1. A.
   The purpose or intent of this district is to assist in the implementation of the Boone County Comprehensive Plan and the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study. The original Parkway Corridor Study and its boundaries, adopted in 1986, were evaluated in light of changes in the area, new objectives, the Boone County Comprehensive Plan, and other recent studies. The result of this evaluation is the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study.
2. B.
   The intent of the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study is to further develop the city’s central neighborhoods and to link existing and/or planned business, civic, recreational, entertainment, and residential attributes of the study area together to create a vibrant, inter-related city center. The Plan is also intended to fulfill the following objectives:

   1. 1.
      Develop each neighborhood’s unique assets and amenities, and establish each area as an identifiable neighborhood within the city center.
   2. 2.
      Provide a detailed strategy for creating the “urban center” envisioned by the Parkway Corridor Study and identified in the 2005 Boone County Comprehensive Plan.
   3. 3.
      Create architectural identity unique to the city center.
   4. 4.
      Enhance quality of life through improvement of the physical environment.
   5. 5.
      Create employment, recreation, and entertainment opportunities within the study area.
   6. 6.
      Create a mixed-use service and retail environment which will primarily serve current and future market needs east of I-75 and will not compete with the regional market west of I-75.
   7. 7.
      Recommend public improvements and actions for strengthening identities of individual neighborhoods – such as was done in the Dream Street Study.
   8. 8.
      Subdivide the study area into sections – existing characteristics and recommendations for land use, vehicle and pedestrian access, site design, etc.
   9. 9.
      Determine how future development proposals will be reviewed, such as Planned Development Overlay(s) (PD) and/or short review/long review/technical design review/or other processes.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   The Parkway Corridor Study Overlay District is an overlay zoning district shown on the Boone County Zoning Map to which it is applied; the rights and obligations herein as set forth, in addition to those specified by ARTICLE 15 of the Boone County Zoning Regulations and the underlying zoning district, and are described in the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study. The boundaries or location of the (PO) are described and identified in Chapter 7 “Zoning Process” of the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study and shall be designated by the suffix "PO". The current zoning of the overlay district shall also be identified on the Boone County Zoning Map.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   The Parkway Corridor Study Overlay District (PO) shall be applied to all properties identified in Chapter 7 “Zoning Process” of the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study. Detailed review procedures, which work in tandem with the requirements of ARTICLE 15 “Planned Development District,” are outlined in Chapter 7 “Zoning Process” of the Plan as well as other appropriate articles in this zoning order. Specific land uses, zoning, and development standards are outlined in the Central Florence Strategic Plan, An Update of the Parkway Corridor Study.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   Two basic review tracks are possible within the Central Florence Strategic Plan area for all areas except for those which are outside of the Planned Development (PD) overlay district. Areas outside of the Planned Development (PD) overlay district follow the standard review procedures outlined in the Boone County Zoning Regulations and Boone County Subdivision Regulations. For the areas within the Planned Development (PD) overlay district, an expedited “short” review process is available to encourage new development, new uses, physical alterations to a building and/or site, and redevelopment to comply with the Study’s recommendations. A “long” review process is available for proposals that do not comply with the Study’s recommendations. These two review tracks are as follows:

   1. 1.
      Short Review Process: Administrative site plan review and subdivision review as applicable per ARTICLE 30 of the Boone County Zoning Regulations and ARTICLE 2 of the Boone County Subdivision Regulations upon the Zoning Administrator determining that the Short Review Process Criteria outlined below have been fulfilled. Certain use changes are subject to the Tenant Finish procedure, and projects which are developed in accordance with a previously approved Concept Development Plan may follow the Short Review Process as described further below.
   2. 2.
      Long Review Process: Prior to the administrative site plan and subdivision review processes, the development proposal must be approved through the Concept Development Plan or Zoning Map Amendment process per ARTICLE 3 "Amendment" and ARTICLE 15 “Planned Development District” of the Boone County Zoning Regulations. Both processes involve a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission, a recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Florence City Council, and a final decision by the City Council.
2. B.
   Zoning Administrator Criteria for Determining Review Process:

