# Municipal Zoning Ordinances - Mixed-Use Development

## Section 12.4: Mixed-Use Development Standards

### Density Limitations
- **Maximum residential density**: 75 units per acre for mixed-use developments
- **Minimum commercial space**: 20% of total floor area must be designated for commercial use
- **Maximum building height**: 8 stories (120 feet) with step-down requirements near residential zones

### Parking Requirements
- **Residential parking**: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
- **Commercial parking**: 1 space per 300 sq ft of retail space
- **Office parking**: 1 space per 250 sq ft of office space
- **Shared parking reduction**: Up to 20% reduction allowed with approved shared parking study

### Setback Requirements
- **Front setback**: Minimum 15 feet from property line
- **Side setbacks**: 10 feet minimum, 20 feet when adjacent to residential zones
- **Rear setback**: 25 feet minimum

### Design Standards
- **Ground floor transparency**: Minimum 60% window area for street-facing commercial facades
- **Building articulation**: No facade may exceed 100 feet without architectural breaks
- **Pedestrian access**: Direct sidewalk connections required to all commercial entrances

### Special Use Permit Requirements
Mixed-use developments exceeding 50,000 sq ft require:
- Traffic impact study
- Parking demand analysis
- Compatibility study with surrounding uses
- Public hearing process (45-day minimum notice)

### Permitted Uses
**Commercial Components:**
- Retail establishments (under 10,000 sq ft per tenant)
- Restaurants and cafes
- Professional offices
- Personal services
- Community facilities

**Prohibited Uses:**
- Heavy manufacturing
- Auto repair services
- Adult entertainment
- Drive-through facilities (except banks and pharmacies)

### Open Space Requirements
- **Minimum open space**: 15% of total site area
- **Public plaza requirement**: Projects over 100 units must include minimum 2,000 sq ft public space
- **Landscaping**: 10% of parking areas must be landscaped

### Affordable Housing Component
Projects with 20+ residential units must provide:
- 10% affordable housing units on-site, OR
- 15% affordable housing units off-site within 2 miles, OR
- In-lieu fee payment of $50,000 per required affordable unit

### Timeline and Process
1. **Pre-application meeting**: Required 30 days before submission
2. **Application review period**: 60 days for complete applications
3. **Public hearing**: Scheduled within 45 days of complete application
4. **Appeal period**: 15 days after approval
5. **Permit validity**: 3 years from approval date