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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23586-03-2019ORDINANCE NO. 23586-03-2019 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO, 216539 AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015)9 TO AMEND "THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES" AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 4.1305.D., "OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" OF CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF ARTICLE 13, "FORM BASED DISTRICTS", OF SECTION 4,1305, "NEAR SOUTHSIDE ("NS") DISTRICT" TO PROVIDE VISUAL GUIDANCE OF SIGN TYPES; ADD REFERENCE TO BUILDING CODE FOR SIDE SETBACKS; ADD REFERENCE TO ADOPTED STREET STANDARDS FOR ALLEYS AND ACCESS; REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL UNIT ENTRANCES FROM MULTIFAMILY STRUCTURES AT THE GROUND FLOOR; REQUIRE SCREENING OF GROUND FLOOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT; DISALLOW BRICK PANELS FROM FACADES AND SCREENING; DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN REGULATIONS FOR SMALL AND LARGE PARKING STRUCTURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4.1203, THE FORM BASED USE TABLE TO ADD COTTAGE INDUSTRY AND TATTOO PARLORS AS ALLOWED USES IN THE NS-T4 ZONE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in November 2007, the City Council created the Near .Southside Zoning Districts to encourage high quality, pedestrian- oriented development in the near Southside; adopted the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines as part of the Zoning Ordinance; and established the Urban Design Commission and staff to administer those design standards; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the Near Southside Districts and the implementation of the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines Fort Worth South Inc. has provided input and worked with staff on amendments to the Near Ordinance No. 23586-03-2019 Page 1 of 5 Southside Development Standards and Guidelines to clarify certain standards to further promote desirable development that is consistent with the urban design and economic development goals for the Near Southside District; and WHEREAS, it is advisable to amend Section 4.1305.D. to provide visual guidance of sign types; add reference to building code for side setbacks; add reference to adopted street standards for alleys and access; require individual unit entrances from multifamily structures at the ground floor; require screening of ground floor mechanical equipment; disallow brick panels from facades and screening; differentiate between regulations for small and large parking and amend the use table to add cottage industry and tattoo parlors as allowed uses in the NS-T4; and WHEREAS, Section 4.1305.D. of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Other Development Standards" requires that any revisions to the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines must be considered by the Urban Design Commission, the Zoning Commission and the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines, as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, "District Regulations", Article 13 "Form Based Districts", Section 4.1305, "Near Southside (NS) District", Subsection 4.1305.D. "Other standards" is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, in various sections of the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines to provide visual Ordinance No. 23586-03-2019 Page 2 o47 5 such 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 in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 5. 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 ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 6. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 13896 which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 7. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause and effective date of 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. Ordinance No. 23586-03-2019 Page 4 of 5 SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. APPROVED FORM AND LEGALITY: Melinda Ramos, Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED: March 5,, EFFECTIVE: Mary Ka s*/Ci retary Ordinance No. 23586-03-2019 Page 5 of 5 �um91u 1 1 •rye AT Not is 01 :fof I it ire � — I 1 Ar Ir four ro�* ` , •,for A a dam All Too off 04 two lk i �sFs _ 1 Ar Ir four ro�* ` , •,for A a dam All Too off 04 two lk i �sFs _ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. I ntroduction A. Background B. Promoting Revitalization with Form -Based Standards 3 3 Section2. General Development Principles A. Intent 4 B. General Development Principles 4 Section3. Administration A. Intent 5 B. Relationship to Other Regulatory Documents 5 C. Definition of "Standards" and "Guidelines" 5 D. Development Review Process 5-6 E. Near Southside District Boundary 7 Section4. Regulating Plan A. Intent and Principles 9 •How to Use the Regulating Plan 9 •The Transect Classification System 10 B. Maps of Development Zones and Historic Properties 11-14 C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 15 •Maps 18-21 Sections. Development Standards and Guidelines A. Intent and Principles 20-21 B. Streets and Other Public Spaces 22-31 •Streets 22-27 •Roadsides 28-30 •Public Parks and Plazas 31 •Public Art C. Building Location and Orientation 32-35 D. Building Height 35-36 E. Parking and Driveways 37-38 F. Architectural Standards 3941 •Signs 42-57 G. On -Site Landscaping 58 •Canopy Tree List 59 Section6. Permitted Land Uses A. Mix of Use Requirement for Large Developments 60 B. Special Requirements for "N" and "R" Zones 61 C. Permitted Land Uses 61-69 SECTION I. INTRODUCTION A. Background The Near Southside is located just south of Downtown Fort Worth and is the city's second largest employment center, with over 30,000 workers. Approximately 18,000 of these workers are employed in the health care industry. Although commonly recognized today as the "Medical District," the area has historically been a mixed -use district with diverse neighborhoods and eclectic destinations. The area's remaining historic buildings — with their architectural diversity, human -scale design, and wide range of locally -owned businesses — reflect this storied past. Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI), a non-profit redevelopment corporation, has worked since 1996 with the City of Fort Worth and other community groups to promote the area's revitalization in a way that builds on this history and capitalizes on the district's eclectic, mixed -use, human -scale character to create a competitive advantage in attracting new residents and businesses. Urban design (i.e., the design of buildings, streets, and other public spaces, and the interrelationships among those elements) will continue to be a major factor in determining the district's economic, social, and cultural sustainability. Promoting the sustainability of neighborhoods and commercial districts is a primary goal for the City of Fort Worth, 1.B. Promoting Revitalization with Form -Based Development Standards As reflected in the City's Comprehensive Plan (which includes the FWSI strategic plan by reference), FWSI and the City have long recognized the importance of urban design in realizing revitalization goals for the Near Southside. As in the past, the district's future character will largely be determined by the individual design decisions made by hundreds of property owners, businesses, and residents over the following decades. The City's zoning regulations and other development standards play perhaps the most influential role in guiding these decisions, and, as a result, in shaping the Near Southside Is character, quality of life, and sustainability. For decades, zoning regulations, street design requirements, and other development standards have worked against urban design and redevelopment goals for the Near Southside and other central city districts. In response, the City adopted new form -based "MU" mixed -use zoning classifications, and, in certain central city areas such as Downtown and Trinity Uptown, created new urban design districts with tailored development standards and guidelines that promote development that is consistent with the contextual design goals for those respective areas. FWSI has worked with `property owners to promote desirable redevelopment in two ways: first, through rezonings to the "MU" classifications; and second, through the application of informal design guidelines. Although the effects of these past efforts have been significant, a comprehensive update of the district's development standards — through the creation of a new Near Southside urban design district overseen by the Urban Design Commission — is necessary to promote the district's continued revitalization, for several reasons: • The patchwork of single -use industrial, commercial, and residential zoning districts did not allow or promote a mix of resi- dential, retail, office, and institutional uses as envisioned in the City's Comprehensive Plan, within which the Near Southside is designated as a "mixed -use growth center." • Outdated development standards did not promote the type of pedestrian -oriented urban design that characterizes the Near Southside's most distinctive and memorable areas and serves as a competitive advantage for the district. • The patchwork of zoning districts threatened redevelopment momentum by failing to create a predictable investment envi- ronment in which property owners could confidently invest in redevelopment projects that conformed to the trict's vision and be reasonably assured that zoning standards would require compatible development on adjacent proper- ties. • The wide range of conditions within the district —from lower density residential neighborhoods to large institutional campuses— required a more tailored approach than simply applying all of the "MU" standards throughout the area. • Design excellence, administrative flexibility, and timely approval of conforming projects would best be promoted through a development review process overseen by awell-qualified design review board, as demonstrated by the Down- town Urban Design District process. This illustrated document uses photographs and other images in an effort to create auser-friendly manual for use by professional developers as well as non -experts. The standards and guidelines contained are largely based on the form -based standards of the "MU" classifications. Form -based standards differ from conventional zoning standards in their emphasis on shaping the form of buildings and public spaces rather than the segregation of different land uses. .f3c NEAR SOUTHSI E DISTRICT SECTION 2. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES 2.A. Intent The Near Southside will become a vibrant, mixed -use, urban district if certain general development principles shape its redevelopment. The following principles serve as the basis for the standards and guidelines contained in this document. Development projects are evaluated with respect to the principles, in addition to the pertinent standards and guidelines. 2.B. General Development Principles 1. Promote apedestrian-oriented urban form. In contrast to conventional zoning standards that place primary emphasis on the regulation of land uses, the Near Southside development standards and guidelines focus on promoting a walkable, urban form of development, consistent with the district's historic urban character. The focus on form promotes buildings that conform to tested urban design principles, and that adapt to changing conditions over time. 2. Maximize connectivity and access. The Near Southside's successful revitalization requires a truly multimodal circulation network in which residents, workers, and visitors may conveniently walk, drive, bike, or ride public transportation to destinations within and outside of the district. Development standards and guidelines are intended to promote walkable blocks and street designs that balance these transportation modes, and also ensure accessibility for all residents and visitors, including those with disabilities. 3. Require excellence in the design of the public realm (building on Fort Worth's history of civic art) and of buildings that front public spaces. The most successful and memorable urban environments are those in which walking down the street is appealing. Streets, plazas, parks, and other public spaces should be comfortable and inviting, and buildings fronting those spaces should be active and visually interesting at the pedestrian level. 4. Promote the preservation and creation of distinctive neighborhoods that provide diverse urban housing options. The vision for the Near Southside places high priority on the creation of mixed -use, mixed -income neighborhoods that include townhouses, apartments, condominiums, and supporting neighborhood -scale businesses. Providing a large number of units and options for various household types and income levels is critical to the district's success. 5. Support existing Near Southside businesses. The Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines should support the success of existing businesses. 6. Encourage adaptive reuse and support the preservation of historically significant buildings. The Near Southside includes historically significant buildings that should be incorporated into new development projects. The development standards and guidelines are intended to work in conjunction with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance to encourage preservation and adaptive reuse of significant buildings. 7. Encourage creativity, architectural diversity, and exceptional design. The Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines promote high quality design, and the development review process promotes flexibility. Standards and guidelines, as well as the development review process, are intended to support creativity and exceptional design while discouraging uniformity. 8. Promote sustainable development that minimizes negative impacts on 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 sustainable development principles, the Near Southside's buildings, transportation systems, and public spaces should be designed to minimize negative impacts on air and water quality and promote innovation in environmental design. 9. Encourage the integration of public art into public and private development. Public art should be integrated into architecture, streetscapes, and public spaces. Public art will enhance the built environment and contribute to the area's success in attracting new residents and businesses. SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION 3.A. Intent The development standards and guidelines included in this document are intended to be clear, concise, and user -friendly. The development review process is intended to be predictable and flexible, and to facilitate the timely approval of conforming projects. 