Building Standards, Lot Standards, and Setback Requirement for the Mixed-Use Granary District:
Building Standards: MU-GD Schedule 1127.09 | |
District Standards | |
District size, min. (acres) | 5 |
Lot Standards | |
Lot area, min. (sq. ft.) | N/A |
Lot area, max. (sq. ft.) | N/A |
Lot width, min. (ft.) | 40 |
Lot coverage, min. (%) | 50% |
Lot coverage, max. (%) | 100% |
Setback | |
Front, min. (ft.) | 0 |
Front, max. (ft.) | 50 |
Side, min. (ft.) | 0 |
Side, max. (ft.) | 50 |
Rear, min. (ft.) | 0 |
Rear, when abutting R zoned district | 15 |
Building Standards | |
Height, max. (ft.) | 75 ft. Parapet wall allowed to exceed height by 4 ft. |
Gross Floor Area Maximum, Commercial (sq. ft.) | 25,000 |
Residential Density, Dwelling Units per acre | 50 |
Gross Floor Area Minimum, Residential Dwelling Unit (sq. ft.) | 700 |
Note: Residential adjacency standards apply and may affect setback and building height design features. | |
(a) Building Siting and Orientation. Buildings shall be oriented in the most logical manner dependent upon the layout of the development as a whole. Elements such as proximity and vantage point of the river and lake, proximity to streets and ways, and access of public walks and other pedestrian amenities shall be taken into account. Buildings shall be oriented in a way to promote a fluid flow of traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian-based.
(1) Entrance orientation. Entrances shall be clearly visible and identifiable from the street and delineated with elements such as roof overhangs, recessed entries, landscaping, or similar design features. The primary entrance must be placed along the frontage of any pedestrian or vehicular way. A secondary entrance is permitted in the case that the respective side of a building is adjacent to the waterfront and must also be identifiable by architectural design treatment.
(b) Uses. Permitted, conditional, and accessory uses may occur within each building type as specified in Appendix A, Permitted Uses.
(c) Parking.
(1) This district is intended to promote pedestrian and bicycle access, with as little space taken up by parking surface area as possible ensuring quality urban design. Therefore, the incorporation of jointly used parking structures shall be utilized as part of a general development concept.
(2) Required spaces. The spaces within the district shall be determined based on the schedule set forth in Chapter 1133 Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations. In order to foster more dense development, the use of parking structures is permitted.
(d) Signs. The installation and maintenance of signage shall be done in accordance with Chapter 1129 Sign Regulations and the provisions of this Chapter. Additional regulations include the following:
(1) Pole signs are prohibited.
(2) Wall and projecting signs are encouraged. Projecting signs may be up to ten (10) feet in height on one-story buildings and fifteen (15) feet in height on two (2) or more story buildings. Signs must not project further than five (5) feet from the part of the building the sign is affixed to. All projecting signs shall be placed so that the base of the sign is at least ten (10) feet above ground level, except when the projecting sign is located above a landscaped area or other area that does not permit pedestrian or vehicular traffic beneath the sign, in which case the sign must be placed so that the base of the sign is at least six (6) feet above ground level.
(e) Landscaping. The installation and maintenance of landscaping materials shall be done in accordance with Chapter 1131 Landscape Requirements.
(f) Sidewalks and Pedestrian Amenities. Pedestrian circulation shall be addressed with the use of sidewalks and other modes of internal connections. Each general development concept within this district, shall have a pedestrian amenities plan. The plan shall include the following:
(1) Interconnected pedestrian plan that allows for continuous access to all uses within the development area.
(2) Indication of surface materials being used, which shall include visually attractive and durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or concrete.
(3) Streetscape design features shall be incorporated, including decorative lighting, benches, landscape materials and shade trees, and other architectural features highlighted within the Master Plan.
(4) Design specifications for all pedestrian amenities. Perimeter paths and pedestrian walkways should be a minimum of six (6) feet wide. Interior paths and pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of four (4) feet wide, except when along the frontage of a building or structure which encompasses the main entrance, in which case the walkway shall be six (6) feet in width.
(g) Greenspace and Public Amenities. Areas of lawn, trees, and other vegetation or artistic architectural structures set apart for passive recreational use or aesthetic purposes must be provided as part of a general development concept.
(1) Requirements. A minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of public greenspace must be provided for every one (1) acre of development.
(2) Design. Creativity is strongly encouraged within greenspace areas.
(3) Location. Ten percent (10%) of the green space shall be adjacent to the water front in order to maintain public access to the water front.
(h) Internal Streets and Vehicular Circulation. Internal streets shall be constructed with curbs to define the limits of the roadway. Internal streets shall be constructed in the same manner as specified by the Thoroughfare Plan: Neighborhood Link. Streets shall be laid out in a system designed to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts and to promote the fluid flow of traffic.
(i) Lighting. Lighting shall be installed using a combination of attractively designed fixtures of varying heights throughout the development, including along pedestrian ways, along streets, and within parking areas to provide a safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing development. Lighting within the district shall be employed in such a manner as to prevent glare or direct light onto adjacent residential property.
(j) Curb Cuts and Access Points. This district should be developed and planned with prioritization placed on pedestrian and bicycle traffic, with curb cuts and access points segregated as much as possible. (Ord. 2015-7. Passed 8-25-15.)