   1. 1.
      Tenant Finishes for Principally Permitted Uses: Proposals that only involve a change to a use that is Principally Permitted in the underlying zone, and which will occupy space in an existing building with no physical alterations or additions to the building or site (excluding signage) are subject to the administrative Tenant Finish procedure.
   2. 2.
      Previously Approved Concept Development Plans: Concept Development Plan approvals that were granted prior to the adoption of the Central Florence Strategic Plan are valid as originally approved, including any supplemental conditions of approval. Projects proposed to be developed pursuant to a previously approved Concept Development Plan may follow the Short Review Process.
   3. 3.
      New Development, Site Redevelopment, Changes or Additions to Building or Site, Other Use Changes: The Short Review Process may be followed provided the Zoning Administrator determines that:

      1. a.
         The proposal follows the recommendations in SECTION 1804 as they relate to the specific site and surrounding vicinity. Proposed uses that are not listed in the underlying zone text may qualify for the Short Review Process if they follow the “Plan Concepts” and “Zoning for Plan SubAreas” recommendations, and plan maps. Proposed uses that are listed in the underlying zone text (Principally Permitted Uses or Conditional Uses) may not necessarily qualify for the Short Review Process if they do not follow the “Plan Concepts” and “Zoning for Plan Sub-Areas” recommendations, and plan maps. The current Boone County Comprehensive Plan may also be consulted in this determination.
      2. b.
         The proposal follows all applicable development standards outlined in SECTION 1805 and Section 3407.6.  The proposal also follows any applicable provisions in SECTION 1806.
      3. c.
         The proposal does not present unknown or undue impacts on infrastructure or public services based on the recommendations in the Central Florence Strategic Plan, such as water, sanitary and storm sewer, traffic impacts, public schools, and emergency services.
   4. 4.
      If the Zoning Administrator determines that any of the above criteria is not met, then the proposal must follow the Long Review Process.
3. C.
   Review Processes Overview

   1. 1.
      Step One - Pre-application Meeting

      1. a.
         Applicant meets with staff for a pre-application conference. Applicant presents proposed uses or project to staff and is informed of Central Florence Strategic Plan requirements.
   2. 2.
      Step Two - Zoning Administrator Decision

      1. a.
         Zoning Administrator determines whether the proposal follows the Short Review Process, per Step Three, or the Long Review Process, per Step Four, based upon the submittal information. This determination is given in written form and is based upon the criteria identified in Subsection B, above.
   3. 3.
      Step Three - Short Review Process

      1. a.
         If the determined process is the Short Review Process, then the applicant applies for a Site Plan based on ARTICLE 30 and/or subdivision review.
   4. 4.
      Step Four - Long Review Process

      1. a.
         If it is determined that the applicant follow the Long Review Process, then the applicant shall submit an application through either the Concept Development Plan or Zoning Map Amendment Procedure, pursuant to ARTICLE 3.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   This section outlines the initial planning concepts and recommendations for the Study Area as a whole as well as for various sub-areas, which are identified in Figure 18-1. These concepts are based upon the existing conditions documentation and analysis, evaluation of socio-economic data, relevant data and findings from other timely studies, input from public officials, and other observations. These are also the basic concepts presented at the two initial public workshops. These initial concepts are further "operationalized" and refined by the later sections of this Study which detail specific methods and procedures for implementation.

Figure 18-1
Study Areas

2. B.
   Overall

   1. 1.
      Create integrated signage system where individual neighborhoods/districts are given identity with place names; various signs should use the same basic design elements but not the same design at each location – these can include follies and sculpture.
   2. 2.
      Provide stylized design improvements at major intersections (traffic signal hardware, crosswalk surfacing, light standards, etc.) – Dream/U.S. 42, Industrial/U.S. 42, Ewing/U.S. 42, Ewing/KY 18, and perhaps Ewing/Dream Street; use such improvements at Dream/U.S. 42 intersection to bridge the barrier created by U.S. 42 between Dream Street and the stadium district to the south and to create a gateway into the city from the interchange (some of these improvements have already been initiated).
   3. 3.
      Provide a streetscape plan along the I-75 right-of-way to enhance/frame business frontages (not screen), but provide screening by the Miriam Drive/Coreta Drive neighborhoods.
   4. 4.
      From a zoning perspective, allow projects which implement the plan recommendations and standards by right, but require Concept Development Plan approval otherwise.
3. C.
   Commerce Drive (Area 1)

