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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #2 Downtown CodeDraft Chapter 1— Introduction and Regulating Plan 18.###.010: PURPOSE AND INTENT: A. Purpose: The XXXX (XX) Zone is established to implement the XXXX Plan for the urban gathering place in the City of Chubbuck. 1. The chapter focuses on the pedestrian environment within a mix of compatible land uses, rather than traditional zoning which often neglects pedestrian safety and disconnects people and businesses from one another. 2. The XXXX Zone is a form -based code (FBC) regulating first how building placement and basic design features relate to the street and improve the pedestrian environment, with less emphasis on land use restriction and separation. 3. FBC standards produce more predictable results in the building and redevelopment of properties and the desired physical form described in the Comprehensive Plan and Xxxx Plan. B. Intent: The intent of the Xxxxxxx (XX) Zone is to further the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to a greater extent than would a traditional Euclidean zone to: 1. Promote the public health, safety, and welfare; 2. Create functionally integrated developments that allow for a more efficient and cost effective provision of public services; 3. Promote decreased suburban sprawl, under -developed sites, and agricultural land development on the ex -urban fringe; 4. Promote increased community interactions via development standards which emphasize pedestrian and bicycle modalities; S. Encourage a variety of housing types and affordability that accommodate residents' needs through different stages of life; 6. Establish reasonable design standards for development and redevelopment within the zone in order to ensure that the built environment is sustainably desirable and stable, that property values are stable and maintained, and to enhance the image of the City of Chubbuck; and. 7. Establish standards that allow for additional creativity in promoting and providing sites and structures that accommodate multiple land uses. 18.XXX.020: Area Defined: The XXX Zone shall apply to the area south of Chubbuck Road and north of Interstate Highway 86, and east of Yellowstone Blvd and west of the Union Pacific Railroad. A. The Zone is also divided into 3 subdistricts as follows (see map ##): Highway: Parcels that front on Yellowstone Blvd, including and additional parcels with primary access through parcels on Yellowstone and select adjacent parcels facing Linden Ave, Evans Ln, and Burnside Ave. 2. Village: Parcels south of Chubbuck Road and north of Evans Ln, and east of the Highway Subdistrict (as described above) and west of the Union Pacific Railroad, and parcels on the west side of Central Way. 3. C-2: The Idaho Central Credit Union Campus, south of Evans Ln and North of Interstate Highway 86, and east Central Way and west of the Union Pacific Railroad, remains in the C-2 Zone as described in other Chapters of Title 18. 18.XXX.030: Special Provisions: A. Relationship to Other Land Use Controls: Wherever there is a difference between provisions of this chapter and those of other chapters, the provisions of this chapter shall control. Unless otherwise authorized, subjects not governed by this chapter shall be governed by the respective provisions found elsewhere in this Code. B. Pedestrian Realm: In order to achieve an overall walkable environment, appropriate land uses, pedestrian connections, cross easements, common driveways, consistent site standards, etc., must be coordinated within the XXX Zone, even though properties may be individually owned. D. Stormwater Retention: Stormwater in the XXX Zone shall be retained and treated below ground via infiltrators in accordance with the Portneuf Valley Stormwater Design Manual. 18.XXX.040 Regulating Plan: Building permit applications, and Conditional Use Permits (if applicable) must be preceded by the appropriate technical and design approvals. A. Technical Review: The established Design Review Committee will review technical details as outlined in Chapter 18.16 of this Title. The Committee will review and relay technical details of the project as they relate to this or other titles of City code. In cases where a CUP is required, design review approval must precede the CUP application, and does not constitute approval of the land use or project. The LUDC may attach more stringent requirements upon a CUP than the Design Review Committee. B. XXX Standards Review: Staff will provide and maintain application forms and checklists to assist the property developer in complying with the architectural, landscaping, signage, parking, site development, and other components specific to this chapter, and as they relate to each subdistrict within the XXXX Zone. C. Regulating Plan Progression: 1. Developer may meet with Staff at any time for feedback on a potential project. 