The purpose of the Mixed Use District is to provide a zoning district where mixed retail/residential use developments may be allowed on the same property or in the same building, with the intent of increasing housing opportunities and providing retail services intended to primarily serve the immediate neighborhood.

It is the intention of the Mixed Use District to allow for significant functional and physical integration of project components of housing and mixed/retail uses.

Consideration will be given to joint use of parking, common areas, open space, retail types of uses and associated intensities, housing types and sizes of units, and overall architectural design when considering approving Mixed Use developments in the Mixed Use Zoning District. Mixed Use projects must be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(Ord. 2010-18, passed 7-12-2010, eff. 7-28-2010)

(A)

Multi-residential housing on the upper floors of buildings consisting of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom living units.

(B)

Retail stores, retail services, personal services and banks, savings and loans only on the first floor levels of buildings in the Mixed-Use Zoning District. Outdoor seating not located in the public right of way is permitted subject to Planning and Zoning Commission review and approval. No drive-thru windows are permitted for businesses unless approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(Ord. 2010-18, passed 7-12-2010, eff. 7-28-2010)

(A)

Setbacks ten feet front, five feet side, none rear unless abutting a residential district where ten is required.

(B)

Maximum height 35 feet.

(C)

Maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 60% of the total lot area.

(D)

Not less than 10% of the site shall be occupied by appropriate landscaping.

(E)

Land covered by all structures shall not exceed 35% of building site.

(F)

A minimum of one off-street parking space per housing unit shall be provided on-site. Off-street parking for the retail/commercial portion of a mixed use project shall be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission based on the use proposed and the amount of square footage proposed for the use. Employee parking shall be designated and located away from the entrances to the first floor businesses.

(G)

Fully enclosed trash enclosures shared jointly by the housing units and businesses are required in accordance with city requirements.

(H)

Signs are required to be approved by the Planning Department. A building permit is required for all signs. No pole signs are allowed in the Mixed-Use District. Only monument (height of monument or free standing monument sign determined by the Planning Department based on location) and wall mounted signs are allowed in the Mixed Use District. The maximum total amount of square footage of signage allowed for a building site is equal to 50% of the lineal street frontage of the building site. Wall mounted signs cannot project more than three feet above the building to which it is attached. Address signs consisting of letters and numerals shall not exceed 12 inches in height and do not count as part of the sign square footage allowed. Awnings or canopies are allowed on the first floor, but the sign copy, including logos shall not exceed 12 square feet or 50% of the awning face area, whichever is less. Flashing or intermittent illuminating signs are not allowed in the Mixed Use Zone. Banner signs displayed on cloth or other flexible materials are not permitted. United States of America and State of Texas flags are permitted subject to building department review and approval. All businesses are permitted to display grand opening signs on a one-time basis for a maximum of 21 consecutive days. Holiday decorations may be displayed on a temporary basis for traditionally accepted civic, patriotic or religious holidays. Window signage placed in windows of a business shall be limited to 25% of the total window area in which the signage is placed. No sign permit is required.

(I)

Building elevations shall illustrate the style of façade for all sides of the structure. Details will illustrate the type of materials used for the exterior finish of the walls, roof and trim as viewed from all four directions, and the type of building materials used for exterior finish of walls, roof and trim. The exterior elevation plan shall be sufficiently detailed to illustrate roof slopes, roofline treatment, overhangs and building height.

(Ord. 2010-18, passed 7-12-2010, eff. 7-28-2010)