The purpose of the Professional Office District P-O is to provide for mixed-use areas where urban public services are available or planned including access to high capacity transit. The intensity and quality of development will be higher than in other employment designations and urban in character. Development patterns adjacent to residential areas should enhance livability while contributing to the success of nearby businesses. This district requires site and design standards that:

   A.   Encourage high quality development while increasing the number of employers and jobs with the City;

   B.   Allow for the revitalization of areas within proximity to transit stations;

   C.   Improve the urban design and streetscape elements in order to create a distinct visual quality for the area;

   D.   Encourage structured parking, new roads and public open spaces to enhance the design and function of the built environment;

   E.   Encourage a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for the pedestrian and bicyclist by providing appropriate open space and landscape buffers, public sidewalks, bike lanes and other amenities as needed;

   F.   Encourage property owners, developers, architects, and contractors to use a mix of high quality, durable, low maintenance building materials which comply with the High Performance Building Standards developed by the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management or comparable third-party sustainable development standards. (Ord. 19-07: Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All uses and structures contained herein are listed by number as designated in the Standard Land Use Code published and maintained by the Planning Department. A use not specifically designated is prohibited.

   B.   The following uses are permitted in the P-O Zone:

 

(Ord. 19-37 § 4: Ord. 18-09)

   A.   The following uses and structures are permitted in the P-O Zone only after a conditional use permit has been approved by the Planning Commission and subject to the terms and conditions thereof:

 

(Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All uses, lots, or parcels in this zone shall be of sufficient size to assure compliance with the City's development standards.

   B.   Larger lots or parcels are encouraged and will provide a buffer between commercial and residential developments or districts. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   The requirements in this section describe the amount of space required between buildings and property lines.

   B.   All buildings in this zone, including accessory buildings, are required to maintain a minimum distance from property lines as follows:

      1.   Front: Twenty feet (20'). The Planning Commission may reduce the front setback from twenty feet (20') to ten feet (10') if in its judgment the reduction provides a more efficient use of the property. Such setbacks will be determined during the site plan review process.

      2.   Sides: Twenty feet (20') and where adjacent to a residential zone. The Planning Commission may reduce the side yard setbacks from twenty feet (20') to ten feet (10') where the side property line abuts a commercial, industrial, or open space zone. Such setbacks will be determined during the site plan review process. In the event that the side of the building faces an arterial or collector street, there shall be a setback of twenty feet (20').

      3.   Rear: Twenty feet (20') and where adjacent to a residential zone. The Planning Commission may reduce the rear setback from twenty feet (20') to ten feet (10') where the rear property line abuts a commercial, industrial, or open space zone. Such setbacks will be determined during the site plan review process. In the event that the rear of the building faces an arterial or collector street, there shall be a setback of twenty feet (20'). The Planning Commission may reduce this if in its judgment the reduction provides a more efficient use of the property.

      4.   Other General Requirements: In addition to the specific setback requirements noted above, no building shall be closer than five feet (5') to any private road, driveway, or parking space to provide for building foundation landscaping and to provide protection to the building. Also, the burden of proof to reduce any setback requirement listed above will be placed on the property owner or design professional prior to Planning Commission review. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   The height of a structure located within one hundred feet (100') of a residential zoning district shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). Beyond one hundred feet (100'), a structure in this zone is allowed at a height of fifty feet (50').

   B.   The height of a structure located adjacent to I-15, a major arterial or minor arterial, or major collector roadway is not limited if beyond three hundred feet (300') of a residential zoning district. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   Architectural And Site Plan Review: All building elevations and site plans are required to go through an architectural plan review and approval process with the Planning Commission. This may include recommendations for architectural design of buildings and structures, as well as revisions to the proposed site plan.

   B.   Landscaping Buffers: Ten feet (10') of landscaping shall be required along all frontage areas abutting a public street. There shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') of landscaping between parking areas and side and rear property lines adjacent to residential zoning or land uses. Landscaping adjacent to off street parking within the yard area will require a minimum of five feet (5') of landscaping if not abutting residential zoning or land uses.

   C.   Landscape Coverage: Landscaping must cover at least ten percent (10%) of the development site. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All uses in the P-O Zone shall be conducted entirely within a fully enclosed building.

   B.   Outside storage of merchandise shall be accommodated within a fully enclosed building.

   C.   Temporary structures are not permitted. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   A solid wall or solid fencing, and landscaping of acceptable design shall effectively screen the borders of any use which abuts a residential zoning district. Such solid wall or solid fence shall be at least six feet (6') in height, unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Commission during site plan review. Such solid wall or solid fence shall be maintained in good condition with no advertising thereon.

   B.   All developments shall comply with chapter 17.68, "Landscape Requirements", of this title.

   C.   All developments shall comply with chapter 17.64, "Fence Regulations", of this title. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the approved site plan and shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building. A security for performance will be required in accordance with section 17.76.110 of this title. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all approved landscaping in accordance with the approved site plan and in compliance with the requirements of chapter 17.68, "Landscape Requirements", of this title. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All refuse containers shall meet the requirements of section 17.76.170 of this title.

   B.   This section shall not apply to community or public recycling bins or drop boxes; however, the location of community or public recycling bins and drop boxes shall be determined by staff in accordance with the standards herein. (Ord. 18-09)

   A.   All office uses will be calculated at the ratio of four (4) off street parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net useable floor area.

   B.   All medical, dental, and related office uses will require one off street parking stall for each two hundred (200) square feet of net usable office area.

   C.   Off street parking will not be permitted in any fire lane, aisle space, or front yard setback areas. (Ord. 18-09)