3.B. Relationship to Other Regulatory Documents The Near Southside (NS) Development Standards and Guidelines document is intended to minimize references to other sections of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Developers are responsible, however, for reviewing and com- plying with all pertinent zoning and subdivision standards, including those not directly referenced in this document. There are three notable references to other sections of the Zoning Ordinance: a) the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 4, Article 5), which includes the procedures and requirements related to the preservation and reuse of historically significant buildings; b) Off -Street Parking and Loading (Chapter 6, Article 2), and c) the Sign Ordinance (Chapter 6, Article 4) and Downtown Sign Standards. The sign ordinance includes basic dimensional standards, and the Downtown sign standards are applied as design guidelines within the Near Southside district (see Appendix A). All development must comply with all federal, state, county, or city regulations. Historically designated properties must comply with requirements associated with those designations (e.g., Fairmount Historic District properties must comply with that district's design guidelines as well as processes required by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission). 3.C. Definition of "Standards" and "Guidelines" Development Standards are objective, measurable regulations, often illustrated through diagrams and sketches, with which all projects must comply. Unless noted as a guideline, all provisions in this document are development stand- ards. If a project of exceptional design is clearly consistent with the General Development Principles but does not con- form to a certain development standard, the Urban Design Commission (UDC) may approve a Certificate of Approprk ateness (COA) that cites the project Is compliance with those principles. (For projects not conforming to the height and setback regulations listed in the Zoning Ordinance as shown in Section 7, Appendix B, a variance approved by the Board of Adjustment is also required; see Development Review section below.) Development Guidelines are more subjective statements though which the City proposes additional design strategies. The guidelines should be suitable for most projects, and developers should endeavor to ensure that guidelines are fol- lowed to the extent possible. City staff and the UDC will work with developers to explore design approaches that max- imize conformance with guidelines. The UDC shall not deny a Certificate of Appropriateness solely because a project fails to comply with a guideline. 3.D. Development Review Process 1. PROJECTS SUBJECT TO REVIEW —All private construction projects, with the exception of interior construction or exterior in -kind replacement work, are subject to review by the Planning and Development Department andlor the Urban Design Commission (UDC) for compliance with the NS Standards and Guidelines. All buildings, streets, and public spaces by public entities are also subject to review. 2. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW VS. UDC REVIEW —Projects that are clearly consistent with all applicable development principles and that clearly conform to all standards may be approved administratively by the Planning and Development Director without UDC review. Because of the unique signage needs of the major hospitals, staff may also approve appropriate hospital signage that deviates from the dimensional standards. Additionally, staff may ap- prove waivers from roadside design elements for properties located along a street that is planned for City or Fort Worth South Inc. sponsored streetscape projects. The UDC shall review projects that require interpretation or discre- tionary judgment with respect to the project's compliance with standards and guidelines. The UDC shall also review all of the following: • Skybridges (see Section 5.C.6.) • Drive -through Facilities (see Section 5.D.5.) • Mobile Food Courts (see Section 51.8.) • Monument Signs (see Section 5.F.9.a) 5 SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION 3.D. Development Review Process (conL.) 3. URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION (UDC) —The UDC is anine-member body appointed by the City Council and charged with the administration of urban design districts. As stated above, the UDC shall review projects that require interpretation or discretionary judgment with respect to the project's compliance with standards and guidelines. The Zoning Ordinance specifies that UDC appointees should be knowledgeable about fundamental principles 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 serves as staff advisor to the UDC. 4. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS —The Planning and Development Director or UDC will issue a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for approved public and private projects. In exceptional cases the UDC may approve a COA if a project is clearly consistent with applicable development principles but does not conform to a certain development standard(s) or guideline(s). The COA for such projects must describe the projects' compliance with applicable principles. 5. REQUIRED INFORMATION —The full list of required materials is included in the Urban Design Commission application available from the City's Planning and Development Department. In general, the following information is required, as applicable: a. Site Plan b. Building Plans and Elevations c. Landscape Plan d. Material Specifications e. Plans and Specifications for Proposed Signs f. Description of Proposed Scope of Work g. Photographs of Site and Existing Conditions 6. REVIEW OF PHASED PROJECTS — To minimize review steps for phased development projects, the UDC may approve a COA for all phases provided that the applicant submits drawings that depict the initial phase as well as all future phases. The COA is valid for two years from the date of approval. 7. CONCEPTUAL PHASE DISCUSSIONS —One of the UDC's most important roles is to provide informal guidance to developers of significant projects during the conceptual design phase. These discussions take place during monthly UDC work sessions, and provide an opportunity for early UDC and staff input that should facilitate timely design review and approval of the final design phase. City staff encourages all public and private developers of significant projects to present their conceptual plans during a UDC work session. 8. VARIANCES TO ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES' PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS —The UDC is authorized to approve appropriate exceptions to the vast majority of the NS Standards and Guidelines, provided a project complies with applicable development principles. The UDC may allow additional flexibility for projects of exceptional 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. Similarly, vacations of public rights -of -way and any waivers of subdivision requirements require approval by the City Plan Commission. Variances, vacations, and subdivision waivers should be recommended for approval by the UDC. The UDC is authorized to approve exceptions to roadside design standards. t� NER SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT WI W W W CHP z w MA31NW ¢ =za 0° ~ U .=..� dNOZl�Ib' w 0 m z L O tt] c (L z Imo - 0 - W g 8bp m IN +� — c� N C) a) i1 TI ❑ N i m %i.,P cB ci c/) o d in HPQ) Q Q W L c a 0 z l Q W 0 W 0 m Higil M �441 HP SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION I I I In Z Q Ul Z p t- �IZ301. MAN I O U) O O W LU m ¢ Q ¢ SS=1�ja I X — W =MAP2 z Q 0 J umum 0 J .J Q m �d�n 12iHP ! ti1S m %W m Q -- �- `� w 3NV%3 JB ENTER RbSEDAtlf lit Svl 12mosslW / PH v I'll �. —; vz, r t nosy vas r1i= r' dNO2I VNOZl2Id y '` Q m � Sdd� 1C 1 �% O , 61v % /3J1 t3 = Ib'W °L► NC �/17 r NO S3A�I O A 'd �. OIV l Al 14 ONINN31" � a A cWn f d. 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A unified section that classifies both development zones and streets is intended to promote coordination among land use, urban design, and transportation decisions, which is an essential strategy in creating a vibrant, livable, mixed -use district. The following principles guide the content of the Reg- ulating Plan. DEVELOPMENT ZONES 1. Draw development zone boundaries so as to enhance the character of existing neighborhoods and commercial districts while also promoting compatible higher -density, mixed -use redevelopment in appropriate locations. 2. Draw development zone boundaries to promote a large number of new residential units in order to create a "live, work, play" environment and to support neighborhood retail and other commercial uses. 3. Draw development zone boundaries to support large institutions and businesses that warrant tailored development standards based on their unique operational requirements. HISTORIC PROPERTIES 4. Facilitate the incorporation of historically significant buildings into redevelopment projects by identifying those properties on the Regulating Plan and by referencing the Zoning Ordinance's Historic Preservation Ordinance and applicable incentives. 5. Facilitate the designation of currently unprotected historic properties and their adaptive reuse by identifying the most eligible properties on the Regulating Plan as information on those properties becomes available. CIRCULATION NETWORK AND STREET CLASSIFICATION 6. Preserve the existing urban street grid to maximize street connectivity for vehicles, pedestrians, public transportation, and bicycles. The grid promotes efficient circulation and provides a wide range of mobility options. 7. Limit vacations of existing public rights -of -way, including streets and alleys, only to situations where there is no adverse impact to future circulation and desirable redevelopment, or in cases where such vacations are absolutely necessary for an exceptional redevelopment project that is clearly consistent with the general development principles. 8. Utilize a context -sensitive street classification system that gives equal consideration to redevelopment and mobility goals. Sample section of _ street classification ( o map. See pages j LEUI A 18-21. 1 dOciE� DASN'v^lOGD O o � J O 0 C a G Z m The Transect Classification System Cn The diagram below illustrates the "Transect" that serves as the basis for many form -based development codes. The Transect diagram shows a continu- C ous cross-section of human habitats, from rural to urban. Transect zones "74: General Urban" and 75: Urban Center" are most consistent with the rede- —I velopment vision for the Near Southside. (The development standards for T4"and T5 are very similar to those for the MU-1 and MU-2 zoning districts, m respectively.) T4 and T5 zones, as well as special neighborhood and institutional/industrial zones are shown on the development zone maps in the fol- lowing section. m v CD R U R A L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U R B A N Ir--------- - - - - -, . " Iry ,'f \ref f �1�"n, . ^ � f .�.� � •\ NATURAL RURAL SUB -URBAN SourcEn$MrfCode v8.0, Duan�Mall:Er-Zyberk & CDmparWONE 0 I GENERALURBAN URBAN CENTER I URBAN CORE ZONE ZONE I ZONE I — — — — — — — — — — — — — — j Cn m n z m t7 c r D Z r D Z 4.13. Development Zones and Historic Properties 1. NORTHWEST T4 20-ft. maximum front setback 18-foot minimum fagade height* T5 20-foot maximum front setback 18-foot minimum fagade height* FNNo Neiqhborhood zone Restricted zone single -use non-residential FRNo bars or 3 stories max. if single use 5 stories max. if single use industrial uses; 5 stories max. w/ public space or mix of uses 8 stories w/ public space or mix of uses see p. 44. 6 stories max, w/ public space and mix of uses 10 stories w/ public space and mix of uses Parking behind or beside buildings Parking behind or beside buildings Institutional/Industrial zone *unless located on "primary street— see map page 9 1 Flexible driveway and entrance standards NORTHWEST QUADRANT HISTORIC PROPERTIES (Refer to of Zoning Ordinance Ch. 4, Art. 5) 71-1-11 Local Desianations HSE- Highly Significant Endangered HC - Historic and Cultural Landmark DD - Demolition Delay Z M 0 M 0 0 4.13. Development Zones and Historic Properties 2. SOUTHWEST Basic Development Standards (Standards and guidelines are listed in Sections 5-7.) r20-ft. maximum front setback T4 18-foot minimum fagade height* r 3 stories max. if single use 5 stories max, w/ public space or mix of uses 6 stories max. w/ public space and mix of uses Parking behind or beside buildings *unless located on "primary street— see map page 9 SOUTHWEST QUADRANT 1 N 1111111 1 1---i L- 20-foot maximum front setback Neighborhood zone Restricted zone 18-foot minimum fagade height* [-N]No single -use non-residential FRNo bars or 5 stories max. if single use industrial uses; 8 stories w/ public space or mix of uses see p. 44. 10 stories w/ public space and mix of uses Parking behind or beside buildings _I Institutional/Industrial zone Flexible driveway and entrance standards B ITIMORM ffl �� �� s HISTORIC PROPERTIES (Refer to of Zoning Ordinance Ch. 4, Art. 5) Local Designations [ lIHSE- Highly Significant Endangered HC - Historic and Cultural Landmark DD - Demolition Delay M b 0 M 0 0 Cn m n O Z X m G) c r D Z r z 4.13. Development Zones and Historic Properties 3. NORTHEAST Basic Development Standards (Standards and guidelines are listed in Sections 5-7.) r20-ft. maximum front setback T4 18-foot minimum facade height* T5 3 stories max. if single use 5 stories max. w/ public space or mix of uses 6 stories max. w/ public space and mix of uses Parking behind or beside buildings *unless located on "primary street— see map page 9 NORT 20-foot maximum front setback Neiahborhood zone Restricted zone 18-foot minimum facade height ❑ No single -use non-residential F-R] No bars or 5 stories max. if single use industrial uses; 8 stories w/ public space or mix of uses see p. 44. 10 stories w/ public space and mix Institutional/Industrial zone of uses ❑ Flexible driveway and entrance standards HISTORIC PROPERTIES (Refer to of Zoning Ordi- nance Ch. 4, Art. 5) Local Desiana- :•::•: ions HSE- Highly Significant Endangered HC - Historic and Cultura Landmark DD - Demolition Delay Z m n Cn O c U) v m n Cn m 0 O Z �P m O c r D z O r D Z 4.13. Development Zones and Historic Properties 4. SOUTHEAST Basic Development Standards (Standards and guidelines are listed in Sections 5-7.) 20-ft. maximum front setback T4 18-foot minimum fagade height* r 3 stories max. if single use 5 stories max. w/ public space or mix of uses 6 stories max. w/ public space and mix of uses Parking behind or beside buildings unless located on "primary street— see map page 9 SOUTHEAST QUADRANT ■ PARR PLACE M _ RICHI�IOND� MORPHY N Q 0022 MM IN �MADDOX� _� �■ ONE ��rIN ilk �� ■��� �L S ME 20-foot maximum front setback 18-foot minimum fagade height 5 stories max. if single use 8 stories w/ public space or mix of uses 10 stories w/ public space and mix of uses Neiahborhood zone Restricted zone 7-N No single -use non-residential 7-R No bars or industrial uses; see p. 44. Institutional/Industrial zone 1-17 Flexible driveway and entrance standards HISTORIC PROPERTIES (Refer to of Zoning Ordi- nance Ch. 4, Art. 5) Local DesVations HSE- Highly Signifi- �cant Endangered HC - Historic and Cultural P`t?''? , Landmark �- - DD - Demolition Delay _ Cn m n Z N m C r D ^Z YJ r Z VIM N11 ;a 4.C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 1. CLASSIFICATIONS BY CONTEXT: DEFINITIONS a. Mixed -Use Streets — Flexible and walkable urban streets serving a variety of land uses and densities. These in- clude on -street parking and comfortable sidewalks, and are comfortable and safe for bicyclists. b. Main Streets — Walkable, mixed -use streets of moderate to high density. These are primary destination streets with active ground floor uses and on -street parking, and are comfortable and safe for bicyclists. c. Commercial Streets — Automobile -oriented streets with high levels of automobile and truck movement, no on - street parking, and low to moderate levels of pedestrian and bicycle movement. 