(a) Relationship to Base Districts. The Mixed Use Overlay District is an overlay zone, which may be applied to existing zoning districts as described in Section 1135.04, Location of Mixed Use Overlay District. When such a district is established, the Mixed Use Overlay District shall be shown as an overlay to the underlying districts by the designation of MUOD on the Zoning Map. A Mixed Use Overlay District may overlay several base districts, however, the uses permitted in each base district are limited to the boundaries of that base district, except as otherwise provided herein.
(b) Development Standards. The development standards, including, but not limited to, the yard and setback requirements, the height limitations, parking requirements, open space areas, and signage shall be established as a function of the application to establish a Mixed Use Overlay District and the approval of the application. The following regulations shall be observed:
(1) Signage.
A. In a commercial district base zone, signage standards are set by the base zone.
B. In a residential district base zone, the following additional signage regulations apply:
1. Signs must be non-illuminated.
2. Gooseneck fixtures or indirect spotlights concentrated on an area of a sign may be used to create illumination.
3. Only one sign per frontage, not to exceed 20 square feet per sign, shall be allowed.
4. Signs must be either projecting signs, erected on the outside wall of a building and projecting at an angle therefrom; or wall signs, integral with the exterior face of an exterior wall of a building, or attached to the wall or parallel with the wall and projecting not more than twelve inches therefrom.
The Commission may relax such standards if a creative and innovative design is submitted and the sign does not adversely affect neighboring properties.
(2) Parking.
A. Applicants for Mixed Use Overlay developments shall submit a parking and traffic management proposal that does not adversely affect the neighborhood, identifies peak use times, and explores shared parking agreements.
B. All residential uses must comply with parking requirements or maintain existing parking conditions.
(3) Structural Requirements.
A. Mixed Use Overly proposals must contain a residential component.
B. Maintain form and scale of building being re-purposed.
C. The primary design objective for the Mixed Use Overlay District are to reflect the area’s architectural significance/character, while promoting the pedestrian scale environment. The design must be compatible with the neighborhood.
D. The principal or primary entrance to a non-residential structure must be located on the building front.
(4) Outdoor dining. Outdoor dining shall be permitted as a conditional use in a Mixed Use Overlay District pursuant to Section 1161.03(t).
(Ord. 17-13. Passed 10-21-2013.)