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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