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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25190-11-2021 ORDINANCE NO. 25190-11-2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 21563, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.713, "URBAN RESIDENTIAL "UR" DISTRICT OF ARTICLE 7 "RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS", OF CHAPTER 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO REVISE IN ITS ENTIRETY CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan designates mixed-use growth centers and urban villages to encourage the development of sustainable, compact, pedestrian-scaled, mixed-use neighborhoods and commercial centers; and WHEREAS, in December 2007, the City Council adopted urban village master plans that recommended creating an urban residential zoning district to serve as a transition between mixed- use areas and adjacent single-family neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department formed a Mixed-Use Zoning Advisory Group (MUZAG), consisting of consisting of representatives from pertinent City commissions, development community, neighborhood associations, design professionals, and other interested parties to guide the creation of an urban residential zoning classification; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2010, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 19013-01- 2010, to add the "Urban Residential" zoning district to address the need for denser residential developments to support and complement rail transit and to support commercial uses compatible with central city neighborhoods or urban mixed-use districts; and WHEREAS, the Urban Residential zoning district is a residential-only district with building heights consistent with single-family zoning where an urban form is still desirable; and Urban Residential 2021 Ordinance No.25190-11-2021 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, City staff convened MUZAG again in 2019 to address issues and topics identified by staff, developers, and neighborhood groups related to the Mixed-Use and Urban Residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS,MUZAG reviewed and provided recommendations for the Urban Residential District which address development principles and development standards; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission, and the Urban Design Commission conducted public hearings on the proposed amendments and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council adopt an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the Urban Residential district standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS SECTION 1. Chapter 4 "District Regulations" of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to revise Article 7, "Residential Districts" to repeal existing language and revise in its entirety Section 4.713 "Urban Residential "UR" District" to provide revised development standards, the text of which shall read as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence,paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,paragraphs and 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. Urban Residential 2021 Ordinance No.25 1 90-1 1-2021 Page 2 of 3 SECTION 4. 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 5. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinances No. 3011, 13896, 21653 and any other ordinances affecting zoning 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 6. 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. SECTION 7. All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth not herein amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Melinda Ramos, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Ronald P. Gonzales, Acting City Secretary ADOPTED: November 9, 2021 EFFECTIVE: C' �Sm ORTUrban Residential 2021 * Ordinance No.25190-11-2021 Page 3 of 3 EXHIBITA URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR) CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS Table of Contents 4.1300(a) Purpose and Intent 3 4.1300(b) Review Procedures for Development 4 4.1300(b)(1) General Requirements 4 4.1300(cb(2) General Waivers or Modifications 4 4.1300(c)(3) Conceptual Site Plan 4 4A3G%cj Uses 5 --4.1300(c)(1) BL.jidiing r,� 5 4.1300(d) Property Development Standards 7 4.1300(d)(1) General Yard Development Standards 7 4.1300(d)(2) Setbacks _ 7 4.1300(d)(3) Single Family Lot Size 7 4.1300(d)(4) Maximum Height 7 4.1300(d)(5) Maximum Residential Units Per Acre 8 4.1300(d)(6) I I Bonus- ' 8 4.1300(e) Off-Street Parking and Loading 111) 4.1300(e)(1) Off-Street Parking and Loading 10 4.1300(e)(2) Other Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards 10 4.1300(e)(3) Parking Location for One-Family Detached and Two-Family Dwellings 11 4.1300(e)(4) Parking Location for One-Family Attached (Townhouse, Rowhouse) 11 lipWmmmq 4.1300(f)(1) Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback 12 4.1300(f)(2) Enhanced Landscaping and Pedestrian Lighting 13 4.1300(f)(3) Landscaping in Parking and Driveway Areas 14 4.1300(f)(4) Urban Forestry 15 4.1300(g) 4.1300(g)(1) Parking Structure Facades 16 4.1300(g)(2) Facade Variation 16 4.1300(g)(3) Building Materials _ 18 4.1300(g 'A 5u00ing Entries 18 4,1300(h) Other Development Standards 2011 