   1. 1.
      Encourage low to moderate turnover commercial uses, or those whose peak hours don’t coincide with the street network; except where adjoining residences, a strictly controlled use list is not necessary.
   2. 2.
      Building designs should use “natural” materials and colors; following the normal street frontage landscaping requirements is appropriate for this area.
   3. 3.
      Provide a master sign district for this area along KY 18 (coordinate with major intersection facelift); could provide at the KY 18/Commerce intersection to display business names with very brief instructions for access at Cardinal Drive.
   4. 4.
      Promote idea that Cardinal Drive should become the main entrance due to the traffic light.
4. D.
   KY 18 (North Side – East of Cardinal; South Side – East of Glen) (Areas 1 & 2)

   1. 1.
      Encourage local consumer services and retail with interconnected parking lots; discourage car sales lots and other uses with large open lots and outdoor display.
   2. 2.
      Promote idea that redevelopment in this area should include the consolidation of parcels.
5. E.
   Tanners Lane Area (Area 3)

   1. 1.
      Open up the Tanners Gate site into a higher profile site; currently has poor visibility and clandestine access – needs a pronounced access point on Ewing w/ lighting, monuments, landscaping, fountains, et al, and some sort of identity element on I-75.
   2. 2.
      Goodwill/TJs sites could benefit from a façade improvement program (for facades that face both Tanners and I-75; KY 18 sites could benefit from such a program as well) or it could be a good site for redevelopment for office use.
   3. 3.
      Provide street frontage landscape and sidewalks on Tanners if current development remains.
   4. 4.
      Advocate the redevelopment of the TA site into an office headquarters due to truck traffic congestion with access onto Ewing Blvd. – this would be a unique, signature building designed by a renowned architect/firm; this site could be expanded to include the mini-warehouse, Goodwill and TJ’s sites and could involve the vacation of Tanner’s Lane; this redevelopment could also include the Waffle House and former Social Security sites (currently occupied by Family Nurturing Center), although these lots do not appear critical for such a project.
   5. 5.
      Encourage the removal of the industrial looking buildings and promote new office development to go with the existing office uses. Perhaps open the area up for office (destination) uses.
6. F.
   Dream Street (Area 5)

   1. 1.
      Maintain interchange business orientation of the southern section of Dream Street, and further create/emphasize low turnover commercial and local services in the northern section of Dream Street. Encourage the redevelopment of sites, particularly the uses or existing buildings that have located on Dream Street for over 25 years.
   2. 2.
      Create design standards which define basic building envelopes (roof styles, materials, and colors); allow fairly liberal use of corporate identity in signage and trim/accent colors in the southern section, and a more reserved approach in the northern section (use same basic building design guidelines in both sections, just different detailed requirements).
   3. 3.
      Monohan property to the east of Dream Street is developed using just Ewing for access versus a through street (through street is preferred), a “pedestrian boulevard” with a 10 foot wide surface and street tree-like plantings should be provided to link Dream Street and the Monohan development.
   4. 4.
      Redevelopment of tobacco shop with interchange type business.
   5. 5.
      Follow Dream Street Study signage recommendations and provide other mechanisms/incentives for removal of pylon signs.
7. G.
   Miriam Drive (Area 5)

   1. 1.
      Develop the Miriam Drive area into a more secluded residential enclave; provide entry monuments along Ewing, sidewalks along at least one side of the street, and improve the landscape buffer around the perimeter.
8. H.
   US 42 East (Area 6)

   1. 1.
      Further develop the intermixed office and multi-family theme existing in the area; encourage multi-story buildings with smaller setbacks from U.S. 42, full brick structures with masonry detailing and complete, simple pitched roofs (gabled or hipped), with parking provided at the sides and rear.
   2. 2.
      Provide street frontage landscaping via “naturally” arranged hardwood and evergreen trees versus a formal street tree scheme.
   3. 3.
      Allow National Register listed residences to be converted to office uses without demolition.
9. I.
   Other Residential Areas (Areas 2, 4, and 6)

   1. 1.
      Plantation Apartments/Vineyard/Scott-Center Area/Kathryn Utz Area – Maintain viability through property and infrastructure maintenance and codes enforcement; finish sidewalk system within the single family area, use integral curbwalks where necessary due to grades and/or where there are narrow building setbacks; “bull nose” style parking lanes may be added where parking problems are identified to prevent/remedy where citizens have graveled/paved right-of-way for private parking; Promote Higher intensity; Upgrade amenities; Add a scenario for office redevelopment in area 6.
10. J.
    Stadium District (Area 7)

