The intent of this district is to allow a mixture of residential, commercial, and office uses within close proximity, while providing interconnected urban scale development in nodal and corridor areas that offer pedestrian connectivity and eliminate additional commuter trips for regionally oriented goods and services. The creation of a regional destination with design amenities that accommodate mixed-use buildings with neighborhood retail, personal services, and other uses on the ground floor and residential units above the ground floor. The mixed-use district encourages development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian oriented, store-front style shopping streets; and promotes the health and wellbeing of residents by encouraging physical activity, alternative transportation, and greater social interaction.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

The district promotes a maximum density of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

See Section 17.90.040, use table.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

A.

Minimum lot area.

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One hundred thirty thousand six hundred eighty (130,680) square feet or three (3) acres.

B.

Minimum lot width.

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Four hundred (400) feet of street frontage.

C.

Maximum height.

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Four (4) stories or fifty (50) feet for all structures.

D.

Minimum front yard setback.

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Ten (10) feet on arterial or collector street.

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Ten (10) feet on local streets.

E.

Minimum side yard setback.

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Ten (10) feet adjacent to interior line.

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Ten (10) feet adjacent to street.

F.

Minimum rear yard setback.

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Ten (10) feet.

G.

Minimum distance between buildings.

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Twenty (20) feet.

H.

Minimum heated floor area.

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Six hundred (600) square feet for an efficiency unit.

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Seven hundred (700) square feet for one-bedroom unit.

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Nine hundred (900) square feet for two-bedroom unit.

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One thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet for three (3) or more bedroom unit.

I.

Minimum open space. Fifteen (15) percent of the district set aside for amenities or features such as community gathering spaces for outdoor seating/dining, outdoor games, and entertainment; amphitheaters; city squares; open areas of lawns surrounded by canopy trees; etc. All amenities or gathering spaces must be approved by the director.

J.

Maximum lot coverage.

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Eighty (80) percent.

K.

Homeowners' association or property owners' association. All MU buildings with "for sale" units are required to have a homeowners' association or property owners' association. These associations will be required to use standard language required by the City of McDonough.

L.

Other regulations. All other applicable regulations must be satisfied prior to development under this zoning district.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

The following standards apply to all buildings used for commercial, industrial, or residential purposes.

A.

Exterior finishes. On all roadways where buildings or parts thereof are visible, all exposed exterior wall sidings shall be composed of the following building materials:

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The first floor shall be either brick, natural stone, high-grade stucco; glass; or exposed concrete block, metal, and/or tile.

2.

The second floor and above shall be either brick, high-grade stucco; glass; or a combination.

3.

Natural wood and/or cementitious fiberboard siding are allowed only for residential buildings;

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Exposed concrete block, metal, and tile are not allowed as building materials on a facade. Materials not listed may be presented to the director for classification.

B.

Building standards.

1.

Height requirements.

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At thirty-five (35) feet or three (3) stories (whichever is first), the street facades of the building shall step back fifteen (15) feet and continue to a maximum height of sixty (60) feet to maintain the pedestrian orientation of the building.

2.

The first floor (sidewalk level) of any mixed-use building is required to be commercial or office space.

3.

Buildings that are located on outparcels shall be constructed of materials that are complementary to the development.

C.

Additional standards.

1.

All mechanical, HVAC, and like systems shall be located on the roof and screened from public view by a parapet wall, louver panels, or other opaque materials.

2.

Permanent mounted exterior neon lights shall not be allowed.

D.

Landscape requirements. (See Section 17.120.020.)

E.

Parking lot requirements. (See Section 17.120.026.)

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

A master sign plan for the development shall be submitted to the director for approval with the following provisions.

1.

No multiple tenant monument sign shall exceed ten (10) feet in height or one hundred (100) square feet in sign area.

2.

No single tenant monument sign shall exceed six (6) feet or thirty-two (32) square feet.

3.

The area of a wall sign shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the primary, first floor façade of the individual tenant's primary space. If the tenant has a corner unit, a secondary wall sign is allowed but the area is half (½) the size of the primary wall sign.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)

The "for rent" MU mixed-use district shall meet all requirements of the "for sale" MU mixed use district plus all supplementary requirements found in Section 17.100.290.C.

Standards for developing for-rent residential units in MU mixed use district.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)