This zoning district is intended to implement certain residential and mixed-use developments in a way that meets objectives that cannot necessarily be accomplished by conventional residential zoning districts. It is specifically intended to primarily implement the "mixed use - neighborhood" character area.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1(Exh. A), 6-1-2023)

The Mixed-Use Development District is intended to meet the following objectives:

(a)

Allow mixes of land uses that are not elsewhere permitted in conventional zoning districts.

(b)

Permit a broader mix of residential housing types, including detached and attached dwellings, and specific commercial uses to be developed in one cohesive development.

(c)

Allow the development of tracts of land as single developments that are planned neighborhoods or communities, including residential and commercial uses that help to make up a community.

(d)

Preserve the natural amenities of the land through maintenance of conservation areas and open spaces within developments.

(e)

Provide a more desirable living environment than would be possible through the strict application of conventional residential zoning requirements.

(f)

Ensure that the design of building forms is interrelated and architecturally harmonious.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1(Exh. A), 6-1-2023)

Design of detached single-family neighborhoods and residential communities in the MU district may follow principles of conventional suburban subdivision design which include curvilinear streets with some cul-de-sacs. However, MU districts are intended to differ from conventional subdivisions in that they provide greater pedestrian access and interconnections between and among units of the neighborhood. This district is primarily envisioned to apply to urban and suburban areas with sanitary sewer and public water service, though it may be used to provide for imaginative site arrangements in rural areas at exurban/rural densities.

Chart 8.1 Permitted Uses

Chart 8.2 Dimensional Requirements

*Density shall be calculated per the definition of Net Density in Article 2 - Section 2.2

(Ord. No. 694, § 1(Exh. A), 6-1-2023; Ord. No. 735, § 1(Exh. A), 4-3-2025)

The following requirements are a part of the rezoning approval process. Substantial deviation from, or inconsistency with, the guidelines in this Section shall be grounds for denial of a rezoning to the MU district.

(a)

Open spaces. Open spaces such as town greens and public squares, within developed portions of the development, should be located and designed to add to the visual amenities of the development. Greens and squares shall be spatially defined and distributed throughout the development so that no lot is more than a walking distance of 1,500 feet from a green, square, park or open space. Greens and squares should not be less than 8,000 square feet in area. A mix of peripheral as well as internal green space shall be provided. If two MUs are developed next to each other, there should be contiguous open space between the two MU's.

(b)

Greenspace. Preserve patches of high-quality habitat, as large and circular as possible, feathered at the edges, and connected by wildlife corridors. When continuous greenspace corridors cannot be provided or must be broken up for road access or other valid reasons, patches should be retained as "stepping stones" for wildlife corridors.

(c)

Residential portion of the project must include a minimum of 50 percent single-family detached homes.

(d)

A minimum of 50 percent of the residential portion of the project must be served by rear loaded, alley fed, two-car garages.

(e)

All structures are required to meet all design and material requirements of the zoning ordinance.

(f)

Additional requirements when the development exceeds 35 residential units:

1.

Outdoor activities space such as neighborhood pocket park(s). Pedestrian-friendly paving should be used.

Placement:

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Outdoor activities space should be designed at a location well connected with most residential units.

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Those semi-public uses should be located adjacent to outdoor activities space.

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Sidewalks shall be constructed at least 8 feet wide but not exceed 15 feet wide.

2.

Landscape.

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An additional enhanced landscape area of not less than 3 percent of the total property shall be provided. This area shall consist of accent plant materials including a minimum of 10 percent shrubs and 15 percent annuals or perennials. This area should also achieve 75 percent coverage within 3 years of planting while following nursery recommended spacing.

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Bioswales or any storm water retention solution should be considered as part of landscaping design.

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Fountains, drinking fountains, sculptures or other public art, decorative hardscape feature are encouraged.

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Underground sprinkler systems are required.

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Parking areas and sidewalks shall be illuminated.

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Natural green space should be located to ensure maximum exposure to sunlight.

3.

Parking.

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Automobile parking, PTV parking, and bicycle parking, shall be provided.

4.

Amenities.

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Outdoor benches shall be provided 1 for every 100 linear feet of sidewalk. It is encouraged to use creative outdoor table set, designer benches, or swing set as outdoor furniture enrichment.

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Trash and recycling cans shall be provided 1 for every 100 linear feet of sidewalk.

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Recreational facilities, dog run/exercise areas and health/fitness facilities should be considered.

(g)

See also Article 10 of this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1(Exh. A), 6-1-2023)