5.12.10. DOWNTOWN CORE SUBDISTRICT (DCS)

   A.   Permitted Uses 

      With the exception of detached single-family dwellings, which are not allowed, permitted uses in the DCS are listed in Section 5.12.8 .A.

   B.   Standards 

      The following apply to all development within the DCS:

      1.   Building Height

         a.   Maximum building height may be increased up to 60 feet unless the current zoning allows a greater height or where the approved IID Plan’s Development Transition Standards requires less.

         b.   In the underlying I-1 and I-2 Zone , uses permitted in the DCS under Section 5.12.8.A, other than residential uses, above are limited to a maximum 75 foot building height .

         c.   Residential uses in the underlying I-1 and I-2 zone , are limited to a maximum 60 foot building height .

         d.   Exception: affordable housing projects are governed by the standards of UDC Section 5.12.8.H.

      2.   Residential Density

         a.   Residential uses in the underlying I-1 and I-2 zones shall follow residential density requirements of the C-3 zone district.

         b.   Residential uses where the underlying zoning is not the I-1 or I-2 zones , shall follow residential density requirements of the underlying zone .

         c.   Exception: affordable housing projects are governed by the standards of UDC Section 5.12.8.H.

      3.   When provided, landscaping shall be in accordance with the City's drought-tolerant plant list;

      4.   Bicycle parking shall be provided when motor vehicle parking is provided. The required number of bicycle parking spaces may be reduced pursuant to an IID Parking Plan, Section 5.12.6.M when bicycle parking is required per this section;

      5.   Where applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to comply with Section 7.7, Native Plant Preservation; and,

      6.   All applications shall be in accordance with Section 5.12.7.C.6, .9, .12, .13, and .14, and Section 5.12.7.D.3. Open space is defined in the DCS as stated in Section 5.12.11.B.6, Downtown Links Subdistrict.

   C.   Exemptions

      Except as provided in this section, development within the DCS is exempt from the following standards unless the PDSD Director makes a finding that public safety and health would be jeopardized:

      1.   Section 5.4, Major Streets and Routes Setback Zone;

      2.   Minimum perimeter yard standard as provided in Section 6.3, except when required by Section 5.12.8.B, Development Transition Standards;

      3.   Maximum lot coverage standard as provided in Section 6.3;

      4.   Minimum lot size standard as provided in Section 6.3,

      5.   Section 7.4, Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Parking, except as provided in Section 5.12. 8.E;

      6.   Section 7.5, Off-Street Loading;

      7.   Section 7.6, Landscaping and Screening Standards, except as required by Section 5.12.8.B, Development Transition Standards; and,

      8.   Section 7.7, Native Plant Preservation, except when the property includes a drainage corridor where native plants are present or when the property is adjacent to a drainage corridor and remnant native plants are present on the project site .

   D.   Other Permitted Modifications

      1.   Pedestrian Access

         Alternative pedestrian access that creates connectivity between public entrances to the project and abutting sidewalks may be allowed as long as no safety hazard is created. All pedestrian access shall conform to the City's adopted Building Code.

      2.   Solid Waste Collection

         On-site refuse collection container standards governing access, type, and location may be modified if the Environmental Services Department determines that no public health or traffic safety issue is created.

(Am. Ord. 11246, 2/18/2015; Am. Ord. 11977, 12/20/2022)