    1. 1.
       Emphasize the stadium district as a year round entertainment district – a fun place; include a live music venue and at least one good quality restaurant; probably need at least three or four establishments to create a critical mass.
    2. 2.
       Arrange development in stadium district as a tight-knit neighborhood allowing for easy pedestrian travel between establishments (avoid suburban style segregated projects on individual lots surrounded by parking); permit at least some shared parking with stadium.
    3. 3.
       Promote little to no setback requirements, maximize building intensity, other public and private recreational uses.
    4. 4.
       Create special signage and landscaping regulations for the entire district.
    5. 5.
       Master Sign District to help advertise and direct traffic to recreational venues.
11. K.
    Sussex Drive (Area 8)

    1. 1.
       Advocate the assembly of parcels and redevelopment of the area as a “back office”/service area (call centers, billing and claims offices, etc. – employment type centers that don’t need visibility or routine access for the public and customers); the Florence Bowl property is not critical to redevelopment – if it remains, reasonable access needs to be maintained.
    2. 2.
       Redevelopment would create a campus of multi-story buildings; architectural controls appear only to be important for the first building or tier of buildings immediately visible from the Industrial Road for the Sussex Drive portion of this area.
    3. 3.
       Provide a master sign for this area along Industrial Road, irrespective of whether a redevelopment occurs.
    4. 4.
       Because of the close proximity to Northern Kentucky Industrial Park, some of this area could also be rezoned to industrial without large scale redevelopment. Widened roads will serve the industrial uses.
    5. 5.
       Realign Columbia Drive so that there is direct access between Industrial Road and Sussex Drive.
    6. 6.
       Promote Master Sign District to help advertise and locate “hidden” businesses.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   The design requirements outlined herein apply to the districts specified in this Article, in addition to the provisions outlined elsewhere in this Article - these requirements supersede the normal requirements of the Boone County Zoning Regulations. When specific development standards or requirements are not outlined in this Article, the normal requirements of the Boone County Zoning Regulations shall apply. Specific, individual requirements in this section may be modified by the Zoning Administrator provided the proposal will create an equivalent or superior solution to the requirement in question, and the proposal does not diminish the design character which would otherwise be created by the normal requirement.
2. B.
   For additions or exterior modifications to existing buildings, these design requirements shall be followed to the extent that they will produce a cohesive overall design in which the new improvements and original structure are compatible with one another when viewed from public vantage points. If compatibility between the new improvements and original structure is not feasible based on these requirements, retrofit design concepts prepared by KZF Design may be used. These design concepts are available at the Planning Commission office.
3. C.
   Compliance with these requirements shall be determined through the applicable Site Plan process as required by ARTICLE 30.  Architectural elevations and sufficient design details which demonstrate compliance with these requirements shall be submitted as part of the Site Plan application in addition to the materials listed in ARTICLE 30.
4. D.
   General Requirements (All Areas)

   1. 1.
      Utilities: All utilities shall be provided underground. Mechanical Equipment Screening: All mechanical equipment within the districts outlined in this section shall be screened. Ground mounted equipment shall be screened either with landscaping or enclosed with an enclosure structure which uses the same materials, colors, and design detailing as the principal building. If roof mounted, the equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall (for flat roofed buildings) which is designed and constructed as an integral part of the overall building; applied, “stage set” style mechanical equipment screens are not permitted. For roof mounted equipment on pitched roofed buildings, the equipment shall be wholly contained within roof structure.
   2. 2.
      Building Materials: Only architectural grade materials shall be used. Flimsy or synthetic appearing exterior wall materials, such as ribbed, industrial style metal siding, T-111, EIFS systems with visually pronounced joints (not including designed scoring or reveals), plain faced CMU, vinyl siding, or hard board type materials are not permitted (unless they are permitted in the architectural design guidelines of a particular study area). Snap-in grids or applied mullions are not permitted in windows; only mullions which physically separate window glass into multiple panes shall be used for divided light type windows.
   3. 3.
      Building Intensity: Building intensity or density shall follow the requirements for the underlying zone. For sites that are within the Planned Development (PD) overlay zone, additional intensity may be requested per the requirements of ARTICLE 15 through the formal Concept Development Plan procedure.
5. E.
   Area 1 – Commerce Drive

