Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Properties designated as MXB-HT on the zoning map
Uses
Extracted standards
38 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units shall be located on the same lot as the principal dwelling and shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the principal dwelling.
Environmental
- Environmental compliance
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Floodplain
No development shall be permitted in a floodplain unless it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Lighting
- Full cutoff lighting
Exterior lighting shall be full cutoff or fully shielded.
Noise
- Noise curfew 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
- Fence and wall design
Fences and walls shall be designed and constructed in a manner that is consistent with the architectural character of the surrounding area.
- Bicycle parking required
All developments in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall provide bicycle parking facilities in accordance with article 10 of this ordinance.
- Complete streets
Streets in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Erosion and sediment control
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's erosion and sediment control ordinance.
- Stormwater management
Development in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall comply with the city's stormwater management ordinance.
- Dust and air pollution prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. beyond property line
No use shall produce dust or air pollution that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Hazardous materials restriction
No use shall store, use, or dispose of hazardous materials in a manner that poses a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. preservation
Properties located within a historic district or designated as historic landmarks shall be subject to the provisions of the city's historic preservation ordinance.
- Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. incidental and secondary
Home occupations shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling as a residence.
- Mechanical equipment location and screening
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.
- Driveway material
Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or similar materials.
- Maximum duration of temporary uses30 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 rooms5 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.
- Live-work unit design
Live-work units shall be designed to accommodate both residential and commercial uses.
- Odor prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. beyond property line
No use shall produce odor that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Outdoor dining location
Outdoor dining areas shall be located on the same lot as the restaurant and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
- Tree removal permit
No tree shall be removed without a permit from the zoning administrator, except as provided in the tree protection 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.
- Loading area location and screening
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 and screening
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.
- Recycling containers required
Recycling containers shall be provided in convenient locations and shall be maintained in good condition.
- Short-term rentalShort-term rentalA dwelling let to guests for brief stays — the zoning category behind Airbnb rules. registration
Short-term rentals shall be registered with the city and shall comply with all applicable building, fire, and health codes.
- Mixed-use building requirement
Mixed-use buildings shall contain both residential and commercial uses.
- Rooftop equipment screening
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapets, screens, or other architectural features.
- Sidewalk cafe location
Sidewalk cafes shall be located on the sidewalk adjacent to the restaurant and shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation.
- Solid waste storage screening
Solid waste storage areas shall be screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.
- Street vendor circulation
Street vendors shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
- Transit stops
Transit stops shall be provided along public streets where transit service is available.
- Vibration prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. beyond property line
No use shall produce vibration that is detectable beyond the property line.
- Wireless telecom screening
Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed and sited to minimize visual impacts and shall be screened from view where feasible.
From the ordinance
The maximum density for residential uses in the MXB-HT subdistrict shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.