4.1300(h)(1) Signs _ 20 4.1300(h)(2) Fences,Gates,and Walls 20 4.1300(h)(3) Service Areas Screening 21 __ 4.1300(h)(4) Mechanical Equipment Screening 22 4.1300(h)(5) Privately Owned Streets and Drives with Public Access Easements 22 2 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 4.713 Urban Residential (UR) District (a) Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of the Urban Residential ("UR") District to provide a residential density transition zone between low density single-family neighborhoods and higher density commercial areas.An additional purpose of the UR Districts is to encourage a range of housing choices within walking distance of rail transit stations and mixed-use urban villages.The goal is to ensure compatibility between one-and-two family districts and more intense mixed-use districts and related uses. UR neighborhoods are characterized by higher density residential structures in a highly walkable urban environment.A mixture of housing types is present to provide architectural diversity,while shallow setbacks frame the pedestrian environment with engaging building fagades,improve visibility and safety of building entrances,and increase neighborhood vitality. In addition to the purpose statements above,the intent of the U R District is to: (1) Promote a pedestrian-oriented urban form. In contrast to conventional zoning standards that place a primary emphasis on the regulation of land uses, Urban Residential development standards and guidelines focus on promoting a walkable,urban form of development,consistent with the surrounding areas historic urban development patterns.The focus on form promotes buildings that conform to tested urban design principles. (2) Require excellence in design of the public realm 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. (3) Encourage creativity,architectural diversity,and exceptional design.Urban Residential is intended to promote high quality design,and the development review process for mixed-use projects is intended to promote flexibility.Standards,as well as the development review process,are intended to support creativity and exceptional design while discouraging uniformity. (4) Promote sustainable development that minimizes negative impacts on natural resources.Creating walkable,higher density residential districts surrounding Urban Residential districts supports sustainable development by providing an alternative to low density development in peripheral areas. In accordance with sustainable development principles,the Urban Residential buildings and public spaces should be designed to minimize negative impacts on air and water quality and promote innovation in environmental design. (5) Promote walkability.Walkable communities are desirable places to live,work,and play,while demonstrably improving health outcomes.Walkable communities give higher priority to pedestrian activity by creating streetscapes that are safe,comfortable,interesting,and that accommodate a wide range of transportation modes and users.To foster walkability,development patterns should promote a mix of land uses and density,have an emphasis on the placement and orientation of buildings,have properly placed parking,place a high value on the design of quality streetscapes,provide access to transit, and provide unimpeded pedestrian connections to multiple destinations and open space. (6) Maximize connectivity and access. I n order for people to feel comfortable walking,pedestrian access and connectivity among uses and amenities,including transit facilities,is essential.Connectivity and access can be accomplished by creating smaller blocks or by providing access through blocks via publicly accessible alleys,pathways,paseos,and pedestrian boulevards.Sidewalks should form a continuous network connected by frequent,safe street crossing. (7) Promote affordable housing and mixed income communities. Design a mix of housing based on geographic growth projections and the needs of current and future residents to accommodate families, single occupants,the elderly and those with disabilities.Access to transportation and services should be a key factor in the future distribution and allocation of affordable housing. NOVEMBER 2021 3 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (b) Review Procedures for Development (1) General Requirements: Projects should conform to all Urban Residential standards.Staff may also refer an administrative case or a case that does not require waivers to the UDC for failure to meet the Purpose and Intent of the ordinance. (2) General rule allowing waiver or modification of standards a. Director or designee:The Director or designee is authorized to grant modifications to certain development standards with a maximum modification up to 10%increase or decrease for the following development standards: 1. Setbacks for additions to existing structures 2. Bufferyard width 3. Primary entrance separation b. Urban Design Commission: Unless otherwise limited by this section,the Urban Design Commission(UDC),maywaive or modify any individual development standards through the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness,if the U DC finds that the proposed development is consistent with the intent statements of the U R District but does not conform to certain