   1. 1.
      Intent: To reinforce a cohesive commercial district which has varying, unrelated land uses.
   2. 2.
      Streetscape/Street Frontage Landscaping: A minimum of one large canopy street tree per every 40 feet of street frontage shall be provided within the Commerce Drive and Commerce Place rights-of-way. The pavement surface of any parking or vehicular area which adjoins the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be at least 3 feet lower than the highest point in the adjoining right-of-way or on-site landscaped area adjoining the right-of-way; this shall be accomplished by either depressing the grade of the vehicular area or by constructing berming as part of the required landscaping. Any right-of-way fencing along the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be a white post and rail type fence.
   3. 3.
      Architectural Design:

      1. a.
         Materials/Colors: Exterior walls shall be constructed of “natural” appearing materials such as stucco/EIFS, architectural grade CMU, or brick which are red or red/brown or have light natural tones such as those in the beige/tan/warm grey range; siding type materials shall not be used. Other materials and colors may be used for trim and detailing. Materials for any pitched roof shall be architectural grade, three dimensional shingles or tiles, or standing seam metal.
      2. b.
         Roof Shape: Parapet designs which have a defined cornice line and pitched roofs are permitted. Mansard or other “stage set” type designs are not permitted.
6. F.
   Area 3 – Tanners Lane

   1. 1.
      Intent: To create a high profile, interrelated office and employment district with signature architecture that corresponds to the adjoining districts, with a unique, signature office building on the TA site should it redevelop, surrounded by a high quality office campus.
   2. 2.
      Streetscape/Street Frontage Landscaping: The pavement surface of any parking or vehicular area which adjoins the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be at least 3 feet lower than the highest point in the adjoining right-of-way or on-site landscaped area adjoining the right-of-way; this shall be accomplished by either depressing the grade of the vehicular area or by constructing berming as part of the required landscaping. Any right-of-way fencing along the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be a white post and rail type fence. Additionally, a minimum of one large canopy street tree per every 40 feet of street frontage shall be provided along the south side of KY 18 and along any street or common/shared driveway within the interior of the Tanners Lane area; these trees shall have a formal, regularly spaced arrangement. If the TA site along KY 18 is redeveloped, a large architectural fountain or sculpture shall be provided in the front yard area within an axial alignment with the front building entrance.
   3. 3.
      Building and Parking Location: For sites along KY 18 and I-71/75, no more than twenty five percent (25%) of all on site parking may be located between the buildings and these respective right-of-way lines.
   4. 4.
      Architectural Design:

      1. a.
         Materials/Colors: Only high grade materials indicative of a class A office development and which have a "solid" appearance are permitted, such as clay brick, precast concrete, steel, or steel and glass. EIFS and other masonry products may be used for wainscots, knee walls, trim, and detailing. Exterior walls shall have rich, natural tones.
      2. b.
         Facade Treatment: Highly articulated or embellished three dimensional detailing shall be provided on all facades. All buildings should be multi-story.
      3. c.
         Roof Shape: Parapet designs which have a defined cornice line and full pitched roofs are permitted. Mansard or other “stage set” type designs are not permitted.
7. G.
   Areas 2, 5, and North Part of 8 – KY 18 Area, Dream Street Area (including Monohan Subdivision site along Ewing Boulevard and adjoining U.S. 42 area), and Contiguous C-2 and C-3 Area on Southeast Corner of U.S. 42/Industrial Road Intersection

   1. 1.
      Intent: To reinforce cohesive commercial districts which serve both interstate and local needs and act as geographic bridges between adjoining districts to serve local pedestrians and motorists.
   2. 2.
      Streetscape/Street Frontage Landscaping:

      1. a.
         The pavement surface of any parking or vehicular area which adjoins the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be at least 3 feet lower than the highest point in the adjoining right-of-way or on-site landscaped area adjoining the right-of-way; this shall be accomplished by either depressing the grade of the vehicular area or by constructing berming as part of the required landscaping. Any right-of-way fencing along the I-71/75 right-of-way shall be a white post and rail type fence.
      2. b.
         For sites along KY 18, a minimum of one large canopy street tree per every 40 feet of street frontage shall be provided in/along the KY 18 right-of-way; these trees shall have a formal, regularly spaced arrangement.
   3. 3.
      Architectural Design:

