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Ordinance 19268-08-2010
ORDINANCE NO 19268 -08 -2010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO 13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 9 "COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ", OF CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO AMEND SECTION 4.908 "TRINITY UPTOWN ( "TU ") DISTRICT TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF CORE ZONES WITHIN THE DISTRICT FROM SEVEN TO NINE ZONES, TO REVISE THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CORE ZONES AND TO REVISE IN ITS ENTIRETY THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE TRINITY UPTOWN DISTRICT, TO AMEND SECTION 4.1201 "TRINITY UPTOWN DISTRICT" TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO REVISE THE APPEAL PROCESS, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Fort Worth City Council in 2003 adopted the Trinity River Vision master plan as a general guide for the use of land along the Trinity River and its tributaries, and WHEREAS, the Trinity Uptown Plan, released in 2004 proposes an urban lake and a publically accessible waterfront surrounded by vibrant, mixed -use neighborhoods, and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No 17273 on September 7 2006 establishing the Trinity Uptown District and adopting development standards and guidelines applicable to certain development projects in the Trinity Uptown area, and WHEREAS, the development standards and guidelines are based on principles that ensure that all development and improvements will promote a pedestrian- oriented urban form, require excellence in the design of the public realm and of buildings that front public spaces, maximize connectivity and access, create a network of distinctive neighborhoods that provide diverse urban housing options, encourage authentic Fort Worth character in new development, 1 encourage creativity and exceptional design, encourage adaptive reuse of and support the preservation of historically significant buildings, promote sustainable development that enhances Fort Worth s natural resources, encourage the integration of public art into public and private development, support existing businesses, preserve view corridors and promote development that complements the Downtown core; and WHEREAS, district boundary changes are necessary to accommodate land use and infrastructure plan changes, and WHEREAS, a change to streamline the issuance of certificate of appropriateness to allow for administrative approval when the design standards and guidelines are adhered to is desired to expedite efficient development; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS SECTION 1. Article 9 `Commercial Districts" of Chapter 4 `District Regulations" Section 4.908, `Trinity Uptown ( "TU ") District, subsections C and D are amended to revise the number of core zones in the Trinity Uptown District from seven to nine core districts, to revise the legal description of said districts, and to revise in its entirety the development standards and guidelines for Trinity Uptown by reformatting and revising the use table to read as follows 4.908 Trinity Uptown ("TU ") District C. Property Development Standards The minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Trinity Uptown ( "TU ") District shall be as shown in the accompanying table. Development in this district shall be exempt from all other zoning ordinance regulations not contained within the accompanying table or the document `Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines. The development standards may only be applied to that area known as the Trinity Uptown District of Fort Worth boundary described as follows and as shown in Exhibit B 17 2 A parcel of land out of the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, the M. Baugh Survey Abstract No 106, the J Baugh Survey Abstract No 115 the W Bussell Survey Abstract No 151 the R. Crowley Survey Abstract No 313 the F G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 and the A. Robinson Survey Abstract No 1289 in Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerlines of Commerce Street and Weatherford Street; THENCE with the centerline of Weatherford Street, North 60 degrees East, 270 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Calhoun Street; THENCE with the centerline of Calhoun Street, North 30 degrees West, 280 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Belknap Street; THENCE with the centerline of Belknap Street, North 60 degrees East 780 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Pecan Street; THENCE with the centerline of Pecan Street, North 30 degrees West 270 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; THENCE with the centerline of Bluff Street, South 60 degrees West 97 feet to its intersection with the extension of the southwesterly property line of Lot 4R, Block 1 of Trinity Bluff, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Cabinet B Slide 3356 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County Texas (P.R.T C.T ), THENCE Northwesterly with the extension of the said southwesterly property line to its intersection with the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Northerly with the meanders of said river centerline to its intersection with the south right -of way line of Greer Street projected west; THENCE Easterly to and along the south right -of way line of the said Greer Street, to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 5 of S Terrell Addition, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 1624 Page 274 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County Texas (D.R.T C T ), extended south, THENCE Northerly to and along the east property line of the said Lot 5 to the northeast property corner of the said Lot 5 THENCE Northerly to the southeast corner of the Baldemar Lane street right -of way- THENCE Northerly along the east right -of way line of the said Baldemar Lane and then along the said right -of way line extended north to the southeast property corner of Lot 9 -RB of North Park Business Center being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 388 -124 Page 77 of the P.R.T C T 3 THENCE Northerly along the east property line of the said Lot 9 -RB to a point on the north property line of Lot 2 of Holloway's Addition, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 1530 Page 373 of the D.R.T C T THENCE Easterly along the north property line of the said Lot 2 to a point on the west right -of way line of Samuels Avenue; THENCE Northerly along the west right -of way line of said Samuels Avenue to its intersection with the south right -of way line of North Park Drive; THENCE Westerly along the south right -of way line of North Park Drive, to the northwest property corner of Lot 10 -RA of the said Northpark Business Center addition, said point also being on the east right -of way line of an existing 75 foot wide Texas Electric Service Co right of way (T.E.S Co R.O W) THENCE Southerly along the east right -of way line of the said T.E S Co R.O W to the southwest property corner of the said Lot 10 -RA, THENCE Northwesterly to the southeast property corner of Lot 11 A of Northpark Business Center being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 388 -218 Page 37 of the P.R.T C T THENCE Northerly along the west right -of way line of the said T.E.S Co R.O W to its intersection with the southwest right -of way line of North Park Drive; THENCE Northwesterly along the southwest nght -of way line of said North Park Drive to the northwest property corner of Lot 11 B of the said Northpark Business Center addition, THENCE South 10 degrees 08 minutes West 1043 feet a point in the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE North 61 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds West, with the said river centerline, 320 55 feet to a point; THENCE North 42 degrees 28 minutes 14 seconds West, with the said river centerline, 704 18 feet to a point at the beginning of a curve to the left having a radius of 183 55 feet; THENCE in a westerly direction along the said curve through an arc length of 320.21 feet and across a chord which bears South 82 degrees 47 minutes 01 seconds West 281 12 feet to point on the centerline of the proposed Trinity River by pass channel, THENCE Southerly along the centerline of the said proposed Trinity River by -pass channel to its intersection with the centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River; 11 THENCE Northeasterly along the centerline of the said Clear Fork of the Trinity River 1226 42 feet to a point; THENCE South 29 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East 346 15 feet to a point; THENCE South 85 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds East 348 96 feet to a point; THENCE North 59 degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds East to the centerline of Lexington Street North, THENCE Southeasterly along the centerline of said Lexington Street to its intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; THENCE Northeasterly along the centerline of Bluff Street to its intersection with the centerline of Henderson Street; THENCE North 30 degrees 11 minutes 24 seconds West, along the centerline of Henderson Street, at 249 16 feet passing the intersection of the centerline of Peach Street extended, continuing in all a total distance of 317 61 feet to a point; THENCE North 58 degrees 46 minutes 38 seconds East 254 82 feet to a point; THENCE North 30 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds West 46 79 feet to a point; THENCE North 20 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds West 629 42 feet to a point in the centerline of proposed Lexington Street; THENCE Easterly with the centerline of proposed Lexington Street to its intersection with the centerline of North Main Street; THENCE South 30 degrees 24 minutes 58 seconds East, along the centerline of North Main Street, 326 66 feet to a point; THENCE North 60 degrees 12 minutes 03 seconds East 32100 feet to the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE Southeasterly with the centerline of Commerce Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING `This document was prepared under 22 TAC 663.21 does not reflect the results of an on the ground survey and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those rights or interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the political subdivision for which it was prepared. Core Zones are more particularly described as follows 5 Urban Lake Zones (UL) UL 3 West (UL3) A parcel of land out of the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of 5th Street and the centerline of Street 12, THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 5th Street to the centerline of Street 11 THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Street 11 to the centerline of proposed Canal `B THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal `B to the centerline of West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of West Fork of the Trinity River to the centerline of proposed Canal A THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal A to the said centerline of Street 12 THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Street 12 to the Point of Beginning East(UL3) A parcel of land out of the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of 5th Street and the centerline of Street 12 THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 5th Street to the centerline of Street 11 THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Street 11 to the centerline of proposed Canal B THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal B to the centerline of West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of West Fork of the Trinity River to the centerline of proposed Canal A THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal A to the said centerline of Street 12, THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Street 12 to the Point of Beginning. 71 UL -2 A parcel of land out of the M. Baugh Survey Abstract No 106 and the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of North Main Street and the centerline of proposed Canal `B THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Main Street to the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Westerly along the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River to the centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of Clear Fork of the Trinity River to the centerline of Street 13 THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Street 13 to the centerline of proposed Canal A THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of Canal A to the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River to the said centerline of proposed Canal `B THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of Canal B to the said centerline of the Point of Beginning. UL -1 A parcel of land out of the A. Robinson Survey Abstract No 1289 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of Henderson Street and the centerline of proposed Lexington Street North, THENCE Easterly along the said centerline of Lexington Street 516 11 feet to a point; THENCE South 20 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds East 629 42 feet to a point; THENCE South 30 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East 46 79 feet to a point; THENCE South 58 degrees 46 minutes 38 seconds West 254 82 feet to the centerline of Henderson Street; 7 THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Henderson Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING North Main (NM) A parcel of land out of the Felix G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of 7th Street and the centerline of Street 10' THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 7th Street to the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Commerce Street to the centerline of proposed Canal `B , THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal B to the centerline of Street 11 THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Street 11 to the centerline of 5th Street; THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 5th Street to the said centerline of Street 10• THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Street 10 to the Point of Beginning. Neighborhood Tower Zones N3 South (N3) A parcel of land out of the R. Crowley Survey Abstract No 313 and the W Russell Survey Abstract No 151 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of Henderson Street and the centerline of proposed Canal A THENCE Southerly along the said centerline of proposed Canal A to the centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River to the centerline of the proposed Trinity