The ACO (Activity Center Overlay) Zone is adopted to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan for activity centers which include provisions for a mixture of intensive land uses emphasizing employment opportunities, transit and pedestrian facilities, and circulation. (5/98)

The provisions of this section apply to activity centers as identified in the comprehensive plan. (5/98)

Uses allowed in an activity center shall be as specified in the underlying district. (5/98)

All development within an activity center is subject to city review as provided in chapter 3.101 and shall also include the following factors: (2/03)

A.

Activity center design plan. All new developments and expansions of existing developments shall comply with the adopted activity center design plan for each activity center. (5/98)

B.

Master plan. Developments in an activity center shall be required to submit a master plan application for approval. The elements of such master plan shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (9/18)

1.

A master plan map showing the location of land uses, open spaces, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation and a written explanation showing how these features achieve the purpose of the activity center design plan. (9/18)

2.

For any project for which the projected average daily traffic will exceed 250 vehicle trips per day, in accordance with the Institute of Traffic Generation Manual, a traffic impact analysis will be required and a written explanation how negative impacts will be mitigated. (5/98)

All development within the Keizer Station Activity Center which is zoned industrial business park (IBP) shall be subject to the following additional requirements: (2/03)

A.

Specific use restrictions. A limitation of the total floor area of specified IBP uses applies to all of Area A, Sports Center, and Area D, Commerce Center, of the Keizer Station Plan. The uses identified in sections 2.113.02(J) and (N) shall be subject to total floor area limitations. This maximum floor area is set forth in the Keizer Station Plan; however, this maximum floor area may change as part of an approved master plan. (9/18)

B.

Flexible space uses. The following uses, when restricted, developed, and conducted as required in section 2.113.02N.2, are also permitted in the IBP district: (2/03)

1.

Within Area A, Sports, of the Keizer Station Plan boundary: (2/03)

a.

Recreational vehicle parks and campsites (7033); provided, however, that such uses are not subject to the limitation in section 2.113.02N.2.(c). (2/03)

2.

Within Area D of the Keizer Station Plan boundary: (2/03)

a.

General merchandise stores (5399). (2/03)

b.

Gasoline service stations (554) in accordance with section 2.419. (2/03)

c.

Auto and home supply stores (553). (9/19)

d.

Automotive services, except repair (754). (9/19)

The following uses are prohibited on properties within the Keizer Station Plan boundary, which are zoned IBP or EG: (2/03)

A.

Manufacturing of grain mill products (204). (2/03)

B.

Manufacturing of biological products, except diagnostic substances (2836). (2/03)

C.

Soaps, detergents, and cleaning preparations, perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations (284). (2/03)

D.

Miscellaneous plastic products (308). (2/03)

E.

Motor freight transportation and warehousing (42). (2/03)

The city may attach conditions to any development within an activity center to achieve the following objectives:

A.

Transit orientation. The development shall emphasize transit usage by residents, employees and customers. This may require: (5/98)

1.

Orienting building and facilities towards transit services. (5/98)

2.

Minimizing transit/auto conflicts. (5/98)

3.

Encouraging transit supportive uses. (5/98)

4.

Minimizing walking distance to transit stops. (5/98)

5.

Avoiding excess parking areas. (5/98)

6.

Encouraging shared parking and structures or understructure parking. (5/98)

B.

Pedestrian/bicycle circulation. The development shall facilitate pedestrian/bicycle circulation. This may require: (5/98)

1.

Providing efficient, convenient, and continuous pedestrian and bicycle transit circulation systems, linking developments with the activity center facilities, and surrounding development. (5/98)

2.

Separating auto and truck circulation and activities from pedestrian areas. (5/98)

3.

Pedestrian-oriented design. (5/98)

4.

Pedestrian amenities. (5/98)

5.

Bicycle parking. (5/98)

6.

Outdoor lighting. (5/98)

C.

Coordination. Coordination of development within an activity center area. This may require: (5/98)

1.

Continuity and/or compatibility of landscaping, circulation, access, public facilities, and other improvements. (5/98)

2.

Siting and orientation of land uses. (5/98)

3.

Frontage roads or shared access. (5/98)

D.

Compatibility. Developments within the activity center should be compatible with, and complement the surrounding neighborhood. This may require: (5/98)

1.

Sensitive use of landscaping, building heights, building scale, materials, lighting, circulation systems, and architectural features. (5/98)

2.

Buffering of adjacent residential uses. (5/98)