2. Technical Review through the Design Review Committee. a. If required by the XXX Zone land use regulations in Section XXX, or by the Design Review Committee, a CUP must be approved by the LUDC for the project to proceed. 3. Staff review of project per XXX Zone standards, including checklists for compliance. 4. When approved, project proceeds to Building Permit and other permit applications. 18.XXX.050 Streets: A transportation network is planned to enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility within and to the XXX area and encourage basic modes of transportation to promote a healthier community. The functional class road map adopted with the Comprehensive Plan, as an amendment for the XXX Zone, shall integrate harmoniously with existing and planned streets, shall be appropriate to topographical conditions, shall enhance the public convenience and safety and shall facilitate the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets. 2 Draft Streets and Right -of -Way 18.XXX.050 Streets: A transportation network is planned to enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility within and to the XXX area. The arrangements, character, extent, width, grade and location of streets shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan, shall integrate harmoniously with existing and planned streets, shall enhance the public convenience and safety and shall facilitate the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets A. The functional class road map adopted with the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the XXX Zone indicates street cross sections for angled parking vs. parallel parking. Properties which are adjacent to streets and/or walkways, or which have proposed streets and/or pedestrian corridor locations containing the streets and/or walkways shall develop/redevelop as follows: 1. Right-of-way and improvements required for Evans Ln, E. Linden Ave, and S. Burley Drive, and other street where angled parking is used (below) require ### feet ROW on either side of the road center line. TYPICAL STREET SECTION All 4V ANGLED PARKING 2. Right -of -Way and Improvement Requirements for all other streets where parallel parking is used (below) require *** feet ROW on either side of the road center line. W/ PARALLEL PARKING 3. Typical location and dimension of striping, trees and curb extensions (below) for angled parking. 4. Pedestrian corridors (or walkways/paseos) shall be designed in relationship with their surrounding building environment at the pedestrian scale. a. Standard with for pedestrian corridor is 8' hard surface with minimum 2' landscaping on either side. b. When pedestrian corridor, or paseo, is encroached upon by buildings, the City may require an enhanced walkway that is wider, provides additional landscaping, or offers other features to "soften" the space and make it more inviting for pedestrians. 5. Alleys in the XXX Zone are encouraged to provide access to off-street parking, sanitation, commercial unloading, etc. a. Public alleys shall be a minimum twenty-four feet (24') wide and accommodate snow removal. Dead end alleys shall be avoided. b. In addition to right-of-way, alleys shall be designed as usable and programmable public space. B. Defined streetscape and pedestrian corridors shall be dedicated and constructed through the development exaction and/or building permit process. The City shall identify street furniture such as streetlights, trash receptacles, benches, etc. for use and enhancement of the public space in the XXXX Zone. C. Sight triangles shall be maintained at street intersections and driveways. (Can be put into table) 1. Intersections on Yellowstone or Chubbuck PPPPPPPPPPP (use current standard) 2. Intersections of Village Streets QQQQQQQQQQ 3. Driveways on Yellowstone or Chubbuck Rd, or alley intersections with Chubbuck Rd, RRRRRRRRR 4. Driveways or alley intersections on Village streets SSSSSS a. Under special circumstances, developer may request a deviation for sight triangle on driveways or alleys on Village streets with lower speed limits to the Design Review Committee. D. Bicycle racks shall be provided to encourage biking to the area and to prevent the use of trees, benches, trash bins, etc from being used for securing bicycles. Bicycle racks, particularly those in the ROW, shall be located to allow a clear walkway to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and racks should be in either the furnishings zone or on curb extensions where possible. Draft 3 Design and Frontage Chapter These standards focus on form and function of the public realm to a greater extent than traditional zoning which aims primarily to separate land uses. It is not the intent of this ordinance to restrict creative building and site designs. The architectural standards reflect need to create buildings that enhance the public realm, that are compatible with surrounding (current and planned) structures and spaces, and that create an appealing visual interest without being overly prescriptive. Of particular interest is ground -level architecture and design that pedestrians and others visiting the XXXX Zone find the streets interesting and engaging, factors which encourage walking. This can be accomplished through elements such as store front windows with retail displays, outdoor dining areas, art displays, and placing restrictions on unbroken facade appearances, requiring vertical facade features, etc. Table XX lists standards for the Highway and Village areas in the XXXX Zone. DESIGN AND FRONTAGE HIGHWAY Build -to Line/BTL (Front Setback) Primary Street (front facing) (correlate with future changes to 16.12) 10' min 40' max 0' min 10' max Side/Rear Street BTL 10' min 20' max 0' min 10' max Side Setback (Non -Street) Side 0' min, max 33% of lot width 0' min, max 25% of lot width Rear setback 5' min, 0' if alley 0' min from non-residential or mixed use; from residential -10' min Frontage and Facade Width Minimum Lot Width 25' min 25' min Maximum Lot Width 250' max 150' max Primary Street Fagade 67% min 75% min Side Street Fagade (and rear if applicable) 50% min 60% min Building Height Maximum and Minimum Height 4 stories max, 1 story min 4 stories max, 2 stories min Parking Structures Max 2 levels above ground, higher if it doesn't exceed ceiling of highest floor in adjacent building Not to exceed ceiling of highest floor in adjacent building Ground Floor Ceiling Height 12' min 12' min Upper Floor Ceiling Height 9' min 9' min Windows and Transparency Window Orientation —Standard Openings Vertical or horizontal; horizontal windows must be no longer than 10' wide Vertical'—taller than width Window Configurations —Ground Floor Rectangular; semi -circular above door or other window Rectangular; semi -circular above door or other window Window Configurations — Upper Floors Rectangular, round, semi -circular alone or above rectangular window Rectangular and all other configurations DESIGN AND FRONTAGE Awnings Must not conceal horizontal expression line if building is over 1 story Fabric only, must not be glossy, back lit, or conceal horizontal expression line Maximum Length of Blank Wall along sidewalk or walkway 20' maximum 15' maximum Transparency' —Ground Floor, low to high min transparency between 3' and 8' above sidewalk min transparency between 3' and 8' above sidewalk Transparency Depth, Ground Floor 15' 8' Transparency Width (Window Coverage) Ground Floor 50% min 75% max 50% min 75% max Transparency Width (Window Coverage) Upper Floors 20% min 70% max 30% min, 70% max Architectural Features and Facade Openings Fagade Divisions Min every 60' Min every 30' Door Spacing At least 1 per 60' At least 1 per 60' Horizontal Expression Line (for buildings over 1 story) Must be within 3' of top of story Must be within 3' of top of story Cornice Required to delineate top of parapets where applicable Required to delineate top of parapets where applicable Fa4ade Extensions Clear Space above Sidewalk Nothing allowed over ITD ROW, 10' above city sidewalk 10' Ground Floor Extensions Allowed Awning, Canopy Awning3, Canopy Ground Floor Encroachment into ROW ITD ROW 0'; city (side) streets up to curb line, maximum 8' Up to curb line, maximum 8' Upper Floor Extensions Allowed Balcony, Bay Wind ow°, Eave Balcony, Bay Window°, Eave Upper Floor Encroachment ITD ROW 0'; city (side) streets up to curb line, maximum 6' Up to curb line, maximum 6' Additional Standards Accessory Structures Allowed in rear yard only Allowed in rear yard only, must be at least 20' from any single-family structure Vacant Lot Screening See Landscaping Chapter See Landscaping Chapter Privacy Walls/Fences for patios, private areas' Max 72" high, set 10' to 15' from ROW Max 72" high, set 10' to 15' from ROW Utility Meters, Mechanical Equipment, Air Conditioning Units and Compressors Located in rear, screened if on side or roof, or in location visible from street Located in rear, screened if on side or roof, or in location visible from street Antennas, Satellite Dishes >18" Located in rear or on roof Located in rear or on roof 1) Rectangular windows on the ground floor may be approved wider than the height if mullions and muntins are used to soften the horizontal appearance. Windows with mullions and muntins must be consistent across the ground floor fagade. 2) Windows must not be made opaque by window treatments except operable sunscreen devices. Bronze tint or reflective glass is not allowed. 3) On Village Streets, awnings may not have glossy finish, may not be backlit, and must not conceal horizontal expression line. 4) Bay windows must have windows on all sides. 