Ord_1606 PASSED (edited for Indoor Entertainment)

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E.F. Surface Parking: Surface parking on large development sites shall be divided into smaller parking 1889 areas with a maximum of 100 spaces in each area, separated by landscaped areas at least 10 feet in 1890 width. Landscaped areas shall include pedestrian walkways leading to building entrances. 1891 F.G. Parking Placement: When parking is placed between a building and the abutting street, the 1892 building shall not exceed a maximum setback of 85 feet, sufficient to provide a single drive aisle and 1893 two rows of perpendicular parking along with building entrance access and required landscaping. This 1894 setback may be extended to a maximum of 100 feet if traffic circulation, drainage, and/or other site 1895 design issues are shown to require additional space. Screening alongside and rear lot lines abutting 1896 residential properties is required, consistent with Chapter 1011 of this Title. 1897 1005.07: REGIONAL BUSINESS (RB) CORE MIXED USE (MU-4) DISTRICTS 1898 A. Statement of Purpose: The RB MU-4 District is designed for businesses that provide goods and 1899 services to a regional market area, including regional-scale malls, shopping centers, large-format 1900 stores, multi-story office buildings and automobile dealershipsRB , as well as high density 1901 residential uses. The Comprehensive Plan’s goal is for Core Mixed Use areas to incorporate 1902 residential land uses accounting for at least 10% of the overall mixed‐use area. The MU-4 Districts 1903 are is intended for locations with visibility and access from the regional highway system. The district 1904 is also intended to: 1905 1. Encourage a “park once” environment within districts by enhancing pedestrian movement and a 1906 pedestrian-friendly environment; 1907 2. Encourage high quality building and site design to increase the visual appeal and continuing 1908 viability of development in the RB MU-4 District; and 1909 3. Provide adequate buffering of surrounding neighborhoods. 1910 B. Design Standards: The standards in Section 1005.02 shall apply except that ground floor facades that 1911 face or abut public streets shall incorporate one or more of the following features along at least 60% 1912 of their horizontal length: 1913 1. Windows and doors with clear or slightly tinted glass to allow views in and out of the interior. 1914 Spandrel (translucent) glass may be used on service areas; 1915 2. Customer entrances; 1916 3. Awnings, canopies, or porticoes; and 1917 4. Outdoor patios or eating areas. 1918 C. Dimensional Standards: 1919 Table 1005-4 Non-Residential and Mixed Use Multi-Family Uses Minimum lot area No requirement No requirement Maximum improvement area 85% 85%