A. Phased Development. Development areas in all Mixed Use Districts may be developed in phases if approved by the Planning and Design Commission.
B. Setbacks.
1. Mixed Use District A.
a. Building setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way and boundary lines of the development area shall be 100 feet.
b. Parking setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way, private streets and boundary lines of the development areas shall be 25 feet; except that parking setbacks shall be 50 feet along any boundary lines abutting One and Two Family Residence Districts.
2. Mixed Use District C and D.
a. Building setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way and boundary lines of the development area shall be 50 feet; except that building setbacks shall be 75 when abutting One and Two Family Residence Districts
b. Parking setbacks from dedicated street rights-of-way, private streets and boundary lines of the development areas shall be 25 feet; except that parking setbacks shall be 50 feet along any boundary lines abutting One and Two Family Residence Districts.
C. Building Materials. The requirements of this section apply to all Mixed Use Districts where there is construction of new non-residential buildings or where there is substantial improvement proposed to existing non-residential buildings.
1. Materials. All non-residential buildings shall be composed of high quality materials and, at a minimum, shall be comprised of 75% of the following: brick, stone (natural or cultured), architectural pre-cast concrete, glass, high-density stratified wood board, fiber reinforced concrete panels, stucco or architectural metal panels. Up to 25% of the building may be comprised of the following: split face block, scored block, exterior insulation finish system (EIFS), wood, vinyl, metal and other similar quality materials. If EIFS is used, it shall not be within 36 inches of grade nor used in entryways or other high activity pedestrian or service areas. Plain concrete block, smooth-faced tilt-up concrete panels and wood sheet goods shall not be permitted. Building material requirements may only be modified with the recommendation of the Planning and Design Commission and approval by City Council.
2. Massing. The articulation of a building shall reduce its perceived overall length and width by dividing the building into smaller masses. The internal function of the building shall provide the rationale for the division of massing. The overall mass of a building shall be reduced by incorporating building undulations of clearly pronounced recesses and projections, wall relief, colonnades, pilasters, piers, fenestration patterns or other techniques as approved by the Planning and Design Commission and City Council. The articulation of a building shall reduce its perceived height by dividing the building into smaller scale elements to provide a "human scale" based on its location. The building design shall incorporate a distinct base, middle and top. Features to clearly define the top of a structure may be accomplished via a defined parapet or cornice elements; distinct eaves; corbeled brick, masonry or stone; architectural roof forms and other elements as approved by the Planning and Design Commission and City Council. Each building shall have a clear, highly visible customer entrance(s) defining the major entry points to the building.
3. Mechanical Screening. Buildings shall have architectural features to fully conceal rooftop equipment, such as HVAC units, exhaust, vents, transformers, roof access, etc. from public view.
D. Height.
1. Mixed Use District A. The maximum height for office buildings and hotels shall not exceed seven stories and two stories for all other permitted uses.
2. Mixed Use District C. The maximum height for all buildings shall not exceed two stories for all permitted uses.
3. Mixed Use District D. The maximum height shall be the lesser of:
Use | Feet Above Grade | Stories |
Multiple dwelling | 36 | 3 |
Senior housing | 45 | 4 |
Office building | 36 | 3 |
Retail | 24 | 2 |
E. Access Management. Access and interior roads shall be properly related to any existing or planned public street suitable and capable of handling the types and volumes of vehicular traffic projected to be generated by the various proposed uses so as to promote safety and minimize traffic congestion. Traffic control devices and traffic safety improvements shall be incorporated into the development plan as necessary and appropriate to maintain traffic flows and vehicular and pedestrian safety within public rights of way. To meet this requirement, the developer may be required to submit to the City, at the time it submits its application, a Traffic Impact Analysis in accordance with the requirements of Section 1161.08 to determine the traffic impacts which the proposed development will have upon abutting streets and roads within the City.
F. Utilities. All utilities shall be installed underground.
G. Outdoor Speakers. Use of outside speakers, sound systems or other noise producing devices shall be prohibited. (Ord. 2020-19. Passed 3-18-20.)