development standards.A Certificate of Appropriateness shall expire if a building permit is not issued within 2 years of the approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness. c. Board of Adjustment:Any waiver of basic property development standards related to building heights,setbacks and bulk require a variance from the Board of Adjustment after a recommendation from the Urban Design Commission. d. Zoning Commission/City Council:Any zoning proposal requesting a Planned Development "PD"zoning district that uses the U R District as the base zoning,inclusive of any waivers from U R design standards,must receive a recommendation from the Urban Design Commission prior to a public hearing by the Zoning Commission or the City Council. (3) Conceptual Site Plan:To facilitate compliance with the U R development standards,a conceptual site plan must be submitted to the director or designee for review prior to submittal of permit applications. The conceptual site plan must show the anticipated location of proposed streets,sidewalks and walkways,building footprints,parking areas,landscaped areas and features,and open space.A change of 5 percent(%)or greater in land uses to an approved conceptual site plan will require a new project review and approval prior to permitting. Conceptual Site Plan Example I d .r 4 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (c) Uses In the UR District,no building or land use shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed,altered or enlarged,nor shall a certificate of occupancy be issued,except in accordance with the use table in Chapter 4,Article 6,and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5. (1) Building Types The following non-exhaustive list of conceptual building illustrations demonstrates the recommended building forms in the UR District. Additional building types and configurations that comply with the intent and regulations of the UR district are encouraged.All intent statements are addressed through development standards set out in Section 4.713(d)through(h). 1 a. Single-Family Detached b. Single Family Attached(Townhouse) A single,detached residential dwelling with the front A two-or three-story building with three or more of the building being placed on,or very close to, attached dwelling units consolidated into a single the front property line. Parking for a single-family structure.An elevated ground floor for residential dwelling is allowed on the side or rear of the building, uses is recommended to improve privacy.A but the preferred method is through traditional townhouse form is regarded as an apartment/ forms with detached garages at the rear when condominium when on one platted lot and not possible. individually platted lots with ground floor separate entrances to each unit. 111 c. Two-Family Attached(Duplex) d. Manor House A building with two dwelling units on an individual lot A building that has the appearance of a conventional separated by a shared common wall. Dwelling units single-family dwelling with three to five attached within a building may be situated either wholly or dwelling units consolidated in a single structure. partially over or under other dwelling units. Dwelling units within a building may be situated either wholly or partially over or under other dwelling units. NOVEMBER2021 5 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS .# 4 III. l,w� i Y e. Garden Apartment f. Cottage Court A building that has the appearance of a conventional A building type that accommodates five to nine single-family dwelling with three to eight dwelling detached dwelling units organized around an internal units vertically and horizontally integrated. shared courtyard. g. Apartments/Condominiums Multifamily residential development type that often shares a common entrance. Primary entrances are prominent and street-facing.An elevated ground floor for residential uses is recommended to improve privacy. Parking for an apartment/condominium building is allowed on the side or rear of the building,but the preferred method is at the rear of the building or within a parking structure.A townhouse form is regarded as apartments/condominiums when not on individually platted lots with separate ground floor entrances to each unit. 6 NOVEMBER 2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (d) Property Development Standards Top of Facade -� (1) General yard development standards: Development shall be exempt from Chapter 6, wall Top Plate 3story Article 1,Section 6.101(b),6.101(c),6.101(d), and 6.101(f). 14111-111111111111111111111111111114 3 stories 2 story (2) Setbacks:The chart below represents the or 38 feet whichever minimum and maximum setbacks for buildings is less and structures within the U R District. 