5) Screening or privacy fences and walls are only allowed adjacent to patios, outdoor dining areas, etc. They must be broken at least every 12' by a pilaster or post. Pilasters and posts may extend up to 6" higher than the fence. Vinyl fences must vary in color every 12' or less. Landscaping required between wall/fence and ROW or property line. See Landscaping Chapter for standards. Draft Chapter 4 Land and Building Uses The XXXX Zone places more emphasis on the pedestrian experience through the placement and height of buildings to frame the street, and enhanced sidewalks, walkways, and landscaping, The buildings that line the street are less restricted in their use, creating a more interesting and livable atmosphere. See the Land and Building Uses in Table 1 for specifics on land and building uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, not allowed, or have limitations. Groups are based on the categories in Title 18.08.040 Land Uses by District. Table 1 Notes: 1) Permitted on ground floor; allowed on upper floors if an extension of a permitted use on the ground floor 2) Veterinary and grooming services permitted on ground floor; no boarding of animals not in veterinary care. 3) No external display of activity 4) Permitted on ground floor Table 1. Land and Buil din Uses XXXX ZONE SUB -AREA LAND AND BUILDING USES HIGHWAY VILLAGE AGRICULTURAL/NATURAL RESOURCES Feed and seed store C C All other agricultural/natural resources X X ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, TOURISM, RECREATION All uses permitted P P CIVIC SERVICES Churches C C Schools C C All other civic services P P COMMERCIAL RETAIL Automotive Sales X X Convenience Store C X Drive -In Establishment C X Equipment Rental and Sales Yard X X Greenhouse (1 story) X C Industrial and Agricultural Equipment Sales and Supply X X Production Building Sales X X Recreational Vehicle Sales, Service, and Supply X X Sexually Oriented Businesses X X Tire Shop, Including Recapping C X Yard and Garden Sales and Services X C All other commercial retail uses P P1 COMMERCIAL SERVICES Animal Care Site z P P Auction Service 3 P P Carwash C X Exterminating Company P 4 X Kennel, Commercial or Hobby X X Motel X X Table 1 Notes: 5) Property owner must provide written permission 6) Permitted as accessory use to restaurant only, not primary use 7) Permitted as accessory use to restaurant, bakery, grocer, etc. with greenhouse 8) Allowed in live -work structures, see Home Occupations 9) Stacked shipping containers may be conditionally permitted by the LUDC for residential or non-residential uses 10) ADU does not require CUP or notification of property owners; 1 per building, may not be located in apartment building 11) Apartments in Highway area min 400 sf, max 1,000 sf, Village area min 750 sf, min 600 sf in mixed use building 12) Townhouses min 1,500 sf Nonconforming Uses: Table 1. Land and Buil din Uses XXXX ZONE SUB -AREA LAND AND BUILDING USES HIGHWAY VILLAGE Service Station P X All other commercial services P P HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES All health and human services P P Home OCCUPATIONS Minor Home Occupations P P Major Home Occupations and Live -Work Spaces 5 P P INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING Beverage Bottling' P P Food Processing/Production P P Furniture/Cabinet Shop' P P All other industrial/manufacturing X X PRODUCTION BUILDINGS (for other uses allowed) All production buildings 9 X X RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS Accessory dwellings 10 P P Apartments 11 P P Townhouses 12 P P All other residential dwellings X X WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE All warehouse and storage X X Existing land and building uses in the XXXX Zone shall be regulated per City Code Chapter 18.24: Nonconforming Uses. Nonconforming signs shall be regulated per section YYYY of this Chapter. 5 Draft Landscaping Standards Chapter The following landscaping standards for the XXXX Zone provide for healthy and aesthetic landscaped frontage areas to carry the pedestrian experience and attractiveness beyond the street. Improvements listed below will shade larger expanses of pavement and reduce heat island effect. They are also designed to improve the aesthetics and environment within parking areas, and to decrease the visual impact of vehicular areas (and undeveloped areas) from sidewalk and street. Standards apply to: 1. All new development; 2. Significant improvements to vehicular areas (new driveway or median, restriping). In such cases the landscaping requirements take precedence over parking requirements; and 3. Alteration to an existing principle or accessory building that results in an increase of >15% gross floor area. Table 1. Landscaped Area Requirements Outside Public Right -of -Way Requirement Highway Village Streetside and Interior Landscaping Front/Side Street Front 30' minimum, side 10' minimum Back of sidewalk to a) building (if not at Landscaping Depth sidewalk/ROW line), b) parking area, c) undeveloped area Side and Rear Property Line 5' min between parking/vehicular areas and 5' min between