Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Properties designated as MXB-HT on the zoning map, typically along high-volume thoroughfares
Uses
Permitted by right12
Extracted standards
38 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Fences and walls compliance
Fences and walls shall be regulated in accordance with article 7 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
Floodplain
- FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. management compliance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's floodplain management ordinance.
Historic
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. preservation compliance
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
- Outdoor lighting compliance
Outdoor lighting shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of this subdistrict and article 13 of this ordinance.
- Exterior lighting full cutoff
Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.
Noise
- Noise compliance
Noise shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of this subdistrict and article 13 of this ordinance.
- Quiet hours
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
- Stormwater management compliance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's stormwater management ordinance.
- Erosion and sediment control compliance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's erosion and sediment control ordinance.
- Tree protection compliance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's tree protection ordinance.
- Landscaping compliance
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with article 11 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
- Wireless telecommunications compliance
Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be regulated in accordance with section 713.00 of this ordinance and the provisions of this subdistrict.
- Bicycle parking compliance
All developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall provide bicycle parking facilities in accordance with article 10 of this ordinance.
- Curb cutGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. prohibition
Curb cuts shall be prohibited along the frontage of townhouse and commercial buildings, except as provided in this ordinance.
- Transit facility design
Developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate public transit where feasible.
- Street design
Streets in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Driveway design
Driveways in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to provide safe and efficient access to the site.
- Loading area design
Loading areas shall be designed to accommodate the largest vehicle that is expected to use the facility.
- Refuse area design
Refuse areas shall be designed to accommodate the volume of refuse generated by the use.
- Environmental impact assessment
The city may require environmental impact assessments for large-scale developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict as provided in this ordinance.
- Affordable housing incentives
Affordable housing regulations may include provisions for density bonuses, reduced parking requirements, and other incentives for the provision of affordable housing.
- Mechanical equipment location
Mechanical equipment shall be located in the rear yard or on the roof, and shall be screened from view.
- Landscaping maintenance
All landscaping in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be maintained in good condition.
- Maximum temporary use duration30 days
Temporary uses shall not exceed 30 days in duration, except as provided in this ordinance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dust and air pollution limit
No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Odor limit
No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Vibration limit
No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Tree removal permit
No tree shall be removed without a permit from the zoning administrator, except as provided in the tree protection ordinance.
- Transfer of development rights
The city council may establish a transfer of development rights program for the MXB-HT subdistrict in accordance with applicable state law.
- Loading area location
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.
- Refuse area location
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 screening method
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets, screens, or other architectural features.
- Mechanical equipment screening
Mechanical equipment in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Rooftop equipment screening
Rooftop equipment in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Green building standards
The city council may adopt green building standards for the MXB-HT subdistrict in accordance with applicable state law.
From the ordinance
Mixed Use Business (MXB-HT) means the subdistrict established by this ordinance to accommodate a mix of commercial, residential, and civic uses along high-volume thoroughfares.