River by -pass channel, THENCE Northerly along the said centerline of the by -pass channel to the said centerline of Henderson Street; THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Henderson Street to the Point of Beginning. North (N3) A parcel of land out of the Felix G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of proposed 7th Street and the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of 7th Street to the centerline of proposed Canal `D THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of proposed Canal D to the centerline of 6th Street; THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of 6th Street to the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Commerce Street to the centerline of the 8th Street; THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 8th Street to the centerline of Calhoun Street; THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Calhoun Street projected north to the centerline of the proposed Trinity River by -pass channel, THENCE Easterly along the said centerline of the proposed by -pass channel to the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River to the Point of Beginning. Southeast (N3) A parcel of land out of the A. Robinson Survey Abstract No 1289 and the W Russell, Abstract No 151 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of Henderson Street and the centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Henderson Street to its intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of Bluff Street to its intersection with the centerline of Lexington Street North, THENCE North 29 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds West, along the centerline of Lexington Street North, 399 15 feet to a point; E THENCE South 59 degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds West 36 98 feet to a point; THENCE North 85 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 348 96 feet to a point; THENCE North 29 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds West 346 15 feet to a point on the centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of Clear Fork of the Trinity River to the POINT OF BEGINNING N2 West (N2) A parcel of land out of the W Russell Survey Abstract No 151 the R. Crowley Survey Abstract No 313 the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, the J Baugh Survey Abstract No 115 and the F Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of 7th Street and the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE southwest along the said centerline of 7th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Street 10• THENCE southeast along the said centerline of Street 10 to its intersection with the centerline of 5th Street; THENCE southwest along the said centerline of 5th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Street 12 THENCE southeast along the said centerline of Street 12 to its intersection with the centerline of Canal A THENCE southwest along the said centerline of Canal A to its intersection with the centerline of Street 13 THENCE southeast along the said centerline of Street 13 to its intersection with the centerline of Clear Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE upstream in a southwest direction along the said centerline of the Clear Fork of the Trinity River to its intersection with the said centerline of Canal A THENCE northeasterly along the said centerline of Canal A to its intersection with the centerline of Henderson Street; THENCE northwest along the said centerline of Henderson Street to its intersection with the centerline of the Trinity River by -pass channel, 10 THENCE north along the said centerline of the by -pass channel to its intersection with Calhoun Street projected north, THENCE southeast along the said projected centerline of Calhoun Street to its intersection with the centerline of 81h Street; THENCE southwest along the said centerline of 8th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE southeast along the said centerline of Commerce Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING- East (N2) A parcel of land out of the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, the M. Baugh Survey Abstract No 106 and the Felix G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING in the centerline Canal `B at its intersection with the centerline of Commerce Street; THENCE northwest along the said centerline of Commerce Street to its intersection with the centerline of 6th Street; THENCE northeast along the said centerline of 6th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Street 3 THENCE northwest along the said centerline of Street 3 to its intersection with the centerline of 7th Street; THENCE northeast with the said centerline of proposed 7th Street to its intersection with the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE southerly and upstream with the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River to its intersection with the projected centerline of Canal `B THENCE westerly with the said centerline of Canal B to the Point of Beginning. South (N2) A parcel of land out of the A. Robinson Survey Abstract No 1289 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of Henderson Street and the centerline of proposed Lexington Street North, THENCE Easterly along the said centerline of Lexington Street 516 11 feet to a point; 11 THENCE South 20 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds East 629 42 feet to a point; THENCE South 30 degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds East 46 79 feet to a point; THENCE South 58 degrees 46 minutes 38 seconds West 254 82 feet to the centerline of Henderson Street; THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Henderson Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING Northeast (N2) A parcel of land out of the Felix G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River and the south right -of way line of Greer Street projected west; THENCE Easterly to and along the south nght -of way of said Greer Street, to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 5 of S Terrell Addition, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 1624 Page 274 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County Texas (D.R.T C T ),extended south, THENCE Northerly to and along the east property line of the said Lot 5 to the northeast property corner of the said Lot 5 THENCE Northerly to the southeast corner of the Baldemar Lane street right -of way- THENCE Northerly along the east right -of way line of the said Baldemar Lane and then along the said right -of way line extended north to the southeast property corner of Lot 9 -RB of North Park Business Center being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 388 -124 Page 77 of the P.R.T C T THENCE Northerly along the east property line of the said Lot 9 -RB to a point on the north property line of Lot 2 of Holloway's Addition, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 1530 Page 373 of the D.R.T C T THENCE Easterly along the north property line of the said Lot 2 to a point on the west right -of way line of Samuels Avenue; THENCE Northerly along the west right -of way line of said Samuels Avenue to its intersection with the south right -of way line of North Park Drive; THENCE Westerly along the south right -of way line of North Park Drive, to the northwest property corner of Lot 10 -RA of the said Northpark Business Center addition, said point also being on the east right -of way line of an existing 75 foot wide Texas Electric Service Co right of way (T.E.S Co R.O W) 12 THENCE Southerly along the east right -of way line of the said T.E.S Co R.O W to the southwest property corner of the said Lot 10 -RA, THENCE Northwesterly to the southeast property corner of Lot 11 A of Northpark Business Center being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Volume 388 -218, Page 37 of the P.R.T C T THENCE Northerly along the west right -of way line of the said T.E.S Co R.O W to its intersection with the southwest right -of way line of North Park Drive; THENCE Northwesterly along the southwest nght -of way line of said North Park Drive to the northwest property corner of Lot 11 B of the said Northpark Business Center addition, THENCE South 10 degrees 08 minutes West 1043 feet a point in the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River to the POINT OF BEGINNING N1 A parcel of land out of the A. Gouehenant Survey Abstract No 582, and the M. Baugh Survey Abstract No 106, Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of North Main Street and the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE Northerly along the centerline of North Main Street to the centerline of proposed Canal `B as shown on the Trinity Uptown Zoning Map THENCE Easterly along the centerline of proposed Canal `B to the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE upstream along the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River in a Southerly direction to the Point of Beginning. LaGrave Field (LF) A parcel of land out of the Felix G Mulliken Survey Abstract No 1045 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows. BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerline of 7th Street and the centerline of proposed Canal `D THENCE Northeasterly along the said centerline of 7th Street to the centerline of the Street 3 THENCE Southeasterly along the said centerline of Street 3 to the centerline of 6th Street; 13 THENCE Southwesterly along the said centerline of 6th Street to the said centerline of proposed Canal `D' THENCE Northwesterly along the said centerline of Canal `D to the Point of Beginning. Tarrant County College (TCCD) A parcel of land out of the M. Baugh Survey Abstract No 106 Tarrant County Texas, being more particularly described by bounds as follows BEGINNING at the intersection of the centerlines of Commerce Street and Weatherford Street; THENCE Northeasterly with the centerline of Weatherford Street, to its intersection with the centerline of Calhoun Street; THENCE Northwesterly with the centerline of Calhoun Street, to its intersection with the centerline of Belknap Street; THENCE Northeasterly with the centerline of Belknap Street to its intersection with the centerline of Pecan Street; THENCE Northwesterly with the centerline of Pecan Street, to its intersection with the centerline of Bluff Street; THENCE Southwesterly with the centerline of Bluff Street, to its intersection with the extension of the southwesterly property line of Lot 4R, Block 1 of Trinity Bluff, being an addition to the City of Fort Worth according to the plat recorded in Cabinet B, Slide 3356 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County Texas (P.R.T C T ) THENCE Northwesterly with the extension of the said southwesterly property line, to its intersection with the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River- THENCE upstream along the centerline of the West Fork of the Trinity River in a Southerly direction, to the centerline of North Main Street; THENCE Southeasterly with the centerline of North Main Street, to its intersection with E. Bluff Street; THENCE Northwesterly with the centerline of E. Bluff Street, to its intersection with Commerce Street; THENCE Southeasterly with the centerline of Commerce Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING Notes. The basis of bearing is Texas State Plane Coordinate System, NAD83 North Central Zone (4202) 14 This description prepared by David L. Dawson, Registered Professional Land Surveyor Texas Registration No. 4672, June 23 2010 `This document was prepared under 22 TAC 663.21 does not reflect the results of an on the ground survey and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those rights or interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the political subdivision for which it was prepared. 15 Trinity Uptown ("TU") District Front Build- 80 percent of a building s front fagade To Range* must be located within 10 feet of the ro erty line. Waterfront 80 percent of a building s front fagade Build -To must be located no closer than 5 feet and Range* no farther than 15 feet from the property line. Rear Yard* 5 feet minimum Side Yard* None required. If provided, must be minimum of three feet and maximum of 10 feet. Units per No restriction Acre Units per No restriction Building Building LaGrave Field Zone Height Minimum 16 feet; Maximum 72 feet Range ** Neighborhood Zones N -1 Minimum 3 floors; Maximum 72 feet Neighborhood Zones N -2 — North and South Minimum 3 floors; Maximum 96 feet Neighborhood Tower Zones N -3 — North, Central and South Minimum 6 floors; Maximum 288 feet Urban Lake Zone 1 Minimum 2 Floors, Maximum 36 feet Urban Lake Zone 2 Minimum 3 floors, Maximum 72 feet Urban Lake Zone 3 Minimum 3 floors, Maximum 96 feet North Main Zone Minimum 3 floors; Maximum 96 feet Tarrant County College District Zone Minimum 3 floors; Maximum 72 feet Notes: *Additional setback standards and guidelines contained in `Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines. ** See core zone boundary map in Exhibit B 15 D. Other Development Standards Development in the Trinity Uptown ( "TU ") District is subject to the development standards and guidelines contained in the `Trinity Uptown District Development Standards and Guidelines" document, attached as Exhibit A. Trinity Uptown District Development Standards and Guidelines are hereby approved by the City Council and are included in the zoning ordinance by reference. All future amendments to the Trinity Uptown District Development Standards and Guidelines must be considered by the Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5 Chapter 3 SECTION 2. Article 9 `Commercial Districts" of Chapter 4 `District Regulations" Section 4 1201 `Trinity Uptown ( "TU ") District, subsections D and E. are amended to provide for administrative approval of certificate of appropriateness under certain circumstances and to revise the appeal process, to read as follows D Authority to approve certificate of appropriateness. 1 The Planning and Development Director or designee is hereby charged with the Duty and invested with the authority to approve a certificate of appropriateness for new construction and renovations when the project conforms to all standards and guidelines of the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines. 2. The Urban Design Commission is hereby charged with and invested with the authority to enforce the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines for new construction and exterior renovations by hearing and deciding applications for certificates of appropriateness with this section. E Appeal. 