      1. a.
         Materials/Colors: Exterior walls shall be constructed of “natural” appearing materials such as stucco/EIFS, architectural grade CMU, or brick which have subdued natural tones such as those in the beige/tan/warm grey, brown, red-brown, or red ranges; siding type materials shall not be used. White or exceptionally dark colors are not permitted. Other materials and colors may be used for trim and detailing. Materials for any pitched roof shall be architectural grade, three dimensional shingles or tiles, or standing seam metal.
      2. b.
         Facade Treatment: Architectural detailing such as defined window sills or lintels, transoms, masonry bands or alternate masonry courses, medallions, three dimensional cornice lines, etc., shall be provided on all facades. Signage or other exterior graphics shall not be integrally constructed as part of the exterior walls.
      3. c.
         Roof Shape: Parapet designs which have a defined cornice line and pitched roofs are permitted. Mansard or other “stage set” type designs are not permitted.
8. H.
   Area 6 – U.S. 42 and Ewing Boulevard

   1. 1.
      Intent: To reinforce and further define a higher density, suburban strip style campus character with naturalistically arranged landscaping.
   2. 2.
      Building and Parking Location: Buildings shall be located close to the U.S. 42 right-of-way with parking generally located at the side and rear of buildings. The maximum depth for parking areas between buildings and the U.S. 42 right-of-way shall be the width of one standard driveway, which runs parallel to the right-of-way, which is double loaded with parking stalls. No more than fifty percent (50%) of all on site parking may be located in the front yard area.
   3. 3.
      Streetscape/Street Frontage Landscaping: Clusters of a variety of large hardwood trees (such as red oak, pin oak, red maple, and lindens) and evergreen trees (such as blue spruce, hemlock, and austrian pine) shall be provided along all street frontages. The clusters shall be informal groupings spread throughout the street frontage area; formal axial or rectilinear planting arrangements are not permitted. Although the street frontage landscaping requirements in ARTICLE 36 must still be fulfilled, the clusters of trees required herein shall be credited towards the street frontage landscaping requirements.
   4. 4.
      Architectural Design:

      1. a.
         Materials/Colors: Exterior walls shall be constructed of brick (clay only, although architectural grade CMU or stone may be used for knee walls) which have natural tones such as those in the beige/tan/warm grey, brown, red-brown, or red ranges. White or exceptionally dark colors are not permitted. Trim and detailing may be any masonry or pre-cast product. Window framing and doors may use other colors. All colors must be warm tones.
      2. b.
         Facade Treatment: Defined masonry detailing shall be provided, minimally to include defined window sills or lintels; masonry detailing, such as quoins, soldier courses, herringbone detailing, or medallions can be substituted for the defined sills or lintels. Windows and doors shall be recessed within their openings (“punched” openings) to create shadow lines and three-dimensional relief. Facade treatments which emphasize or over-scale the main public entrance shall be provided.
      3. c.
         Roof Shape: Gabled and hipped roof designs which have a minimum 4/12 pitch shall be used. The pitched roof shall cover the entire structure. Multiple pitched forms and secondary roof elements, such as dormers, are permitted. Roofing materials shall be architectural grade, three dimensional asphalt shingles, clay tile, or slate. Standing seam metal roofing with darker, neutral tones, such as browns or grays, are also permitted.
9. I.
   Area 7 – Stadium District

   1. 1.
      Intent: To create a tight knit, multi-story, walkable urban-like entertainment district.
   2. 2.
      Building Location:

      1. a.
         Lots Fronting on Freedom Way and Safeway Drive

         1. 1.
            Front Yard – 10 foot maximum
         2. 2.
            Rear Yard – No setback required
         3. 3.
            Side Yards – Zero lot line required for interior side lines. This standard may be increased up to a 20 foot maximum side yard setback on one side of the property in cases where a driveway connects the street to the side and/or rear yard of the property.
      2. b.
         Lots Fronting on Industrial Road

         1. 1.
            Front Yard – 20 foot minimum/50 foot maximum
         2. 2.
            Rear Yard – No setback required
         3. 3.
            Side Yard – 10 foot minimum yard setback for interior side lines
   3. 3.
      Additional Access: A pedestrian/service vehicle street is recommended to run north-south, approximately parallel to Freedom Way and Industrial Road. If constructed, all adjoining properties shall provide improved, public pedestrian access to this pedestrian/service vehicle street.
   4. 4.
      Parking: No on site parking may be provided on any individual site within the Stadium District except for handicapped parking and spaces for service/delivery vehicles. Any on-site parking shall be shared between multiple buildings and/or sites.
   5. 5.
      Streetscape/Street Frontage Landscaping: A minimum of one large canopy street tree per every 40 feet of street frontage, preferably within sidewalk wells, shall be provided along Freedom Way and Safeway Drive.
   6. 6.
      Architectural Design:

