.
         (c)   Pedestrian access shall be provided from all building entrances to public sidewalks along the street right-of-way. Continual maintenance of all access on a site shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
         (d)   A minimum four-foot sidewalk shall be required along the edge of all parking lots on sides adjacent to buildings to adequately facilitate pedestrian access into the building.
   (I)   Signs. Signs shall comply with §§ 153.150 through 153.164 unless specifically provided for in the following section or by the approval of a Master Sign Plan per § 153.048 (Master Sign Plan). In the case of conflicts, regulations for the MUR Zoning Districts will prevail.
      (1)   Table of height, area, & setbacks. Table 5 shall provide for the implementation of sign requirements for the MUR Zoning Districts:
 
Table 5: Sign Regulations
District
Wall Signs
Monument Signs
Window Signs
Projecting Signs
(Wall or Post Mounted)
Maximum Area
(sq. ft.)
Maximum Height (ft.)
Maximum Area
(sq. ft.)
Maximum Height (ft.)
Minimum Setback (ft.)
Maximum Area
(sq. ft.)
Maximum Area
(sq. ft.)
Maximum Height (ft.)
Minimum Setback (ft.)
MUR-4 (day cares, tutoring services, government services, safety)
30
15
30
8
8
N/A
6
6
6
MUR-4 (office, general and medical, professional/technical training, research and development
50
15
50
8
8
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
MUR-4 (other uses not listed)
30
15
30
8
8
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
MUR-4 (joint identification)
N/A
N/A
50
8
8
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
 
      (2)   Table of numbers. The following summarizes the number of signs permitted within the MUR Zoning Districts. The intent of the Districts is that each site is permitted one monument and wall or projecting sign as its primary identification. For designated uses an additional window sign can be used to identify main entrances. An additional sign may be permitted in instances where support services available to the public area integrated within the first floor of a primary structure such as a large office complex. In no case shall more than one sign identifying a particular business be oriented toward the same property line.
 
Table 6: Sign Type and Number
Sign Type
Number Permitted
Wall Sign
   1 sign per building or use.
   For multiple street frontages, 1 sign per frontage, not to exceed a total of 2 (provided a minimum of 100 feet of frontage on each street).
   For multi-user buildings where tenants have individual entrances, 1 wall sign per tenant space is permitted to a size as defined by the Sign Code.
   In larger office/research complexes with multiple building wings connected by a shared atrium, 1 wall sign may be permitted for each wing.
Monument Sign
   1 sign per lot or multiple lots if devoted to one specific use or user.
   For multiple street frontages, 1 sign per frontage, not to exceed a total of 2 (provided a minimum 100 feet of frontage on each street).
Window Signs
   1 sign per business or use when the use has an individual entrance (in addition to any monument, wall, or projecting sign).
Projecting Signs
   Generally limited to 1 per building or use.
 
      (3)   Joint identification signs. No more than four tenant panels may be provided on one monument sign. Tenant panels must include a frame to visually separate the individual panels.
      (4)   Wall signs. Based upon the specific architecture of buildings, wall signs may be administratively approved by the PZC at a greater building height, not to exceed the primary roof line.
      (5)   Secondary image. Secondary images for signs within the MUR Zoning Districts may be designed up to 30% of the maximum permitted area of the sign face.
      (6)   Sign types. To better accommodate contemporary architecture, sites permitted multiple signs may utilize a combination of sign types.
      (7)   Sign lighting. Signs may be illuminated per the requirements in § 153.159(E) except that no internally illuminated signs shall be located on a building wall that faces a residential zoning district or use.
   (J)   Site lighting. The lighting standards within this section are intended to allow adequate nighttime lighting to protect public safety while also protecting adjacent residential uses, where applicable, from excessive nighttime light and glare, protecting motorists from glare among public rights-of-way, reducing consumption of electricity for lighting purposes, and prohibiting excessive light trespass beyond property lines.
      (1)   Exemptions.
         (a)   Pedestrian walkway ground lighting; and
         (b)   Street lighting.
      (2)   Fixture power and efficiency. All light fixtures shall meet the standards in Table 7.
 
Table 7: Fixture Power and Efficiency
Maximum permitted initial lamp lumens per sq. ft.
9.7 lumens/sq. ft.
Maximum lamp allowance
44,000 lumens
Minimum lumens per watt or energy consumed (as documented by manufacturers specifications or results of an independent testing laboratory)
80 lumens/watt
 
      (3)   Shielding.
         (a)   All exterior light sources and lamps that emit more than 900 lumens shall be concealed or shielded with an Illuminations Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) full cut-off style fixture with an angle not exceeding 90 degrees to minimize the potential glare and unnecessary diffusion on surrounding property. No portion of the lamp, reflector, lens, or refracting system may extend beyond the housing or shield, with the exception of pedestrian lighting.
         (b)   All light sources shall be designed, located, and installed so that the light source is not directly visible from any surrounding property in a residential district.
      (4)   Lighting uniformity. Lighting across a horizontal surface shall have an average range from one to three footcandles.
      (5)   Light trespass. Light generated on site shall not add more than one footcandle to illumination levels at any point at grade level ten feet beyond the property line.
      (6)   Lighting plans. Lighting plans submitted as part of applicable minor projects or final development plans shall include existing lighting from streets and surrounding buildings developed under these standards, and proposed lighting generated from light poles and building lighting.
      (7)   Light poles.
         (a)   The base of light poles in parking areas and non-parking areas shall be either flush with grade or mounted on a concrete foundation projecting no more than six inches above grade.
         (b)   Light poles should be a maximum of 20 feet in height.
      (8)   Wall lighting.
         (a)   Decorative wall lighting may be used to provide up-lighting, downlighting, or other types of lighting accents for buildings within the MUR Districts.
         (b)   Decorative lighting shall not exceed 900 lumens unless installed and shielded in accordance with this section.
         (c)   Ground or pole-mounted floodlights are not permitted for facade lighting.
   (K)   Utility undergrounding and screening.
      (1)   In the MUR Zoning Districts, all utility lines including but not limited to water supply, sanitary sewer service, electricity, telephone and gas, and their connections or feeder lines shall be placed underground.
      (2)   All utility connections shall be kept to the rear or the side of the building, out of view or screened. Applicants shall coordinate with utility providers to site transformers and other similar utility structures to the rear or sides of buildings, or otherwise out of view or screened.
      (3)   Existing above-ground utility lines shall be required to be buried with the provision of new streets, or as otherwise required by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 86-21, passed 12-6-21)