1 All decisions by the Planning and Development director may be appealed to the Urban Design Commission. A written notice of the appeal must be filed with the Executive Secretary of the Urban Design Commission within ten (10) days of notice of the decision of the Planning and Development Director or designee. The standard of review before the UDC shall be de novo 16 2. All decisions by the Urban Design Commission may be appealed to the Appeals Board by the applicant. A written notice of appeal must be filed with the City Secretary within ten days after receipt of notification of the Urban Design Commission's decision. The written notice of appeal shall specify- i. That the decision of the board is unreasonable, either in whole or in part; and ii. The grounds for the appeal. b The Appeals Board shall schedule a hearing on such appeal within 30 days after receipt of the notice of appeal, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. The secretary of the Urban Design Commission shall forward to the Appeals Board a complete record of the matter including a transcript of the tape of the hearing before the Urban Design Commission. In consideration of an appeal, the Appeals Board shall. i. Hear and consider testimony and evidence concerning the previous recommendations and actions of the city staff and the Urban Design Commission, ii. Hear new testimony and consider new evidence that was not available at the time of the hearing before the Urban Design Commission, iii. Apply the substantial evidence test to the decision of the Urban Design Commission, considering the record made before the Urban Design Commission, iv Have the option to remand any case back to the Urban Design Commission for further proceedings. c. The Appeals Board may uphold, reverse or modify the decision of the Urban Design Commission unless a continuance is agreed to by the owner /appellant. d. A hearing before the Appeals Board shall exhaust the administrative remedies of the property owner /appellant under this title. Any owner /appellant aggrieved by the decision of the Appeals Board may file in District Court. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in those instances where provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. 17 SECTION 4. That all rights or remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of Ordinance Nos. 3011 13896, or any amendments thereto that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and as to such accrued violations, and all pending litigation, both civil or criminal, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 5. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared void, ineffective or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation herein of any such void, ineffective or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 6. That any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000 00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 7 That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas is hereby directed to publish this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013 Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication as required by law APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY By AAI&MC��M/ Assistant City Attorney Adopted. u st 10 2010 Effective: 19 Trinity Uptown Form Based Zoning District Zoning Standards and Guidelines 1111111 N I T Y U P T 0 W N sash pur-I sta rc cp Ui s&uigistuand aardS atignd cra Understanding the District sexal 'gpOM po j :uopeajgnd �yzt�yzOn mil ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TRINITY UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAIR J D Granger, Streams & Valleys, Inc. PUBLIC OFFICIALS Louise Appleman, Tarrant County College District Cindy Wilson-Arrick, Tarrant County Historical Commission Hal Sparks, Tarrant Regional Water District Bill Greenhill, Zoning Commission Dennis Shingleton, Plan Commission Raymond O'Connor, Downtown Design Review Board Joel Burns, Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Jim Johnson, Parks and Community Services Advisory Board Ed Callas, Fort Worth Transportation Authority Regina Blair, Fort Worth Art Commission NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS LEADERS Joe Dulle, North Main Oversight Committee Ames Fender, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Julio Hinojos, Samuels Avenue/Rock Island Neighborhood Association Tom Lang, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Judy Harman, Scenic Fort Worth, Inc. and Historic Landmarks, Inc. Trina Finney, Cultural District Development Initiatives Michael Gutierrez, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dee Jennings, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Jack Huff, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Abby Gamboa, Near Northside Partners Council Cathy Hernandez, Latin Arts Association Jesse Kemp, community leader PROPERTY OWNERS Elizabeth Falconer, Trinity Bluff Robert McKenzie Smith, Left Bank Ken Schaumberg, Ken Schaumberg Architects Nina Petty, RadioShack Jim Noack, Pier 1 Imports Carl Bell, Fort Worth Cats Bud Hudgins, Hudgins Enterprises Bill Boecker, Sundance Square Katherine Fiahlo, President Oakwood Cemetery Association Jim Dubose, Colonial Savings Ken Hughes, UC Urban Marlene Neeley, Pappas Restaurants CREDITS CITY OF FORT WORTH Fernando Costa Mike Brennan Randy Hutcheson Laura Voltmann WORKING GROUP FOR TRINITY UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAIR Fernando Costa, Planning Director CITY OF FORT WORTH Dale Fisseler, Assistant City Manager Marc Ott, Assistant City Manager Brian Boemer, Environmental Management Director Frank Crumb, Water Department Acting Director Robert Goode, Transportation & Public Works Director Randle Harwood, Parks and Community Services Acting Director Tom Higgins, Economic and Community Development Director Doug Rademaker, Engineering Director Bob Riley, Development Director Jerome C. Walker, Housing Director Sarah Fullenwider, Assistant City Attorney TARRANT COUNTY G. K. Maenius, County Administrator Lisa McMillian, Economic Development Coordinator TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT Jim Oliver, General Manager Sandy Swinnea, Finance & Planning Director Linda Christie, Community & Governmental Relations Director Sharma Cate, Project Coordinator Julie Wilson, Reasons Group, Inc. CONSULTANT James Toal, GideonToal, Inc. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Adelaide Leavens, Streams & Valleys, Inc. Rosa Navajar, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Monte Elliott, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Bill Thornton, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Andy Taft, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Melissa Dailey, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Flora Maria Garcia, Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Martha Peters, Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County GIDEON TOAL, INC. James Toal Cassie King Understanding the District U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 4 PURPOSE The primary purpose of the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines is to promote the development of a vibrant urban waterfront district as envisioned in the Trinity Uptown Plan. A public planning process conducted between 2001and 2003 pro- duced the Trinity River Vision Master Plan, a comprehensive vision for the 88 miles of the Trinity River and its major tributaries in the greater Fort Worth area. This planning process was a collaborative effort led by the Tarrant Regional Water District, Streams & Valleys, Inc., the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In October 2003, the City of Fort Worth adopted the Trinity River Vision Master Plan and incorporated it into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Central to the Trinity River Vision are flood control infrastructure improvements that will protect the central city and help foster the devel- opment of an urban waterfront district called Trinity Uptown. The Trinity Uptown Plan, released in 2004, proposes an urban lake and a publicly accessible waterfront surrounded by vibrant, mixed -use neighborhoods. The redevelopment of this area will increase the City of Fort Worth's tax base by bringing interest and investment back to the central city and encourage citizens to live, work, play, and learn in this urban setting. Development standards and guidelines specifically tailored for Trinity Uptown are necessary to achieve a vision. The Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines are the result of an inclusive, open process led by a representative citizens advisory committee. In order to create the appropriate set of development standards, the Mayor appointed the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and charged the committee with advising the City in the formulation of appro- priate land use and urban design regulations. Through a series of public meetings, the committee created new development regulations that respond to the unique environment of Trinity Uptown. The development standards and a flexible review process are intended to promote creative design. Exceptional projects that are consistent with Trinity Uptown's general development principles are encouraged. Unlike conventional zoning classifications, the Trinity Uptown ("TU") zoning district focuses on the form of future development and does not emphasize the segregation of land uses. The standards and guidelines should help create a livable and sustainable district possessing a strong sense of place. Although the standards and guidelines provide specific guidance to developers, the development review process allows flexibility and should foster creative design approaches to both private and public development. Non -conforming exceptional projects are also encouraged. This document is intended to present the standards and guidelines in a user-friendly format, with illustrative diagrams and pho- tographs not found in conventional ordinances. This document should provide public entities and private developers with a user-friendly guide that serves as the regulatory framework for Trinity Uptown. The diagrams are intended to present standards in an easy -to -understand format, and the photographs present examples of projects and public spaces that are consistent with the intent of the district. This document will continue to evolve as development conditions change. Regular review and assessment will allow the City and its public and private part- ners to refine this set of tools to create a sustainable and memorable Trinity Uptown. U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 5 TRINITY UPTOWN CORE AND PERIPHERIAL ZONE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES > Legend Core Zones �.' Peripheral Zones, Trinity River N ‘Go. r I Ir; - U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 6 INTENT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES The Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines promote the type of development and redevelopment described in the Trinity Uptown Plan. The 2004 plan envisions Trinity Uptown as a vibrant urban district that builds on the area's history and character, complements the Downtown core, and created distinctive neighborhoods within an easy walk of the North Main Street commercial district and numerous waterfront destinations. This document includes a comprehensive set of development standards and guidelines in the follow- ing five sections: • Trinity Uptown Urban Design Plan— Prescribes a circulation network, locations for public spaces, street cross -sections, and waterfront cross -sections. • Buildings and Sites— Addresses the height, orientation, and facade design of buildings and parking facilities. • Streetscapes and Waterfronts— Includes standards and guidelines for the design of public side- walks and waterfront walkways. • Public Parks and Plazas— Provides basic standards and guidelines for the design of pocket parks, community parks, urban plazas, and other gathering places. • Land Uses— Includes a generalized list of permitted land uses. Standards and guidelines listed throughout these five sections are consistent with the follow- ing eleven general principles. Promote a pedestrian -orientated urban form. In contrast to traditional zoning standards that place primary emphasis on the regulation of land uses, the Trinity Uptown development standards focus on promoting a walkable, urban form of develop- ment. The focus on form promotes buildings that conform to tested urban design principles, and that adapt to changing conditions over time. Require excellence in the design of the public realm. The most successful and memorable urban environments are those in which walking down the street or along a waterfront is appealing Streets, waterfronts, and parks should be comfortable and inviting Buildings fronting such spaces should be active and visually interesting at the pedestrian level. Maximize connectivity and access. Trinity Uptown presents a unique opportunity to create a truly multimodal urban district in which residents and visitors may conveniently walk, drive, bike, or ride public transportation to destinations within and outside of Trinity Uptown. Development standards should promote walkable blocks and street designs that balance pedestrians and automobiles, and should also ensure accessibility for all residents and visitors, including those with disabilities. Create a network of distinctive neighborhoods that provide diverse urban housing options. The Trinity Uptown Plan promotes the creation of neighborhoods that include townhouses, apart- ments, condominiums, and supporting neighborhood -scale businesses. Providing a large number of housing units and retaining a predominantly residential character throughout the neighborhood is critical to Trinity Uptown's success. U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 7 INTENT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Encourage authentic Fort Worth character in new development. Trinity Uptown should build on the area's authentic character. Public and private development should strengthen this urban authenticity and should avoid the generic quality of conventional development often seen in suburban locations. Encourage creativity and exceptional design. Trinity Uptown's development standards and guidelines promote high quality design, and the devel- opment review process promotes flexibility Standards and guidelines, as well as the development re- view process, should support creativity and exceptional design while discouraging uniformity Encourage adaptive reuse and support the preservation of historically significant buildings. Trinity Uptown includes historically significant buildings that should be incorporated into new devel- opment and redevelopment projects. The development standards should work in conjunction