      1. a.
         Materials/Colors: Exterior walls shall be constructed of brick (clay or pigmented concrete but not CMU except for knee walls) which are in the brown, red-brown, or red range. Trim and detailing may be any masonry or pre-cast product and may also be in the beige/tan/warm grey color range; tile detailing may also be used. Window and storefront framing, doors, and tile detailing may use other colors. All colors must be warm tones. CMU, EIFS, or metal siding in deep natural colors may be used for facades on recreational buildings on the stadium property that are not visible from public roadways.
      2. b.
         Facade Treatment: Defined masonry detailing shall be provided, minimally to include defined window sills and lintels, and three dimensional cornice lines; masonry detailing, such as quoins, soldier courses, herringbone detailing, or medallions can be substituted for the defined sills, lintels, or three dimensional cornice. Windows and storefront units shall be recessed within their openings (“punched” openings) to create shadow lines and three-dimensional relief. Windows other than storefront type units shall have a vertical height to width orientation. Italianate style arched windows, transoms, and main/public entrances which are recessed behind the exterior facade are preferred. Facade projections, such as fabric awnings and roof awnings/canopies at street level, and shingle style projecting signs are encouraged.
      3. c.
         Roof Shape: Parapet designs which have no apparent pitch from ground level shall be utilized for buildings along Freedom Way and Safeway Drive. Gabled and hipped roof designs may, in addition to parapet designs, be used for buildings along Industrial Road provided the pitched roof covers the entire structure and has at least a 4/12 pitch. Materials for pitched roofs shall be architectural grade, three dimensional asphalt shingles, clay tile, slate, or standing seam metal.
10. J.
    Area 8 – Sussex Drive and Columbia Drive (Area Recommended for O-2/I-1/PD district)

    1. 1.
       No supplemental design requirements other than those described in the General section.

Effective on: 12/20/2022

1. A.
   Industrial Road

   1. 1.
      Currently, Industrial Road is being widened from 2 lanes to 5 lanes to benefit the employers in the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park. Construction is underway to the intersection of U.S. 25. The widening of Industrial Road will also benefit patrons of the Champion Window Field by allowing for more traffic movements and capacity (see Figure 18-2).

Figure 18-2
Possible Road Realignments - Industrial Road Vicinity

2. B.
   U.S. 42

   1. 1.
      Several changes to U.S. 42 were identified. The first proposed change involves redesigning the existing Fantasy Frontier Drive to right turn in and out near the existing BP gas station. In addition, it is recommended that the westbound left turn lane crossover be removed to avoid potential turning conflicts. A second change includes making an existing curb-cut serving the Quality Inn & Suites and Dunkin Donuts a right-turn in and right-turn out due to the projected increase in traffic using Freedom Way (see Figure 18-3 and Figure 18-4).

Figure 18-3
US 42 Proposed Improvements

Figure 18-4
Dream Street/US 42 Pedestrian Network Link

3. C.
   Tanners Lane

   1. 1.
      A recommended improvement is to realign Tanners Lane with the existing road network leading back to the existing office buildings and the former Moore's Nautilus building. Further, the realignment will allow some extension of the road network to serve the existing residential properties located along Ewing Boulevard. These properties may redevelop into office uses. The new alignment will better serve the existing office properties (see Figure 18-5 and Figure 18-6).

Figure 18-5
Tanners Lane/Ewing Boulevard Possible Realignment #1

Figure 18-6
Tanners Lane/Ewing Boulevard Possible Realignment #2

4. D.
   I-75 / U.S. 42 Interchange The updated Boone County Transportation Plan recommends the reconfiguration of the I-75/U.S. 42 Interchange to provide for a more direct connection between I-75 and Industrial Road to the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park. It would remove truck and auto traffic from the heavily congested section of U.S. 42 - the heart of the Central Florence Strategic Plan. The project would also include a recommendation to re-align the northbound entrance and exit ramps.

Effective on: 12/20/2022