The development standards of the Draper Pointe Mixed Use Commercial Special District will guide the design of the buildings, landscaping, parking, access and private streets, and signage located within the district boundaries. The Master Plan provides for office, residential, general commercial, including retail shops, hotel, personal and business services, and office/warehouse development in designated areas in accordance with the development standards set forth in this article.
A. Development District: Based on land use, each building shall comply with the following development standards for each corresponding district:
a. The architecture shall be the primary tool to create a strong sense of identity and place throughout the Office District. All buildings will be articulated with use appropriate scale, form, materials, and colors carefully considered and incorporated throughout the development phases.
b. All building facades shall have the same character each utilizing the same materials, colors, features, forms, and design elements appropriate to the scale of the various building sizes and depths. (Section
9-18H-100, exhibit D of this article.)
c. Building primary materials shall consist of granite, metal, composite metal panel, stone, EIFS, concrete, GFRC, tile or other similar material as approved by Draper City staff.
d. More than one material shall be required on all building facades.
e. Buildings shall have a minimum of forty percent (40%) high efficiency glazing.
f. Buildings shall use a minimum of fifty percent (50%) primary material.
g. Buildings shall have notable entry features which could include:
(1) An arch or canopy over entry doors;
(2) Colors or materials that highlight the entry; and
(3) Entry doors and lobby that extend beyond or are recessed behind the main footprint of the building.
h. No building shall be taller than twelve (12) stories, not including the mechanical penthouse.
i. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view, either by enclosure, parapet wall, or line of sight.
j. Dumpsters shall be enclosed within a decorative masonry, split face CMU or honed CMU enclosure.
k. The minimum front setback from right-of-way shall be ten feet (10').
a. Each retail building shall utilize the same palette of materials compatibly configured to allow unique identity reflective of the established image of the intended user. (Section
9-18H-100, exhibit E of this article.)
b. The minimum front setback from right-of-way shall be five feet (5').
c. Buildings shall be single story.
d. More than one material shall be required on all building facades.
e. Building primary materials shall consist of granite, metal, composite metal panel, stone, EFIS, concrete, GFRC, tile or other similar material as approved by Draper City staff.
f. Dumpsters shall be enclosed within a decorative masonry, split face CMU or honed CMU enclosure.
a. No building shall be taller than five (5) stories in height.
b. The minimum front setback shall be ten feet (10').
c. Building primary materials shall consist of granite, metal, composite metal panel, stone, EFIS, concrete, GFRC, tile or other similar material as approved by Draper City staff.
d. More than one material shall be required on all building facades. (Section
9-18H-100, exhibit F of this article.)
e. Buildings shall use a minimum of fifty percent (50%) primary material.
f. Buildings shall have notable entry features which includes:
(1) An arch or canopy over entry doors.
(2) Colors or materials that highlight the entry.
(3) Entry doors and lobby that extend beyond or are recessed behind the main footprint of the building.
g. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view, either by enclosure, parapet wall, or line of sight.
h. Dumpsters shall be enclosed within a decorative masonry, split face CMU, or honed CMU enclosure.
i. Projections or recesses in the facade plane shall be required every thirty feet (30'). Projections or recesses must have a minimum depth of two feet (2').
j. Every hotel building elevation that faces a public street or internal main private street or public open space shall have a porch, balcony, private patio or window.
a. Density: A minimum density of twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of fifty six (56) dwelling units per acre shall be applied to each residential district.
b. Maximum Height: Each residential building shall not exceed a maximum of five (5) stories in height.
c. Setbacks: Building setbacks from property lines are as follows:
(1) Ten feet (10') from all exterior property lines.
(2) Parking shall be allowed in setback areas.
d. Architectural Theme: All buildings in a residential district shall share the same unique architectural theme, including, but not limited to, colors, materials, rooflines and entries. (Section
9-18H-100, exhibit G of this article.)
e. Materials: Building materials shall consist of at least three (3) materials, including an accumulation or clustering of brick, stone or synthetic stone equal to a gross calculation of square footage of fifteen percent (15%) or more of each structure side.
f. Porch, Balcony, Patio, Window: Every multi-family building elevation that faces a public street or internal main private street or public open space shall have either a porch, balcony, private patio or window.
g. Variety Of Floor Plans: There shall be a variety of floor plans and unit sizes within each project district.
h. Roof Materials: Multi-family buildings shall have roofs clad in asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal, or similar material. A combination of materials may be used.
i. Roof Styles: Any pitched roof covering the main body of the structure shall be hip style, monopitch style, shed style, or shall have symmetrical gables. Roofs are allowed to be flat.
j. Roof Forms: Roof forms shall be designed to emphasize the residential units when possible and shall denote building elements and functions, including primary pedestrian entrances.
