(A) Adoption. The territory square zoning district zoning book is adopted by reference.
(B) Purpose. The purpose of the territory square zoning district is to allow for a more creative and flexible hybrid zoning mechanism that can be utilized to effectively implement the town-endorsed North End Framework Vision Plan. This zoning district is intended to accommodate, encourage and promote high quality and innovative residential, non-residential and mixed use development within a centralized area of Florence that is critical for the ultimate connectivity of historic and downtown Florence with suburbanizing areas of Florence north of the Gila River. Furthermore, the purpose of the territory square zoning district is to encourage social, physical and economic advantages resulting from the comprehensive and orderly planned use of land resources and land development strategies as reflected in the North End Framework Vision Plan.
(C) General applicability. The provisions of the territory square zoning district shall apply only to those properties within the indicated boundaries of the territory square area as indicated within the territory square zoning district zoning book and as identified as part of the Territory Square MPC (Master Planned Community) on the town’s general plan future land use map. All development within the territory square area shall be subject to the provisions in the territory square zoning district code book, except where applicable provisions are not expressly stated in the territory square zoning district code book. In the case of the latter, the town will refer to other applicable codes within the town's code of ordinances, such as the town's Development Code.
(D) Permitted uses. Permitted uses within the territory square zoning district are defined within the territory square zoning district code book. Furthermore, any municipal use or any infrastructure use necessary to support development within the territory square area shall be considered a principally permitted use. Because no list of uses can be exhaustive, interpretations on unspecified uses shall be rendered by the Community Development Director, with the right to appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
(E) Development standards. Development standards within the territory square zoning district are defined within the territory square zoning district code book.
(1) Setbacks. Setback ranges are defined within the territory square zoning district zoning book. Final setbacks for each development block or subdivision shall conform to the specified ranges and be precisely defined as each development block or subdivision is processed through the town's subdivision and/or design review application process. This flexibility affords increased latitude in establishing setbacks that work best for the type of development being proposed with each land use group area.
(2) Parking. Parking shall be in compliance with applicable sections of the town's Development Code, except that community or municipal parking areas will be encouraged within the core land use group and the town, upon review, may approve the usage of alternative parking surfaces. Parking deviations from the town's Development Code can be proposed for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission by means of a design review application process.
(3) Roadways. The Town Engineer shall be allowed to consider, and where appropriate, approve alternate roadway development standards as indicated within the territory square zoning district zoning book or as proposed as part of a subdivision or design review application.
(4) Signs. General language regarding the character of signage is indicated in the territory square zoning district zoning book. Signage cannot deviate from or exceed that allowed by town code, except as may be allowed by comprehensive sign plans for territory square approved through the design review process. Comprehensive sign plans may apply by land use group or development blocks within a land use group.
(5) Design review. All future development shall be subject to the town's design review process, which shall consider, amongst other things, site design, architectural designs, building materials, lighting, parking, landscaping, grading, drainage, access, circulation, building colors, signage, building locations, buffering, sanitation, walls, fences, fire protection and compatibility with surrounding properties. Design review approval is required prior to the issuance of building permits for the site.
(F) Density and intensity. Densities and intensities permitted in the territory square zoning district shall conform to those set forth within the territory square zoning district zoning book.
(G) Procedures. Application of the territory square zoning district to properties shall be subject to the rezoning process as defined with the town's code of ordinances and per applicable state statutes. Amendments to the territory square zoning district code book shall be processed as text amendments to the town's Development Code.
(Ord. 584-12, passed 10-1-2012)