2. CLASSIFICATIONS BY VEHICULAR CAPACITY: DEFINITIONS a. Local Streets — less than 2,500 vehicles per day. b. Collector Streets* — less than 8,000 vehicles per day. c. Arterial Streets — more than 8,000 vehicles per day. •Minor* — Usually undivided with 3-4 travel lanes *Major* — Usually divided with 4 travel lanes *Principal — Usually divided with 6 travel lanes *If feasible, striped bike lanes are usually necessary on these streets to create a safe and comfortable cycling environment. 3. CONTEXT -SENSITIVE STREET CLASSIFICATIONS Development Content Mixed -Use Main Street Commercial Vehicular Capacity Local Collector Arterial Context -Sensitive Street Classifications (Examales) Mixed -Use Local (North -south streets at Oleander Walk) Mixed -Use Collector (Jennings north of Rosedale) Mixed -Use Arterial (8th Avenue) Main Street Local (Park Place) Main Street Collector (Magnolia) Main Street Arterial (West Rosedale between 8th Ave.and S. Main) Commercial Local (No Near Southside examples) Commercial Collector (Vickery across I-35W) SECTION 4. REGULATING PLAN CONTEXT -SENSITIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Mixed -Use Streets are walkable and serve a variety of residential and non-residential land uses. Main Street Collector Main Streets are the primary retail and destination streets. Commercial Streets are oriented to vehicles but still provide comfortable pedestrian environments. (West Rosedale rendering by Carter &Burgess) 15 4.C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 4. NORTHWEST QUADRANT ARTERIALS CAPACITY Local Collector Minor Major Principal CONTEXT 2lanes 2-3 lanes 3-4 lanes 4lanes 6lanes Mixed -Use "Main" Street * _ (Storefront retail) Commercial (No N/A on -street parking) Striped bike lane N/A (Recommended) PRUITT � CANNON n NI~ " r-nna Cz' PRUITT rn CANNON t I 1 PRUITT I I I HUMBOLT O I r WORTH vOi = PULASPI N/A N/A BROADWAY m W z m TUC�ER 2 m * See: 5.6.2.b. 5.6.3.d. 5.C.2.a. 5.C.5.c. 5.E.8. 5.F.5.d. 5. F.5. f. Z- O cr 0 Z W co= PE�ERSMITi YI JCKER t l COOPER w _ .. TERRACE I 5 HUMBOLT D. PULASKI r I W w 1BROADWAY ¢ O U 0 ¢ zo J LL I 1 I I 1 DASHWOOD 1 O 1 Z 00 O ¢ _ VICKERY DIGGETT T D I BROADW Y m • > y 2 O s _J W 7 a f O Z y ~n J J = < Q rJ TUCKER TUIER I 1 ANNIE N HATTIE a II CANNOO W 'I CANNON O O a i a ¢ LEUM O LE41PA I1 1 I TERI 2ELL m m � O Ir � Z d J W ab 4.C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 5. SOUTHWEST QUADRANT WORTH OLEANDER ci m M-STLETOE MORPH w N w * See: 5.B.2.b. 5.B.3.d. 5.C.2.a. 5.C.5.c. 5.E.8. 5.F.5.d. 5. F.5.f. MYRTLE MAD SOX w 0 _ � w m LL O m za OLEAN )ER O G s O z w _ MAG VOLIA GREEN - x O, ? J MORt°HY z MORPH' = z z w INGRAM FEL KS GWOZDZ REYNOLL MAEDOX ° - MADDOX O zI z z M 0 Cn M 0 co 0 ARTERIALS I CAPACITY Local Collector Minor Major Principal CONTEXT 2lanes 2-3 lanes 3-4 lanes 4lanes 6lanes Cn m 0 Mixed -Use —I N/A p Z "Main" Street * (Storefront retail) Mumma ® NIA ;0 m Commercial (No N/A C on -street parking) D Striped bike lane N/A m N/A Z (Recommended) G) 4.C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 6.NORTHEAST QUADRANT ARTERIALS CAPACITY Local Collector Minor Major Principal CONTEXT 2lanes 2-3 lanes 3-4 lanes 4lanes 6lanes Mixed -Use "Main" Street (Storefront retail) Commercial (No N/A on -street parking) Striped bike lane N/A (Recommended) w Li J Q O 00 6ROADWAY a BROADWAY s c w <nK�f oQ 5 c LL' 2Q I m O Y � TIyCKER 4I JCKER y PENNSYLVAN` PRUITT 1 CA NON 2 � 1 r � " 1 COOPER 1 K 1 w 0 1 O OU TE ZRELL Y HUWIBOLT 1 D.-iSHWOC«D 1 DASHWOOD L PULASKI 1 w O N (0 01 MI O �� J U L z O J L w J 2 Q TJER TUCKER --- m1-- - * See: 5.13.2.b. 5.B.3.d. 5.C.2.a. 5.C.5.c. 5.E.8. 5.F.5.d. N/A N/A :KERY Z N/A e G _ )AGGETT z ° GEiT 1 BROP-DWAY z G BROADV"AY 2 :J Z W O w ❑ z Z5 PETER MITH ;� 5 PETS S ITH 5 w O w TUCKP.R v CANN )N G 0 j z Q � _ f J e LEUDA m TERRELL a_ J HUIo1BOLT Ln Jc�7 PUL.ISKI a z' z L =JDA 1 1 i (:ANNOP L E U D A E-2 O TERItEI_L o C DASF WOOD m 1 DgGGETT BRC=4DWAY DENNIS TELLA TL.CKER ANNIE TERRELL DASH W OG) VERBENA 4.C. Circulation Network and Thoroughfare Classification 7. SOUTHEAST QUADRANT COOPER HUMBOLT D PULASKI DASHWOOD Ln z TER f ELL OLEANDER it 01 < M w. 0 W 0 z MAG-40LIAGFIEEN MA A, NO LI MORP-iY < Q MORfHY z z W T INGRAM MYRTLE �,)° X 0 xi CAPACITY Local CONTEXT 2 lanes Mixed -Use "Main" Street * REYNOLC MACDOX C U MADDOX ARTERIALS \Y Collector Minor Major Principal 2-3 lanes 3-4 lanes 4 lanes 6 lanes N/A (Storefront retail) N/A Commercial (No N/A on -street parking) Striped bike lane N/A N/A (Recommended) h,UMBOLT 2 PUL.,SKI I z D 0 TERR-LIL LOO z 0 DASHWOO! < MYFTLE z O Ki NDDOX MAD:)OX STJOSEPH LEN See: 5.B.2.b. 5.B.3.d. 5.C.2.a. 5.C.5.c. 5.E.8. 5.F.5.d. 5.F.5.f. z M 0 M SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.A. Intent and Principles This section includes standards and guidelines related to the orientation and configuration of streets, public spac- es, buildings, sites, and parking facilities. The purpose of these standards and guidelines is to promote high quality, pedestrian -oriented, sustainable development that adapts to changing conditions over time, without dictating archi- tectural style. The following principles provide the basis for the development standards and guidelines. STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES • Design all streets and sidewalks to promote pedestrian activity and comfort. Sidewalks serve as the Near Southside's most heavily used public spac- es. • Balance the circulation requirements of automobiles, mass transit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in the design of street cross -sections. Utilize context - sensitive design strategies to achieve this balance. • Provide designated road space for bicycles, such as striped bike lanes, on roads that would otherwise be uncomfortable or unsafe for less experienced or slow riders. • Emphasize attention to detail and quality construction in the design and construction of streets. • Use simple but effective roadside designs to allow easy maintenance. • Provide on -street parking in as many areas as possible to support district businesses and to calm traffic speeds. • Adhere to time -tested roadside design strategies that create walkable streets, including shade trees and pedestrian lights located along the curb, between the roadway and the walkway. • Provide a wide range of public spaces (in addition to comfortable sidewalks), including neighborhood - oriented pocket parks, community gathering places, and recreational facilities. • Incorporate elements into public spaces that engage all age groups, including young children and the elderly. On -street parking, wider sidewalks, street trees, and outdoor On -street parking supports retail and restaurants and also provides a traffic buffer for pedestrians. A network of public spaces thaf includes both smaller plazas and larger parks is a key element in urban districts. 20 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.A. Intent and Principles (cont.) SITES AND BUILDINGS • Design sites and buildings, and the lower floors of buildings in particular, so that they promote pedestrian activity and provide an active, human -scale, continuous, pedestrian -oriented street edge along public sidewalks. • Design buildings and sites that provide visual variety and enhance the Near Southside's overall sense of place. • Build distinctive neighborhoods that enhance local identity. • Promote building scale that enhances the public realm, and promote new buildings that complement the scale of neighboring structures, particularly adjacent historic buildings. • Locate and design surface parking lots, individual garages, and large parking garages so as to reduce their visual impact and/or to create public amenities (e.g., through aesthetic or environmental features). • Design and orient buildings on Magnolia, Park Place, West Rosedale, South Main, Pennsylvania, 8th Avenue, and Vickery so as to support the streets' roles as the Near Southside's primary pedestrian -oriented commercial districts. • Encourage the use of durable, attractive materials that promote sustainability and the reuse of buildings. • Design buildings that reflect the time in which the structures are built, as the district's most treasured historic buildings do. • Without dictating architectural style, encourage building facade designs that contribute to an attractive streetscape and skyline. • Encourage all civic and publicly sponsored buildings to be of exceptional design quality. • Design buildings and sites so as to minimize negative impacts on air and water quality and to promote a sustainable natural environment. The principles support active streets with ground level uses that are oriented to public sidewalks. Parking lot located to the side of a historic building on S. Main St. � Parking lots located behind or to the side of buildings are con- sistent with the district's urban character. Historic Mehl Building on Magnolia Avenue Historically significant buildings help define the district and should be incorporated into new projects. 29 NEAR SOU ( Vw_)IOF D13- T H46IC 3 5.13. Streets and Other Public Spaces 1. STREET STANDARDS a. Main Streets 10' 5.5' min. in. Pedestrian mt �E SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Main Street Local with Angled Parking ROW=100'-110' �20'(varies byangle) 15' 15'—20'(varkesbyangke) —Parking + Travel } Travel + Parking Curb4o{urb=65'-70 5.5 ' 10' min, � min. Pedestrian , t w Main Street 2-lane Local or Collector ROW = V-90' 10, 5.5' 5' s' 5.5' 10' min. 1min. 8' min. 11' �`I 11' min.I 80 min. in. `Pedestrian la Parking+Bike•} Travel I Travel }Bike' Parking a r+4Pedestnan y L N E � E 2 Curb-to-Curb=38'-50' 2 11 CV 1 1 A) er outside lanes may be used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. Main Street 3-lane Collector or Minor Arterial ROW = e0'-1110' .r 10, 55' 5' 5' 55' to min. I min. 8' min. ill 11' ill min. 8' min. min. Walkway l � Parking }Bike`4 Travel 4 Turn Lane I Travel +Bike }Parking M Walkway ~ 15 ~ , Curb-to-Curb=49'-60' ~ .Z I ( l I 1 C% `Wider outside lanes maybe used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. 22 Main Street 2-lane Local or Collector ROW = V-90' 10, 5.5' 5' s' 5.5' 10' min. 1min. 8' min. 11' �`I 11' min.I 80 min. in. `Pedestrian la Parking+Bike•} Travel I Travel }Bike' Parking a r+4Pedestnan y L N E � E 2 Curb-to-Curb=38'-50' 2 11 CV 1 1 A) er outside lanes may be used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. Main Street 3-lane Collector or Minor Arterial ROW = e0'-1110' .r 10, 55' 5' 5' 55' to min. I min. 8' min. ill 11' ill min. 8' min. min. Walkway l � Parking }Bike`4 Travel 4 Turn Lane I Travel +Bike }Parking M Walkway ~ 15 ~ , Curb-to-Curb=49'-60' ~ .Z I ( l I 1 C% `Wider outside lanes maybe used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. 22 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 53. Streets and Other Public Spaces (conl..) 1. STREET STANDARDS a. Main Streets (cont.) t (Y ss' s' min. min. fir min. Pedestrian J g+ Parking+Bike'} E Main Street 41ane Minor Arterial ROW = 9a-115• n• tr it• n• navel Travel Travel I Travel Curbto-Curb=60'-75' s' 55' IV min. 8' min. min. Bike•4Parking g+ Pedestrian I I � der outside lanes may prop be used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for osed bike lane streets. Main Street Major Arterial ROW=105•-135' 1a s.s' s• s' s.sto min. min. 8' min. 11' 11' Varies it' 11' min. 8' min. min. Pedestrian #a ParkingBike'# Travel } Travel Median Travel Travel 'Bike`}Parking a �++Pedestrian is ,� Curb-to-Curb=7s'-9s' i 'Wider outside lanes may be used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. 23 M=AK SCSI) r MAUL LA IMU I SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.0. Streets and Other Public Spaces (cont.) I. STREET STANDARDS b. Mixed -Use Streets M(xed-Use Local ROW=60'-70' min. min. 811' 11' 8' min. min. c Parking' Travel Travel +Parking �++ a WE �� w� ~ a Curbto-Curb=36' ~ ,2 Mixed -Use 2-Lane Collector ROW=60'-90' S' S' min. min. 8' min. 11' 11' min. 8' min. min. }� c Parking}Bike"j Travel 4 Travel +Bike"+ Parking c E a a Curbto-Curb=38" 50' .2 u *Wider outside lanes may be used if bike lanes are not feasible. See section 4.0 for proposed bike lane streets. Mixed -Use 3-Lane Collector or Minor Arterial ROW = 70'-100' 11' 11' min. 8' min. min. + s Parking Blke" Travel i Tumlane Travel Bike'+Parking N >u w N " ~ ~,2 ? Curb-to{urb=49'fi' 8 WVider outside lanes maybe used If bike lanes are not feasible. see Section 4.C. for proposed bike lane streets. NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 511. Streets and Other Public Spaces (cont.) 1. STREET STANDARDS b. Mixed -Use Streets (cont.) s ss s' min. min. 8" min. c # o+ ParkingiBike•} r c Mixed-Use4lane MinorArterial ROW = 80'-115' 11' I 11' 11' 11' Travel i Travel I Travel I Travel Curb-to{urb=60'-75' s' s.s s 6' min. min. (B#Parking 101 c 1 N � w a 'Wider outside lanes maybe used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. Mixed -Use MaJor Arterial ROW=95'-135' S' 55' 5' min. min. 8' min. 11' 11' Varies lI il' } Nvt Parking }Bike•} Travel 1 Travel 4 Median I Travel � v 3 Curb -to -Curb = 75'-95' 11' min. 8" min. min. Travel }Bike•}Parking` c 3e s 'E 3 'Wider outside lanes maybe used if bike lanes are not feasible. See Section 4.C.for proposed bike lane streets. NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. 25 5 55' mina in. 13' M Travel s ss mm. mm. 13� NZ 51 Z 0)UU I -MAUL CIS T KIL I SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.01. Streets and Other Public Spaces (com.) 1. STREET STANDARDS c. Commercial Streets Commercial Local or Collector ROW=50'-60' i 5' 55' 5.5' 5 min. min. �16' �16' min, min, i a Travel I Travel a al Curb-to-Curb=28'-32' 2 Commercial 41ane Minor Arterial ROW = 70' 11' 11' } Travel } Travel Curb to-Curb=48' Commercial Major Arterial Row=80-100 Varies 4 I1' Travel � Median Curb -to -Curb= 58'-68' Travel 11' NOTES: 1) The Near Southside street standards are based on the City's draft Context -Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Policy. In the case of any conflict between the NS and CSS standards (upon their adoption), the CSS standards shall apply. 2) The City's Traffic Engineer is authorized to approve modifications to cross-section dimensions in response to site - specific constraints. 26 NEAR SOUTRSIDE DIS T RICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.13. Streets and Other Public Spaces (cont.) 1. STREET STANDARDS d. Alleys 1) Alleys shall conform to all standards contained in the Subdivision Ordinance, Traffic Design Manual, and Water & Sewer Design Manual. 