A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the I Institutional District is to regulate the development of larger public, semipublic and private institutional uses in a manner harmonious with surrounding uses. The uses regulated by this district are generally those having multiple buildings on a campuslike setting. Such uses are intended to be compatible with the existing scale and intensity of the neighborhood and to enhance the character of the neighborhood. This district is appropriate in areas of the City where the applicable master plans support this type of land use.
B. Uses: Uses in the I Institutional District as specified in section 21A.33.070, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Special Purpose Districts", of this title, are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in section 21A.32.010 of this chapter and this section.
C. Minimum Lot Size: The following minimum lot size requirements shall apply to authorized permitted uses. Lot size requirements for conditional uses shall be determined for each conditional use.
Land Use | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width |
Places of worship | 2 acres | 100 feet |
Other uses | 20,000 square feet | 100 feet |
D. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall be limited to thirty five feet (35'). Building heights in excess of thirty five feet (35') but not more than seventy five feet (75') may be approved through the design review process; provided, that for each foot of height over thirty five feet (35'), each required yard shall be increased one foot (1').
E. Minimum Open Space Area: The minimum open space area for any use shall not be less than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
F. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: Twenty feet (20').
2. Corner Side Yard: Twenty feet (20').
3. Interior Side Yard: Twenty feet (20').
4. Rear Yard: Twenty five feet (25').
5. Accessory Buildings And Structures In Yards: Accessory buildings and structures may be located in required yard areas subject to section 21A.36.020, table 21A.36.020B of this title.
G. Landscape Yard Requirements: Landscape yards, as specified below, shall be required for each use in the I Institutional District and shall be improved in conformance with the requirements of chapter 21A.48 of this title.
1. Front Yard: Twenty feet (20').
2. Corner Side Yard: Twenty feet (20').
3. Interior Side Yard: Eight feet (8').
4. Rear Yard: Eight feet (8').
H. Landscape Buffers: Landscape buffers shall be provided where a use in the I Institutional District abuts a lot in a Residential District, as specified in chapter 21A.48 of this title.
I. Traffic And Parking Impact: The traffic and parking characteristics of institutional uses can have a significant impact on the nearby residential neighborhoods. To ensure that these characteristics do not impair the safety or enjoyment of property in nearby areas, a traffic and parking study shall be submitted to the City in conjunction with the site plan review provisions of this title whenever an expansion of an existing use or an expansion of the mapped district is proposed. New institutional uses or expansions/intensifications of existing institutional uses shall not be permitted unless the traffic and parking study provides clear and convincing evidence that no significant impacts will occur. The Zoning Administrator may, upon recommendation of the development review team waive the requirement for a traffic and parking study if site conditions clearly indicate that no impact would result from the proposed development.
J. Lighting: All uses and developments shall provide adequate lighting so as to assure safety and security. Lighting installations shall not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on surrounding properties and uses. Light sources shall be shielded to minimize light spillover onto adjacent properties. (Ord. 14-19, 2019: Ord. 13-19, 2019: Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 15-13, 2013: Ord. 12-11, 2011: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(16-7), 1995)