City Code Amendments Presentation
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Development Services August 14, 2023 City Code Amendments Economic Vitality Economic Vitality Potential Code Amendments Meeting Intent Identify Code/Policy Issues Introduce Amendment Options Seek Committee Input Economic Vitality Targeted use of adaptive reuse, infill, mixed-use and redevelopment tools and plans supporting the vitality of commercial centers and neighborhoods. High development standards incorporating innovative aesthetics and amenities in our built environment. A predictable development process based on exceptional customer service and finding creative ways to get to “yes.” Strategic Policy & Focus Area Buildings Constructed of Shipping Containers Current: Not addressed within Zoning Code, however, metal buildings cannot be used along arterial roads Increase in requests from developers to use as main material; commercial & residential Proposal: Allow for buildings to use shipping containers if designed creatively and use additional material Modify Required Setbacks within Certain Areas Current: Building and landscaping setbacks accommodate large suburban development Required building and landscaping setbacks accommodate large suburban site development Proposal: Allow administrative ability to reduce setbacks within certain sites if development proposes a pedestrian-oriented, usable, and high quality of design Current: Building setbacks 50 feet (arterial) & 30 feet (non-arterial) setbacks 50’ x 250’ landscaping at intersections Proposal: Allow administrative ability to reduce setbacks within certain sites if development proposes a pedestrian-oriented, usable, and high quality of design Modify Required Setbacks within Certain Areas Current: One free-standing pad per arterial street allowing two per development; PDP process allows more if warranted Market driven towards smaller building footprints and more drive- through developments Proposal: Allow administrative ability to consider more free-standing pads if exceeds design through clustering & integrated design Modify Requirements for Free-standing pad Buildings Current: Queuing lanes shall provide 150 feet from pick-up window to start of queue & provide minimum six vehicles from order box Businesses providing separate lane for online pick-up orders not meeting standard queue length Proposal: Establish 40 feet (2 vehicles) minimum queuing for online pick-up lanes Modify Requirements for Drive Throughs Current: Queuing lanes shall provide 150 feet from pick-up window to start of queue & provide minimum six vehicles from order box Two lanes used to meet queuing requirements, but close one lane at certain times Proposal: One lane shall meet minimum queuing & additional lanes are considered bonus queuing Modify Requirements for Drive Throughs Current: Buildings over 45 feet tall need a Mid-Rise Overlay MRO was intended to regulate buildings 5-stories in height or taller Proposed floor heights & mechanical screening push 3 and 4 story buildings just over the 45 feet threshold Proposal: Increase MRO Height requirement to 55 feet Increase Height for Mid-Rise Overlay (MRO) Mechanical Screening Current: Roof-mounted mechanical equipment must be completely screened on all four sides and architecturally integrated into building design Developers claim we’re “more restrictive than other cities” Mechanical Screening Proposal: Reduce screening to only street view within industrial parks not adjacent to arterials; commercial retail no change Reduce requirement if equipment is located as to not be visible, i.e. 7-story building or equipment located on the center of roof Enlarge Permitted Blade Sign Area Current: Blade signs permitted to project two feet from a building as measured to edge of sign; four feet within City Center District Proposal: Increase allowable projection and sign area, to be visible by drivers above colonnade The Uncommon built at ten feet Permit ‘For Lease’ Banner Signs Current: Per the Sign Code, temporary banners shall not be displayed for more than 30 days within a six-month period Proposal: Permit ‘For Lease’ or ‘Space Available’ banners to remain while the space is unoccupied Current: Not addressed by Zoning Code Mural with associated text can be considered signage Proposal: Clearly distinguish signage from murals; no images depicting a commercial message or verbiage Allow murals by right so long that they are not considered to be a sign Murals Medical Parking Requirements Current: Zoning Code requires One space per 150 square feet for medical office and hospitals three spaces per each bed Medical parking requirements too broad Proposal: Identify medical uses such as outpatient surgery facilities & modify required parking for less intense medical users Revise Uses Permitted in Non-residential Properties Current: Zoning Code silent on relevant uses and not intuitive to navigate; percentage of ancillary uses not identified Proposal: • Reorganize table to group common uses • Add relevant uses such as brewery, cloud kitchens, film studios, & adult day center • Permit greater amount of ancillary uses such as office within industrial; 40% Enforcement of Use Permit Renewal Current: Not addressed by Zoning Code Proposal: Clarify when an application is filed and under the review process, enforcement may be stayed Outdoor Speakers Current: Businesses that sell alcohol without live music require an Entertainment Use Permit (EUP) for outdoor speakers within 600 feet of residential Proposal: Where no live music is proposed, allow outdoor speakers without an EUP; music shall not exceed a noise level to be heard at property line City code will continue to mitigate nuisance Current: All establishments operating under a bar license require a Use Permit; Liquor licenses reviewed by Tax & License and issued by the state Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar License Series 6 Bar License Delays business’ opening 4-6 months Proposal: Eliminate requirement for Use Permit for Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar License Establishments Operating Under a Bar License Current: Zoning Code establishes maximum amount of turf permitted per land use Proposal: Mandate Xeriscape landscaping Prohibit non-functional turf for new developments Require smart irrigation controllers all new developments Water Conservation for Landscaping Next Steps September 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Prepare Draft of Ordinance Revisions Stakeholder Outreach Planning and Zoning Commission December City Council Adoption 2023 2023 Questions?