1 story REQUIREMENTSlab at Grade ©Front Yard (min/max) 0'/20' Note:Development in the U R District is exempt from Section 6.100.An unroofed and ©Rear Yard-Primary Structure(min) 5' unenclosed roof top terrace,and the enclosed stairwell or elevator that strictly provides When adjacent to one-or two- 20' access to the terrace,shall not be included in the family districts with an existing one measurement of the total building height. or two-family structure(min.) a. For sloped sites,average grade is determined by calculating the average of the highest Width of adjacent alley,driveway 20' and lowest elevation along natural or access lot or access easement may the improved grade(whichever is more be counted towards minimum restrictive)along the front of the building setback(min.) parallel to the primary street setback line. ©Rear Yard-Accessory Structure(min) 5' If alley is provided(min) 0' 0 Building Height Q Side Yard (min/max) 0'/20' Highest - Average ©*Side:Common Lot Line(min) 0' Elevation of Highest ul &Lowest `Subject to building code spacing requirements - - - - Elevations " - Front of Building - b. Where a lot slopes downward from the front �.� property line,one story that is additional to the specified maximum number of stories �4) may be built on the lower rear portion of the • �- lot. <. i . i" Stye .eo (3) Single-Family Lot Size: 5,000 sf.maximum Primary = (4) Maximum Height: 3 stories with a maximum Street c of 14 feet per floor,as measured from the top of Ground Floor LO the finished slab at grade level to the top of the Elevation Q highest wall top plate. NOVEMBER 2021 7 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (5) Maximum Residential Units Per Acre: interactive artwork,pet-friendly areas,or small event and garden MAXIMUM EM space. AND USE 2. Location 3 stories,single use 40 units/acre (i) Pocket parks must front public 4 stories,single use with height streets and be publicly accessible. bonus(structured parking or 60 units/acre Note:Refer to Section(h)(5), open space) Development Standards Applicable to (6) Height Bonus Options: Privately Owned Streets and Drives with Public Access Easements. A height bonus is applicable for multifamily Pocket Park Fronting Public Streets buildings with 8 units or more.Only one height bonus can be utilized in the UR District and shall I IL not allow for heights beyond a 4-story maximum. Public Str When adjacent to a one-or-two family district,all height bonuses must adhere to the transitional height plane requirements,see Section(f)(1)c. a. Structured Parking:The intent of allowing a height bonus for structure parking is LJ 0000 j'. to locate and design surface parking lots, a 0 O 0 a individual garages,and large parking garages so as to reduce their visual impact or to Public Street create public amenities or both(e.g.through IF aesthetic or environmental features). 1. One additional story of height shall be 3. Size permitted if providing structured parking (i) 2,500 square feet minimum for 100%of all off-street parking for the (ii) 1 acre maximum height bonus. 2. One-and-two family residential garages 4. Green Space shall not be included in a determination (i) Pocket parks shall provide a of the applicability of the structured minimum of 20 percent(%)ground parking height bonus. level green space.Additional ground b. Open Space: One additional story of height area may be impervious provided thespace is structured for recreation, shall be permitted if providing a publicly including but not limited to,sculpture accessible pocket park that adheres to the following standards. gardens,basketball courts,or tennis courts. Note:Utilizing the open space height bonus does not exempt a development from (ii) All pocket parks require tree applicable park dedication fees. planting.Tree planting requirement may be waived for areas that are 1. Use Criteria designed for structured active (i) Pocket parks must provide a recreation. community benefit such as:play activity for children,relaxing spaces to enjoy lunch or meet friends, 8 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 5. Seating (i) A minimum of one linear foot of seating shall be required for every 300 square feet of gross open space. 6. Fencing (i) Pocket parks maybe fenced but shall conform to Section(h)(2)and shall remain open to the public during daylight hours. 7. Maintenance (i) Pocket parks that are privately owned and maintained must be publicly accessible or; (ii) Must be dedicated in perpetuity as public open space through the recording of a public use easement and have an established long-term maintenance agreement with the Park and Recreation Department. woo �♦ad 1. �• I �i`. t•h .fig ��ffidy.'' t• -9-.'y.,i+'�l'3� � - . '{ Y `1G•w Pocket Park Precedent Image:Community Garden Space Pocket Park Precedent Images:Recreation/Play Space NOVEMBER2021 9 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (e)Off-Street Parking and Loading (1) Off-Street Parking and Loading:The following table establishes the required parking for the allowed building types in the UR District.All applicable requirements and applicable nonresidential use requirements included in Chapter 6,Article 2 shall apply. PROXIMITY • RAIL STATION BUILDING TYPE/USE REQUIREMENT f a rail transit station: 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Single Family Detached See Section(e)(3) for location No reduction requirements. 2 spaces per dwelling unit. 1 space per dwelling unit. Townhouse See Section(e)(4) for location See Section(e)(4)for location requirements. requirements. 