(A) Intent. The intent of this district is to accommodate uses that are predominantly residential in nature and mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, entertainment, civic, institutional, and office uses in key ground-floor locations and residential uses between and above the nonresidential space. The ground level should be pedestrian-oriented to promote the health and well-being of residents by encouraging physical activity, alternative transportation, and social interaction. Development in the district can serve as a transition between commercial areas and nearby neighborhoods.
(B) Permitted uses. In order to illustrate the types of uses which this section is designed to cover, the following examples are set forth. These examples are not meant to illustrate the only uses intended to be covered:
(1) (a) Multi-family residential uses and limited commercial uses within mixed use buildings.
(b) Residential uses in this district shall have a density of 20-40 units per acre. Higher densities may be considered when, in the discretion of the City Council, the development proposal provides a compelling public benefit and/or advances the land use or housing objectives of the comprehensive plan.
(2) All permitted uses in the Central Business District (CBD), provided that such uses are combined with other principal or conditional uses when within a mixed-use building, and that the gross floor area occupied by any such single use shall not exceed the gross floor area of the ground floor.
(3) All permitted uses in the High-Density Residential District (R-2).
(C) Conditional uses; commercial uses. In order to illustrate the types of uses which this section is designed to cover, the following examples are set forth. These examples are not meant to illustrate the only uses intended to be covered:
(1) Permitted uses in the Central Business District (CBD) occupying more than the gross floor area of the ground floor when within a mixed-use building.
(E) Building performance standards. Development shall be substantially compliant with the Architectural Design Guidelines for Business Districts, copies of which are available at City Hall, regarding height, setbacks/building siting, fenestration, rhythm/continuity, materials, detailing, lighting, rear entrances, and parking. The city will determine substantial compliance with the building performance standards as part of the site and building plan approval process as set forth in § 153.153 of this Code.
(F) Site performance standards.
(1) Open space. When public open space is provided on site in a manner consistent with that outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, a height bonus may be considered upon approval of the City Council. The intent of the bonus is to encourage the provision of public open space and amenities.
(2) Fencing. Requirements shall be the same as for the R-2 District.
(3) Landscaping and outdoor storage and screening. Requirements shall be the same as for the Central Business District.
(4) Off-street vehicular parking shall be provided in accordance with Appendix B: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements, with the following exceptions:
(a) One off-street parking space must be provided for each dwelling unit.
(b) No off-street parking is required for non-residential uses in the district unless such uses exceed 3,000 square feet of gross floor area in which case off-street parking must be provided for the floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet.
(c) Off-street parking spaces must be located to the rear of the principal building or otherwise screened so as to not be visible from public streets or residential zoning districts.
(5) Bicycle parking.
(a) Applicability. Bicycle parking shall be provided for all new commercial, industrial, community service use, and multifamily residential development [in the EMX District].
(b) Quantity of spaces.
1. The quantity of required bicycle parking spaces shall be as described in this division. In no case shall fewer than two spaces be required.
a. Unless otherwise specified, the number of bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 10% of the minimum required motor vehicle parking for the use, up to 30 bicycle parking spaces.
b. Multifamily residential development with four or more units shall provide one space per four units.
2. Covered or enclosed bicycle parking. A minimum of 50% of the bicycle spaces shall be covered and/or enclosed (in lockers or a secure room) in any of the following situations:
a. When 10% or more of automobile parking is covered.
b. If more than ten bicycle parking spaces are required.
c. Multifamily residential development with four or more units.
(c) Bicycle parking standards. Bicycle parking facilities shall meet the following requirements:
1. Each required bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another bicycle and its placement shall not result in a bicycle obstructing a required walkway.
2. Bicycle racks shall be permanently installed to the manufacturer's specifications, including the minimum recommended distance from other structures.
3. Securely anchored to a hard, durable surface.
4. Located within 50 feet of the main building entrance.
5. Designed to provide direct access to a public right-of-way.
6. Dispersed for multiple entrances.
7. In a location that is visible to building occupants or from the main parking area.
8. Designed not to impede pedestrians along sidewalks or public rights-of-way.
9. Separated from motor vehicle parking areas by curbing or other similar physical barriers.
(d) To the extent feasible, property owners are encouraged to conform to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Guidelines, copies of which are available at City Hall.
(e) The public right-of-way may be utilized for bicycle parking when parking cannot be reasonably accommodated on the site and the location is convenient to the building's main entrance. The bicycle parking area in the right-of-way when bicycles are parked must leave a clear, unobstructed four-foot width of sidewalk if present and be approved by the Public Works Director. A right-of-way permit is required.
(f) Alternative compliance. The city may approve alternative compliance with the required bicycle parking standards, which may include, but need not be limited to, a reduction or deviation in the number, type, or location of the required bicycle parking. Considerations used in the determination to grant or deny alternative compliance may include, but are not limited to, existing site constraints, proximity to existing bicycle parking, and the nature of the proposed building or use.
(Ord. 2021-1, passed 4-12-2021)