parking/vehicular areas and Landscaping Width property line; spaces between buildings (if property line; spaces between buildings (if not at property line) may include hardscape; not at property line) may include hardscape; must also develop safety features for review must also develop safety features for review per CPTED per CPTED Landscaping at Alley Not required Not required Interior Landscaping All unpaved or hardscaped areas must be All unpaved or hardscaped areas must be landscaped landscaped Parking/Vehicular areas see parking vehicle area landscaping below see parking vehicle area landscaping below Shrubs and Ground Cover Turf Grass Maximum 50% of front landscaping, not Not permitted in front or side street permitted in side setbacks setbacks Planter Beds at front and Living material (perennial or annual plants) Living material (perennial or annual) must side street — living materials must cover at least 50% of planter bed at cover at least 75% of planter bed at maturity maturity Planter beds in front and Coverage in non -living materials, such as Coverage in non -living materials, such as side street frontage — non- colored gravel, river rock, mulch is max 50% colored gravel, river rock, mulch is max 25% living materials visible at plant maturity visible at plant maturity Shrub Size at Planting Min 3 gallon Min 3 gallon Shrub Size at Maturity Min 30" Max height approx. 42" Shrub placement/spacing in Minimum 3 per linear feet of frontage Where frontage depth is >2' and not street frontage/setback hardscaped, min 1 shrub per 8', appropriate for the size of planter, must be spaced >4' apart to allow for visibility and safety at maturity Shrub placement/spacing for Min 3 per 50' linear feet Min 3 per 50' linear feet side / rear property line landscape beds Requirement Demarcation between sidewalks and patios, courtyards, other hardscapes Trees in Street Frontage Tree size at planting — Front and side street frontage Trees Selection for front/side street frontage areas (Approved List') Tree placement/spacing in street frontage Tree placement/spacing in side and rear property line landscape beds Vehicular Area Landscaping Trees in Parking Areas — Heat Island Reduction Vehicular Area Setback Shrubs in vehicular area landscape beds Planting beds size in parking areas Highway Shrubs max 48" high. Hedges and walls not permitted; iron and similar open decorative fences permitted behind shrubs. Stand-alone fence must be set back min 2'. No restriction on perennial and annual plants. Village Min 1 shrub per 8', appropriate for the size of planter, must be spaced >4' apart to allow for visibility and safety at maturity, where setback is >5' - min 1 tree per 30'; maintain appropriate spacing and size from/between street trees; wrought iron and similar open decorative fences permitted and encouraged behind shrubs to mark edge of landscaping. No restriction on perennial and annual Dlants. 2" caliper at breast height, min tree height 6' 1 2" caliper at breast height, min tree height 6' Trees within 10' of sidewalk must be approved as street trees on list Min 1 tree per 50 linear feet Min 1 per 50 linear feet Parking and Drive Aisles) Each parking stall (side or corner, etc.) must be within 50' of a tree trunk All area between sidewalk and vehicle area must be landscaped; tree and shrub standards apply <50 square feet — 0; 50-100 square feet — 2 shrubs; >100 square feet — 3 shrubs Min 50' square fee, min' S' on any side Screening of Vacant Areas from Street Vacant areas temporary Landscape strip required from street to screeningz depth of minimum landscaped buffer Screening Landscaping min 1 shrub per 8' planted at least 4' apart; hedges not allowed, trees not required; living or non -living material ground cover required Screening Fences' Open picket or iron fencing up to 4' high allowed behind landscape strip, chain link fences not allowed Screening Types Walls and chain link fences not permitted Trees within 10' of Sidewalk must be noted as approved street trees per the list, and must not bear fruit or be marked as messy for streets where setback is >5' - min 1 tree per 30'; maintain appropriate spacing and size from/between street trees Min 1 per 50 linear feet Each parking stall (side or corner, etc.) must be within 50' of a tree trunk All area between sidewalk and vehicle area must be landscaped; tree and shrub standards apply <50 square feet — 0; 50-100 square feet — 2 shrubs; >100 square feet — 3 shrubs Min 50' square fee, min' S' on any side Min 4' landscaped buffer strip at back of sidewalk min 1 shrub per 8' planted at least 4' apart; hedges not allowed, trees not required; living or non -living material ground cover required Open picket or iron fencing up to 4' high allowed behind landscape strip, chain link fences not allowed Walls and chain link fences not permitted 1. City of Pocatello approved street tree list applies to the landscape strips in the "downtown" area". 