Bridgeport City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIV
MUR Mixed-Use Riverfront District
§ 560-1401 Intent; applicable regulations.
A.
The Mixed-Use Riverfront District provides flexibility in land use planning by providing criteria that allow a mix of uses in a designated area. The district is intended to achieve the following purposes:
(1)
Provide for a mix of uses that will meet community planning goals and objectives.
(2)
Provide for orderly and creative arrangement of land uses with respect to each other within the district, those on adjoining properties and to the entire community.
(3)
Provide adequate and well-designed open space for the use of district residents and the community.
(4)
Provide a means for review and mitigation of potential community and environmental impacts.
(5)
Provide for innovative design and zoning techniques.
(6)
Encourage innovative transportation strategies to reduce transportation impacts, improve safety, reduce congestion and provide adequate access.
(7)
Provide for a Mixed-Use Riverfront District that is flexible and responsive to changes in land use market demands.
§ 560-1402 Permitted uses.
A.
Uses permitted by right. The following uses are permitted by right:
(1)
Residential uses.
(a)
Multifamily building/unit.
(2)
Commercial uses.
(a)
Athletic/health club.
(b)
Bank.
(c)
Brewery/distillery/winery.
(d)
Dry cleaners or laundromat.
(e)
Massage therapy establishment.
(f)
Microbrewery/microdistillery/microwinery.
(g)
Mixed-use building.
(h)
Personal care business.
(i)
Professional service business.
(j)
Recreation, indoor.
(k)
Recreation, outdoor.
(l)
Restaurant, dine-in.
(m)
Restaurant, take-out.
[1]
Drive-thru facility is not permitted as a part of this use.
(n)
Retail establishment.
(o)
Studio.
(p)
Tavern/bar/nightclub.
(q)
Theater.
(3)
Community service, institutional, and utility uses.
(a)
Conservation/recreation.
(b)
Day care facility.
(c)
Educational institution.
(d)
Emergency services.
(e)
Library, museum, or community center.
(f)
Membership club.
(g)
Place of worship.
(h)
Research facility.
(i)
Residential care facility.
(j)
Swimming pool, non-household.
(4)
Office uses.
(a)
Office, business/professional.
B.
Accessory uses permitted by right. The following accessory uses are permitted when subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses and upon the issuance of a zoning permit:
(1)
Accessory structure, nonresidential.
(2)
Event facility.
(3)
Mobile food vending.
(4)
No-impact home-based business.
(5)
Outdoor dining.
(6)
Renewable energy systems.
C.
Uses permitted by conditional use.
(1)
Assembly plant.
(2)
Communications antenna/tower.
(3)
Communications facility.
(4)
Government facility.
(5)
Home occupation.
(6)
Outdoor storage and waste disposal.
(7)
Parking structure.
(8)
Rooftop dining.
§ 560-1403 Procedures for Development in MUR Mixed-Use Riverfront District.
A.
Development within the Mixed-Use Riverfront District shall be consistent with the Master Plan for the Mixed-Use Riverfront District as prepared by the Borough. Submitted plans for development shall contain the following information:
(1)
Perimeter boundaries of the district.
(2)
Land uses of adjacent properties.
(3)
Natural features that may impact development or should be incorporated into the district's development plan.
(4)
Proposed land uses for the district, including open space areas with approximate location and boundaries.
(5)
Proposed streets within the district and access areas into the district.
B.
Preapplication meeting and sketch plan. A preapplication meeting and sketch plan of a proposed subdivision/land development plan within the Mixed-Use Riverfront District is required of any applicant. This preapplication meeting and sketch plan shall be regarded as informational only where the major elements of any proposed plan can be reviewed and discussed. The preapplication meeting/sketch plan shall not be regarded as a formal application for the district nor shall the Borough take any formal action on the sketch plan.
C.
Subdivision and land development plans submitted to the Borough for the Mixed-Use Riverfront District must be consistent with the Master Plan for the Mixed-Use Riverfront District and meet the applicable requirements of the master plan, and Chapter 495, Subdivision and Land Development, in addition to the requirements of this article or any other provisions of this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the requirements contained in this article and any other ordinance, the requirements of this article will apply.
D.
The Master Plan for the Mixed-Use Riverfront District may be revised by Borough Council from time to time. Any subdivision/land development plan that has been substantially constructed shall be considered consistent with the plan and shall be included in the revised master plan.
§ 560-1404 Design standards and provisions in MUR Mixed-Use Riverfront District.
A.
Area, setback and bulk requirements:
(1)
Minimum lot area: 8,000 square feet.
(2)
Setbacks.
(a)
Front setback: ten-foot maximum.
(b)
Side setback: ten-foot minimum, twenty-five-foot maximum.
(c)
Rear setback: ten-foot minimum, twenty-five-foot maximum.
(3)
Maximum building coverage: 80%.
(4)
Maximum impervious coverage: 90%.
(5)
Maximum building height: six stories or 72 feet, whichever is more restrictive.
B.
Landscaping.
(1)
Landscaping and buffering shall be in provided accordance with § 495-63 of Chapter 495, Subdivision and Land Development.
(2)
Buffer requirements shall be determined by the Borough based upon the Master Plan for the Mixed-Use Riverfront District.
C.
Utilities.
(1)
Sewage disposal. Development within the Mixed-Use Riverfront District shall utilize public sewer service.
(2)
Water supply. Development within the Mixed-Use Riverfront District shall utilize public water service. All water mains constructed shall meet the design and installation specifications of the public water supplier.
(3)
Other utilities. All other utilities servicing the Mixed-Use Riverfront District shall be provided underground.
D.
Pedestrian design standards:
(1)
Sidewalks are required along all existing and proposed streets within and abutting the subject lot or lots. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of six feet in width and shall meet the standards of Chapter 495, Subdivision and Land Development.
(2)
Paved pedestrian walkways, sidewalks or equivalent shall connect road frontage sidewalks to building entries, parking areas, open spaces and other significant pedestrian destination areas.
(3)
Public pedestrian access shall be provided between distinct uses through pedestrian access easements with a minimum width of 15 feet. Walkways between office buildings, retail establishments, housing areas and open spaces shall facilitate "walkability" in the Mixed-Use Riverfront District. Direct pedestrian connections to public transit stops, retail uses and adjacent properties shall be accommodated, where feasible, within the overall land use plan.
E.
Traffic and access standards:
(1)
Public right-of-way access with a minimum width of 25 feet shall be provided for all subdivided lots.
(2)
The applicant shall demonstrate to the Borough Council that satisfactory provisions are made to prevent traffic congestion and hazards to the surrounding area. Provisions shall be made for safe and efficient ingress and egress to and from the development. The Borough Council may require a transportation impact study (TIS) for any use in the Mixed-Use Riverfront District when it determines that such a study is necessary to demonstrate the adequacy of the access points and streets for accommodating the traffic generated by the proposed use. Existing residential areas shall not be infringed upon by the significant volumes of traffic from the proposed use.
F.
Sewer and water. Borough Council may require a sewer and water impact study to determine the effect of the proposed use on capacity and operations.
G.
Neighborhood impact. The impact of the proposed use on the surrounding properties and neighborhood shall be considered. The use shall not adversely affect the general welfare or orderly development of the general neighborhood in which it is proposed. The scale, form and appearance of structures and open space should be compatible with the general character of the master plan. The applicant is encouraged to present evidence on the need for the proposed use, including data on the location of other similar uses in the Borough and surrounding areas.