with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance to encourage preservation and adaptive reuse of significant buildings. Promote sustainable development that enhances Fort Worth's natural resources. Creating a walkable, mixed -use, high -density, central city district supports sustainable development by providing an alternative to low -density development in peripheral areas. In accordance with sustain- able development principles, Trinity Uptown's buildings, water features, transportation systems, and parks should be designed so as to improve air and water quality, and should promote innovation in environmental design. Encourage the integration of public art into public and private development. Public art should be integrated into architecture, streetscapes, waterfronts, water infrastructure, and public spaces. Public art will enhance the built environment and contribute to the area's success in attracting new residents and businesses. Support existing Trinity Uptown businesses. The development standards should not impede the success of existing businesses. Promote development that complements the Downtown core. Downtown Fort Worth serves as the city's central business district and the region's western activity center. Sundance Square has become a regional entertainment destination. Trinity Uptown's urban neighborhoods and unique waterfront destinations should complement the strengths of the Down- town core. Preserve view corridors. The urban grid of Trinity Uptown creates multiple view corridors and site lines. These view corridors are preserved through the regulation of building heights and building height setbacks. By restricting building heights to 20 stones, the iconic views to the Courthouse, Downtown, and the bluff are pro- tected. U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 8 ADMINISTRATION Intent The development standards are intended to be clear, concise, and user-friendly The development review process is intended to be predictable and flexible, and to facilitate timely approval of projects that conform to the general development principles for Trinity Uptown. Relationship to Other Regulatory Documents The Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines document is intended to minimize references to other sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance, City Plan Commission Rules and Regulations, and other regulatory documents. One notable reference that remains is the Historic Preservation Ordinance (contained within the City's Zoning Ordinance), which includes the procedures and regulatory requirements related to the preservation and reuse of historically significant buildings. Pertinent sections of the Standards and Guidelines have been adopted as a supplement to those regulatory documents. For example, the Trinity Uptown Urban Design Plan is a supplement to the City Plan Commission Rules and Regulations because it includes a street network map that serves as the basis for plat approvals. Similarly, the Zoning Ordinance includes a new Trinity Uptown "TU" district classification that lists property development standards related to building height and setbacks and references the Trinity Uptown Standards and Guidelines document as the source for other regulations. All development must comply with all federal, state, county, and city regulations and ordinances. However, whenever there appears to be a conflict between the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines and other sections of the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance, the requirements specifically set forth in this ordinance shall prevail. Definition of "Standards" and "Guidelines" Standards are objective, measurable regulations illustrated through diagrams and sketches with which all projects must comply Unless noted as a guideline, all provisions in this document are standards. If a project of exceptional design is clearly consistent with the Intent and General Development Principles but does not conform to a certain standard, the Urban Design Commission (UDC) may approve a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) that cites the project's compliance with the intent and principles. (For projects not conforming to height and setback regulations listed in the Zoning Ordinance, a variance approved by the Board of Adjustment is also required; see development review process on page 10. Guidelines are subjective statements, illustrated with photographs, through which the City proposes additional design strategies. The guidelines should be suitable for most projects, and developers should endeavor to ensure that the intent and spirit of the design guidelines are followed to the extent possible. City staff and the UDC will work with developers to explore design approaches that maximize conformance with development guidelines and principles. Diagram..s and Sketches Ill strate Stan lards Pho api�x-Depict woe 'day intended tq he maze.;key',g tdeJ q 444 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS Projects Subject to Review— All private construction projects, with the exception of interior construction or exterior in -kind replace- ment work, are subject to review by the Trinity River Vision Authority Review Committee and the Planning and Development De- partment and/or the Urban Design Commission (UDC) for compliance with the Trinity Uptown Standards and Guidelines. All buildings, streets, and public spaces by public entities are also subject to review In accordance with their civic role, public buildings should reflect exceptional design quality Administrative Review vs. UDC Review— Projects that are supported by the Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA) and are clearly consistent with all applicable development principles and clearly conform to all standards may be approved administratively by the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee without UDC review The UDC shall review all other projects that require interpretation or discretionary judgment with respect to the project's compliance with standards and guidelines. Urban Design Commission— The UDC is a nine -member body appointed by the City Council and charged with the administration of urban design districts. The Zoning Ordinance specifies that UDC appointees should be knowledgeable about fundamental princi- ples of urban design. Furthermore, at least six of the nine appointees shall be practicing professionals from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or planning, real estate, or law The Planning and Development Director or his/her designee serves as staff advisor to the UDC. Exceptional Design- The Planning and Development Department and TRVA may recommend for UDC approval public buildings of exceptional designs that do not comply with certain standards or guidelines provided that the buildings conform to the Intent and General Development Principles. Parks, plazas, sidewalks, waterfront paths, and all other publicly accessible spaces should also reflect exceptional design quality and are subject to review for compliance with the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines. Conceptual Phase Discussion- One of TRVA's most important roles is to provide informal guidance to developers of significant projects during the conceptual design phase. These discussions take place dunng informal work sessions, and provide an opportunity for early TRVA and Planning and Development staff input that should facilitate timely design review and approval of the final design phase. All public and private developers of significant projects are encouraged to present their conceptual plans to TRVA for informal review Variances to Zoning Ordinance Property Development Standards- The UDC is authorized to approve appropriate exceptions to the vast majority of the Trinity Uptown Standards and Guidelines. The UDC may allow additional flexibility for projects of excep- tional civic or environmental design. Any waiver of basic property development standards related to building heights or setbacks, however, requires a variance approved by the Board of Adjustment (BOA) Design Plan and Land Use Administrative Rights -The City of Fort Worth reserves the right to administratively modify the urban design plan and land use if the modifications are clearly consistent with applicable development principles and supported by the Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA). U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E D I S T R I C T 10 Urban Design Plan U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 11 Intent This section includes maps and diagrams depicting the locations, cross -sections, and standards/guidelines for streets and water bodies, and locations and standards/ guidelines for schools, parks, and other public spaces within Trinity Uptown. Similar in function to the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan and Street Development Standards, the Trinity Uptown Urban Design Plan guides the location and design of these public spaces so as to encourage development that is consistent with the vision for Trinity Uptown and principles outlined in the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines. Circulation Network and Street Standards Intent and Principles This section illustrates the Trinity Uptown circulation network and provides specifications for arterials, collectors, local streets, and access lanes in Trinity Uptown. Streets will constitute the most significant component of Panther Island's public realm; therefore, it is critically important to promote pedestrian -oriented designs for streets and sidewalks in this high -density district. Although the City may adjust the standards listed in this section in response to changes in travel demand or circulation patterns, any changes must be consistent with the principles listed below Circulation Network Principles • Maximize street and path connectivity for vehicles, pedestrians, public transportation, and bicycles so as to promote efficient circulation and to provide a wide range of mobility options. • Design North Main Street, Henderson Street, and White Settlement Road to provide efficient mobility and to connect to other corridors throughout the Trinity Uptown Area, but use street designs that are compatible with central city redevelopment. • Use streets and pedestrian paths to provide and protect views to the Tarrant County Courthouse, the Downtown skyline, waterfront areas, bluffs, and other significant landmarks. 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View.Conidors d Sapes Olga Pads & oppspace MEN Developable Land Canals, U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 13 ARTERIAL STREET- NORTH MAIN STREET 18' I 8' SIDEWALK PARKING North Main Street Standards Right-of-way Travel lanes On -street Parking Sidewalks Street Trees Pedestrian zone Furnishing zone Guideline Sidewalk Dining 100 feet 4 lanes; 48 feet Two 8-foot parking lanes 18 feet 25-foot minimum spacing 6-foot minimum width Minimum of 3-feet from curb Encouraged 48' 4-LANE 8• 18' PARKING SIDEWALK U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 14 ARTERIAL STREET- HENDERSON STREET 12' ti113a:4:'1t,h Iiil,%I)%%'.i Henderson Street Standards Right-of-way Travel lanes On -street Parking Sidewalks Street Trees Pedestrian zone Furnishing zone Guideline Sidewalk Dining 100 feet 2 lanes, 28 feet To be determined 12 feet 25-foot minimum spacing 6-foot minimum width Minimum of 3-feet from curb 2v' I Z'UMW Ic1.I.,iNES Encouraged with appropriate building setback - maximum of 10 feet Ht/A1/« Ai 12' 1tltRiti' u.i U R B A N U E S I G N P L A N 15 Henderson Right-of-way Travel lanes On -street Parking Sidewalks Street Trees Pedestrian zone Furnishing zone Guideline Sidewalk Dining COLLECTOR STREET- WHITE SETTLEMENT ROAD SIDEWALKONGWAY PARKING MEDIAN/ DRIVE UTILITY CORRIDOR Street Standards 100 feet 2 lanes; 28 feet To be determined 12 feet 25-foot minimum spacing 6-foot minimum width Minimum of 3-feet from curb S6' 4-LANL ROADWAY Encouraged with appropriate building setback - maximum of 10 feet I s( 8' 11I' I u' 18' I SWUM PARKING OIiIi-NAY SIDEWALK UTILITY DRIVE CORRIDOR U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 16 LOCAL STREETS 9' I il' $' 24' I S' U' SIDEWALK PARKING 2LANE PARKING SIDEWALK Local Street Standards Right-of-way 62 feet Travel lanes 2 lanes; 24 feet On -street Parking 2 outside lanes Sidewalks 11 feet Street Trees 25-foot minimum spacing Pedestnan zone 5-foot minimum width Furnishing zone Minimum of 3-feet from curb Guideline Sidewalk Dining Allowed 9, U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 17 Local Circulator Right-of-way Travel lanes On -street Parking Bike lanes Sidewalks Street Trees Pedestrian zone Furnishing zone Guideline Sidewalk Dining LOCAL CIRCULATOR 11' SIDEWALK PARKING Standards 62 feet 2 lanes; 24 feet 1 outside lanes 2 outside lanes 11 feet 25-foot minimum spacing 5-foot minimum width Minimum of 3-feet from curb Allowed 24' 2-LANE 8' 11' 2-WAY SIDEWALK BIKE LANE 9' U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 18 WATERWAYS Intent This section illustrates the Trinity Uptown water system — a flood protection and water quahty enhancement system that includes a by- pass channel, urban lake, urban nverfront, and interior canals. The il- lustrations also include cross -sections and development guidelines for the various water bodies. Water serves as the unifying development concept for Trinity Uptown, and all development should contribute to the integrity of the water system and be consistent with the principles listed below Waterfront Access Principles • Ensure a continuity of public access to and along waterfronts. • Provide pedestrian and view corridors that allow physical and vis- ual access to the waterfront. • Clearly define access points and edges of waterfront spaces to fa- cilitate public use and security, and to clearly distinguish between public and serru-public or private spaces. • Accommodate multiple travel modes along the waterfront, includ- ing pedestrians, bicycles (slower speeds along urban waterfronts), and water taxis. Waterfront Experience Principles • Build a distinctive and diverse network of public spaces and water- front environments that avoid long uninterrupted monotonous designs. • Include both informal and formal spaces and their neighborhood connectors to reflect or complement the adjoining neighborhoods character. • Ensure comfort during hot weather with trees and other provi- sions for shade, water fountains, benches, and areas for rest. • Ensure that buildings and other components of the built environ- ment frame and complement waterfronts and public spaces. U R B A N D E S j G N P L A N 19 URBAN LAKE AND RIVER CHANNEL - PUBLIC PLAZA SECTION VARIES I I 12' MIN CIVIC PLAZA TRANSrONALAREA WALKWAY 80' MAX (EXCEPT AT A111PITHEATERS / OPEN SPACE ASSOCIATED WITH PARKS & SCHOOLS) Standards: • Provide walkway width of 12-18 feet; maximum may be exceeded for civic spaces, parks, and schools • Provide continuous public access along the Urban Lake. Guidelines: • Encourage public plazas/spaces that accommodate community events m appropriate locations, such as the urban lake area. • Encourage active uses and outdoor vendors. • Provide intimate and comfortable places for relaxing, fishing, and canoe/kayak access. • Provide shaded areas to promote activity during hot summers. • Encourage outdoor dining • Integrate stops for water taxi service. U R B A N D E S I C N P L A N 20 URBAN LAKE AND RIVER CHANNEL - STANDARD SECTION FOR THE RIVER ROAD 22' ! 