Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Housing
- Two-family
- by_right
- Three-family
- by_right
- Four-plus family
- by_right
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Properties designated as MXB-HT on the zoning map
Uses
Permitted by right11
Extracted standards
47 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum floor area ratioFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. for mixed-use buildings2 ratio
The maximum FAR for mixed-use buildings shall be 2.0.
- Maximum floor area ratioFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. for nonresidential uses1 ratio
The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 1.0.
Fencing & walls
- Fences and walls regulated per article 7
Fences and walls shall be regulated in accordance with article 7 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
Floodplain
- Development in floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. must comply with regulations
No development shall be permitted in a floodplain unless it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Historic
- Comply with historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. preservation ordinance
Properties located within a historic district or designated as historic landmarks shall be subject to the provisions of the city's historic preservation ordinance.
Lighting
- Exterior lighting full cutoff or fully shielded
Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.
Noise
- No audible noise beyond property line between 10pm-7am
No use shall produce noise that is audible beyond the property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except as provided in this ordinance.
Other
Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in the MXB-HT subdistrict subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Bed and breakfastBed and breakfastAn owner-occupied dwelling letting a limited number of guest rooms. inns not to exceed five guest rooms5 rooms
Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-occupied and shall not exceed five guest rooms.
- Bicycle parking per article 10
All developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall provide bicycle parking facilities in accordance with article 10 of this ordinance.
- Curb cuts prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. along frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. of townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. and commercial buildings
Curb cuts shall be prohibited along the frontage of townhouse and commercial buildings, except as provided in this ordinance.
- Density bonuses may be adopted for affordable housing
Affordable housing regulations may include provisions for density bonuses, reduced parking requirements, and other incentives for the provision of affordable housing.
- Driveways designed for safe access
Driveways in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to provide safe and efficient access to the site.
- No detectable dust or air pollution beyond property line
No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Comply with environmental regulations
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Comply with erosion and sediment control ordinance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's erosion and sediment control ordinance.
- Electric vehicle charging stations permitted as accessory usesAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office.
Electric vehicle charging stations shall be permitted as accessory uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict, subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Green building standards may be adopted
The city council may adopt green building standards for the MXB-HT subdistrict in accordance with applicable state law.
- No hazardous materials posing threat
No use shall store, use, or dispose of hazardous materials in a manner that poses a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
Home occupations shall be permitted in the MXB-HT subdistrict subject to the provisions of section 705 of this ordinance.
- Landscaping maintained in good condition
All landscaping in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be maintained in good condition.
- Landscaping provided per article 11
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with article 11 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
- Live-work units permitted
Live-work units shall be permitted in the MXB-HT subdistrict subject to the provisions of section 709 of this ordinance.
- Loading areas located in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. and screened
Loading areas in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Mechanical equipment screened and located rear or roof
Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties. Mechanical equipment shall be located in the rear yard or on the roof, and shall be screened from view.
At least 10 percent of the gross area of any development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be devoted to open space.
- Minimum pedestrian walkway width5 ft
Pedestrian walkways shall be at least five feet in width...
- Mixed-use buildings permitted
Mixed-use buildings shall be permitted in the MXB-HT subdistrict subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- No detectable odor beyond property line
No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Outdoor dining permitted as accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. to restaurants
Outdoor dining shall be permitted as an accessory use to restaurants in the MXB-HT subdistrict, subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Recycling containers provided
All uses shall provide for the recycling of materials in accordance with the city's recycling program.
- Refuse areas located in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. and screened
Refuse areas in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be located in the rear yard and shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Rooftop equipment screened by parapets or screens
Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties. Rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets, screens, or other architectural features.
- Short-term rentalsShort-term rentalA dwelling let to guests for brief stays — the zoning category behind Airbnb rules. must be registered
Short-term rentals shall be registered with the city and shall comply with all applicable building, fire, and health codes.
- Sidewalk cafes permitted as accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. to restaurants
Sidewalk cafes shall be permitted as an accessory use to restaurants in the MXB-HT subdistrict, subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Solar energy systems permitted as accessory usesAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office.
Solar energy systems shall be permitted as accessory uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict, subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Solid waste storage areas screened
Solid waste storage areas shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Comply with stormwater management ordinance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's stormwater management ordinance.
- Streets designed for pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles
Streets in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Street vendors permitted
Street vendors shall be permitted in the MXB-HT subdistrict subject to the provisions of this ordinance and any applicable city regulations.
- Transfer of development rights program may be established
The city council may establish a transfer of development rights program for the MXB-HT subdistrict in accordance with applicable state law.
- Temporary uses not to exceed 30 days30 days
Temporary uses shall not exceed 30 days in duration, except as provided in this ordinance.
- Developments designed to accommodate transit
Developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate public transit where feasible.
- Tree removal requires permit
No tree shall be removed without a permit from the zoning administrator, except as provided in the tree protection ordinance.
- No detectable vibration beyond property line
No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Wind energy systems permitted as accessory usesAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office.
Wind energy systems shall be permitted as accessory uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict, subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
- Wireless telecommunications regulated per section 713.00
Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be regulated in accordance with section 713.00 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
From the ordinance
The maximum density for residential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.