Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to all properties designated as MXB-HT on the zoning map
Uses
Permitted by right13
- accessory dwelling units
- live-work units
- mixed-use buildings
- home occupations
- bed and breakfast inns
- short-term rentals
- outdoor dining (accessory to restaurants)
- sidewalk cafes (accessory to restaurants)
- street vendors
- temporary uses
- solar energy systems (accessory)
- wind energy systems (accessory)
- electric vehicle charging stations (accessory)
Extracted standards
23 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum residential density20 du/acredu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The maximum density for residential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.
Noise
- Noise not audible beyond property line between 10pm and 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
- 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.
- No dust or air pollution detectable beyond property line
No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Exterior lighting full cutoff or fully shielded
Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.
- Fences and walls consistent with architectural character
Fences and walls shall be designed and constructed in a manner that is consistent with the architectural character of the surrounding area.
- Landscaping maintained in good condition
Landscaping shall be maintained in good condition and shall be replaced as necessary.
- Loading areas located in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.
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.
- Maximum FARFloor 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 FARFloor 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.
- Maximum guest rooms for bed and breakfastBed and breakfastAn owner-occupied dwelling letting a limited number of guest rooms. inns5 rooms
Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-occupied and shall not exceed five guest rooms.
- Maximum temporary use duration30 days
Temporary uses shall not exceed 30 days in duration, except as provided in this ordinance.
- Mechanical equipment screened from view
Mechanical equipment in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
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 and shall be constructed of concrete, brick, or similar materials.
- No odor detectable beyond property line
No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Outdoor lighting minimize glare and light trespass
Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and public streets.
- Recycling containers provided
Recycling containers shall be provided in convenient locations and shall be maintained in good condition.
- Refuse areas located in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.
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 from view
Rooftop equipment in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Solid waste storage areas screened from view
Solid waste storage areas shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- 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 vibration detectable beyond property line
No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.
From the ordinance
The maximum density for residential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 20 dwelling units per acre. The maximum FAR for nonresidential uses shall be 1.0 and for mixed-use buildings shall be 2.0. At least 10 percent of gross area shall be open space.