(A) Mixed Use Commercial Overlay areas are designed to encourage the establishment and retention of a variety of retail, entertainment, and personal service establishments to meet the needs of the community’s residents, workers, and visitors. The following regulations are applicable only to Mixed-Use projects and not to projects in other zones which may fall within the boundaries outlined.
(B) The following areas are designated as Commercial Overlay areas and are subject to the provisions of this section:
(1) East of Interstate 15:
(a) North of 2100 South:
1. 300 feet north from the edge of the right of way of 2100 South.
2. 300 feet east or west from the edge of the right of way of 1100 West.
(b) South of 2100 South:
1. The entirety of the area south of 2100 South, to the West Haven City municipal borders.
(2) The edge of the right of way is defined as that portion of the right of way closest to the property under consideration for development.
(3) Should the boundaries of the Commercial Overlay cover only a portion of any given parcel, that parcel shall still provide the required commercial, but it may be located on any portion of the parcel.
(C) A minimum of 20% of the gross project size for developments subject to the commercial overlay shall be dedicated to commercial development.
(D) All businesses permitted or conditional businesses in C-1 and C-2 zones may be included in Mixed-Use Zones with similar use designations (conditional or permitted), subject to the following stipulations:
(1) At least 50% of the required commercial space shall be dedicated to commercial uses which generate sales tax revenue.
(Prior Code, § 23.10) (Ord. 2-92, passed - -1992; Ord. 02-2019, passed 1-16-2019; Ord. 13-2023, passed 7-5-2023)