2. Screening required from street for each vacant lot created with new plat or lot split, or portion of lot that will remain vacant after construction on property. Temporary landscaping must be upgraded to final/complete requirements at time of construction on vacant lot or area. Builder or developer may choose to install final/complete requirements on vacant area frontage prior to construction. 3. Fence must be broken at least every 12' by a post. Post cap may extend up to 6" higher than fence. See Frontage Chapter (3a) for additional information on fences. Draft Chapter 6 Parking Standards Parking Standards for the XXXX Zone are designed to ensure appropriate levels of parking, loading, etc. for a variety of uses. The standards provide flexibility for small site development and maximize on -street and shared parking. These measures will help reduce fragmented single -purposed parking, and provide the ability to, and promote, park -once and enjoy Village streets on foot or by bicycle. Standards apply to: 1. All new construction of primary or accessory buildings, or expansion >15% 2. New or reconstructed parking facilities, including driveways and loading areas 3. Improvements to existing vehicular areas, including enlargement or reconfiguration 4. Demolition or destruction of main building on site General Requirements: Parking spaces and drive aisle standards: a. Standard spaces must beat least 9' wide and 18' long. b. Parallel parking spaces must beat least 8' wide and 20' long. c. Drive aisles must beat least 20' wide. Exceptions for 1 -way drive aisle width maybe granted between rows of angled, parallel, or mixed angled/parallel parking. Sites with permanent or long-term shared parking agreements may be eligible for reduced parking requirements. Off-site parking is permitted per the following site standards: a. Must be within 800 feet and not across Yellowstone Avenue from site. b. Must be subject of long-term lease approval or permanently dedicated. Office/professional is based on net leasable floor space - common areas, restrooms, etc. are excluded a. If the building/site includes a mixture of nonresidential uses the combined total of required spaces may be reduced to 75%. 4. No off-street parking allowed in front of main building. S. On -street parking stalls adjacent to a property can be counted toward the parking requirement. 6. As with requirements for automobile parking, secure bicycle parking shall also be provided. Table 1. Parking Area Standards PARKING STANDARDS HIGHWAY VILLAGE Setback and Frontage Primary Street Setback 30' min 10' min Side/Rear Street Setback 10' min 10' min Alley Setback 0' min 0' min Primary Street Width 33% max' 25% max Side Street Width 50% max 25% max Screening and landscaping Screening from streetz See Landscaping Requirements See Landscaping Requirements Landscaping within parking areas See Landscaping Requirements See Landscaping Requirements Bicycle Parking Secure Bicycle Accommodations Required for patrons, employees; see table 2 Required for patrons, employees; see table 2 Driveways and Access Driveway Locations Permitted Alley, 50' min from street; if no alley- rear street or shared driveway from side street Alley, 50' min from street; if no alley- single access on rear street, or shared on primary or side street Single Driveway Locations (may be Conditionally Permitted by Design Review Committee) Single driveway from side street; (ITD has authority for access to Yellowstone) Single driveway from side street preferred over primary street Draft Parking Chapter - p. 1 1) For example, no more than 33% of highway frontage may be occupied by vehicular areas/parking. 2) Screening required from street for each vacant lot created with new plat or lot split, or portion of lot that will remain vacant after construction on property. Temporary landscaping must be upgraded to final/complete requirements at time of construction on vacant lot or area. Builder or developer may choose to install final/complete requirements on vacant area frontage prior to construction. 3) Off-street parking for residential uses shall not have individual access to, nor spaces/garages facing, the street. Table 2. Auto and Bicycle Parking Requirements Standards same in Highway and Village Subareas LAND/BUILDING USE AUTOMOBILE SPACES BICYCLE SPACES' Residential Apartments — Studio/1 1 per unit No requirement for units with private bedroom storage or garage Apartments — 2+ bedrooms 1 assigned per unit, .8 unassigned per unit 1 per 10 units (minimum 2, maximum 12), no requirement for structures with <5 units Townhouse S2 1 assigned per unit, .8 unassigned per unit Nonresidential s Assembly (Worship, 1 per 5 seat/seating capacity 1 space per 2% of parking requirement Auditorium, Funeral Home, (bench seating 30" = 1 seat) (minimum 2) Convention space) (+1 per 500sf for other non- Example: 250 seat building = 30 parking