(1) Project area and open space. The gross project area of land proposed to be developed in a nonresidential PD district (i.e., all commercial uses proposed) shall be three acres. The open space required shall be 15% of the gross project area.
(2) Height and setback requirements.
(A) Nonresidential buildings and mixed use buildings shall not exceed 80 feet in overall height.
(B) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, building setbacks shall be established as part of the planned development review process.
(3) Nonresidential and mixed use building standards. The following standards shall apply to all nonresidential or mixed use buildings:
(A) Buildings shall be oriented toward the major street. Buildings located on an intersection shall have the main entrance oriented toward the major street and any facade facing other streets shall have a similar architectural style(s);
(B) The ground floor of the buildings should be designed to support retail businesses, personal services, restaurants, cafes and other uses that will encourage street level activities;
(C) Offices or residential should be developed on the second, third and fourth floors of multi-floor buildings;
(D) On-street parking shall be permissible; provided the planned development is designed to include on-street parking;
(E) Ground-mounted, attached signs, awning signs and projecting signs shall be permitted to identify businesses in accordance with § 157.135. Attached signage is encouraged when buildings are at the minimum front setback;
(F) Open spaces between buildings that create courtyards or walkways to the rear of the property or parking areas are strongly encouraged;
(G) Buildings and parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way. Sidewalks may be located in this setback if an easement is provided; and
(H) Parking in the front yard of any nonresidential building shall be limited to one access drive (two if corner lot) and one double bay of parking stalls
(see Figure 157.119-1).
(Prior Code, § 1228.05) (Ord. 2009-21, passed 10-27-2009; Ord. 2013-03, passed 2-26-2013)