15' RIVER ROAD PATHWAY VARIES BUILDING AREA & PATIO AREAS WITH CONTINUOUS PUBLIC ACCESS ALONG THE WATERFRONT Standards: • Provide walkway width of 12-18 feet; maximum may be ex- ceeded for civic spaces, parks, and schools. • Provide continuous public access along the Urban Lake. • Street Trees 25 feet Guidelines: • Encourage public plazas/spaces that accommodate community events in appropriate locations, such as the urban lake area. • Encourage active uses and outdoor vendors. • Provide intimate and comfortable places for relaxing, fishing, and canoe/kayak access. • Provide shaded areas to promote activity during hot summers. • Encourage outdoor dining • Integrate stops for water taxi service. • In certain areas, a meandering pathway may be appropriate. U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 21 CANALS 1111111111111111111111111111 CANAL VARIES FROM 19'-42' 8' SIDEWALK Standards: • Provide an 8-foot wide pedestrian area. • Provide at least 3' of freeboard between the edge of the canal and the finished floor of development, outdoor dining or open space. • Canals shall vary in width (from 19'- 42') throughout the canal zone depicted above. • Provide continuous public access along canals, at least on one side. Guidelines: • Encourage balconies and other features that provide visual interest and a strong relationship between buildings and canal walkways. SIDEWALK U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 22 CANAL -CLEAR FORK SOUTH WITH UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE NORTH 25' SETBACK I UTILITY EASEMENT 8' SIDEWALK CANAL VARIES FROM 25'32' 32' CANAL ZONE Standards: • Provide an 8-foot wide pedestrian area. • Provide at least 3' of freeboard between the edge of the canal and the finished floor of development, outdoor dining or open space. (see page 23) • Canals shall vary in width (from 19'- 32') throughout the canal zone depicted above. • Provide continuous public access along canals, at least on one side. Guidelines: • Encourage balconies and other features that provide visual interest and a strong relationship between buildings and canal walkways. S' SIDEWALK 5'-IS'" U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 23 BYPASS CHANNEL- TYPICAL ACCESS SECTION SOUTH OF CENTRAL CONTROL GATE I 1°' I ». DEVELOPMENT UPPER WALKWAY STAIRS LOWER WALKWAY BYPASSCRANNEL Standards: • Provide upper walkway according to USACE standards. • Provide continuous public access along the upper and lower walkways. U R B A N D E S 1 G N P L A N 24 BYPASS CHANNEL- TYPICAL THREE WALKWAY SECTION SOUTH OF CENTRAL CONTROL GATE DEVELOPMENT UPPER WALKWAY MIDDLE LOWER WALKWAY BYPASS CHANNEL WALKWAY Standards: • Provide upper walkway according to USAGE standards. • Provide continuous public access along the upper and lower walkways. U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 25 DEYELOPA/EhT BYPASS CHANNEL- TYPICAL ACCESS SECTION NORTH OF CENTRAL CONTROL GATE 41 110' I UPP 1111111111111111 1 1111 30' WALKWAY LOW II WALKWAY B)TASS CHANNEL Standards: • Provide upper walkway according to USACE standards. • Provide continuous public access along the upper and lower walkways. U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 26 BYPASS CHANNEL- NORTHWEST BANK SECTION TRAIL II©' VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ZONE$ onooiouuu III IIIIIIIII II III I, MAINTENANCE ROAD aa* VEGETATION FREE. TONE. Note: The northwest bank of the Bypass Channel is often referred to as the "soft side" This side is a earthen sloped levee and will restore a more natural greenbelt condition to the proposed urban area. The northwest side will have a trail that is connected to the existing Trinity Trail greenbelt. This will allow for continuous recreation on the soft side of the Bypass Channel. U R B A N D E S I G N P L A N 27 PARKS, SCHOOLS AND OPEN SPACE Intent and Principles Residents will choose to live in high -density urban environments like Trinity Uptown if they have convenient access to a range of usable and appealing public spaces. The Trinity Uptown Plan envisions a network of public spaces that includes pocket parks, community parks, schools, and civic gathering places. This section is intended to provide guidance to the development of those various spaces, based on the following principles: • Connect public spaces to establish an integrated net- work of parks, plazas, and waterfronts. • Support the development of. pocket parks throughout neighborhoods. • Design schools and other community facilities so that they are functional throughout the day and • provide additional spaces for recreation and gatherings. • Incorporate elements that engage all age groups, in- cluding young children and the elderly Paces. r ,fir itl'`I`cnnessee U R B A N D S I G N P L A N 28 PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND OPEN SPACE Standards • Park Dedication Policy — The City's park dedica- tion policy applies to residential units constructed in Trinity Uptown. Park dedication fees may be used to construct canals as envisioned in the Trin- ity Uptown Plan, among other public spaces. • Plazas — Plazas are urban public spaces that are more formal than parks and have a higher degree of hard surfaces and pedestrian traffic. • Impervious surface area. Maximum 40 percent. • Parks — Parks are open spaces that have less hard surface and pedestrian traffic than plazas. Parks typically include both active and passive recreation areas. • Impervious surface area. Maximum 20 percent. • Minimum tree canopy coverage 50 percent. U R B A N D E S I G N P A N 29 INTENT AND PRINCIPLES This section includes development standards and guidelines related to the orientation and configuration of build- ings and building sites. The form and scale of a building is one of the most important factors in the creation of a viable urban streetscape. The purpose of these standards is to ensure high quality, sustainable development that adapts to changing conditions over time. The following principles provide the basis for the development stan- dards and guidelines. • Design all sites and buildings, and the lower floors of buildings in particular, so that they promote pedestrian activity and provide an active, continuous, pedestrian -oriented street edge along public sidewalks. • Design buildings and sites to provide visual variety and enhance Trinity Uptown's overall sense of place. • Design buildings and sites to enhance the Trinity River's water quality and to promote a sustainable natural environment. • Ensure that the scale of buildings enhances the public realm, and that adjacent buildings complement the scale of neighboring structures, particularly adjacent historic buildings. • Build distinctive neighborhoods that create local identity • Regulate building heights and orientation so as to protect and enhance views to and from established land- marks, natural features, and skylines. • Ensure that civic buildings are of exceptional design quality; and locate civic buildings at prominent sites, such as the terminus of an important axis, where possible. Design buildings that reflect the time in which the structures are built, respecting the development context and our local history Choosing durable extenor building materials is an important part of shaping a coherent urban form. In addi- tion to visual attractiveness, extenor building materials serve as the primary form of protection of the inte- rior space of a building • Encourage the use of durable, attractive materials that promote sustainability and the reuse of buildings. • Ensure that building facades visible from public spaces contribute to an attractive streetscape and skyline. • Locate surface parking, individual garages, and large parking garages to reduce their visual impact. • Design and orient buildings on North Main Street to support the street's role as Trinity Uptown's pedes- trian -oriented commercial district. S I T E S A N D B U I L D I N G S 31 TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Build -To Range and Setback Standards • Front Build -To Ranee: 80 percent of each building facade fronting a public walkway must be located within 10 feet of the property line. • Waterfront Build -To -Ranee: 5 feet minimum, 15 feet maximum along at least 80 percent of the facade. • Side Setback: 0 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum. • Rear Setback: 5 feet minimum • Corner Buildinns: Building footprints at arterial intersections (e.g North Main, White Settlement, and Henderson — streets with at least four moving lanes) shall be chamfered at corners to provide visibility A 10' x 10' corner triangle measured from the property line and clear of visibility obstructions shall be provided. Pedestrian Connectivity and View Corridors Pedestrian Passage Standards • No block shall have more than 400 feet of street frontage without a pedestrian passage. If the UDC determines that the block is being developed in a piecemeal fashion over time by multiple property owners, and that the provision of a pedestrian passage is impractical because it places an undue burden on a single property owner, then the UDC may waive this requirement. • Width. Minimum of 20 feet. A smaller passage may be approved on two conditions: • If the developer has more than one passage per block and, • If the buildings framing the passage is not higher than 3 floors. • Shall be publicly accessible through a public use easement. • Shall extend through the full block to provide connections to adja- cent streets. View Corridor Standards • View corridors shall be 50' wide and may also serve as major utility corridors. • View corridors shall act as green pedestrian corridors. • Shall be publicly accessible through a public use easement. 'Pedestrian Passage Guidelines' �6 •. 'Pedestrian passage,§. should be :a jtra. ve,,safe and inviting tQ. gric;ourage use. S Outdoordin:is encouraged. 'Secondary stot'ingefit ?t.en.ttat,?ces are'cncouraged. View Cordor:Gyidelines. •-'ievrcorador�,shoi4diie=at tise. O g S egdb. 4 *ix corridp; S I T E S A N D B U I D I N S 32 TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Sky Bridges and Other Structures Over Streets Sky bridges over streets, canals, and pedestrian passages, are prohibited unless the design is considered exceptional. The UDC will review all requests for sky bridges. All other structures are allowed over streets, canals and pedestrian pas- sages with the exception of those that block a view corridor. Parking Standards • Parking Garages .—Garages shall be located underground or at the interior of a block. The UDC may approve a street facing garage with the following conditions: • Buildings shall not have exposed structured parking at the ground floor level. • A parking structure facade that faces a public street shall be designed to incorporate contextual architectural elements that complement adjacent buildings or buildings in the area. • Parking structure openings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total ground floor facade. • Surface Parking Lots — Surface parking lots shall be located at the interior of a block, i.e. behind the buildings. Surface parking lots shall not be located adjacent to streets. If the UDC allows a non - interior block parking lot, the tree canopy coverage shall be 40%. • Surface Parking Screening— If the UDC allows a surface parking lot that fronts a public street, the lot shall be separated from the side- walk by a screen with a minimum height of 4 feet. • Waterfront Parking.— Parking lots and above grade garages shall not face waterfronts. Off -Street Parking • There is no off-street parking requirement in the Trinity Uptown District. • Shared, structured parking facilities are strongly encouraged. 7 g parkinig garage. UDGconditions Interior Parking S I T E S A N D B U I L D I N S 33 TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Curb Cuts: Vehicular Driveway and Parking Garage Entrance Standards • Appropriate Streets - Vehicular driveways and parking garage en- trances shall be located along collectors and local streets, and shall be limited to one every 75 feet on arterials (except North Main Street) and one every 50 feet along collectors, driveways and garage en- trances shall not be located along North Main Street to support safe pedestrian circulation along North Main Street sidewalks. • Spacing — Vehicular driveways and parking garage entrances shall be no closer than 50 feet on collectors. • Passenger Drop -Off Areas • On -Street: On -street drop-off areas support a pedestrian - oriented environment. The UDC may approve on -street passenger drop-off areas. • Off -Street: The UDC may approve off-street drop-off areas as exceptions if they meet the following provisions: • A continuous sidewalk shall be provided adjacent to the street. Security Fence and Gate Standards • Perimeter fencing prohibited — Conventional gated complexes with perimeter fencing along public streets or waterfronts are prohibited. Specifically, exterior security fences and gates that are located along public streets, along private streets or walkways that are publicly ac- cessible through a public use easement, or along publicly accessible open space shall not extend beyond building facades; i.e., these fences shall not be located in the area between building facades and the property line. • Privacy fences for residential units. cafe's. bar's and restaurants - A fence or railing not exceeding 4 feet in height may extend beyond residential building facades if the fence encloses a private patio or yard. • Security gates/fences for driveway and lot entrances — a fence or rail- ing not exceeding 6 feet in height may be used on driveways and lot entrances if flush with facade. Continuous Sidewalk feq� c fvr TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS N-3 N-2 N-1 NM UL-3 UL-2 UL-1 TCCD LF A;P' '1001ii2014' pevOOPint* Zone, Ma,41#Oni e: „ Ne011941,99d Feet ZDtie One (N-11 3eighboth064 96 Feet Zone "I'viro Zone Three 04)' P:144n1;aketOlv' One (L11.4) tirl 4:140.ke Zone' Two (0:1.