administration uses, Le daycare, spaces + 2 bike spaces classroom) Dining, taverns, night clubs .5 per seat Dining 1 per 10,000 sf (minimum 2) Taverns and nightclubs 0 required Hospital/Treatment Center .5 per bed, incl post op, 1 per 20,000 sf floor area (minimum 2) outpatient, etc. Library, Museum, Gallery 1/500 net sf 1 per 10,000 net sf (minimum 2) Lodging 1 per room, plus 1 for each 50 Lodging n/a rooms Other uses such as convention/ 50% of normal requirement for other uses restaurant add 50% required per specific land use Office (incl Govt), all other 1 per 300 net sf (leasable), upper 1 per 10,000 net sf (minimum 2) Commercial Services floors 1 per 400 net sf Other Recreational or TBD TBD entertainment uses Retail 1 per 350 net sf 1 per 10,000 sf (minimum 2) 1) Based on recommendations by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals for bicycle parking guidelines. 2) Townhouses must face the street and be alley or rear loaded (with all vehicle access, parking/garages in rear) 3) Nonresidential parking requirements may be reduced for parking shared between shared uses with different hours of peak demand. Draft Parking Chapter - p. 2 7 Draft Signage Standards Chapter The Signage Standards for the XXXX Zone strengthen the economic and aesthetic appeal of the area through elevating sign standards and regulations. The visual quality, appropriate scale, and effective display of signs contribute to the identity, brand, and atmosphere of XXXX Zone. Specifically: 1. Reduce competition between property and business owners for the attention of passing motorists and pedestrians which leads to a proliferation of signs, and dilutes or obscures message due to the increasing competition for attention; 2. Provide the public, property owners, and businesses an opportunity for safe and effective means of communication, reducing visual distractions and obstructive views from potentially creating safety hazards for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 3. Coordinate the location and type of signage with existing and proposed street frontage landscaping in a manner that that contributes to the character and economic health of XXXX Zone and individual projects and investments, and enhances the aesthetic quality of the area. 4. Provide clear and understandable regulations that enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these standards General Standards and Requirements New or Reconstructed Signs. All new signs and structural improvements to existing signs shall comply with these regulations. 2. Change in Use for Single Business Signage. For signage serving one business, whenever the existing use is changed to a new use requiring any change of signage content, the new sign and sign content shall comply with these regulations. 3. Measuring sign area. The sign area shall be measured from the outside edge of the sign face. The area of a sign consisting of two sides shall be computed by adding together the total area(s) of both sides. b. The total area of a sign with more than two faces shall be calculated using the area of the largest 2 faces. c. The total area of a 3-dimensional sign shall be calculated by measuring the profile of the sign as 1 side and doubling the figure to calculate the total area. 4. Sign area and location. a. The area of wall, canopy, and other signs attached to a building shall not exceed 15% of the area of the building frontage, with a max of 220 sf. b. Wall and other permanent signs on the rear or side of a building facing an adjacent street or parking area are also permitted, and shall not exceed 10% of the wall surface area, with a max of 160 sf. c. Illuminated signs are not allowed on the side or rear of a building that does not face a street or have a public entrance. 5. Multiple Sign Types maybe used on the same building per the following conditions: a. The sign area is cumulative across all signs and sign types. b. The maximum sign area per fagade/business fagade bay is maintained for the entire building. Temporary signs. A -Frame and small standing signs are allowed on sidewalks but must not restrict the flow and safety of any mode of traffic. Prohibited signs. The following sign types are prohibited in the XXXX Zone: a. External Temporary signs other than A -Frame signs and banners as described above. b. Signs with moving, spinning, animated, or flashing parts, including wind -driven signs and running lights. c. Electronic message displays, electronic reader boards, and video displays. d. Inflated or balloon signs. e. Billboards are prohibited throughout the city. Signs by Type and Subarea Various sign types and sizes are allowed in the XXX Zone, depending on the subarea, Highway or Village. Table 1. Sign Standards by Type and Subarea P=Permitted N=Not Permitted 1) Changeable copy may be incorporated into a canopy, monolith, or monument sign, up to a maximum of 20% of the sign area but not to exceed 6 sf. Changeable copy includes only single -color static digital displays. Full-color displays or reader boards are not allowed. 