27 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 53. Streets and Other Public Spaces (cont.) 2. PUBLIC ROADSIDES a. Roadside Design Options 1. Dual Plantino Strips 2. Wide Planting Strip 3. Narrow Planting Strip 4. Sidewalk Planter Suitable Streets —Listed in order of applicability; see Thoroughfare Classification Maps in section 4.C. •Commercial Streets •Mixed -Use Streets •Mixed -Use Streets •Main Streets •Mixed -Use Streets •Commercial Streets I •Main Streets •Mixed -Use Streets Roadside Width —Total width of pedestrian way and street tree/furniture zone (see 5.B.2.b. for minimums). ~20+ feet I �13-15 feet I ~10-15 feet I �10-20 feet Pedestrian Way Paved walk- 5 ft. minimum, (6 ft. mini- 5 ft. minimum, (6 ft. 5-10 ft., (6 ft. minimum 10-15 ft* way mum if adjacent to an. minimum if adjacent to if adjacent to angled gled parking) angled parking) parking) Walkway loca- Between planting strips Along property line *Along property line, or •Along property line, tion *Along planting strip if or sidewalk seating or •Along planting strip if display is located sidewalk seating or along property line display is located along property line Street Tree/Furniture Zone —Located along the curb; includes street trees, pedestrian lights, and other elements. Planter Min. 5.5 ft. wide (each) Min. 8 It. wide Min. 5.5 It. wide Min. 5 ft. x 5 ft, tree well .......................................................................................................... ............................. Tree spacing 25-35 feet 15-35 feet 15-35 feet 15-35 feet (Sec. 3.a) (Must be >_10' from bldg.) Pedestrian 60 feet maximum 60 feet maximum 60 feet maximum 60 feet maximum light spacing (Sec. 3.c) .......................................................................................................... ............................. Other ele- *Irrigated groundcover *Irrigated groundcover *Irrigated groundcover •Bike racks ments •Fire hydrants •Fire hydrants •Bike racks •Trash bins (Guidelines in *Trash bins *Benches Sec. 3.d.) *Benches •Wayfinding signs •Wayfinding signs *Sidewalk tables and •Sidewalk tables and displays displays IN NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRIC r SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.M. Streets and Other Public Spaces (com.) 2. PUBLIC ROADSIDES (cunt.) b. Projects subject to roadside standards — All new construction projects, as well as major renovations in which the: STREET TREE SPECIES 1. Gross floor area to be renovated exceeds 101000 sf, and . 2. Value of the renovation exceeds the appraised value (per Best Good Tarrant Appraisal District records) of the property's improve- Small Canopy Ginkgo (Med.) ments prior to renovation. (Min. 15'sr)acin Pecan (Large) c. Minimum roadside widths for new construction projects — To Redbud accommodate the required minimum widths for street tree/ Mexican Plum Prohibited furniture zones and pedestrian ways, minimum roadside width Eve's Necklace Hackberry standards apply. These standards apply regardless of the availa- Medium Canopy Sycamore ble public right-of-way. Where insufficient right-of-way exists, the (Min. 25'spacin Silver Maple pedestrian way shall extend onto private property, with a public Caddo Maple Mulberry sidewalk easement provided. The roadside shall be measured Bald Cypress Siberian Elm from the back of the curb to the outside edge of the pedestrian Large Canopy Mimosa way (closest to the building fapade). (Min. 35'snacina) Arizona Ash 1. "Commercial" and "Mixed -Use" streets — 10.5 ft. minimum Texas Red []Oak Cottonwood 2. "Main" streets — 15 ft. minimum Shumard Oak Willow Live Oak Bradford Pear Durand Oak Chinese Pistache Lacebark Elm Cedar Elm 3. ROADSIDE ELEMENTS a. Street trees 1. Developments must conform to the tree preservation stand- ards set forth in Section 5.G.1. Canopy of street trees can be applied towards mitigation requirements. The provisions below also apply. 2. Public and private development shall provide shade trees within the street tree/furniture zone. 3. Street trees shall be a minimum of three (3) inch caliper and placed 15-35 feet apart on center, depending on the trees' size at maturity.* (See the list at right for spacing standards, and the spacing note on the bottom of p. 33.) Where necessary, spacing exceptions may be made to accommodate mature trees, curb cuts, fire hydrants and other infrastructure elements. 4. To maximize survival rates, trees shall be planted to ensure proper drainage and shall be irrigated. 5. Low maintenance tree planter systems, such as pervious pavers or planting strips, shall be used. Tree grates collect trash and damage trees and are not a low maintenance system. 6. Street trees shall be pruned to allow 8-foot clearance for pedes- trians. 7. Trees shall be planted at the time of development, although the planting schedule may be extended to allow planting during the fall/winter season. b. Pedestrian Way 1. The pedestrian way shall have walkways a minimum width of 5 feet and shall comply with ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards. Exemption: Minor renovation projects on proper- ties with existing 4 ft. sidewalks. 2. Paving materials shall be attractive and easy to maintain. Appropriate materials: •Concrete • Pervious concrete •Masonry pavers over concrete base *Similarly durable materials that meet City standards ROADSIDE ZONES Street tree/ furniture zone •Trees •Lights •Bike Racks •Tables Pedestrian way •Clear walkway •Awnings and other shade elements 29 NER SOU r HSIDE DISTRU T" SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 53. Streets and Other Public Spaces (cont.) 3. STREET LANDSCAPING AND FURNISHINGS (cunt.) c. Pedestrian Lights 1. New public and private development shall provide pedestrian lights within the roadside's street tree/furniture zone. 2. Pedestrian lights shall be located approximately at the midpoint between two trees and spaced a maximum of 60 feet apart.* (See note below.) Where necessary, spacing exceptions may be made to accommodate mature trees, curb cuts, fire hydrants and other infrastructure elements. 3. Guidelines • Continuity of lighting style throughout a neighborhood is encouraged. • Lights should be durable and easy to maintain or replace. d. Guidelines for other roadside elements 1. Bike racks, trash bins, and seating should be incorporated into streetscape designs on "Main Streets" and other streets with high levels of pedestrian activity. Continuity of style throughout a neighborhood is encouraged. These elements should be durable, cost effective, and easy to maintain. 2. Transit shelters should: • Be located in areas with a high level of pedestrian activity, but shall not impede pedestrian traffic or wheelchair circulation. • Provide comfortable seating and should not use the standard, stand-alone advertising benches seen at many bus stops. • Where feasible, incorporate other streetscape elements, such as water fountains, newspaper boxes, trash bins, and/or signage. • Reflect design excellence and should be designed as more than simple utilitarian fixtures. Creative and timeless designs that complement other streetscape furnishings are encouraged. • Be constructed of durable, attractive, and sustainable materials that are easy to maintain. * If no pedestrian lights or street trees exist on the project's block face, measure from the end of the block to determine spacing. (For trees: begin 40 feet from curb intersection to accommodate public open space easement requirement.) If trees or lights exist, measure from existing trees or lights. PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS Since its inception, Fort Worth South, Inc. has worked with developers to install pedestrian lights as part of new construction projects, including this de- velopment along College Avenue. The roadside standards in this section promote the installation of lights throughout the Near Southside, BIKE RACKS Bike racks that are easy to recognize, attractive, and simple to use help make the Near Southside bike - friendly, providing convenience and security. 30 NEAR S®U I HSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.B. Streets and Other Public Spaces (coat.) 4. PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAZAS a. Park Dedication Policy — The City's park dedication policy applies to new residential units. b. Plazas — Plazas are urban public spaces that are more formal than parks and have a higher degree of hard surfaces and pedestrian traffic. Guideline for impervious surface area: Maximum 40 percent. c. Parks — Parks are open spaces that have less hard surface and pedestrian traffic than plazas. Parks typically include both active and passive recreation areas. Guideline for impervious surface area: Maximum 20 percent. d. Hours — Publicly and privately maintained public spaces shall be publicly accessible during daylight hours. Access may be limited at other times. e. Design guidelines — Publicly and privately developed public spaces should conform to the following guidelines, to the extent possible. 1. Design all public spaces other than large recreational parks to be human -scale and visually interesting. 2. Locate and design public spaces so that they are clearly visible and easily accessible. 3. Incorporate space -defining and active edges — such as multi -story fagades with ground floor restaurants but avoid blank walls. Cafes and shops that attract pedestrians are ideal edge uses. 4. Plan for prevailing sun angles and climatic conditions. 5. Avoid locating public spaces on corner lots. Corners are better suited for buildings that establish a strong urban street edge. 6. Avoid sunken plazas and architectural bench arrangements; these often fail to promote use. 7. Provide flexible space for programmed uses, but design such spaces so that they do not appear barren when there is no programming. 8. Incorporate features that attract users, such as fountains, public display areas, or interactive sculpture. 9. Incorporate landscaping to provide natural shade and/ or to soften hardscape areas. 5. PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES a. Public art in private projects —Where feasible, developers are encouraged to integrate art into the design process for buildings and public spaces. b. Public art in public projects — Public agencies are encouraged to integrate art in the design of all publicly visible infrastructure, including retaining walls and public spaces. c. Fort Worth Art Commission assistance — The Fort Worth Art Commission may assist with identifying appropriate artists and/or advise on selection pro- cesses for projects. PUBLIC SPACES The standards and guidelines encourage a variety of public spaces on the Near Southside, ranging from the type of active urban plaza shown above to more passive and heavily landscaped neighborhood parks. PUBLIC ART The firefighterboots sculpture at Fire Station #8 was funded through the City's public art program. In addi- tion to art that is integrated into City projects, private- lysponsored public art can greatly enhance a devel- opment project's appeal and value. 31 NLAVI Z0-1 TI VAM LAO I SIG I SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5A, Building Location and Orientation 1. BASE SETBACK STANDARDS New buildings shall be located in relation to the bound- aries of their lots according to the setback standards listed below and depicted to the right. Front Setback 0 ft. min., 20 ft. max. except as described in Section 5.C.2. below. Side Setback 0 ft. , except as required by building separation provisions in building code. Rear Setback 3 ft. min. Corner Setback 5' x 5' dedication when required by Sec- tion 5.C.2.f. below. General yard development standards: Development shall be exempt from Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 6.101 B, 6.101 C, 6.101 E, and 6.101 G of the Zoning Ordinance, 2. CONTEXTUAL SETBACK STANDARDS a. Buildings fronting designated "Main" streets — Front setback is 0 ft. min. and 10 ft. max. (Street classification maps shown in Section 4.C.) b. Buildings fronting public spaces — Buildings that front pocket parks, plazas, or other public spaces may exceed the maximum front setback. c. Oleander Walk T4-N zone — Front setback is 5 fts min. and 10 ft. max. along Oleander Walk; 0 ft. min. and 10 ft. max. along other streets. d. "On -street" parking or public walkways located on private property — If angled, perpendicular, or parallel parking is located on private property but functions the same as on -street parking, the front setback is measured from the edge of the public walkway. Similarly, if a required public walkway (see Section 5.13.2) encroaches onto private property, the setback is measured from the walkway edge as shown in diagrams to right. e. Corner buildings — For corner buildings at street and alley intersections that do not include alkway stop signs or traffic signals, a triangular dedication measuring 5' by 5' is required by the subdivision ordinance. The triangle shall be measured from the property line and clear of visibility obstructions. f. Interior buildings — Interior buildings may be constructed if the project also includes frontage buildings that are oriented to public streets. Specifically, buildings may exceed the setback if at least 60 percent of the public street frontage on each block face within the development contains buildings within the maximum setback of 20 ft. The frontage percentage is reduced to 50 percent for institutional or industrial campuses in "I" zones. SETBACKS: PARTIAL BLOCKFACE CONDITIONS J._._._._._._._._._._T_._._._.a • REAR 31min. ; SIDE O'min. ►! d min. II > i U I Mid -Block w i w Z pip Corner p ! a........ Condition cn ; co Condition Of ! u_ • I ►O' min, � ' .... 20' matt. FRONT i FRONT Wmin. 3.4 20' max. �' l?ubi'ic Walkway 1 SETBACKS: FULL BLOCKFACE CONDITIONS ♦ SIDE o'min. N 1 U � i LLI Z , o i Condition Condition ° , co (see below) (see below) ..... ►i 0' min. 0' min. !'..., .. i 20' max. i I44 ♦ +� m co E rn ._ �._._._._._._._._._._. FRONT2o'max. " �� ' _ a cn Public Walkway -----y Primary Condition A: Full building frontage with side, rear, or off -site parking (Preferable) Walking Street al Condition B: Parti building frontage occupying primary comer, with side parking SETBACKS: INTERIOR BUILDINGS ._._._._._._._._.T._._._._.-•-•-•-• •--1`.,,• '• REAR T min. SIDE0' min. i (. Interior Building � ZO i 3 ip c 8 a m O' min. ► 20' max. c • ca ILL E Frontage Frontage Building : rn Building i c FRONT O•� FRONT Public Walkwa , ' y ♦............................................ B 0 a Buildings must occupy 60% (50% in "I") of the public frontage 32 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.C. Building Location and Orientation (conl..) 3. PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCES a. Primary pedestrian building entrances shall be located on the street frontage of the building. If a site's slope presents significant impediments to a street fronting en- trance, such as a need for stairs, within the public right-of- way — and a proposed entrance from an adjacent side fa- pade would provide a similarly visible and inviting front en- trance, City staff may approve an exception administratively. For buildings fronting other public spaces, the primary pe- destrian entrance shall be oriented to and accessible from the public space. b. Individual retail entrances — Each retail use with exterior ground level exposure along a street or public space shall have an individual public entry from the street or public space. c. Corner building guideline — Entrances to corner buildings with ground floor retail uses should be located at the corner. d. Residential Entrances - Apartments, condominiums, manor houses, and townhomes with street level units shall provide individual street -oriented entries for each unit along the prk mary street frontage. Entries shall incorporate the following: 1. Direct pedestrian access between unit entrance and adjacent public sidewalk 2. Pedestrian protection at entrance with awning, canopy, or building recess 3. Traditional front door, not sliding glass or typical balcony double door 4. Patio or stoop 5. Transitional semi-public zone separating unit entrance from sidewalk, either landscaped yard area or hard- scape zone with planters 6. Delineation between patio/stoop and sidewalk through one of the following: a. Grade transition such as stairs or ramp, if feasible and consistent with grade conditions b. Low walls or other vertical delineation between entrance patio and public sidewalk or transitional semi-public zone. 4. FENCING a. Front yard perimeter fencing prohibited — Conventional gated complexes with perimeter security fencing along public streets are prohibited. Specifically, exterior security fences and gates that are located along public streets, along private streets or walkways that are publicly accessible 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. b. Privacy fences — A front yard fence or railing not exceeding 4 feet in height may extend beyond building facades if the fence encloses a private patio, yard, or sidewalk eating ar- ea. The fence is not permitted to encroach on a required pedestrian walkway (see Section 5.13.3.b.). 