-2) Urban Lake Zone Three c T*rmt,C9wIty,, College Zone Laft24v.e Field „Kulp ax) 288:Feet 26 'Feet 3 72 FCet 90 Feet, 72 Feet 00,,, ";;‘, • • 6 Floors 2 Hoots oars F)bor 344000 S I T E S A N D B U I L D I N G S 35 TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Floor Height Standards • Ground Floors of Nonresidential, Bnildms — Minimum 12 feet, measured floor -to -floor. Parking structures not located along local, collector, or arterial streets are exempt from this standard. • Ground Floors of Residential Buildings — Minimum 8 feet, measured floor -to -ceiling • Upper Floors. All Buildings — Minimum 8 feet, measured floor - to -ceiling Parking structures may have a floor -to -floor height of less than 10 feet on all floors above the ground level. Tower Standards • Massing — Towers shall have a maximum floor area of 16,000 square feet above 96' • Orientation — The narrow side of a tower shall face the water- front. Vancouver,prpyided4ttucli inspiration for Trinity Uptown." " The tower zones:'allow increased". ensity that; is intended tQ. increase. the: number"of residents needed to support a vibrant-prban atmgsphere TRINITY UPTOWN. SITES AND BUILDINGS Standards for Building Presentation to Streets and Water Frontage • Parallel Frontages — Building facades shall be built parallel to the street/ water frontage, except for chamfered corners. • Ground Floor Residential Frontages — Ground floor residential uses shall provide a clear delineation between public and private space through the use of a patio, landscaped yard, or raised stoop. Such delineation shall not conflict with any pertinent accessibility requirements. Awnings, Galleries, Arcades, and Balconies • Guideline for Awnings. Galleries. and Arcades — Awnings, galleries, or arcades are encouraged for all ground floor commercial uses so as to pro- vide pedestrian protection and visual interest. • Gallery and Arcade Width Standard — Galleries and arcades shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width. • Balcony Guideline — Balconies are encouraged, particularly on waterfront buildings, and should be designed as an integral part of the building and should not appear to have been tacked on to the exterior. Pedestrian Entrance Standards • The main entrance of a building shall be from a public sidewalk or plaza that is publicly accessible through a public use easement. • Primary entrances to corner buildings shall be located at the corner. • Primary entrances shall be both architecturally and functionally designed to convey their prominence on the fronting facade. • Entrances facing a public way shall incorporate arcades, roofs, porches, alcoves or awnings that protect pedestrians from the sun and rain. • Individual Retail Entrances — Each retail use with exterior, street- ori- ented exposure shall have an individual public entry from the street. • Townhouses and other similar street level dwelling units within multi -unit structures shall have individual street -oriented entries for each unit. TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Windows and Openings Standards. • Ground Floor Transparency for Nonresidential Uses — All ground floor non-residential uses must provide a minimum of 40 percent of the ground floor facade as clear windows or doors. • Unner Floor Glazing. All Buildings —Minimum 25 percent. • Tinting of Windows — Tinting of windows shall be m accordance with the City of Fort Worth Energy Code; mirrored glass, however, is listed as an inappropriate. Innovative architectural strategies to provide shading are encouraged. Guideline: • Ground floor restaurants, bars, and retail are encouraged to have windows and doors that can be opened to provide direct access to the sidewalk or public space. Facade Variation Standards The standards below apply to facades visible front a publicly accessible street or open space. • Structural Elements and Wall Plane Variation — Each new building shall, at .a minimum, incorporate: • Expression of building structural elements such as: • Floors (banding, belt courses, etc.) • Vertical support (columns, pilasters, piers, quoins, etc.) • Foundation (watertables, rustication, etc.) • Variation in wall plane through the use of projecting and recessed elements • Changes in material or material pattern • Lower Level Delineation for Nonresidential or Mixed -Use Buildings— Fa- cades oriented to a pubhcly accessible street or open space shall include clear delineation between the first or second level and the upper levels with a cornice, canopy, balcony, arcade, or other architectural feature. • Architectural Variety in Large Protects — Each sequential block of new construction shall contain unique building facades so as to encourage architectural variety within large projects. H, tiv".atrng theStxet: t `i'ramsp4een R adc Yariaii9u . S I T E S A N D B U I D I N G S 38 TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Roof Guidelines • Parapet roofs or low -sloped roofs are encouraged. • Pitched roofs with slopes greater than 6:12 are strongly discouraged. • Green roofs are strongly encouraged. • Utill7ing rooftops for restaurants, bars, gardens, etc. is highly encouraged. Mechanical Equipment Standards • Exhaust/venting, trash containers, and noise -generating mechanical systems shall not be placed adjacent to the walkway in a manner that diminishes the comfort of pedestrians. Exception for existing structures: • The applicant can clearly demonstrate to the UDC that it is physically impossible or not economically feasible based on the original design of the building • Ventilation devices shall not be located in the pedestrian zone Exception: • The applicant can clearly demonstrate that it is a prior condition based on existing infrastructure. Screening Standards • Mechanical Eaurnment and Dumpsters — Mechanical elements and dumpsters, whether located on the ground or rooftop, shall be screened from public view Electrical Equipment and Overhead Utility Standards • Electrical Equipment - Local electrical lines and other equipment, such as tree light and irrigation control boxes, shall be located underground. $e'r"eeiing, graphs .represent creaytive.ways'to.scree requirements iri any as,power substation¢ TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Building Material Standards Notes: The list of appropriate materials will evolve as technology changes. The use of materials that are equally or more effective in supporting the building principles is encouraged. Such materials should be submitted for review by City staff and the Urban Design Commission. Appropriate mate- rials may be added to the list in the future. The standards in this section apply to facades visible from streets, waterfronts, parks, pedestrian pas- sages, and all other public spaces. Primary Building Materials • Metal Panels- individual or curtain wall systems • Glass Curtain wall system • Concrete - finish should be to an architectural level • Stone, or stone veneer with cavity wall construction • Brick • Terra Cotta Tile — Ceramic Veneer or Architectural • Stucco Secondary Materials • Stucco • Metal • Concrete -pre-cast or unfinished exposed • Tile — porcelain, ceramic or clay • Terra Cotta Tile —Ceramic Veneer or Architectural Limited Accent and Trim Materials • Metal - galvanized, painted, or ornamental • Tile (porcelain or ceramic) • Terra Cotta Tile— Ceramic Veneer or Architectural • Wood • Pre -cast masonry (trim and cornice only) • EIFS (Exterior insulation and finish system) • Concrete Fiber Siding Inappropriate Materials • Applied stone — any stone system without cavity wall construc- tion • Vinyl or aluminum siding • Mirrored glass The Bellagio Hotel and Casino in:Las Vegas has aq ,EIFS sl In or exterior cladding:. This tttaterial works well ink cities -With.. extremely; dry climates For disposable structures, structures not intended to last for more than 50 years,EYFS is a good Cost :sairing measure. The Trinity Uptown Citizens?Advisory Com nittee:expressed: a clear desire to ensue uahty developmentmull** -the materials.listed im this:section., TRINITY UPTOWN SITES AND BUILDINGS Public Building Standards and Guidelines Parking • Parking shall be located behind or under a public building so that the building can maintain a significant presence on the street or other pub- lic space. Guidelines: • Campus developments should explore, in their phasing plans, opportunities to remove surface parking in later phases. • Encourage shared parking with private users. Compatibility • All public buildings shall respect the massing, setbacks, and heights of neighboring buildings. Civic Architecture • The architecture shall convey the public nature of the building through the use of materials, architectural ornament, facade detailing, and light- ing. • Each case will be reviewed by the UDC. Historic Building Guidelines Adaptive Reuse • Developers should seek local histonc designation for historically sig- nificant buildings, and should adaptively incorporate those buildings into redevelopment plans. Outdoor Music • Outdoor music must end by 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Public zid Civie'Bui dixi s are-;ofiren-some Odle most por'tant buildi, in a'city The ci ` .of:these iuildu>$e,ar4�impo;tant,and'often.tiq n meet€l e. standard established by zpniir g" rid design re ati©m,,, T'xibvc Spare Fur'''ShingS INTENT AND PRINCIPLES An attractive, high -quality, comfortable public realm will be one of the most important elements in Trinity Uptown's success. The pubhc walk- ways along streets and waterfronts will be the spaces most often experi- enced by residents, workers, and visitors. In addition to attractive design, long term maintenance considerations are important in ensuring that these walkways remain inviting. The standards and guidelines in this section are intended to provide basic guidance for furnishing the streetscape while al- lowing creativity and flexibility The following principles serve as the basis for the standards and guidelines. • Incorporate areas of shade and develop a variety of walkways that pro- vide diverse experiences. • Select furniture and fixtures for user comfort, ease of maintenance, sustainabihty, and aesthetic quality • Design furnishings that reflect the time in which the structures are built, respecting the developments context and our local history • Promote movable furniture to provide seasonal flexibility and informal gathering opportunities. • Select construction materials and fixtures that are practical for long- term maintenance, replacement, and sustai nabihty • Select lighting systems that respect the neighborhood environment of most of the Uptown area. t ofi eetscape. Elemen w hrmomm�muuuur The make up.uf streetscape can.vet to street in any=city, Typically,s„treetlights,,treest-,gash cans,;and transit- Shelters are located a foot Or two bebiitd the curb. Sidewalk, dining and seating is usually. located next to the'building, vifb walking zglw hi'.the middle. e, P U B L I C S P A C E F U R N I S H I N G S 43 TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Elements of a Streetscape Frontage Zone The Frontage Zone is located immediately adjacent to buildings, walls, fences, or property lines fronting a street or public space. This zone typically includes the following • Landscaping • Awnings and news racks • Benches • Outdoor cafe seating Pedestrian Way The Pedestrian Way serves as the area dedicated to walking and shall be kept clearof all fixtures and obstructions. The clearance provided in the Pedestrian Way should generally be straight for the convenience of all pedestrians, but especially for the sight -impaired and those using a wheelchair. This zone is located between the Frontage Zone and the Furnishing Zone. The standard widths for the Pedestrian Way shall be a minimum of 7 feet. Where sufficient right-of-way and/or public access easement exists, the Pedestrian Way shall be greater in width. Furnishing Zone The Furnishing Zone lies between the Pedestrian Way and the Clear Zone. This zone includes the following: • Street trees and utility poles • Parking and transit signage • Bike and news racks • Benches • Transit shelters • Waste receptacles • Outdoor seating depending on sidewalk width Clear Zone The Clear Zone separates the Furnishing Zone from the street. The Clear Zone includes the width of the curb and may contain extra space for the unloading of passengers or freight. The minimum width of the Clear Zone is 18 inches. The width should increase to at least 3 feet where pedestrians or freight loading is expected and may conflict with obstacles in the Furnishing Zone. P U B L I C S P A C E F U R N I S H I N G S 44 TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Walkway Furnishing Objectives • Focus pedestrian circulation at the street level. • Use sidewalks and streets as a linear park system. Streetscape Furnishings Standards • Permanent elements shall not be located in the Pedestrian Way • Benches shall be compatible with other benches along a block face. • Benches shall be constructed of durable material. • Other streetscape furnishings such as bike racks, trash cans, and other movable objects shall be compatible with existing furnishing along the block. The -Pedestrian 'day area dedicated to w shall be kept clear a 'and POstrucaona. Sidewalks in Downtown Fort Worth have different widths. TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Walkway Landscaping Intent Increase the quality of life for business owners, residents, and visitors in Trinity Uptown. Walkway Landscaping Objectives • Provide shade and a sense of enclosure through the addition of more trees. • Increase comfort for pedestrians. • Visually enhance stark walls through the use of plant material. • Create a linear park system. Street Trees Standards Note: Ideally, all trees should be planted between November and February. • Street trees shall be located in the Furnishing Zone next to the street (within 2 to 3 feet of the curb. Exception • On sidewalks greater than 18 feet, a double row of trees is allowed. • Street trees shall be deciduous in order to provide shade in the summer and light in the winter. • Irrigation shall be provided to ensure the life of the tree. • Tree limbs shall be pruned to a clearance height of 7 feet. • Trees shall be selected to fit the size and scale of the setting. • Trees shall be a minimum of 3-inch caliper. • Planting distance shall be a maximum of 25 feet. Exceptions: - • Curb cuts • Fire hydrants • Fixed infrastructure elements • Primary building entrances • Trees shall be planted flush with the sidewalk surface using the following. Tree grates • Tree grates shall be adjustable to allow for tree growth and shall be securely attached. • Tree grate openings shall not exceed 3/8 inch. In areas with narrow sidewalks, suspended paver grates that allow for the placement of pavers directly over the tree planting area. Exceptions: • If infrastructure prevents the use of at grade planting, a raised planter may be used or, • If crushed stone is justified as being the best design solution. • Other techniques will be considered on a case by case basis. Trze.