2) Monolith signs shall not be more than 2 feet thick and at least 2 feet wide. The base of the sign shall be a minimum of 12" high. 3) Monument signs must be at least 12" thick. The base of the sign shall be a minimum of 12" high. 4) Each leg of a pylon sign structure shall be completely to a minimum width of 2 feet. 5) Wall and Roof signs are limited to 1 sign per fagade/business fagade bay. 6) Menu sign boards are permitted in the Yellowstone Corridor and are measured as wall signs whether freestanding or attached to the building. SUB -AREA SIGN TYPE HIGHWAY VILLAGE Awning P P Sign may occupy up to 75% of awning Canopy' P P Sign may occupy up to 75% of canopy, sign may not extend above canopy Hanging/Projecting Signs P P Maintain clear height at least 10' above sidewalk Monolith" P P Max height 25', Max width 6' Max height 12', width 4' Monument Signs" P P Max height 6', Max width 12' Max height 5', Max width 8' Pole N N Projecting P P Pylon P N Max height 25', Max width 8' Separation min 250' Sidewalk A -Frame and Standing Signs N P Max height 3' Site Directional/Directory P P Max height 3' Max height 3' Roofs P N Max area 15% of exposed roof Wall Sign ss, 6 P x P May not extend above parapet Max xx sf Max xxx sf Window Signs P P P=Permitted N=Not Permitted 1) Changeable copy may be incorporated into a canopy, monolith, or monument sign, up to a maximum of 20% of the sign area but not to exceed 6 sf. Changeable copy includes only single -color static digital displays. Full-color displays or reader boards are not allowed. 2) Monolith signs shall not be more than 2 feet thick and at least 2 feet wide. The base of the sign shall be a minimum of 12" high. 3) Monument signs must be at least 12" thick. The base of the sign shall be a minimum of 12" high. 4) Each leg of a pylon sign structure shall be completely to a minimum width of 2 feet. 5) Wall and Roof signs are limited to 1 sign per fagade/business fagade bay. 6) Menu sign boards are permitted in the Yellowstone Corridor and are measured as wall signs whether freestanding or attached to the building. Nonconforming Signs If a lawful sign exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Chapter that would not be allowed in the XXXX Zone under the terms of this section, the lawful use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful. Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, expanded, extended, nor shall any additional sign be added to the support structure of a nonconforming sign. Nonconforming signs subject to the requirements of this section include off -premise signs and signs that exceed the maximum height or size permitted in the XXXX Zone or spacing requirements from other free-standing signs. Requirements: 1. No nonconforming sign shall be enlarged or structurally altered, nor any new structure erected with the result of expanding the sign. Permanent and temporary attachments, including banners, may not be attached to the sign. Any proposed alteration shall be made only for bringing the entire sign into conformity. 2. General repairs, maintenance, and change to a sign face or advertising copy that does not include replacing a static sign with an electronic message display (EMD) are not considered alterations. 3. A sign that is removed for public purposes such as for utilities or street expansion or repair, may be replaced, and may be placed in an appropriate location as provided by the City, provided there is no change in the height or size of the sign. Any other nonconforming element of the sign must be brought into conformance 4. A nonconforming sign that is voluntarily replaced shall be replaced with a conforming sign. S. A nonconforming sign shall lose its nonconforming designation and be required to come into compliance with this article if any of the following apply: a. Any portion of the primary sign structure is replaced. b. The primary structure on the site is replaced, renovated in a manner that expands the building footprint by more than fifty (50) percent, or when the sign is required to be moved to accommodate building replacement or expansion in compliance with the zone district regulations. c. The sign is removed, relocated, or replaced for any reason except towards compliance with this section. d. If more than 50% of a nonconforming sign is damaged by any means, as measured by total replacement cost of both the sign and structure prior to such destruction, it shall be considered destroyed and shall not be brought back into service or use except in conformity with the provisions of section. e. The sign is considered abandoned if it falls into disrepair for a period of over 180 days. f. If more than 50% of the sign face is damaged and remains unrepaired for a period of over 90 days it shall be considered abandoned.