§ 21-43. C-1 commercial-downtown.

(a)

Permissible future land use classification: Primary activity center.

(b)

The purpose of the C-1, commercial-downtown zoning district is to provide for residential, office, commercial, institutional, and cultural uses in the City's central business district (CBD). Within the C-1 zoning district, the following development intensity standards shall apply to individual parcels:

Commercial and Institutional Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Parcel Size	Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.50 acres or less	6.0
More than 0.50 acres	3.0

 

Residential Density
Density Tier	Parcel Size	Maximum Permitted Density
1	Up to 0.35 acres	200 units per gross acre
2	0.36 acres to 0.50 acres	150 units per gross acre
3	0.51 acres to 0.75 acres	100 units per gross acre
4	0.76 acres to 1.00 acre	50 units per gross acre
5	Greater than 1.00 acre	40 units per gross acre

 

When a parcel located in a higher density tier is permitted fewer total dwelling units than a parcel in a lower density tier, the property owner of that parcel may apply to allow a total number of units equal to the maximum number permitted in the next lower tier.

(c)

Mixed uses. The C-1 zoning district permits both commercial and multifamily residential uses with the goal of creating a highly urbanized, interactive core of the City where residents have opportunities to live, work, shop, learn, and socialize in close proximity. For parcels developed with both residential and commercial uses, the breakdown of residential and commercial intensities permitted on a parcel shall be as follows:

Maximum Residential Density	Maximum Commercial Square Footage
4.0 to 25.0 units per gross acre	80% of Floor Area Ratio
25.01 to 50.0 units per gross acre	70% of Floor Area Ratio
50.01 to 75.0 units per gross acre	60% of Floor Area Ratio
75.01 to 100.0 units per gross acre	50% of Floor Area Ratio
100.01 to 150 units per gross acre	40% of Floor Area Ratio
150.01 to 200 units per gross acre	30% of Floor Area Ratio

 

(d)

Building form standards. All development within the C-1 zoning district shall follow the building form standards as set forth below:

Lot and Building Standard		Requirement
Lot Area		Minimum 3,000 square feet
Lot Width		None
Lot Depth		None
Living Area		Minimum 400 square feet
Building Setbacks	Front	Minimum 0 feet
		Maximum	10 feet if no outdoor seating or courtyard area
			20 feet if outdoor seating area or courtyard is present
			Buildings with 5 or more floors—None
	Side	None
	Side Street	Minimum 0 feet
		Maximum	10 feet if no outdoor seating or courtyard area
			20 feet if outdoor seating area or courtyard is present
			Buildings with 5 or more floors—None
	Rear	Abutting an alley—3 ½ feet
		Abutting a parcel—7 ½ feet
Building Height		Maximum 12 floors up to 125 feet above average finished grade; Minimum 2 functional floors above average finished grade
Lot Coverage		None
Impervious Surface Ratio		None

 

(e)

Additional development standards. In recognition of the unique, historic quality of this district, and the unique arrangements and orientation of the buildings along downtown streets, the following development standards will apply to parcels located in the C-1 zoning district:

(1)

Within the C-1 district, all land uses are exempt from requirements to provide off-street parking, off-street loading areas, and landscaping; however, where feasible, best management practices (BMP) shall be implemented for on-site stormwater collection and treatment.

(2)

It is the intent of this Code to encourage the construction and remodeling and renovation in this zoning district. The City commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City that revitalization occur within this zoning district through the efforts of private enterprise, with the cooperation of local government.

(3)

In this district, the owner may erect or repair awnings, balconies, overhangs, or similar structures over public property provided they meet all existing building code requirements for construction, do not extend below eight (8) feet in height above the existing sidewalk, do not exceed or extend beyond a vertical line extending upward from a point thirty-six (36) inches inside the existing curb line, and do not interfere with existing utilities.

(f)

Existing construction. Buildings existing or permitted prior to August 24, 2015 shall not be subject to the maximum building setback and minimum building height requirements contained in Section 21-43(b).

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 2 (2.02.03.10), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-00-19, § 3(G), 7-10-00; Ord. No. O-08-42, § 3, 5-12-08; Ord. No. O-15-18-R , § 2, 8-24-15)