•Guid liner, • "Trees.larger, eriauraged. • Wilgni9cAtn,ir es; take into.aecount vievy co ridors: •: When plat► g.an.alley.rir.dgOje row of #sees„ the trees hould atheggeredto•allow,rooni-for a,rriorr cowl* 'POPPY- If staggering of trees is in° conflict with'the , �rr ite ire of a ew building, then ccirisiderar an sbouic}. •be giyeyt.r©othei tree platittr a=angemerit§. A secpnd rgw oftegs. aged if n calf Build tq=range4s.encouY- Andy set, back: To encourage;truPcuPtAgi•street'jxee:g QvAil,an .longevity, a•4`X 4 Tc�gt planting „iea,isepcouraggd TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Landscape Standards and Guidelines Standards • Developments that are set back from the building line shall incorporate landscaping such as bushes, flowers, and other plantings. • Durability of materials at street level are important. • Therefore, pots and planters shall be of 50% clay, concrete, ceramic, resin, or masonry materials. • Potted plants shall be compatible in scale and design with the immediate surrounding area. • Pots shall be located in the Furnishing or Frontage Zones and shall not interfere with the pedestrian way Guideline • Climbing vines should be considered to add texture and form to large blank walls. Street trees are those planted adjacent to the streets in the sidewalk Furnishing Zone. Medium (M7 and Large (L) Shumard Oak (L) Alee Elm (L) Cedar Elm (L) Ginkgo (male) (M) Burr Oak (L) Caddo Maple (M) Durand Oak (L) Texas Red Oak (L) Monterrey Oak (L) Dawn Redwood (L) Lacebark Elm (L) Big Tooth Maple (M) Chinquapin Oak (L) Trident Maple (L) APPROVED TREE LIST (Approved for all uses other than street trees) Large Species Eastern Red Cedar Western Soapberry Pond Cypress Escarpment Live Oak Pecan Bald Cypress Live Oak (Quercus virgimana) High Rise Live Oak Medium Species Goldenram tree Redbud Red Maple Texas Ash Small Species Crepe Myrtle Desert Willow Holly Possumhaw Sweet trees.(abbve) heip.Downto systeun.• ©ttai plant mater4L-,(beioi Mku>s ? s ttutg during. pvacm ction en. aiui ctsol. P U B L I C S P A C E F U R N I S H I N G S 47 TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Lighting Standards • Each street shall have pedestrian lights within the sidewalk's furnishing or planting zone. • Pedestrian lights shall be spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart. • Pedestrian lights shall be made of steel, aluminum, or any other material that is proven to be equally durable, cost effective, and easy to maintain. • Pedestrian light poles shall provide easy serviceability, maintenance, and replacement. • Light source height shall not exceed 16 feet above grade. Bollard Standards • Concealed mounting • 24" to 30" in height. • Compatible with other streetscape features. • Removable bollards shall be provided where necessary for emergency/ service functions Paving Material Standards —Sidewalks and Public Spaces • Paving materials shall be easy to maintain, attractive, and sustainable. • Paving materials shall not detract from the primary purpose of any public space. Appropriate materials: • Concrete. • Pervious concrete. • Crushed stone meeting ADA requirements. • Masonry pavers over concrete base. • Composite decking • Any other similarly durable materials that meet the paving standards F Gi- ighting Guidelines • Cont nwty of lghttng s encouraged. owr1-11 Tin .wd ifldirect i Af:trees, buildings .,,s encouraged; .Up-li htiing is discouraged except in'veay unique circumstances, sight pollution=.is-discour- aged, espucially'in.residenitia.l a:teas. Energy-effuieut lighting strotOy, encouraged. • Light14g.s11o%ild be iuc©,rporated into thicxiesign.of kin ins and oilier components ofthe built envifonfrient. • Lighting de_signefs should:cousid'er:u g; ulo atic: -cQntroi=system.s,to tutor -off nonessential lats.late•4#'tug e Full qit, off'°fistures, mounting heights,;and shielding shpuld.be uti]izeil to effectivolp cbntfoiigla?e=:and light trespass: TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Transit and Water Taxi Shelter Standards • Minimum setback from curb: 3 feet • Transit shelters shall be located in areas of high levels of pedestrian activity, but shall not impede pedestrian traffic. • Transit shelters shall provide comfortable seating and shall not use the standard, stand-alone advertising benches seen at many bus stops • Each shelter shall provide sufficient space for wheelchair circulation and bus access. Transit Shelter Guidelines • Where feasible, other streetscape elements shall be incorporated into the shelter design, such as water fountains, newspaper boxes, trash bins, and/or signage. • Transit shelters should reflect design excellence and should be designed as more than simple utilitarian fixtures. Creative, unique, and timeless designs that complement other streetscape furnishings are encouraged. • Transit shelters should be constructed of durable, attractive, and sustainable materials that are easy to maintain. Water Taxi Shelter Guideline: • Water taxi stops should be architecturally integrated with waterfront walkways. Public Art Guidelines • Developers are encouraged to integrate art into the design process for buildings and adjoining waterfront features. • Public agencies are encouraged to integrate art in the design of all publicly visible infrastructure, including flood control structures, retaining walls and public spaces. • The Fort Worth Art Commission may assist with identifying appropriate artists and/or advise on selection processes for projects. However for projects that include City of Fort Worth participation, Fort Worth Arts Commission shall assist in the identification and selection of artists and design for such projects. •F, w.� P U B I C S P A C E F R N I S H I N G S 49 TRINITY UPTOWN PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Awnings Guidelines • Awnings for primary entrances are encouraged with the following exceptions: Exceptions: • On buildings that incorporate an arcade into the ar- chitecture. • On buildings that provide a recessed entrance. • Where the awning or cover may interfere with vehicu- lar and loading entrances for the building • When the health and safety of the public is jeopard- ized. • Where it may interfere with architectural style and integrity of the structure or obscure architectural de- tails on the facade. Awainvicanapies can announce prima Entrances. P U B 1 C S P A C E F U R N 1 S H I N G S 50 r k TRINITY UPTOWN LAND USE Intent and Principles The intent of the land use section is to provide clear guidance on pernutted land uses in the Trinity Uptown District. As emphasized in the first sec- tion, the regulatory focus in Trinity Uptown is on building form, with land use regulation secondary so as to promote a mixed -use environment where buildings are designed to adapt to changes in use over time. While Trinity Uptown's land use regulations provide greater flexibility than most zoning districts, special conditions apply in the neighborhood zones, which should be predominantly residential in character. The land use classifications have been simplified and are intended to provide additional flexibility to devel- opers. The principles below should guide Trinity Uptown land uses. • Promote a mix of uses that provide daily services to residents within a 1/4 mile walking distance. • Encourage high -density residential and locally -owned neighborhood retail uses in neighborhood zones. • Support North Main Street as Trinity Uptown's commercial district, and encourage a mix of national and locally -owned retail and commer- cial uses along North Main Street. • Encourage memorable waterfront restaurants and civic destinations. • Provide a center for educational and related uses in the Tarrant County College Zone. boeitoiad `Z sne $tiu 4ards, rill: noii=±esidentia1 ses. ar_"e,, ;l}m}ted::to square footage-o£.'buildinl s n:� "site. Roo -0luded" fxeiti s alcalgion .toprovi4e'4. sty:for.res t ttial°and"cgmnerc l-uses: ln.N=3" districts, 4Ciee "120 £eet within the bui. cteasgd b o ie to 41?g1re ; ,rcaumd,,;to. a" ited toy the, office be: £r.of$t 6$ feet. front restaurants are exempt froirri the above d;. waterfront restaurants, are "limited to 10,000 feet and may be located; om the frst;and°'second • Itesidentxai is allowed"on aiay"floor. Neigliborl)ooii Zone Guideline .Developers are encAuraed :to ""locate: neihborhood retail uses ,at" Important 'street ,cornets 'first,.:"In :time, 94,tetiiL-uses are eii.couraged'in" other locz- et 9410:.f;4r.ne"igliborbood-retail"in4e4ses: Special nditionfi for Ilan " Lake Zones ideutial;uses'ate tented to.tjie vets. L A N D U S E 52 Prohibited Use Table All uses not listed in this table are allowed. Any additional condition for allow uses are located in the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance. However, whenever there appears to be a conflict between the Trinity Uptown Development Standards and Guidelines and other sections of the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordi- nance, the requirements specifically set forth in this ordinance shall prevail Residential and Public/Civic One -family detached Group home I Group home lI Halfway house Shelter Animal shelter Correctional facility Government maintenance facility Governmental vehicle storage yard/ junkyard Power plants Wastewater (sewage) treatment facil- ity Water supply treatment facility Telecommunication Towers Commercial Drive —in restaurant or business Industrial, Transportation, and Agricultural, Accessory, Temporary Waste Assaying Gambling facility (including bingo) Chicken battery or brooder Racing; horse, dog or automobile Sexually oriented business Shooting or weapons firing range Stable, commercial, riding, board- ing or rodeo arena Theatre —drive in Recreational vehicle (RV) park Kennel Veterinary Clinic with outdoor kennel Mobile home or manufactured housing sales Recreational vehicle (RV) sales/svc Truck stop w/fuel and accessory services Vehicle junkyard Towing yard with office Coal, coke or wood yard Crematorium Electroplating Fabrication of manufactured hous- ing, temporary or office building Furniture sales, with outside storage and display Machine shop Manufactured home/RV repair Outdoors storage (non -temporary) All heavy industrial uses except Brewery, distillery or winery All transportation uses except passenger stations No waste related uses No agricultural uses Fresh water fracture ponds Oil drilling and production Stable, stockyard or feeding pens L A N U U S E T A B L E 53 CrQ Z Signs Intent • To encourage excellence in signage, both as a communication tool and as an art form. • To allow and encourage creative and unique sign designs while preventing cluttered and unattractive streetscapes. • To provide basic parameters for creative signs that may be as varied and unique as the businesses they represent. The standards do not dictate design. Photographs of sign examples are used to illustrate design concepts, but should not be viewed as an exclusive list of acceptable signs. There are many acceptable ways to conform to the standards. In general, effectively designed signs should respond to the site, landscape, and architectural design context within which they are located. Signs should be compatible in scale, proportion, and design with the building's facade and its surroundings. The sign standards address the following. • Appropriate locations • Number of signs allowed on a property • Maximum area for individual signs • Height limits • Color and materials • Lighting The following signs are not allowed • Off -premise signs • Rooftop signs (signs placed above a roof of a building) • Standard box cabinet wall signs • Pole signs with the exception of parking lot pole signs, and directional signs. An existing non -conforming sign may be restored to its original condition without obtaining a permit. However, if the sign is replaced or changed the new sign must conform to the current standards. Comprehensive Building Signage Plan Commercial signs on a large project with uniform facade and more than one storefront, should relate to each other in terms of height, proportion, color, and background value. Maintaining uniformity among these characteristics reinforces the buildings facade composition while still retaining each business's identity A comprehensive sign plan may be required by UDC. 'el*Oraged"to ea e,, tie-: uiterest%n: signsthat distinguish." Trinity :Uptown" eptabiishmertts. S 1 G N A G E 55 Standard box cabinet wall signs The following signs are not allowed Pole signs S I G N A G E 56 General Sign Visual Guidance Examples of out of scale signs S I G N A G E 57 Examples of signage clutter .J .111412111111 I_ General Sign Visual Guidance Repetitious signage on the same building frontage should be avoided. S I G N A G E 58 Appropriate Cabinet Type Sign Visual Guidance S I G N A G E 59 Wall and Awning Signs Wall Signs Wall signs are attached to and completely supported by exterior walls. A wall sign should be placed above first floor windows on a one-story structure or between windows on mul- tiple story structures. One wall sign for each storefront or building facade that fronts a public street or alley is usually sufficient. • Maximum width: 66 percent of the linear width of the business. • Letter height: Lettering shall be in proportion to the size of the sign and the width of the storefront. Wider storefronts could have taller letters. As a general rule, the maxi- mum height of a capital letter should be 3/4 the height of the sign background. Signs on Side or Rear of Building. • Signs on aside or rear building elevations for a ground floor business is permitted, provided that the elevation contains a public entrance, fronts on a parking lot, or a street right-of-way Second Floor Signs: • Businesses located on a second floor and facing a street can have sign above the sec- ond floor windows, with lettering in proportion with the size of the sign and the width of the business. • Wall signs above the 3rd finish floor line are not allowed. Building identification signs are an exception. Building Identification Signs: • Limited to one sign per facade • Limited to two signs per building with one message Awning and Canopy Signs: Awning and canopy signs are painted on or attached to an awning or canopy above a busi- ness door or window Awning signs may be allowed on the shed portion of the awning, but is preferred on the valence flap. The flap height should be large enough for letters and symbols to be read easily • Maximum letter height: 75 percent of the height of the valence flap/shed area. • Minimum valence height: 8 inches. • Minimum vertical clearance from sidewalk. 