It is the intent of this article that the MU/CC/H zoning district be maintained and developed in commercial, office and residential uses which caters to the city's needs while encouraging the addition of new permanent residents in a vibrant mixed- use community. The permitted uses and development regulations contained herein are designed to promote that kind of development while maintaining the existing commercial, institutional and residential character, architecture, and often historic characteristics of the district.

(Ord. No. 1081, 9-20-2023)

All permitted commercial, office, institutional and residential primary and accessory uses are shown on Chart 5 in the Appendix.

(Ord. No. 1081, 9-20-2023)

Conditional uses permitted subject to section 23-25-3. See Chart No. 5 in the Appendix.

(Ord. No. 1081, 9-20-2023)

Certain temporary uses and activities may be permitted within the district provided the city commission determines such use or activity is appropriate, is of benefit to the permitted uses and residents of the district and issues a permit in accordance with section 23-25-5.

(Ord. No. 1081, 9-20-2023)

Development standards within the MUCCH zoning district are designed to be flexible enough to encourage the type of new development or modification of existing permitted uses which benefit the district as a whole. Following are development standards, broadly stated, which shall guide the review and approval of a new permitted use development or modification of the site of an existing permitted use by the planning staff.

(1)

Site requirements for permitted uses.

a.

For residential uses.

1.

Single family — Site and front, side and rear yards as required in the GR zoning district.

2.

Two-family — Site and front, side and rear yards as required in the GR zoning district.

3.

Townhomes and multifamily — As required in the GR zoning district.

b.

For all other permitted uses, there shall be no minimum site, front, rear or side yards required.

(2)

Trees.

a.

No tree classified as a heritage or specimen tree, as defined herein, shall be removed unless approved by the building official after obtaining an opinion form a certified arborist that there is no alternative to such removal.

1.

A heritage tree is defined as a tree (or group of trees) that are at least 50 years old and share a significant event (or events) in a specific place in time or are, in the opinion of an arborist, unique in size, shape or species to be considered irreplaceable.

2.

A specimen tree is defined as a tree that is indigenous to the Coastal Georgia Area, is structurally sound and mature (ten years old or older) in the opinion of a certified arborist.

(3)

Parking.

a.

Single family and two-family dwellings shall be required to have at least two off street parking spaces. Such spaces shall not be permitted in front or side yards. No off-street surface or structure parking shall be required for other permitted uses unless the building official determines that there no sufficient alternatives with existing on- street or off-street parking.

b.

No off-street loading or unloading space shall be required for commercial uses.

(4)

Building design requirements.

a.

Building height shall not exceed 45 feet unless approved by the fire department and subsequently waived by the city commission and shall generally be the height of adjacent structures.

b.

Building façades shall be designed in harmony with adjacent building and shall be constructed or rehabilitated and finished with compatible building materials.

(5)

Procedure for development approval.

a.

Prior to seeking development approval from the city commission, the historic district board shall first review and approve the proposed development or expansion for conformance with district design guidelines if the project lies within the designated historic district of Brunswick.

b.

A development proposal shall be submitted to the building official which includes a site plan, building elevations in sufficient detail to describe the building façade design characteristics, signage and other physical features deemed necessary by the building official.

(6)

Site and other development requirements for conditional uses shall be determined and specified as a part of obtaining conditional use approval from the city commission.

(Ord. No. 1081, 9-20-2023)