Burlington City Zoning Code
§ 207-80
W-1 Waterfront District.
A.
Intent. It is the intent of the W-1 Waterfront District to:
(1)
Revitalize and redevelop the area with a mix of sensitively designed and integrated housing choices and compatible neighborhood-scale commercial and civic uses, maritime-related commercial uses and limited lodging and office uses, while continuing the riverfront promenade and improving public access along the Delaware River and Assiscunk Creek.
B.
District regulations.
(1)
Permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses: see Attachment 3, Schedule of Land Uses.
(2)
Area yard and bulk requirements: see Attachment 4, Schedule of Bulk Requirements.
(3)
Parking and loading: see Attachment 5, Schedule of Parking and Loading.
(5)
Special regulations. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, the following guidelines shall be utilized for the W-1 Waterfront District:
(a)
The architecture of any proposed uses should be compatible with the adjacent High Street Business District.
(b)
The facade, as viewed from the waterfront promenade, should be architecturally integrated.
(c)
Uses along the waterfront should be oriented to pedestrian use along the waterfront as well as pedestrian and vehicular access along Pearl Boulevard.
(d)
For commercial uses in this district, loading and unloading areas, service entrances, etc., shall be from a portion of the building not facing directly onto the Waterfront Promenade or Pearl Boulevard.
(e)
Due to the special and public nature of this district, landscaping shall be utilized to create a park-like setting for any proposed use.
C.
Urban design guidelines.
(1)
The following desired character, building placement, frontage types, typical building height, public spaces, civic buildings and parking are provided to serve as a guide for future infill development and redevelopment in the W-1 Waterfront District. Site planning principles are also provided.
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