5. DRIVE -THROUGH DESIGN STANDARDS a. Guideline —Conventional drive -through uses do not support a pedestrian -oriented environment and are inconsistent with the urban redevelopment goals for the Near Southside. PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCES _ � 1 .J tta� n �� 1 Medical office building at Magnolia Green Pedestrian -oriented projects orient primary entrances to public sidewalks, and corner retail/service build- ings often include corner entrances. FENCING Conventional gated complexes are not allowed, but short privacy fences that clearly delineate private yards and patios are compatible. URBAN DRIVE-THROUGHS The well -screened Wells Fargo drive -through facility is a good example of a compatible design that fits into a walkable environment. 33 lk9t Ar< Z OULJ I =1 IDE ®ISTRIU i SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.C. Building Location and Orientation (cont.) SKY BRIDGES Although drive -through faces are discouraged, the following standards shall apply to facilities approved by the UDC. b. Windows and stacking lanes — Drive -through windows and stacking lanes shall not be located within the front yard setback or along facades that face a street; where possible, they shall be located to the rear of buildings. c. Circulation — The design and location of the facility shall not impede vehicular traffic flow and shall not impede pedestrian movement and safety. Driveways shall not be located on Main streets, such as Magnolia Avenue and South Main Street (see classification maps in Section 4.C.). Shared driveways and/or driveways located off of non - arterial streets should be used, where possible. J. Screening —Architectural elements, landscaping, and/or other screening elements shall be used to minimize the visual impacts of the drive -through facility. 6. SKY BRIDGES Sky bridges spanning public streets to connect upper floors of opposing buildings often negatively impact street -level pedestrian activity. There may be, however, unique circumstances that would allow for a sky bridge that serves a vital connectivity function without negative street -level impacts. All sky bridge proposals require Urban Design Commission review. To receive UDC approval, a proposed sky bridge must meet all of the following criteria: a. The sky bridge must serve a clear and vital connectivity function that is clearly impractical to achieve through a street level connection. b. The sky bridge must not remove significant pedestrian activity from street level, and the evaluation of potential activity lost should take into account both the potential number of pedestrians lost and any potential lost benefits stemming from pedestrians in that particular area, such as lost benefits to neighborhood safety or neighborhood businesses. c. The sky bridge must not visually obstruct significant view corridors. UDC Approval is required for all sky bridges. SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.13. Building Height 1, HEIGHT GUIDELINE — New single -story buildings are strongly discouraged. Multi -story buildings are consistent with the urban character of the district and are essential in achieving economic and urban design goals for the district. 2. BUILDING HEIGHTS shall conform to the standards listed below and shown in the diagrams to the right. Zones are shown on maps in Section 4.13. Height is measured in stories, not including a raised basement or inhabited attic; i.e., the number of complete stories between the average grade of the frontage line to the eave of a pitched roof or to the surface of a flat roof. Minimum heights New fapades along public streets and pub,,, (Also see 5.D.1. lic spaces: guideline above) *Buildings < 41000 sq. ft.: 15 ft. *Buildings >_ 4,000 sq.ft.: 18 ft, for at least 50% of the fagade, unless located rl 14,, along a primary street —be,,, see 5.D.3 �, - low. ;1 Ground floors of multistory non-residential I buildings: min. 10 ft., floor to ceiling. _, '' Maximum heights Maximum heights with a) mix of use, b) public space, and/or c) struc- tured parking bo- nuses (See Section 5.D.3.) T4 and T4-N 3 stories T4-I 6 stories T5 or T5N 5 stories T5-I I 10 stories T4-N: a, b,,,or c 14 stories T4: a, b, or c ( 5 stories T4: a&b, aft, or b&c 16 stories T5 or T5N: a, b, or c 8 stories T5 or T5N: a&b, aft, or b&c 10 stories 3. BUILDING HEIGHT ALONG PRIMARY STREET Two (2) stories consisting of a minimum of 18 feet along the following streets: W. Vickery Boulevard from Adams Street to S. Main Street • Pennsylvania Avenue from 8`h Avenue to S. Main Street • W. Rosedale Street from Jerome Street to Evans Avenue • W. Magnolia Avenue from 8th Avenue to S. Main Street • Park Place Avenue from FWRR to 81h Avenue • 8th Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to Park Place Avenue • S. Henderson Street from 1-30 to W. Magnolia Avenue • S. Hemphill Street from W. Vickery Boulevard to W. Allen Avenue • S. Jennings Avenue from W. Vickery Boulevard to W. Magnolia Avenue • S. Main Street from W. Vickery Boulevard to W. Magnolia Avenue Refer to map in Section 3.F. 14 BUILDING HEIGHTS 6 T41 maximum T4 bonus for meeting 2 of 3 bonus provisions '•; 1 T5 BUILDING HEIGHTS � 35 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES D.U. Building Height 3. HEIGHT BONUS REQUIREMENTS a. Mix of residential and non-residential uses —The project must include at least 20% residential and 10% office, restaurant, and/or retail uses, as measured by gross floor area. The UDC is authorized to reduce the required percentages by up to 50% for exceptional projects. b. Public space —The project must include a publicly accessible, privately maintained park, plaza, or other usable outdoor public space. Public access must be maintained through a public access easement. The ratio of the project's gross floor area (including height bonus area) to the public space's surface ar- ea shall not exceed 10:1, and no public space shall be less than 2,500 sq. ft. (See Sec. 5.13.4.) c. Structured parking — Project must provide at least 75% of off -street spaces within a multilevel garage. The number of gar- age levels are not limited except that the garage height shall not exceed the tallest non -garage building. Also see 5.E.7. 4, FAIRMOUNT TRANSITIONAL HEIGHT PLANE — Properties that share a property line with a one- or two-family house in the Fairmount Historic District: Any portion of a building within 20 ft. of the property line shall not exceed 2 stories. A 45' transitional height plane shall apply to any portion of a building further than 20 ft. from the property line, as depicted to the right. FAIRMOUNT TRANSITIONAL HEIGHT PLANE 120�' 2 stories max 36 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT 5.E. Parking and Driveways 1 2 3. 4. 6. 7 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENT —None, except for properties located within 250 feet of a one- or two-family zoning district. For those properties, the requirements in Section 6.201 of the Zoning Ordinance, reduced by 25%, shall apply. Uses within historically significant buildings are exempt. GUIDELINE — Shared parking garages are encouraged. SURFACE PARKING CAP — The number of off-street spaces shall not exceed 100% of the total prescribed by Section 6.201 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless a parking study demonstrates need for additional spaces. SURFACE PARKING LOTS — Lots shall be located behind or to the side of buildings as depicted in the diagrams to the right. (Parking lot design standards are contained in Section 6.201 of the Zoning Ordinance.) GUIDELINE — Surface parking lots that front streets are discouraged; all site plan options that minimize surface lots along public streets should be explored. MAXIMUM SURFACE PARKING LOT FRONTAGE — The percentage of parking lot frontage along any street shall not exceed the following maximums: a. 40% of the development site's total frontage length along a project's primary streets, and b. 70% of the development site's total frontage length along a project's secondary streets. Parking lot frontage measurements shall include the combined frontage length of any paved and/or drivable surface that functions as part of a parking lot's circulation, such as — but not limited to — drive aisles and parking spaces. SURFACE PARKING SCREENING — Parking lots that front a street shall be separated from the sidewalk by a decorative and durable screen at least 4 ft. in height. GUIDELINE — Screening walls attached to buildings should be designed as architectural extensions of the building, constructed of the same materials and style. SCALE RESIDENTIAL GARAGES — Garages should not front public pedestrian space. Garages shall be accessed from alleys or rear driveways or shall be detached and located at the rear of the site. Examples of residential parking garages include those serving townhomes, small apartment projects, single-family homes and duplexes. STRUCTURED PARKING AND MULTI -LEVEL PARKING GARAGES shall be located at the interior of a block or under- ground and shall not be visible from public rights -of -way. These parking structures include podium style single level parking facilities, and multi -level garages. In exceptional cir- cumstances the UDC may consider garages that front public rights -of -way, and for all exceptions, the design standards and guidelines below apply: a. Facade design: All parking structure facades that face a public space shall be designed to incorporate architectural elements and materials that comple- ment the building or buildings in the area. b. Ground level screening: Screening shall be incorpo- rated to minimize the visual impact of garages and parked cars at the pedestrian level. Landscaping (trees and shrubs) may be utilized for screening pur- poses but must screen at least 50% of pedestrian level parking garage facades immediately upon in- stallation, with species selected to eventually provide full 100% screening. Green screens or living wall systems may be utilized, but must incorporate ade- SURFACE PARKING: PARTIAL BLOCKFACE CONDITIONS ca /OF / U F Mid -Block Corner p a Condition Condition • FRONT FRONT pu67ic Walkway • G1 i l MEN. Surface parking areas SURFACE PARKING: FULL BLOCKFACE CONDITIONS �m I U Z ! a i i� Condition'FEE I p BLL • (see belo ! ` �._._._._._._._._._._, FRONT_ a Y Public Walkway I • • I - Primary �� Surface parking areas Walking Street Condition A: Full building frontage with side, rear, or off -site parking (Preferable) Condition B: Partial building frontage occupying primary corner, with side parking COMPATIBLE PARKING FACILITIES Landscape screening of surface parking The parking standards are intended to minimize the impact of parking facilities. 37 quate planting area, irrigation, and structural support systems to be successful. c. Adaptable Design: Ground floor commercial use, or space adaptable for future commercial use, should be integrated into parking garages located along pub- lic streets. 8. DRIVEWAY LOCATION — Private vehicular driveways shall not be located along "Main" streets. This provision applies as a guideline in "I" zones. 9. DROP-OFF AND LOADING AREAS — On -street drop-off and loading areas support a pedestrian -oriented district and may be approved by the City's Traffic Engineer. Off-street loading and drop-off areas that are located between the building and the sidewalk are allowed in T41 and T5-1 zones if a continuous sidewalk is provided adjacent to the street. GUIDELINE — Drop-off and loading areas proposed in zones other than T4-1 and T5d should be located under the overhang of a building that maintains the urban street edge within the maximum front setback. K�:7 NEAR SOU I NWL)t DISTRICT 5.F. Architectural Standards 1 2. 3. 4. 5. C� SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ROOFS a. Single -story buildings — New single -story non-residential buildings shall not have large expanses of sloped roofs. Roof slope shall not be greater than 1:12. Sloped roof elements that are not part of the actual roof, similar to elements found on certain historic commercial buildings, are permitted. b. Roof design guidelines — • Parapet roofs or low -sloped roofs are encouraged. • Visually dominant pitched roofs on multi -story buildings are strongly discouraged, but partial pitched roofs or pitched roof elements are generally compatible. • "Green" roofs that utilize plants to absorb rainwater and reduce ambient air temperatures are strongly encouraged. c. Screening of rooftop equipment —Parapets or other screening elements of sufficient height shall conceal mechanical equipment from street -level views. PARALLEL FRONTAGES (Guideline) — Building facades should be built parallel to the street frontage, except for chamfered corners. ENTRANCES facing a pedestrian way shall incorporate elements that protect pedestrians from the sun and rain. AWNINGS, GALLERIES, ARCADES, AND BALCONIES (Guidelines) — Awnings, galleries, and arcades are encouraged for all ground floor retail uses so as to provide pedestrian protection and visual interest. Where feasible, balconies are encouraged and should be designed as an integral part of the building FAQADES — Facades facing public streets and oth- er public spaces (except alleys). For these facades, all standards in this section apply. Other highly visible facades that meet any of the following conditions must also comply with the standards in this section, with the exception of 5.F.5.d. "Ground floor transparen- cy," which shall not apply. Parking lot facing facades: Facades visible from a public street or other public space and that face a surface parking lot of the same development project. Side facades: Facades visible from a public street or other public space as a result of sharing a side property line with an adjacent building that is set back at least 15 feet further than the proposed building. Railroad facades: Facades visible from public streets and other nearby public areas as a result of facing a railroad right-of-way. SCREENING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT a. Ground level equipment —All service and de- livery areas, trash storage, and mechanical, electronic and communication equipment shall be screened from the adjacent public street ROOFS ON SINGLE -STORY BUILDINGS Incompatible — Compatible PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION ENTRANCES FROM PEDESTRIAN WAYS FACADE VARIATION Compatible Compatible 39 SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.F. Architectural Standards (cont.) view. The degree of visibility from all adjacent public ways will be evaluated, and screening views should take into consideration future development of the area. Acceptable screening applications include sol- id architectural or fencing screening and/or planting material. Architectural screening must be propor- tioned to fully screen equipment and designed and detailed to be fully compatible with building architec- ture and overall site aesthetic, rather than draw at- tention to the screen. Planting must be evergreen, a min. of 60% of the height of the equipment to be screened, and installed appropriately to ensure their survival and achieve full screening of the equipment within 2 years. b. Rooftop equipment —Rooftop equipment shall not be visible from the street or neighboring properties at the same level or below. Screening of mechani- cal, electronic, and communication equipment on the roof should be organized, proportioned, detailed and colored to be an integral element of the building as seen from points of high elevation, from the street, and adjacent residences. 