2 spaces per dwelling unit; 1 space per dwelling unit; Plus, 1 Duplex& Plus,1 space per bedroom over three space per bedroom over three(3) Manor House (3) bedrooms per dwelling unit. bedrooms per dwelling unit. (2+units) See Section(e)(3) for location See Section(e)(3)for location requirements for duplexes. requirements for duplexes. Apartments/ 1 space required per bedroom; 0.5 spaces required per bedroom; Condominiums Plus,2 spaces per 500 square feet of Plus,2 spaces per 500 square feet leasing office and/or social rooms. of leasing office and/or social rooms. 'All partial spaces are rounded up (2) Other Off-Street Parking and Loading Surface parking between the building front and the street Standards a. Surface parking shall not be permitted ■ ■ between a building front and the street, t provided however,angled,perpendicular,or - parallel parking that is designed to function as on-street parking shall be permitted if it Ar tee` meets the following three conditions: "kS. 1. The City's Traffic Engineer determines let that the parking does not adversely parking that functions as on-street or is located behind or to the side of the affect public safety or circulation and building. satisfies the conditions described in Section 22-175d of the City Code, 2. Each parking space is located adjacent to and is directly accessible from a public 'i street or publicly accessible private street,and t 3. Surface parking permitted between a building front and the street(on-street parking)and the required pedestrian ✓ PPS 10 NOVEMBER 2021 CHAPTER4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS walkway shall be either dedicated as (3) Parking Location for One-Family Detached public right-of-way or be included in a and Two-Family Dwellings public access easement recorded in the a. All parking shall be located behind the front real property records of the county.The building line. front yard setback shall be measured from the curb instead of the property b. Garage doors that face the street must line,and the setback shall be no greater be located a minimum of 20 feet behind than 20 feet. any front wall plane of a structure facing a b. The required off-street parking for any use publicly accessible ROW. may be located off-site,on property within 500 feet of the subject site. �. c. Adjacent on-street parking along the lot frontage may be applied toward the minimum parking requirements only when r9 located fully out of the travel lanes. 0 O d. Uses located in historically significant buildings shall be exempt from off-street parking requirements pursuant to Section 20�Min 6.201(b)(3).For the purpose of this exemption,historically significant buildings (4) Parking Location for One-Family Attached shall include those determined by the (Townhouse,Rowhouse) Historic Preservation Officer to be eligible, based on the applicable criteria,for: a. Garages must be placed entirely to the 1. Listing in the National Register of rear of the primary structure and accessed through the use of a rear driveway or alley. Historic Places;or b. Garage doors must face the rear driveway or 2. Local designation as either Historic and alley. Cultural Landmark("HC")or Highly Significant Endangered ("HSE"). 0 NOVEMBER 2021 11 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (f) Buffers, Landscaping, and Pedestrian Lighting (1) Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback a. A bufferyard is not required between the boundary of a one-or-two family development within the UR District and an adjacent one-or-two family district. No supplemental setback or bufferyard required de (' r� I I 11111 111 l 40 • UR Single Family Detached One-or-Two Family District UR Two-Unit Attached(Duplex) b. Multi-family development adjacent to a one-or two-family district shall have a five(5)foot bufferyard. See Section 6.300(d)through(i)for bufferyard requirements. c. All uses adjacent to a one-or two-family district must apply a transitional height plane of 45 degrees to portions of a building above 3 stories or 38 feet whichever is less,as measured from the property line of the one-or-two-family district. 1. Any portion of a building above 3 stories must be set back so that the building does not encroach beyond the transitional height plane. 2. These supplemental building setbacks and transitional height plane requirements shall not apply to buildings adjacent to one-or-two-family districts that serve as public open space,such as parks and drainage ways. Transitional Height Plane 45°♦♦ 4 stories max.with height bonus # ♦ 3 stories maximum or 38 feet whichever is less - -- Property Line �. :♦♦♦� -- 5'Bufferyard — — low 4* *f f, ♦ 1 One-or-Two Family UR Multifamily Development District 12 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (2) Enhanced Landscaping and Pedestrian 4. If there are no street trees existing on Lighting:Street trees and pedestrian-scaled the project's block face,then spacing lighting are required along all public rights- is measured from the end of the block of-way in the U R district,see Section(h)(5). beginning 40 feet from the curb Adherence to the landscape ordinance 6.301 is intersection to accommodate public open encouraged,except as here-in provided. space easement requirements. a. The Director or their designee may c. Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting administratively approve any modifications 1. New public and private development to streetscape requirements caused by must provide pedestrian lights within the mature trees,utility conflicts,fire hydrants, roadside's street tree/furniture zone. shallow underground utilities,curb cuts or any other obvious impediment which would �� I prevent the planting of a tree. I b. Street Trees _ 1. Trees must be planted within a planting I strip or flush with the sidewalk surface ire4 W I using tree grates as follows: '��' I • I (i) Tree grates must be adjustable to Laff* st i allow for tree growth and securely attached. Inner rings must be easily removed with an Allen wrench. I (ii) Tree grate openings shall not exceed �r I 3/8 of an inch. i," I I 2. Exceptions I (i) In the event that infrastructure I prevents the use of at-grade planting, a raised planter or crushed stone may be used if approved by the Director or designee. (ii) Other techniques to provide the street trees will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be approved by the Director or their designee,or the Director or designee may send the matter to the Urban Design Commission for consideration and decision. 3. Spacing CANOPYSPACING r Small/Medium Canopy 25-30 ft. Large Canopy 35-40 ft. Precedent Images:Street Trees and Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting Spacing Example NOVEMBER 2021 13 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 2. Required Spacing: Pedestrian lights a. Parking lots and driveways that are located must be located approximately at the adjacent and parallel to a public street must midpoint between two trees and spaced be screened from the public right-of-way a maximum of 60 feet apart. with landscaping,fences,or walls a minimum 3. Pedestrian-scaled lighting style must of 3 feet in height measured from parking lot be approved by the Transportation and grade to a maximum of 4 feet in height. Public Works Department(TPW)and be b. Landscape islands,linear landscaping strips, consistent with other pedestrian lights bio-swales,or rain gardens shall be required on the same block. in parking lots with 12 or more spaces.All 4. If there are no pedestrian lights existing landscape islands and strips must have at on the project's block face,then the least one tree. spacing is measured from the end of Parking lot screening.Perspective the block.If pedestrian-scaled lights exist,then the spacing is measured from - existing lights. d. Section 6.301(h) "Landscape Area Required" does not apply to developments in the UR ' District provided;however,the following are applicable in UR: 1. Section 6.301.H.1.b; 2. Section 6.301.H.1.d; 3. When there is a front yard setback of at least five(5)feet,front yard landscaping is required for areas outside the ground level patios,parkways,and pedestrian walkways.Front yard landscaping must adhere to the shrub and native plants as listed in Table A of Section 6.301(h), c. Every parking space is required to be not as well as other applicable regulations more than 60 feet from a large canopy tree described or referenced within the UR or 40 feet from a medium canopy tree, regulations. planted within a median,strip or island, e. Irrigation:An irrigation system must be measured from the trunk at planting. installed to provide total water coverage Required Spacing for Large Canopy Parking Lot Tree Planting to all plant materials installed pursuant to Linear Landscaping Section 6.301(I) Irrigation. - strip (3) Landscaping in Parking and Driveway Areas Intent.The UR district is intended to create a public environment in which pedestrian safety, c comfort,and interest are paramount.Therefore, parking areas that front public streets and pedestrian pathways must be screened to 8'min. minimize pedestrians'view of parked vehicles and the impact of vehicle headlights. 60' 14 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS Required Spacing for Medium Canopy Parking Lot Tree Planting (4) Urban Forestry Linear a. 5 percent(%)site canopy coverage must - Landscaping be provided through either preservation or Strip planting. b. Developments with surface parking lots must provide 40%canopy coverage over l new,expanded,or reconstructed surface ( parking.The surface parking canopy coverage counts towards the site canopy 8'mine _ - coverage requirement. j'x + c. Submission of applicable urban forestry plans for review shall follow Section 6.302 (g),Urban Forestry Plan/Permits. d. Required size of landscape islands and linear landscaping strips containing trees: 1. Within parking lots with non-porous surfaces: 130 square feet;8 feet minimum width. 2. Planted in structured soil:64 square feet;8 feet minimum width.The use of approved structural soil shall be limited to landscape islands and adjacent walkways and parking area necessary for proper tree growth.Structural soils must not be used for fire lanes in parking lots. 3. Within parking lots with approved porous surfaces for parking areas excluding fire lanes: 16 square feet.Tree trunks should be protected by wheel stops or other physical barriers excluding curbs. 4. Linear landscaping strips are encouraged in lieu of landscaping islands where possible. NOVEMBER 2021 15 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (g) Facade Design Standards (1) Parking Structure Facades a. Facade design:All parking structure facades that face a public space must be designed to incorporate architectural elements and materials that complement the adjacent building or buildings in the area. b. Ground level screening:Screening must be incorporated to minimize the visual impact of garages and parked cars at the pedestrian level.Landscaping(including trees and shrubs)may be utilized for screening purposes but must screen at least 50%of pedestrian level parking garage facades immediately upon installation,with species selected to eventually provide full 100%screening. r'•�.,r ���.