k. Projections Or Recesses: Projections or recesses in the facade plane shall be required every thirty feet (30'). Projections or recesses shall have a minimum depth of two feet (2').
l. Internal Walkways: Each separate building will be connected by internal walkways with shared use of outdoor common areas.
m. Pedestrian Pathways: Pedestrian pathways shall be provided between access points, entryways, public gathering nodes, parking areas, and public sidewalks.
n. Sidewalks: Residential project areas shall install sidewalks on both sides of all private streets with a width of at least four feet (4'):
(1) The planning commission may modify the above requirement by eliminating the sidewalk or a portion of the sidewalk on one side of the street upon finding that:
(A) The second sidewalk or portion of the sidewalk does not facilitate safe and appropriate pedestrian connectivity;
(B) Ample pedestrian circulation has been provided and is otherwise satisfied;
(C) The purpose and intent of the development standards set forth in chapter 32 of this title are met.
(D) The granting of this modification is intended to be utilized in limited circumstances where design and site layout adequately provide pedestrian circulation within the project and second sidewalk or portion thereof is unnecessary and/or undesirable.
o. Community Clubhouse: A community clubhouse with indoor and outdoor amenities shall be provided for the entire residential district.
(1) Projects for fewer than fifty (50) dwelling units shall provide an amenities package appropriate for the project size and location.
(2) Multiple-family projects shall include at least one amenity per fifty (50) units from the following list:
Swimming pool (indoor or outdoor);
Other active or passive recreational areas that meet the intent of this guideline.
(3) Projects of fifty one (51) to one hundred (100) dwelling units shall include the following amenities in addition to those above:
(A) A minimum of one inside, centrally located, fully functional social area, no less than one thousand (1,000) gross square feet in gathering space; or
(B) A minimum of one outside social function area, no less than one thousand (1,000) gross square feet in gathering space.
(4) Projects of one hundred one (101) or more dwelling units shall include the following amenities in addition to those above:
(A) A minimum of one inside, centrally located, fully functional social area, no less than one thousand (1,000) gross square feet in gathering space; and
(B) A minimum of one outside social function area, no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet in gathering space.
a. All uses shall be entirely within an enclosed building.
b. Architectural design shall be the primary method for establishing a distinct identity and sense of place within the Office/Warehouse District. Buildings must be articulated with use-appropriate scale, form, materials, and colors.
c. Front and side building facades must share a consistent character, utilizing complementary materials, colors, features, forms, and design elements appropriate to the building's size and depth.
d. Rear building facades, which face truck drive aisles for access to roll-up doors, must be finished with material complementary to the other sides as approved by Draper City staff. The roll-up doors shall include transparent glass panel inserts.
e. Primary building materials shall consist of granite, metal, composite metal panels, brick, stone, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), concrete, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), tile, or similar material approved by Draper City staff.
f. Front, side and rear facades must incorporate more than one of the abovementioned materials.
g. Corner towers, which are wider and taller projections, shall be used to accentuate building corners and add visual interest to the front and sides.
h. Optional individualized design features may also be included to accentuate a user's identity, logo and color scheme.
i. Prominent entry features are required and must include at least one of the following:
(1) An arch or canopy over entry doors;
(2) Complementary colors or materials that accentuate the entry; and
(3) Entry doors with vestibules and/or lobbies that extend beyond or are recessed within the building's exterior footprint.
j. Building must incorporate a minimum of twenty percent (20%) high-efficiency glazing.
k. Preferred design elements for Office/Warehouse include:
(2) EFIS or metal cornice trim.
(4) Aluminum storefront window system.
(5) Architectural grade exterior wall-mounted light fixture at the main building entrance.
l. No building shall exceed thirty feet (30') in height, measured from the finished grade.
m. Horizontal or vertical facade variations must occur at least every fifty feet (50') using at least two of the following;
(1) Surface plane variations, such as pop-outs, bays, and recesses;
(2) Surface pattern variations, such as arches, banding, and paneling;
(3) Distinctive treatments of windows, doors, and eaves, including molding or framing; or
(4) Distinctive changes in materials and colors.
n. Wall extensions must screen truck docks and meet the following conditions:
(1) Walls shall be at least twelve feet (12') in height.
(2) Wall finishes shall match the articulation, materials and colors of the building side wall.
(3) Landscaping, including shrubs and trees, shall be placed in front of the wall for screening.
o. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view using complementary material, colored enclosure, or a parapet wall.
p. Dumpsters shall be enclosed within a decorative masonry, split face CMU or honed CMU enclosure.
q. Secondary pedestrian entrances shall feature overhangs, lighting and enhanced landscaping.