7. ARCHITECTURAL VARIETY IN LARGE PROJECTS —Each sequential block of new construction shall contain unique bu ing fagades so as to encourage architectural variety within large projects. While the use of similar architectural elements on mul- tiple buildings is acceptable; large, visually monotonous projects that repeat the same exterior buildings design(s) and do not contribute to visual diversity and human -scale character are in- appropriate. a. Fa(;ade variation — Buildings shall, at a minimum, in- corporate: 1) Expression of structural elements, such as: o Floors o Vertical support o Foundation 2) Fagade articulation through the use of projecting and recessed elements. 3) Variety in materials, material pattern, or color. b. Building materials 1) New building fagades facing public areas (except alleys) shall conform to the material standards listed to the right. The list could evolve as tech- nology changes. Creative design is encour- aged, and projects that incorporate unlisted materi- als may be submitted for staff and UDC review. 2) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Buildings — Buildings following the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification re- quirements shall be exempt from building materi. al standards. c. Fenestration (all buildings) —New building fagades fronting on publicly accessible streets or other public spaces (except alleys) shall have openings and trans- parent (not mirrored) glazing that together constitute not less than 25 percent of the fagade. This provision applies as a guideline in 111 zones. d. Ground floor transparency for non-residential uses 1) For all ground floor nonresidential uses located MATERIALS ALONG PUBLIC STREETS BUILDING MATERIALS Primary Materials •Brick •Stone, or stone veneer with cavity wall construction 40 •Stucco •Glass curtain wall system •Metal Panels — individual or curtain wall systems •Concrete — finish should be to an architectural level •Wood •Cement composite board (not simulating wood) •Tile — terra cotta, porcelain, or ceramic Limited Accent and Trim Materials •All primary materials listed above •Metal — galvanized, painted, or ornamental •Pre -cast masonry (trim and cornice only) •EIFS (Exterior insulation and finish system) •Concrete fiber simulated wood siding Inappropriate Materials •Applied stone without cavity wall construction •Vinyl or aluminum siding •Mirrored glass •Faux brick veneer GARAGE FACADES ON "MAIN" STREETS 5.F. Architectural Standards (com.) along publicly accessible streets and other public spaces, at least 40 percent of the wall area between 2 and 12 feet shall consist of doors and windows and transparent (not mirrored) glazing. Clear glazing must have a visi- ble transmittance rating of 0.5 or greater to count towards the fenestration requirement. This provision applies as a guideline in "I" zones. 2) Guideline — Ground floor restaurants, cafes, and bars are encouraged along "Main" streets and should have win- dows and doors that can be opened to provide direct access to the sidewalk when weather permits (i.e., when interior heating or cooling systems are not necessary.) e. Lower level delineation for nonresidential or mixed -use buildings — Fapades oriented to a publicly accessible street or other public 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. f. Parking garage fagades on "Main" Streets — Parking garages shall not have exposed structured parking at the ground floor level along a "Main" street. &OUTDOOR STORAGE OR DISPLAY a. T4, T4-N, and T5 zones — Development in these zones shall comply with the standards for outdoor storage and dis- play set forth in Section 5.306 of the Zoning Ordinance. The UDC may consider exceptions if outdoor materials are sufficiently screened by decorative fencing or other screening elements. b. "I" zones — Decorative fencing or other screening elements shall be used to minimize the visual impact of outdoor storage adjacent to public streets or other public spaces. 9. MOBILE FOOD COURT REVIEW— The requirements of the mobile vending food court ordinance apply. Because of the diverse development conditions and unique mix of residential and non-residential uses within the Near Southside, all proposed mobile vending food courts within NS districts shall be reviewed by the Urban Design Commission for contextual compatibility with neighboring structures. Outside of driveways, bathrooms and other facilities required by the base ordinance, all areas shall be landscaped, shaded, or otherwise improved to create spaces that are comfortable and appealing for park users during business hours, and are also visually attractive and complimentary to the court's surroundings during off hours. Bathroom buildings are exempt from trans- parency and fenestration requirements. All building material standards shall apply. :SI SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.r.10.. SIGNS - a. Intent 1) To establish specific standards for Near Southside busi- ness identification. 2) To encourage creative and innovative approaches to regu- lating signs consistent with the principles and general intent of the Near Southside Development Standards. b. Principles a) To encourage excellence in signage, both as a communica- tion tool and as an art form. b) To enhance the economic value of the built environment by avoiding visual clutter, which is potentially harmful to prop- erty values and business opportunities. c) To allow and encourage creative and unique sign designs while preventing cluttered and unattractive streetscapes. d) To ensure signs reinforce the existing and envisioned char- acter and are complementary to the architectural design of the Near Southside. a. Administration —Staff may authorize installation of a sign that exceeds the applicable size or height restriction by up to 20 percent of the maximum size or height prescribed by this section after de- termining that: b. The applicant or user has demonstrated the existence of practical difficulties in complying with the standards. c. A unique circumstance exists that make compliance with the requirements of this section impractical. d. Nonconforming Signs — An existing nonconforming sign may be restored to its original condition. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) shall be obtained prior to the approval of any necessary per- mits. However, if the non -conforming sign is removed, destroyed, or the shape/design is changed, the new sign must conform to the current standards. E. Modifications for Exceptional Design — Signage that does not fit the specific standards and guidelines of this section may be consid- ered by the UDC. In general, effectively designed signs should re- spond to the site, landscape, and architectural design context within which they are located. Signs should be compatible in scale, pro- portion, and design with the building's facade and its surroundings, and made of quality, durable material. These signs should seek to become a piece of art or an architectural feature. Exceptional de- sign modifications shall be reviewed based on aforementioned cri- teria, sign standard intent, and the guiding principles of the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines (see page 51 for creative signs). f. Comprehensive Building Signage Plan Standards —A compre- hensive building signage plan regulates signage for multiple busi- nesses or tenants within one building or development. Commercial Examples of out of scale signs. xi N Generally, signs should align to promote visu- al order. Contrast between the color of the background and the letters or symbols makes the sign easier to read. 42 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES signs on a large project with an uniform fagade 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 building's fagade composition while still communicating business identity. A comprehensive sign plan is mandatory for all new developments and sign modifications on ex- isting buildings. 1) The comprehensive building signage plan shall establish an allowable area of signage for existing and future tenants with regard to all allowed sign types. 2) The comprehensive building signage plan shall indicate existing nonconforming signs, and the number and location of on -premises signage to be allocated to each tenant un- der the new plan. g. General Sign Standards- 1) Signs shall be positioned to emphasize or accent building elements such as storefront openings or entrances. 2) Signs shall not be installed in locations that damage or ob- struct important architectural features. 3) Where possible and appropriate, signs shall be aligned with those on neighboring buildings to promote visual order on the block, to avoid visual clutter, and to enhance legibility. 4) Signs shall be consistent with the human scale of Near Southside buildings and blocks. Small scale signs are ap- propriate to smaller scale buildings and pedestrian traffic, while larger scaled signs are typically appropriate to vehicu- lar traffic. Well designed storefronts include pedestrian ori- ented signage and window displays. 5) Signs shall relate in material with the building fagade and streetscape. 6) All permanent signs shall be constructed of quality, durable materials as specified in the Sign Code (Chapter 29 of the City Code). I 7) Sign graphics shall be simple. Symbols and logos on signs are quickly read and easily remembered. Lettering shall be in proportion to the size of the sign. 8) Lighting sources shall be external, shielded, and directed only at the sign. Internal illumination is acceptable when the letters themselves, not the background, are lit. 9) All electronic changeable copy signs shall be reviewed by the UDC and requires a special exception from the Board of Adjustment. h. Allocation Of Sign Area— The following size limits apply to build- ings occupied by a single tenant and to individual tenant spaces in buildings with multiple tenants. One or more attached signs may be erected on each facade of the occupied space. The signs may have a total area of 10% of the area of the facade to which the signs are attached, with a maximum aggregate area of 500 square feet per :i E S]�iA1�iS Well designed storefronts include pedestrian oriented signage, window displays, and the use of internally illuminated channel letters. This storefront has a large amount of visual clutter. The signage obstructs the interior view. 43 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES facade. Doors and windows shall be included in the calculation' of the facade area. The facade area shall be calculated by multiplying the width times the height, with a maximum calcu- lated height of 15 feet. For structures exceeding 15 feet in height, allowable sign square footage shall be calculated as 1.5 square feet per linear foot of building facade. A maximum of 1,340 square feet of attached on -premise signage shall be allowed, regardless of the number of facades or buildings as- sociated with a single business or tenant. Sign Types: 1) The following signs types are prohibited: • Off -premise signs • Pole signs • Animated signs 2) The following signs types are not allowed: • Freeway signs along Interstate 30 and its as- sociated frontage roads. • Wall signs made of flat vinyl or metal pans and have a projecting depth of less than six (6) inches • Standard box cabinet signs • Monument signs (See page 53 for waiver criteria) 3) The following signs are allowed: Standard box cabinet wall signs are not allowed. Pole signs and Freeway signs along Interstate 30 are not allowed. Gl! NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Wall Sign Standards — Wall signs are attached to and completely supported by exterior walls. A wall sign should be placed above ground floor windows on a one story structure or between windows. One wall sign for each storefront or building facade that fronts a public street or alley is usually sufficient. • Maximum width: 75 percent of the linear width of the business, not to exceed the maximum allowable square footage. • 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 maximum height of a capital letter should be 3/4 the height of the sign background. • Raceways shall be 50% of the letter height and painted to match the building/ background OR if the Raceway is used as the sign background, the Raceway may extend 3 inches beyond the largest part of the sign. • Signs on side or rear building elevations for a ground floor business are permitted, provided that the elevation contains a public en- trance. Above: The raceway is painted to match the background Below: Raceways less than 50% of the height of the letters and not painted to match the background are not allowed. a J. . fi ture kitchen and social lounge . foe�PU�f k� 41 yy�rN h b NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Awning Sign Standards — Awning and canopy signs are painted on or attached to an awning above a business door or window. Awning signs may be allowed on the shed portion of the awning, but are pre- ferred on the valence flap. The flap height should be large enough for letters and symbols to be read easily. • Minimum vertical clearance from sidewalk 8 feet • Maximum letter height is limited to 75 percent of the height of the valence flap/shed area • Material shall be a matte finish canvas • Awning shape shall relate to the window or door opening Awning Sign Guidelines • Barrel shaped awnings should be used to complement arched dows • Rectangular awnings should be used on rectangular windows Canopy Sign Standards —Canopy signs typically are attached above or below the face of a canopy. • Maximum: one (1) sign per canopy • A canopy sign shall not extend beyond the length or width, but can extend above or below the face of the canopy. Awnings and canopies enhance building architecture, and add color and interest to the streetscape. "POW. "moo NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Shingle Sign Standards — Shingle signs are smaller projecting signs that are typically located near the entrance of a storefront. They project outward at a 90 degree angle and hang from brackets. Shingle signs can include logos, symbols, or lettering. A shingle sign is generally in- tended to be read by pedestrians and by motorists in slow moving vehi- cles. • Minimum vertical clearance: • Maximum proiection: • Maximum area aer sign face: • Maximum total area: 8 feet 4 Feet 8 square feet per sign face 16 square feet • Shingle signs shall be located within eight (8) feet of an active pe- destrian entrance. To minimize visual clutter, shingle signs should not be located within close proximity to other hanging signs or pro- jecting signs. 