� R ® � � as E� �'j, �i�� r'�: 1 MIN F= t.l1 r M low ' Precedent Images:Parkinggarage with landscaping and architectural Precedent Images:Landscaping as parkinggarage screening. screening elements. c. Parking structure openings shall not exceed 20 feet per entrance. 1. For multifamily buildings less than 150 feet in width,the parking structure opening,the parking structure,or both combined,shall not exceed 50%of the ground floor street facade,with the remaining facade for habitable space. 2. For multifamily buildings 150 feet or more in width,the parking structure opening,the parking structure,or both combined,shall not exceed 25%of ground floor street facade,with the remaining facade for habitable space. 2oFeer Building Facade d. The property owner is responsible for maintaining all required landscaping in good health and condition and the removal of any litter that has accumulated in landscaped areas.Any dead,unhealthy, damaged or missing landscaping and screening must be replaced with landscaping and screening that conforms to this subsection within 90 days(or within 180 days where seasonal concerns would jeopardize the health of plant materials). (2) Facade Variation a. Each new building facade that is greater than 50 feet in width and is oriented to a publicly accessible street or open space must incorporate each of the following scaling elements.For building facades less than 50 feet in width,a minimum of two elements are required. 16 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1. Expression of building structural Mullion elements such as: Cornice iB= (i) Floors(banding,belt courses,etc. Banding not less than one inch deep and four Fenestration - - inches wide) • - Wall Plane (ii) Columns(pilasters,piers,quoins,etc. variation not less than one inch deep and six Belt Course - - inches wide) Awning/canopy t , (iii) Foundation(water tables, as distinction between first and rustication) upper level. 2. At least two variation in wall plane not less than 3 feet in depth or projection and not less than two stories in height for multi-story buildings.Such elements could include patterns of door and Banding �__ _• _ window openings by utilizing sills, mullions,and other scale providing Pattern of _ - window elements,and/or more recessed balconies pronounced architectural features such and wa ilwindow p 1 ht as porches,alcoves,and roof dormers; - Material change — : !e r P - Balconyas � ^ �S'o6 distinction between first and upper levels o`I 19 I Distinction between 3. Changes in material,material pattern, upper floors with ;r or noticeable change in color or shade. balconies and change Each change of material shall involve a in material and color _ minimum one-inch variation in wall plane Distinction between ftst or noticeable change in color. the levels levels with windows b. New building facades oriented to a publicly accessible street or open space must include differentiation between the first and the ^ upper levels with a canopy,balcony,arcade, _ or other architectural features. c. If a project consists of more than one block face,each sequential block of new _I construction must contain a different Distinction between the first and upper levels building facade to encourage architectural with balconies and material change NOVEMBER 2021 17 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS variety within large projects,using the required architectural elements listed ' in Section(g)(2)a above and/or other architectural features. 4 ® s (3) Building Materials: Not less than 70 percent s K of all new building facades(not including — a door and window areas)facing publicly accessible streets or open space shall be O constructed of the following masonry materials: A7� a. Stone E � Facade width b. Brick Example: c. Terra cotta Facade Total:200 x 20=4,000 sf. d. Patterned pre-cast concrete d Door and Window Area:500 sf. e. Cement plaster stucco Required Masonry:4,000-500 x.70=2,450 sf. f. Cement board siding Approved Masonry Material:2,450 sf. g. Cast stone or prefabricated brick panels Non-approved Masonry Material: 1,550 sf. (4) Building Entries Intent:The intent of building entries is to create a pedestrian-oriented development in which ;, y buildings are oriented towards publicly accessible streets and sidewalks. ; a. The principle building must have its main entrance from a public sidewalk or plaza, or from a private sidewalk or plaza that is publicly accessible through a public use easement. b. Primary entrances must not be from a S parking lot. c. Secondary entrances from parking lots are .q permitted. d. All building entrances for primary entrances ` for residential units must incorporate arcades,roofs,porches,alcoves,or awnings that protect pedestrians from the sun and rain. e. Residential Entries 1. Apartments,condominiums,and manor houses with street level units must provide individual street-oriented entries for each unit along the primary street frontage. -Y Precedent Images:Individual street level residential entry/stoops 18 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS Individual street oriented entries liN #ROB ■i■ One-or-Two-Family District UR development street level units with individual street oriented entries 2. Apartments and condominiums must provide primary entrances at intervals not to exceed 125 linear feet of street- oriented building frontage.Entrance tw spacing is measured from the edge of door to the edge of the next door. MIMI 3. Townhouses must have individual street- 14 125' oriented entries for each unit. 4. Manor houses must have a single primary entrance. 