6. Vertical Mixed Use (Retail/Restaurant Under Office):
a. Outside storage is prohibited.
b. All lots, structures, and uses shall be in accordance with the following standards.
(1) No minimum or maximum lot width.
(2) Minimum front yard setback is ten feet (10').
(3) No building shall exceed two (2) stories, excluding the mechanical penthouse.
(4) Minimum distance between buildings is twenty feet (20').
c. Mixed-Use Design Required: Buildings must include retail, service commercial, restaurant space, personal services and business services or similar uses listed in Section 9-18H-020: Permitted Uses on the first floor and office space or similar uses listed in Section 9-18H-020: Permitted Uses on the second floor.
(1) Position buildings to face 13490 South.
(2) Ensure cross-access for vehicles and pedestrians between adjacent properties.
(3) Enclose dumpsters within decorative masonry, split face CMU, or honed CMU structures.
e. Main entrances must feature at least three (3) of the following:
(1) Entry doors and lobby that extend beyond or are recessed behind the building's exterior footprint.
(2) Unique architectural features;
(3) Individualized design features that accentuate a user's identity, logo and color scheme.
(4) Distinct but complementary building materials or colors;
(5) Increased use of windows or glass;
(6) Pedestrian amenities such as patios, porches, special paving treatments, seating areas, or awnings; or
(7) Increased landscaping.
f. Facade Articulation: All buildings must include horizontal and vertical façade articulation. Flat facades, single wall heights, and monotone color schemes are not permitted.
g. Façade Variations: Implement horizontal or vertical facade variations at least every thirty feet (30') using a minimum of two (2) of the following:
(1) Surface plane variations, such as pop-outs, bays, or recesses;
(2) Surface pattern variations, such as arches, banding, or paneling;
(3) Distinctive treatment of windows, doors, and eaves with molding or framing; or
(4) Distinctive changes in building materials and colors.
h. Height And Roofline: Varied roofline and parapet heights are required to avoid continuous, single-height roofline expanses. Buildings must:
(1) Limit rooflines and parapets to no longer than fifty feet (50') without height variations.
(2) Use similar materials and colors on visible backs of false fronts, parapets, or cornices for consistency.
(3) Screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment and similar systems. Any portion of this equipment that is not fully shielded must be painted the color of the roofing or parapet materials.
i. Screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment and similar systems. Any unshielded portions must match the color of the roofing or parapet materials.
j. Each elevation must include a minimum of three (3) colors to enhance visual interest.
k. Ensure that at least twenty percent (20%) of the building features high-efficiency glazing to improve energy efficiency and aesthetics.
l. Pedestrian-Friendly Design: Enhance pedestrian activity and social interaction by:
(1) Designing principal walkways to be at least six feet (6') wide for side-by-side walking.
(2) Providing shaded seating and gathering areas.
(3) Separating pedestrian paths from vehicles by at least five feet (5') using low evergreen hedges, walls, or other approved pedestrian features.
m. Buildings must have a clearly articulated pedestrian-scale base between four (4') and six feet (6') in height to enhance the pedestrian experience.
B. Private Streets Within Development District: A roadway within the development district may be designated as a private road, provided the roadway meets the following standards:
1. Private roads may be permitted to access hotel, multi-family, retail, and office uses.
2. Each private road shall have a minimum of twenty six foot (26') wide, drivable surface.
3. All private roads shall be finished with asphalt or concrete. Gravel roads shall not be permitted.
4. Parking shall be permitted adjacent to and accessing onto both sides of the private street, including ninety degree (90°) parking. No parking shall be permitted within the twenty six foot (26') minimum private street area. Turnarounds, such as cul-de- sacs or hammerheads, meeting the Fire Department requirements, are required whenever a private road is longer than one hundred fifty feet (150'). No parking shall be permitted in a turn- around.
5. A sidewalk adjacent to the private street shall not be required if a sidewalk is located closer than three hundred sixty feet (360') from the private street and reasonably connects the two (2) areas connected by the private street.
6. The maximum length of a private road shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) linear feet.
7. Driveways, drive aisles and parking drives may intersect with private roads without being considered private streets themselves.
8. Additional fire hydrants along the private road shall not be required if such fire hydrants would not be required if the road was considered a drive aisle or driveway.
9. Maintenance of the private road in the development district shall be the responsibility of the owner of the private road or shared between the parties using the road for shared access pursuant to an easement agreement.
10. No street lights are required on the private road beyond what would be required if the private road were considered a drive aisle or driveway. (Ord. 1151, 4-21-2015; Ord. 1196, 3-15-2016; Ord. 1284, 10-17-2017; Ord. 1298, 12-19-2017; Ord. 1651, 5-20-2025)