1 JoLAW ' BRANDI"Td � Symbols and logos on signs, identifying the business, add interest to the street, are quickly read, and are often remembered more easily than words. NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Window Sign and Decal Standards — Window signs are painted on or attached to the inside of a window facing the street. This type of sign - age can contain text, graphic logos, and other images. • Count toward total allowable sign area if the signs) exceed 10% of window space. • Maximum area: 25 percent of the total transparent glass area of windows parallel to the street, excluding the area of all glass doors. • Location shall be limited to ground floor window facing the primary street frontage and adjoining parking lots. • Materials shall be of high quality, such as vinyl decals, paint, leaf, or or neon. • Window signs shall not completely obscure visibility into or out of the window. Exceptions may be made by administrative staff for signs that screen utility, mechanical office and kitchen equipment and vacant spaces. • A maximum of one window sign is permitted per window pane or framed window area. • Temporary window signs are allowed and shall follow the temporary sign standards. • 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. 'a Window signs can express business image through graphic logos or colorful images. The sign copy of window signs should be in propor- tion to the glass surface. Well designed window graphics attract attention while still allowing pedestrians to view store interiors. 49 -Frame Sign Standards — Portable A -frame signs are signs and advertising devices that rest on the ground and are not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground. • Each business is allowed to have one (1) 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 utilized only during regular business hours and should be removed during non -business hours. • A -frame signs are allowed on private property or within public rights -of-ways sign shall not impede pedestrian, ADA, or vehicular ac- cess. • A minimum access width of seven (7) feet should be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public. A —frame signs should not interfere with public right of way or ADA access. This sign is placed too close to the ADA sidewalk ramp, making it difficult to cross the street. NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Crown of Building Sign Standards — A crown of building sign is a sign attached flat to or mounted away from the building facade. A crown of building sign may be parallel to the building facade horizontally or vertically, and shall be located on the upper band of a building. • A crown of building sign must be located between the top of the parapet or high point of the building, exclusive of penthouse and mechanical screening structures, and the horizontal line not more than 15 feet below the top of the parapet or high point of the build- ing on the side of the building to which the sign is affixed. • No portion of a crown of building sign shall extend above the roof line or above a parapet wall of a building with a flat roof. • No more than one (1) crown of building sign per fapade is allowed. • Exception: The UDC may approve multiple signs for multi- ple upper floor tenants, taking the facade size and sign de- sign of the sign and building into consideration. • Lighting is limited to internally illuminated channel letters and/or logo and/or "halo- lit" channel letters and/or logo. • Signs shall be compatible with existing architecture and shall be appropriately scaled and sized for their location. Signs shall not conceal, destroy, or distract from character defining features. ♦ Letter Height (max): 8 feet ♦ Width (max percentage of fagade length): 75% NLAK b(AJ I HZJIDE DIjTRIG II SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Creative Sign Standards — Creative signs bring fun and vitality to streets and are encouraged. In general, uniquely designed signage should respond to the site, landscape, and architectural design context where they are located. Signs should seek to be- come a piece of art or an architectural feature. Crea. tive signs shall be reviewed based on this criteria, sign intent, and the guiding principles of the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines. Exciting, interesting, and unusual signs can contrib- ute to the Near Southside's vitality. 52 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Temporary Sign Standards — Temporary signs may be approved admin- istratively for a limited amount of time, as described below. • Temporary signs are permitted fora maximum of 30 days or upon the conclusion of the event, whichever occurs first. Extensions may be granted if the applicant proves the necessity for additional time. • Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited. • Signs shall not extend beyond the subject property nor interfere with traffic safety or visibility. • The sign area shall not exceed 25 square feet and shall conform to all applicable sign type standards. • For buildings with a setback of 20 feet ormore, afree-standing sign no larger than 16 square feet per face may be considered. • 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, Ni �i Congratulations on becoming a Blue Zones Project l C0041 Approved Restaurant! BLUE ZONES PROJECT* Y NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Monument Sign Standards — Monument signs are freestanding and located adjacent to sidewalks. Such signs are typically used for buildings that are separated from adja- cent streets by substantial setbacks and more suburban -style site layouts. Monument signs are not allowed without a waiver from the UDC. The UDC may grant a waiver for a monument sign, provided that the sign meets all of the requirements below: • Maximum total area: 60 square feet per sign face • Maximum heiaht: 8 feet including base. • Maximum letter heiaht: Building/development name or logo: 8 inches. All others: 4 inches • Locations are limited to landscaped areas, with a minimum setback from the public rights -of -ways of five (5) feet. • Backgrounds shall be opaque with anon -reflective material. • A monument sign shall be set onto a base or frame, presenting a solid, attractive, and well-proportioned appearance that compliments the building design and materi- als. • External lighting fixtures shall be designed to complement the appearance of the sign or internal lighting that only illuminates text and logos. • A sign erected on the top of a retaining wall is considered a monument sign. The height of the wall shall be included in the overall height calculation. In this case, the five (5) foot minimum setback is not required. • A sign affixed to the face of a retaining wall or seat wall that is an integral part of a plaza or streetscape design may utilize the sign area allocated to wall signs. In this case, the five (5) foot minimum setback is not required. NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Changeable Copy Sign Standards — Changeable copy signs are signs where letters, symbols, or numerals are not permanently affixed to the structure, framing, or background. This allows the message to change over time. Examples include a bulletin board, electronic mes- sage board, or projected image sign. Electronic changeable copy signs are appropriate for the following uses: theaters, hotels, public transit, and gas station pricing signs. • All changeable copy signs shall be reviewed by the UDC and shall receive a recommendation prior to seeking a spe. cial exception from the Board of Adjustment. • Maximum of 25% of the sign face may be devoted to changeable copy. • Changeable copy signs shall not be used to display com- mercial messages relating to products or services that are not offered on premise. • Window electronic display sign locations shall not contrib- ute to light pollution for any adjacent residential develop- ments. • On detached signs, electronic changeable copy shall be limited to monument signs. • The message shall not change at a rate faster than one message every 20 seconds. The interval between messag- es shall be a minimum of one second. • Animation, rolling or running letters or message, flashing lights, or displays is prohibited. • All sound is prohibited. Brightly lit changeable copy signs add to the energy and vibrancy of the area. 55 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Freeway Sign Standards— A Freeway sign is a sign which is oriented to be viewed primarily from an adjacent non -signalized freeway. • Freeway signs are not allowed along Interstate 30 and associated front- age roads. • Maximum height: 25 feet allowed at the right-of-way line and one addi- tional foot in height for each one foot of setback, up to 35 feet. Set back sign one foot for each foot in height from all adjacent property lines. (Administrative approval allowed for up to 50 feet in height to allow sign to be 20 feet above adjacent main travel lanes of freeway.) • Maximum width: 24 feet • Maximum advertised message area: 320 square feet • Minimum ground contact: 25% of structure's width 56 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Rooftop Sign Standards— A Rooftop sign is any sign erected, con- structed or maintained on the roof of a building. Signs may be installed upon the roof subject to the following condi- tions: • The area of the sign shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the closest wall of the building above which the sign is placed. • The sign shall not exceed four feet above the roof or top of the par- apet wall at the roof, whichever is higher. • All roof signs placed upon a building or buildings upon one platted lot shall be similar in size, shape, area, and design. 57 NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 5.G. On -Site Landscaping (Also see Section 5.13.3.) 1. TREE PRESERVATION AND CANOPY REQUIREMENTS — The following provisions of the Tree Ordinance apply: a. Preservation Of Significant Trees — Significant trees at least 30 inches in diameter (94.25 inches in circumference) can only be removed by permit of the City Forester. Criteria for the permit will be one of the following conditions: 1) Retention of other existing trees on the same site with a canopy area 1 'h times the area of the specific tree's canopy, or 2) Removal will be granted if planting of new trees at five (5) times greater in canopy area than the removed specific tree canopy (refer to list of canopy trees on the following page), or 3) Payment into the tree fund based upon the total diameter of the specific tree times $200 per diameter inch, or 4) Urban Forestry Board approved plan that mitigates the removal of the large tree. Replacement of any tree preserved and that dies within five years due to construction or development activities will be the responsibility of the original applicant. Replacement will be new trees with a minimum of 3 inches each in diameter and equal to five times the lost canopy. Tree replacement will be guaranteed for a period of two years. b. Trees In Surface Parking Lots — All new construction projects shall provide at least 40% tree canopy coverage of surface parking lots (refer to the categorized list of canopy trees on the following page). c. Tree Protections and Warranty/Replacement — The provisions of Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6.301.K.6. apply. These provisions ensure that sufficient care is taken during construction to protect existing trees, and that any preserved or newly planted tree required by the provisions of Sections 5.G.1. and 5.13.3. In this document shall be replaced if it dies within 5 years. 2. FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING GUIDELINE —Although no front yard setback is required, where there is a setback, front yard landscaping in addition to required trees should be provided and maintained in areas outside of ground level elements such as patios or porches. Native and drought tolerant species should be used, and irrigation systems should designed to minimize water demand. m SECTION 5. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CANOPY TREES APPROVED BY THE CITY FORESTER (Other species considered on case -by -case basis.) Large Canopy Trees (2,000 square feet) Pecan # Carya illinoensis Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara Green Ash Fraximus pennsylvanica Southern Magnolia# Magnolia grandiflora Bur Oak* Quercus macrocarpa Chinquapin OakQuercus muhlenbergii Shumard Oak # Quercus shumardii Texas Red Oak Quercus buckleyi Live Oak * Quercus virginiana American Elm Ulmus Americana Cedar Elm * Ulmus crassifolia Lacebark Elm Ulmus parvifolia Medium Canopy Trees (700 square feet) Caddo Maple * Acer barbatum var. Caddo Bigtooth Maple * Acer grandidentatum Common Persimmon Diospyros virginiana Texas Ash Fraxinus texensis Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Kentucky Coffeetree Gymnocladus dioicus Eastern Red -Cedar * Juniperus virginiana Eldarica (Afghan) Pine *Pinus eldarica Italian Stone Pine Pinus pinea Honey Mesquite * Prosopis glandulosa Blackjack Oak * Quercus marilandica Monterrey (Mex white) Oak * Quercus polymorpha Pond Cypress Taxodium ascenders Bald Cypress * Taxodium distichum Small Canopy Trees (100 square feet) Japanese Maple # Acer palmatum Common button -bush Cephalanthus occidentalis Redbud * Cercis Canadensis Desert Willow * Chilopsis linearis Rough -leaf Dogwood # Cornus drummondii Texas Persimmon * Diospyros texana Carolina buckthorn # Frangula caroliniana Yaupon Holly * Ilex vomitoria Deciduous Holly Ilex deciduas Crepe Myrtle * Lagerstroemia incica Mexican Plum * Prunus mexicana White Sin Oak *Quercus sinuate var. breviloba Flameleaf Sumac * Rhus lanceolata Eve's Necklace * Sophora affinis Mexican buckeye * Ugnadia speciosa Rusty BlackhawViburnum rufidulum * Drought tolerant species # Not recommended for parking lots or high heat areas Tree preservation standards promote the retention of significant trees like these along Sth Avenue. Trees planted in parking lots, together with pervious surfaces such as permeable concrete, improve envi- ronmental quality and help reduce stormwater runoff 59 N AR SU THSIDE DISTRICT SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES 6.A. Mix of Use Requirement for Large Developments The following standards are intended to ensure that large projects in mixed -use zoning districts include a mix of uses, or contribute to the creation of a larger mixed -use area. These standards do not apply in "I" zones. 