The purpose of the village core overlay zone is to provide regulations that will allow for greater variety of uses, flexibility in site planning and development regulations, and intensity of land use than is generally permitted in other county-wide zones. The intent of these regulations is to create a mix of uses in a compact pattern that will reduce dependency on the automobile, improve air quality, and promote high quality, interactive neighborhoods. Urban villages are characterized by interconnected streets, building entries along the street, and architectural features and outdoor activities that encourage pedestrian activity and transit accessibility.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

A.

Urban services (water and sewer) are required.

1.

Community water systems with the investigation of connection to nearby community water systems to create regional systems.

2.

Water meters installed with all new structures that have water service.

3.

Water reuse plan showing the percentage of water balance.

4.

Community sewer systems with the investigation of connection to nearby community sewer systems to create regional systems.

5.

Sprinkler systems will be installed on all new structures on lots less than four thousand five hundred square foot in size.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

Land use regulations are:

A.

Uses Allowed with Design Review Permit.

1.

General commercial; residential; retail sales; restricted retail sales; customer service.

B.

Permitted Uses. Each urban village shall include a mixed-use core component, a residential land use component, and a public land use component as described in this section. If located within a specific plan requiring job to housing balance, industrial components will also be required.

1.

Mixed-Use Core Component.

a.

The mixed-use core shall contain public, commercial, and residential uses centrally located within the project area. It should be the most intensely developed component of the urban village.

b.

Residents, employees, and transit users (if applicable) should be able to easily walk or bike to the jobs, stores, and service providers located in the mixed-use core. Retail uses similar to those permitted in the mixed-use core should not be permitted outside of the core area. Residential uses may be in separate buildings or over commercial uses in the same building.

c.

The size and mix of uses in the core area may vary depending on the size, location, and overall function of the urban village in the community and the region.

2.

Residential Land Use Component. The residential land use component shall include a mix of housing densities, ownership patterns, and cost and building types. Residential units should be located so that the higher density units are closer to transit stops (if applicable) than the lower density units. Townhouses, courtyard housing and multiple family dwellings should be used as a transition between commercial areas and lower density residential areas.

3.

Public Land Use Component.

a.

The public land use component shall include parks, plazas, squares, town halls, and other community facilities that are open to the public and that contribute to the civic or recreational life of the community. Public uses may be publicly or privately owned.

b.

Public uses shall be the focus of the urban village and should be located next to public streets, residential areas, and retail uses. The edges of outdoor public spaces should be clearly defined by adjacent streets, sidewalks, street trees, and building frontages. Adjacent residences and businesses should have opportunities for views into the public areas.

c.

Remnants of land on the fringes of the urban village shall not be used to satisfy the public use requirement.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

Structure location regulations are:

A.

Setback from edge of right-of-way: as stated in underlying zoning district;

B.

Side yard offset: as stated in underlying zoning district;

C.

Rear yard offset: as stated in underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

Structure height regulations are:

A.

Principal building height: as stated in underlying zoning district;

B.

Accessory building height: as stated in underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

Lot dimensions regulations corresponding to the requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).

Two parking spaces minimum per dwelling off-street parking requirements corresponding to the requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525BB § 1(part), 2007).