5. A duplex may have one primary entrance for each unit.Each primary entrance into a duplex must be provided under a shared porch or one of the entrances must be accessed from a side facade of the structure. NOVEMBER 2021 19 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (h)Other Development Standards (1) Signs: In addition to the development standards in Chapter 6,Article 4,the following provisions apply: a. On premise signs on one-family dwellings,manor houses with two dwelling units,and townhouses are limited to one unilluminated nameplate per unit not to exceed one square foot in area. b. For apartments,condominiums and manor houses containing more than two dwelling units,attached identification signs shall be permitted,subject to the following provisions: 1. Attached signs shall be permitted to identify the name of the property upon which displayed. 2. A sign or combination of signs shall have a maximum allowable area of exposure on each dedicated street frontage of not more than one square foot of sign area for each ten linear feet of frontage along said street;provided,however,at least one sign shall be allowed having an area of 12 square feet. 3. Signs may not be illuminated. c. An illuminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential is not allowed.The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area,shall be no higher than six feet above grade,and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property. (2) Fences,Gates,and Walls a. Complexes with perimeter security fencing - along public streets are prohibited. b. Fences shall not be located in the area between the front building facade and the public street frontage or public open spaces. c. Exterior 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. d. All fences and walls along public street frontage or public open spaces that are taller than 4 feet must be open design. �,- e. All fences and railings must be architecturally compatible with the character of the building and be constructed of high-quality materials including:wrought iron,composite fencing, r treated wood,aluminum,or metal.Chain link, Budd, barbed wire,and concertina wire material is / Focode prohibited. y tine f. All walls must be architecturally compatible with the character of the building and constructed of high- quality materials including stone,decorative blocks,brick,cast stone,or stucco over standard concrete masonry blocks. 20 NOVEMBER2021 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS g. For private residential patios and yards,a front yard fence,railing,or low wall may extend beyond the building facade if the following requirements are met: 1. Fences,railings,and walls must not exceed 4 feet(48")in total height as measured from the ground to the top of the fence,railing,and/or the wall however; 2. For elevated residential stoops the total fence,railing and/or wall height must not exceed 5 feet (60")total. IF- M � f 1451 Precedent Images:Residential patio/stoop Precedent Images:Fenced residential patio/stoop (3) Service Areas Screening a. Trash and recycling collection,and other similar service areas,must be located to the side or rear of buildings and behind the primary structures on street frontages. b. All refuse and recycling collection containers for apartments/condominiums must be located on a concrete pad and shall be screened on 3 sides by an opaque fence or wall.The fourth side must be an opaque gate. c. The design,colors,and materials of screening elements shall be architecturally compatible with the character of the building. NOVEMBER 2021 21 CHAPTER 4.1300 DISTRICT REGULATIONS (4) Mechanical Equipment Screening PERMITTED SCREENING MATERIALS Fully Screene from Public 0.0 ALTERNATtVE Right-of-Way (Alleys excluded) U Cr ILL Wall-Mounted • • •2 Roof-Mounted •1 • Ground-Mounted • • •2 'Must be screened from abutting properties and the public street. If an opaque wall or fence is provided,it shall be compatible with the principle building in terms of texture,quality,material,and color. Wall-Mounted Equipment Roof-Mounted Equipment �—Required Screening Required Screening Public Right-of Way Ground-Mounted Equipment Public Right-of-Way Required Screening Public Right-of-Way (5) Privately Owned Streets and Drives with Public Access Easements: Private streets and drives with public access easements shall be considered public streets or right-of-way for the purpose of review for compliance with setbacks,pocket parks,parking,screening,enhanced landscaping,facade variations, fenestration,and other U R design requirements normally based on streets. 22 NOVEMBER2021