1 2 3. CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN —Developers of projects equal to or larger than 3 acres in size shall submit a conceptual land use plan for approval by the Planning Director. The conceptual land use plan must be approved before a building permit application is accepted. The Planning Director may require a conceptual land use plan for a project smaller than 3 acres if it is part of a project larger than 3 acres. The conceptual land use plan shall illustrate the location and calculated land area of land uses on the site, using the following land use categories (see Section 6.C. for detailed list of land uses within these categories; exceptions noted below): • One- or two-family residential • Multifamily residential • Industrial and commercial (including medical offices) • Public and civic uses (excluding parks and medical offices) • Mixed -use buildings (must include at least 20% residential and 10% non-residential) *Publicly accessible parks and plazas Parking facilities and private open spaces shall be classified the same as the primary land use they serve. PROJECT TEST — The conceptual land use plan shall be approved if it shows that: a. The project includes uses within at least two of the land use categories, and b. No land use category other than mixed -use buildings occupies greater than 2/3 of the total land area. If a project does not comply with the project test, then the vicinity test in Section 3. shall apply. VICINITY TEST — Developments not complying with the project test are permitted if: a. The Planning and Development Director determines that the following conditions are satisfied: 1) The proposed land use at any location within the proposed development site must be within a walking distance of 1,000 feet of a different land use, as measured by the shortest pedestrian route, and 2) The percentage of any single land use category oth- er than mixed -use buildings within a 1,000-foot radi- us of any location within the proposed devel- opment site shall not be greater than 2/3 of the total land area within the radius. The proposed devel- opment shall be included in the calculation of this percentage. Undeveloped or agricultural property located within the radius shall not be included in the calculation; or b. The Director determines that the developer has demonstrated that unique site conditions (e.g. adjacency to natural features, highways, freight yards, etc.) make compliance with the conditions of section a. above impractical in certain areas of the development site. MIX OF USE TESTS Q4yrON WA'.4 oR oro avyn59!'. Q irVMs 1v 59% 0 250 600 �Fn•1X% FORT_ iV( LOCO Fee: =,:r Fi0e arr i _ " Projects of at least 3 acres must provide a mix of uses that conforms to the `project t est" requirements of Sec- tion 2. or must contribute to the creation of a larger mixed -use area. City staff conducts a "vicinity test' to make this determination for large single -use projects. NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT SECTION be PERMITTED LAND USES D.M. Special Requirements in "N" Neighborhood and "R" Restricted Zones The following standards are intended to enhance the residential character of existing neighborhoods and to promote the development of additional housing in those areas. 1. RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT IN "N" ZONES —Single-use buildings of commercial, retail, or other non-residential character are prohibited in "N" neighborhood zones. (See development zone maps in Section 4.B.). Buildings within these zones must include residential uses that constitute at least 40% of gross floor area within each two-story building, and at least 60% within each building with more than two stories. Outdoor spac- es for residential use may be included in the percentage. For this section only, bed and breakfast uses are considered residential. Buildings that incorporate a mix of residential and non-residential uses are allowed and encouraged (see height bonus for mix of uses in Section 5.C.) Oleander Plaza 2. PROHIBITED USES IN "R" ZONES —Certain uses, including bars and light industrial uses, are prohibited in "R" 3. PROHIBITED USES IN "N" ZONES —Surface parking lots providing parking for single use non-residential projects. 6.C. Permitted Land Uses The following table lists land uses permitted in the NS District. A (P) indicates that these uses are allowed by right in the applicable development zone. A (SE) indicates that these uses are allowed by special exception from the Board of Adjustment. An asterisk (*) indicates that the uses are allowed but are subject to supplemental development stand- ards. Please refer to the the Zoning Ordinance for all use definitions and any referenced supplemental standards. Household Living One -family detached dwelling P P P One -family -attached (townhouse, rowhouse) Multifamily dwelling (apartment) HUD -code manufactured housing Industrialized housing One dwelling unit when part of a business Group Living Boarding or lodging house Community home Fraternity or sorority house Group home I Group home II Halfway house Shelter Education College or university Day care center (child or adult) Kindergarten School, elementary or secondary (public or private) P P P P P* P* Supplemental Standards P* 15.115 P* 15.115 4.305B P P I P P P IP P P IP P P IP 69 A.P. Permitted Land Uses (cont.) Government (cont.) Animal shelter Correctional facility Government maintenance facility Government office facility Museum, library or fine art center Probation or parole office Health Care Facili- Ambulance dispatch station ties Assisted living facility Blood bank Care facility Health services facility; including doctor's office or medical clinic Hospice Hospital Massage Therapy and Spa Nursing home (with full medical services) Recreation Center, community recreation or welfare Center, community recreation or welfare, private or non-profit Country club (private) Country club (public) Golf course Golf driving range Neighborhood recreation center Park or playground (public or private) Religious Place of worship Place of worship auxiliary use Utilities Electric power substation Power plant or central station light Stealth telecommunications towers Telecommunications antenna (on structure) Telecommunications tower SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES P P P P P P P* P (P (P P IP P P IP P P I P I P P IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP (�P IP IP IP IP P IP IP P I IP I (P IP P P I P P P I P P IP IP P I P ( P SE I SE P P* I I P* I P* P* I P* I P* SE* SE* I SEIII 5.127 5.137 5.136 5.137 62 X.P. Permitted Land Uses keom.) Utilities (cont.) Utility transmission or distribution line, Natural gas compressor stations Wastewater (sewage) treatment facility Water supply, treatment or storage facility Entertainment and Amusement, outdoor Eating Baseball/softball facility (commercial) Bowling alley Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge; club, private or teen Circus Club, commercial or business Drive-in restaurant or business Gambling facility (including bingo) Health or recreation club Indoor recreation Lodge or civic club Massage parlor Museum/cultural facility Racing; horse, dog or automotive Restaurant, cafe or cafeteria Sexually oriented business Shooting or weapons firing range Stable, commercial, riding, boarding or rodeo arena Swimming pool, commercial Theater, drive-in Theater, movie theater or auditorium Lodging Bed and breakfast inn Bed and breakfast home Hotel, motel or inn Recreational vehicle (RV) park Office Bank, financial institution Offices SECTI ON 6. PERMITTED LAND USES NS NS- T4R„� T4 T5 I I SE I IP IP IP P P P �P P IP P (P I P IP I� P I P I P I P P IP P IP P P Supplemental Standards 5.14 Chap 9, Rest. I� P I P I P I P P IP P IP P P Supplemental Standards 5.14 Chap 9, Rest. P P Supplemental Standards 5.14 Chap 9, Rest. 6XI Permitted Land Uses (cont.) Retail Sales and Antique shop Service Appliance, sales, supply or repair Bakery Barber or beauty shop Boat rental or sales Book, stationery stores or newsstand Burglar alarms sales or service Business college or commercial school Caterer or wedding service Clothing/wearing apparel sales, new Clothing/wearing apparel sales, used Convenience store Copy store or commercial print center without off- set printing Dance studio Dressmaking, custom; millinery shop Duplicating services Farmer's Market Feed store, no process/milling Firewood sales Furniture sales, new and used (office & residential) in a building Furniture upholstery, refinishing or resale General merchandise store Greenhouse or plant nursery Grocery store, meat market Gunsmithing, repairs or sales Home improvement store Interior decorating Kennel Large retail store Laundry or dry cleaning collection office Laundry, dry cleaning or washeteria Leather goods shop SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES P P P P* P* P* P P P P P P P P P P P P I P P (P IP P IP (P P* I P* I P* P* I P* I P* P IP IP P IP IP P IIP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP (P IP (P IP* IP IP* P* I P* ( P* P P P P P P P P P P P I P P I P P IP P IP IP P I P P I P IP IP P IIP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP (P IP (P IP* IP IP* P* I P* ( P* P P P P P P P P P P P I P P I P P IP P IP IP P I P P I P IP IP P P P P P P P P P P P I P P I P P IP P IP IP P I P P I P IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP IP 5.113 5.114 6.C. Permitted Land Uses (cont.) Retail Sales and Liquor or package store Service (cont.) Locksmith Medical supplies/equipment sales or rental Mini -warehouses Mobile food court Mortuary or funeral home Newspaper distribution center Optician Pawn shop Pharmacy (drug store) Photograph, portrait/camera shop or photo finishing Recording studio Retail sales, general Saddle or harness, repair or sales Shoe shine shop Studio, art or photography Tailor, clothing or apparel shop Tattoo parlor Taxidermist shop Veterinary clinic with indoor kennels Veterinary clinic with outdoor kennels Vehicle Sales and Auto parts supply, retail Service Automotive repair; paint and body shop Car wash, full or self service IGasoline sales Mobile home or manufactured housing sales IParking area or garage, commercial or auxiliary Im Recreational vehicle (RV) sales/service I Service station Truck stop w/ fuel and accessory services Vehicle junkyard Vehicle sales or rental; including automobiles, mo- torcycles, boats or trailers Vehicle steam cleaning SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES ME IT4 T . ,... S ........ .. 5 leT4R.. I � ._ Ipp enaal Standards P P I P P P (P P P I P P I * I P* IP IP I IP IP P P P P P P P P I I I I ( ( ( I P P I* P P IP IP I P IP P* P 6.C. Permitted Land Uses (cont.) Light Industrial Ser- Assaying vices Assembly of pre -manufactured parts, except for vehicles, trailers, airplanes or mobile homes Blacksmithing or wagon shop Bottling works, milk or soft drinks Carpet and rug cleaning Chicken battery or brooder Coal, coke or wood yard Cottage manufacturing uses Crematorium Electroplating Fabricating or manufactured housing; temporary or office building Food processing (no slaughtering) Furniture or cabinet repair or construction Furniture sales w/ outside storage/display (new/ used) Galvanizing, small utensils Machine shops Manufacture of artificial flowers, ornaments, awn- ings, tents, bags, cleaning/polishing preparations, boats under 28 ft in length, brooms or brushes, buttons & novelties, canvas products, clothing, suits, coats, or dresses for wholesale trade, plas- tics Manufacture of aluminum, brass or other metals or from bone, paper, rubber, leather Manufactured home/RV repair Monument/marble works, finishing and carving only Monument works, stone Outdoor sales and storage Paint mixing or spraying Paper box manufacture Pattern shop Printing, lithographing, book -binding, newspapers or publishing SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES T4R I T4 i T5 [r I I I I P P �i 0 Supplemental Standards 5.133 SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES 6.C. Permitted Land Uses (com.) Light Industrial Ser- vices (cont.) Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing Rubber stamping, shearing/punching Rubber stamp manufacture Sheet metal shop Warehouse or bulk storage I P Welding shop, custom work (not structural) I I P I P Yards, contractor's, lumber or storage, automo- I ( P* 15.133 biles, storage yards, building material Animal by-products processing I I I Batch plant, concrete or asphalt (permanent) ( I I Brewery, distillery or winery I I P I Brick, clay, glass, shale, tile or terra cotta products I I ( I manufacture Cement products plant I I I Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufac- ture Cotton gin, cotton oil mill, bailing or compress ( ( ( I Creosote, treatment/manufacture Egg cracking or processing I I Furnace, blast; forge plant, boiler works manufac- I I I to re Galvanizing, sheet or structural shapes ( I Gas (natural or artificial) manufacture processing/ storage Glue manufacture ( I I I Grain elevator I I I Magnesium casting, machining or fabricating ( I I I Manufacture of acetylene or oxygen gas, alcohol, computers and related electronic products, air- planes, automobiles, trucks (Xtractors (including assembly plants), ball or roller bearings, steel tanks, candles & celluloid, cash registers, cutlery, disinfectants, dextrin, dyestuff, electrical machin- ery, farm tools, typewriters and vinegar Manufacture of basket material, bicycles, boots, I I I I boxes, other than paper, caskets, shoes 67 6.C. Permitted Land Uses (comj Heavy Industrial Manufacture of dies, cores, die-casting molds and Manufacturing (cont.) Manufacture, processing/production of hazardous chemicals Metal casting Metal foundry plant or fabrication plant Metal smelting, reclamation or ore reduction Metal stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching Mill, feed or flour Mining quarry, dredging or excavation of rock, dirt, gravel, sand, stone Packing plant Paper or pulp manufacture Petroleum refining or wholesale storage Planing mill or woodworking shop Poultry killing or dressing Rock, cement crushers & stone quarry Rolling mill Soap manufacture Soda or compound manufacture Stoneyard, building stone, cutting, sawing or stor- age Tar distrillation/manufacturing Tobacco (chewing) manufacture or treatment Welding shop Transportation Airport, aviation field, helistop or landing area Passenger station Railroad freight or classification yard Railroad roundhouse or RR car repair shop Railroad tracks: team, spur, loading or storage Terminal; truck, freight, rail or water Waste Related Landfill, recycling center, household hazardous waste or waste tire facility Pet cemetery SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES SE � SE P IP SE 7 6.C. Permitted Land Uses (com.) SECTION 6. PERMITTED LAND USES �uppiernenrai Standards Waste Related Recycling collection facility SE* SE* ( P* 5.13 (cont.) Salvage yard (other than automotive) Wholesale Trade Wholesale: bakery, produce market or wholesale I P house Agriculture Accessory Uses Temporary Uses Wholesale office or sample room Agricultural Stockyards or feeding pens (commercial) Accessory use or building Home occupation P Recreation area (private), indoor or outdoor P Satellite antenna (dish) ( P* Stable, stockyards or feeding pens I (noncommercial) Storage or display, outside I P* Amusement, outdoor (temporary) Batch plant, concrete or asphalt (temporary) Garage or other occasional sale P IP I P I P* 5.304 I P* P* 5.306 Model home I P* I P* Residence for security purposes, temporary I SE* I SE* Trailer, portable; sales, construction or storage I P P Vendor, doorAo-door I P* P* Vendor, Food, Non -Potentially Hazardous Food I P* P* ILI Vendor, Food, Potentially Hazardous Food ( P* P* Vendor, Merchandise I P* P* Vendor, Transient I P* I P* Vendor, Transient, Non -Potentially Hazardous I P* I P* Food Vendor, Transient, Potentially Hazardous Food ( P* + P* P* 5.402 P* 5.403 SE* 15.404 P P* 19.101 P* P* P* I I P* 5.406 15.406 5.406 19.101 5.406 15.406