A Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Development approved as a conditional use shall comply with the following development design standards.
(a) Residential Density. The maximum density of areas devoted to residential uses shall not exceed seven (7) dwelling units per acre, provided however, that age restricted senior residences and assisted living facilities shall not exceed twenty (20) dwelling units per acre. In determining residential density, areas devoted to common open space or the natural area corridor shall not be included.
(b) Mixed Use Requirement. Every MUTND shall contain a mixture of uses.
(1) Residential uses shall comprise not less than thirty percent (30%), nor more than seventy percent (70%) of the total land area of the MUTND.
(2) Non-residential uses, including offices, commercial uses, and institutional uses shall comprise not less than ten percent (10%) nor more than fifty percent (50%) of the total land area of the MUTND.
(3) The Planning Commission may adjust the standards set forth in Subsections (b)(1) and (2) hereof in instances where they make a determination that such adjustment is necessary due to the existence of unique circumstances and in order to achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
(c) Minimum Building Setbacks from Project Boundaries. Where a building abuts any MUTND project boundary line, the minimum setback shall be twenty-five feet when adjacent to a P, C or I District and twenty-five feet plus one foot of additional setback for every two feet of building height greater than twenty-five (25) feet when adjacent to a D Dwelling District. In no case, however, shall the required setback exceed 100 feet.
(d) Building Setbacks From Streets. Buildings shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet and a maximum of twenty-five (25) feet from any public street right-of-way or private street easement. In no case shall a front facing garage door of any residential dwelling be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any street right-of-way or easement.
(e) Minimum Separation Between Buildings. In order to ensure reasonable privacy and separation of buildings, individual buildings located within the MUTND shall be separated by the minimum distances specified below:
(1) Single-family detached dwelling units shall be separated from each other by a minimum of ten (10) feet.
(2) Single-family detached dwelling units shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from attached single-family dwellings.
(3) Single-family detached dwelling units shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet from all other habitable buildings.
(4) The minimum separation between attached single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and nonresidential buildings shall be twenty- five (25) feet provided however, that this separation shall not apply to mixed-use work-live buildings with commercial or office uses on the first floor and residential dwellings above.
(f) Building Height. The maximum height of any single-family building shall be thirty-five (35) feet and the maximum height of multi-family and non- residential buildings shall be three (3) stories and forty-five (45) feet, unless a greater height is specifically authorized by the Planning Commission.
(g) Parking Setbacks. Off-street parking areas and roadways must be screened according to Section 1274.01 and shall comply with the following setback requirements:
(1) All off-street parking areas shall be set back from an existing or proposed public right-of-way a distance not less than ten (10) feet.
(2) All off-street parking areas and roadways shall be set back from all other boundaries of the MUTND not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
(h) Architectural Treatment. Architectural treatments shall be as approved and authorized by the Planning Commission and shall demonstrate a cohesive design concept, which promotes compatibility among structures while incorporating a diversity of materials, styles, and features conducive to an attractive and desirable residential environment. The architectural design of all buildings and structures shall be of high quality and shall make use of materials generally regarded as premium quality. Buildings shall be designed to preserve and enhance the character of Olmsted Falls and be appropriate and compatible with the surroundings of the Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Development. Building designs need not be historical in character, but shall be compatible with the established character of the City. At a minimum, architectural treatments shall comply with the following criteria:
(1) Architectural features, materials, and the articulation of building facades shall be continued on all sides visible from a public street or courtyard.
(2) Front facades of dwellings shall face onto a public street or courtyard, but shall not be oriented to face directly onto a parking lot.
(3) Porches, roof overhangs, hooded doorways, or similar architectural elements shall define the front entrance to all residences.
(4) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor front facade of commercial buildings shall be transparent, consisting of window or door openings.
(5) Front facing residential garages shall be set back at least five (5) feet behind the front wall and/or front entrance of the dwelling.
(6) All residential buildings shall have twenty-five percent (25%) masonry veneer on the front facade except where this requirement is specifically waived and an alternative facade treatment is approved by the Planning Commission.
(i) Access and Connectivity. Streets and alleys shall be designed to permit adequate access by emergency vehicles, promote the safety of motorist and pedestrians, minimize traffic conflicts and congestion, and promote the safe, efficient flow of vehicular traffic. Sidewalks and pathways shall provide connectivity within the development, with adjacent properties, and with downtown. The vehicular circulation system shall be designed to assure that the entire area (as shown on the Comprehensive Plan) is a cohesive development, and to promote inter-connection among individual projects. Internal circulation that isolates a project shall be discouraged. Streets and walkways shall be extended and stubbed to adjoining properties to allow for future extensions. The specific manner of termination of streets and pathways shall be as determined and approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may consider private streets pursuant to Section 1268.07(g).
(j) Ownership. Any ownership arrangement, including fee simple lots, condominiums, and zero lot line parcels, is permitted in a residential development proposed as part of an MUTND, provided the arrangement of the dwelling units shall comply with the spacing requirements of this section. Within any such sublot, the applicant shall depict the maximum parameters, or building envelope, which indicates where the buildings shall be located and demonstrate that such building locations will be in compliance with the spacing requirements of this section. Alternatively, if such building locations are not depicted on any such sublots, the Planning Commission may establish on the development plan the appropriate front, side, and rear yard dimensions for each sublot.
(k) Public Improvements. All public improvements constructed within a Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Development shall conform to the design standards and regulations set forth in the Codified Ordinances and Zoning Code of the City of Olmsted Falls for such facilities, except as specifically modified on the approved General Development Plan.
(l) Additional Standards. Additional development requirements, whether standards or criteria, formulated to achieve the objectives of the MUTND may be established during the Planning Commission’s review of the development plan. Any such development requirements adopted with such plan shall become binding land use requirements for the proposed development.
(m) Phased Development. If the development is to be implemented in phases, each phase shall provide adequate access, parking, storm water management, and other public improvements, including temporary or permanent transitional features such as buffer areas, in order to prevent any adverse impact on completed phases, future phases, and adjoining projects.
(n) Screening and Landscaping. Screening through the use of walls, fences and/or landscaping shall be provided to minimize potential incompatibility between contrasting uses within an MUTND and with adjoining properties. All open areas, including required yards, shall be landscaped according to an approved landscape plan. All pervious areas of the MUTND shall be permanently protected from soil erosion with grass or other suitable ground cover.
(o) Enclosed Buildings. All activities except off-street parking, accessory recreation, and refuse storage shall be conducted in completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise permitted as a temporary outdoor sale or display per Section 1274.10. Outdoor seating at eating places may be permitted if approved by the Planning Commission.
(p) Equipment Installation. All equipment or machinery used in servicing a building, or in processing goods therein, shall be installed entirely within the building or enclosed or screened on all sides by a solid wall or fence in compliance with Section 1274.01, and shall be located, isolated or sound insulated in such a manner that any noise generated thereby is not objectionable beyond the limits of the lot where such equipment is located, as determined by the Planning Commission.
(q) Signs. Signs shall be permitted in a Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Development as authorized and approved by the Planning Commission. The Commission shall have sole authority to establish the size, design, character, height, number, style and location of all signage within an MUTND. The Commission may require the applicant or provide proposed sign standards package for review and approval as part of the approval of the MUTND. The Commission may establish specific sign criteria and standards for each MUTND as it may determine to be appropriate based upon the nature of the development. Signs within an MUTND shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1272. The Building Commissioner and City Planner may issue sign permits within any Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Development based upon the approval and standards established by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 25-2016. Passed 6-28-16.)