11 feet. • Material: Matte finish canvas, glass, or metal. • Color: Solid or striped. • Awning shape should relate to the window or door opening. Barrel shaped awnings should be used to complement arched windows while rectangular awnings should be used on rectangular windows. • The color of an awning sign should complement the color and material of the building to which it is attached. as siio ,O.P. Bie l to- s car�npaiible proportions, .auil-polar, xarefreSit, S I G N A G E 60 Wall and Awning Sign Visual Guidance Signage should integrate with architecture. S I G N A G E 61 Example of a rear building elevation sign Wall and Awning Sign Visual Guidance Examples of upper floor signs Awnings and canopies often enhance building architecture, and add color and interest to the streetscape. S I G N A G E 62 Building Identification Sign Visual Guidance i S I G N A G E 63 Signs can be incorporated into the de- sign of both awnings and canopies. Wall and Awning Sign Visual Guidance The second floor awnings comple- ment the vertically proportioned windows. The proportions of a building provide clues for the proper di- mensions of awnings and canopies. Awnings should be compatible with the architecture of the building in scale, materials, and style. Awning shape should relate to the window or door opening. S I G N A E 64 • 4,9*414 * AIM Ain. 7* Wall and Awning Sign Visual Guidance Examples of acceptable awning and canopy signs , S I G N A E 65 Wall and Awning Sign Visual Guidance Awnings and canopies should reinforce Trinity Up- town's intended design qualities and should strengthen the image of individual businesses. Examples of awnings and canopies in Downtown Fort Worth S I G N A G E 66 Graphic/Logo, Projecting, Hanging, and Marquee Signs uee; Graphic/Logo Signs Standards Graphic/logo signs bear a brand name, registered trademark or business logo. Signature graphics and logos are allowed to be used as signs for the businesses they represent. • Graphic/logo signs can be wall signs, awning and canopy signs, or any other sign types identified in these standards. Projecting Signs Standards Projecting signs are attached to the face of a building and project more than 12 inches from the wall surface. No more than one projecting sign may be maintained per tenant space frontage at the ground level of a building • lvluiunum vertical clearance: 8 feet. • Maximum projection: 48 inches. • Maximum area: 12 square feet. • Location: Limited to first or second floor. A second or third story tenant with a separate entry door on the street is allowed to have a small projecting sign with a maximum area of 6 square feet near the tenant's street entry Note: The UDC will consider the context and design of larger signs on a case -by -case ba- sis. (see page 80, Creative Signs) Hanging Signs Standards Hanging signs are projecting signs suspended below a marquee or canopy Hanging signs can include logos, symbols, or lettering. A hanging sign is generally intended to be read by pedestrians and by motorists in slow -moving vehicles. To minimize visual clutter, hanging signs shall not be located within close proximity to other hanging signs or projecting signs, preferably at least 25 feet from each other. • lvlinirnum vertical clearance: 8 feet. • Maximum projection. 48 inches. • Maximum area: 6 square feet • Location: First floor businesses and upper floor businesses with covered entries, porches, or balconies. Marquee Signs Standards Marquee signs are projecting signs attached to the perimeter or border of a permanently roofed building, and are constructed as a part of the building. Marquee signs are usually installed on theatres, cinemas, and performing art facilities. • Sign copy Limited to include the facility name and changeable copy related to current and future attractions. • Maximum area for facility name: 40 percent of total sign area. • Maximum area for the changeable copy 80 percent of total sign area. S j G N A G E 67 Logo and Marque Signs Visual Guidance Symbols and logos on signs, identifying the business, add interest to the street, are quickly read, and are often remembered more easily than words. I II 11111 I I I II II Marquee signs are often made of metal or glass. S I G N A G E 68 Projecting signs should be oriented to pedestrians. Projecting signs may dis- play multiple tenant names. Projecting and Hanging Sign Visual Guidance Projecting signs should reflect the character of each building and business. The size and shape of a project- ing sign should respect the scale of the structure. Projecting signs should fit within an imagi- nary rectangle with a maximum area of 12 square feet. A hanging sign should be perpendicular to the building. S I G N A G E 69 Projecting Sign Visual Guidance S 1 G N A G E 70 Window and Plaque Signs Window Signs Standards • Window signs are painted on or attached to the inside of a window facing the street. This type of signage can contain text, graphic logos, and other images. • Window signs shall not completely obscure visibility into or out of the window Exceptions may be made for signs that screen utility and office equipment. • A maximum of one window sign is permitted per window pane or framed window area. • Temporary window signs are allowed to identify special events and sales provided they are removed immediately following the event. • Handwritten, paper, cardboard, and plastic signs are not allowed. • Neon signs are permitted provided that all electrical supply cords, conduit, and electrical transformers are hidden from view through the window • Maximum area. 25 percent of the total transparent glass area of windows parallel to the street excluding the area of all glass doors. • Location: Limited to ground floor window facing the primary street frontage and adjoining parking lot or commercial uses on second floor windows for commercial uses that do not have ground floor occupancy • Material: High quality, such as paint, gold -leaf, or neon. Plaque Sign Standards Plaque signs are attached to surfaces adjacent to entries and are smaller versions of wall signs. • Maximum projection: 2 inches. • Maximum area: 2 square feet. • Location: Limited to wall surfaces adjacent to tenant entry • Graphics: Business name and logo. Window Sign Visual Guidance The sign copy of window signs should be in proportion to the glass surface. Window signs can express business image through graphic logos or colorful images. Well -designed window graphics attract attention while still allowing pedestrians to view store interiors. S I G N A G E 72 Plaque Visual Guidance Plaque signs should include unique designs or other interesting graphics. S I G N A G E 73 Tenant Directory and A -Frame Signs Tenant Directory Sign Standards Tenant directory signs are used to identify businesses in multi -tenant buildings that do not have direct frontage on a public street. The design of the sign should complement the building's design. • Orientation: To the pedestrian. • Location. Mounted flat against a solid wall within or near a main entrance or incorporated into a freestanding sign located on the property on which the tenants are located. • Lighting Directories may be externally illuminated. • Maximum sign height: 6 feet including the sign base. • Sign copy. May include building or development name, development logo, address, tenant names, and suite addresses. • Maximum letter height: • 8 inches - Building/development name or logo. • 4 inches - All others. "1"4 ' • ' • ,• :„„ Tenant Directory sign Visual Guidance Tenant directory signs could be mounted flat against a solid wall within or near a main entrance, or incorporated into a freestanding sign. S I G N A G E 75 Banner, Murals, and Service Station Signs Banner Signs Banner signs contain a logo or design placed on lightweight material that can move with the wind. A banner sign is intended to add liveliness, color, and a sense of movement to a pedestrian -oriented street. The size of commercial banners should be in scale with the building Flagpoles and brackets should be placed so as not to obscure architectural elements; locations should be considered m context of the entire facade. • Orientation: Vertical and mounted perpendicular to the building face. • Projection. No more than 4 feet. • Distance above ground: 8 feet at lowest point. • Banners along the same block of a street should generally be set at the same angle from the buildings. Murals Murals painted on a wall surface may be permitted upon approval by the UDC to ensure: • The artwork complements the design of the building in color, shape, and location on the building. • Material is durable and resistant to graffiti and weather. If the mural contains advertising, logos, or commercial messages, it qualifies as a sign and must be reviewed by the Urban Design Commission. If the mural does not contain adver- tising and is created by artists, then it must also go before the Art Commission. A banner sign is intended to add liveliness, color, and a sense of movement to a pedestrian -oriented street. Banner signs-Sti d4 hang from ptajectiugg, metal brackets of a size and design appropriate. to the banner and the p h%iectural chaff acter.of *the building. S I G N A G E 76 Banners Visual Guidance S I G N A G E 77 Murals Visual Guidance Examples of public art and interpretive murals S I G N A G E 78 Temporary Signs Temporary signs include grand opening banners, community interest signs on private property, construction signs, and real estate signs. Temporary signs are allowed for a limited amount of time, as described below Grand Opening Banner • Banners advertising a new business opening are permitted for a maximum of 30 days. Community Interest Sign on Private Property • A single designated area not exceeding 6 square feet of a single window may be used for the display of a maximum of two temporary, professionally prepared, posters an- nouncing an event of general public interest. This is in addition to any other perma- nent signs allowed. • Such signs should be removed within 30 days or upon the conclusion of the event, whichever occurs first. Construction Sign • Signs advertising the various construction firms participating in the development project are allowed. • The sign area shall not exceed 24 square feet. The sign shall not extend beyond the subject property nor interfere with traffic safety or visibility • Illumination is not allowed. Real Estate Sign Standards • Real estate signs may be placed in windows only Signs shall not exceed 10% of the window area or 10 square feet, whichever is larger. The window area shall be calculated by multiplying the window width times the height of the window, with a maximum calculated height of 15 feet. • Where windows exist on the first floor and the first floor is fully leased, a sign may be placed on the facade if it is integrated with the building architecture. • No more than one non -illuminated real estate sign per occupancy frontage is permit- ted for a six-month period. Extensions may be granted if the applicant proves the necessity for additional time. • Should the building not have windows on the "street facade, a real estate sign , not to exceed 10 square feet, may be placed on the facade. • Larger creative signs that reflect the architecture of the building in placement and design may be considered for new developments, complete renovation of a vacant building, or conversion to new use of existing buildings. • For buildings with a setback of 20 feet or more, a free-standing sign no larger than 16 square feet per face may be considered. Real estate information is encouraged to be integrated in a monument sign for the building • Free-standing signs no larger than 16 square feet per sign face may be placed on vacant properties or parking lots. More than one double -sided or L-shaped sign may be considered if the parcel has 3 block faces or more. i -1 D O P E- N N ANTHONY'S AUTHENTIC ITAL IAN CUISINE AND CATERING Pasadena's newest Italian dining experience. S&tfivdttu`Axail 300t11.. 123 On ge Grove P ade,;. CA 90214 v3. S I G N A G E 79 Temporary Sign A -Frame Sign Standards Portable A -frame signs are signs or advertising devices which rest on the ground and are not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground. A -frame signs in Trinity Uptown are designed to attract pedestrians, not passing motorists. • Each restaurant is allowed to have one A -frame sign. • A -Frame signs shall not encroach into required off-street parking areas, public roadways or alleys, and may not be arranged so as to create site distance conflicts or other traffic hazards. • A -Frame signs can only be utilised only during regular business hours and should be removed during non -business hours. • Location. On private property or within the public right-of-way, provided they do not interfere with vehicle access, pedestrian movement or wheelchair access to, through, and around the site. A minimum access width of seven (7) feet should be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public. • Material: Sturdy and not subject to fading or damage from weather. The use of paper or cloth is not permitted unless located within a glass or plastic enclosure. S I G N A G E 80 Temporary Sign Visual Guidance Examples of real estate signs 1�i11��cici+(i•i� i Example of construction sign S I G N A G E 81 A -Frame Sign Visual Guidance Portable signs should be visually interesting. Electronic Message Display Signs Electronic Message Display Signs Electronic Message Display signs are not allowed. Exception: • Gas station pricing signs • Theaters • Hotels • Public Transit • Window electronic display sign locations shall not contribute to light pollution for any adjacent residential developments • Maximum of 25% of the sign face may be devoted to changeable copy • The message shall not change at a rate faster than one message every 20 seconds. The interval between messages shall be a minimum of one second. • Changeable copy signs shall not contain animation, rolling or running letters or message, flashing lights or displays. ectrotuc;Messa These bightiy lit and • Changeable copy signs may not be used to display commercial messages relat- message d,.isplay signs aces. ing to products or services that are not offered on the premises. s bustli. add to 'eatures electronic and vibrancyof the S j G N A G E 83 Creative Signs Creative signs bring fun and vitality to Trinity Uptown streets and are encouraged. The UDC will review creative signage. , Parking Lot Signage The UDC will require review all parking lot signage. .1111111 tg: AMU; a, tak) ,B10 11-11,,L9j11,14111gIVI, , 44' 44 414 ' 444 4,4 S I G N A G E 84 Creative Sign Visual Guidance Exciting, interesting, and unusual signs contribute to overall vitality S I G N A G E 85