CBD. Central Business District

The CBD, Central Business District, is intended to create and preserve an accessible and attractive downtown area offering a wide range of residential, retail, office, and service uses within a pedestrian-friendly, compact built environment.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

Table 90-11(A): Central Business District - Permitted Uses and Special. Exceptions lists permitted and special uses for the Central Business districts. A "P" indicates that a use is considered permitted within that district as of right. An "S" indicates that a use is permitted as a special exception in that district upon approval from the Board of Adjustment as required in Section 90-02-05 (Special exceptions). A blank space or the absence of the use from the table indicates that use is not permitted within that district. However, a use not identified on the table may be determined by the Planning Director to be a permitted or special use in the district, based on his evaluation as to whether the proposed use is similar enough in character, intensity, and operations to that of a permitted or special use in the district.

Table 90-08(A): Central Business District - Permitted and Special Uses Table

P = Permitted Use    S = Special Use

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

Table 90-11 (B): Central Business District Bulk and Yard Regulations establishes bulk and yard regulations for the central business zoning districts. Bulk and yard regulations apply to all uses within that district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use.

Table 90-11(B): Central Business District Bulk and Yard Standards

NOTES:

1.

Where the side or rear lot line is adjacent to a residential zoning district, then it shall be screened by a six-foot-high site proof fence or dense hedge.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

All structures located within the Central Business District shall comply with the following design standards.

A.

Building Façade and Roof.

1.

Buildings are encouraged to use architectural massing elements, such as towers, turrets, or chamfered façades, to create interest and draw attention to highly visible areas.

2.

Façades of buildings in excess of fifty (50) feet that face the public right-of-way including side and rear façades must be visually broken to minimize the appearance of blank walls. Such as, changes in wall texture, masonry patterns, windows, colonnade, columns or pilasters.

3.

For every twenty-five (25) linear feet of building length, roof lines must either be varied with a change in height or the incorporation of a major focal point feature such as a dormer, gable or projected wall feature.

4.

Horizontal ground floor façade elements shall, to the extent possible, align with horizontal ground floor façade elements of surrounding buildings in order create continuity at the pedestrian level.

5.

Upper story horizontal elements should be generally consistent with surrounding buildings. Small variations can be used to create visual interest and attractive building silhouettes.

6.

The use of vertical cornice line elements is encouraged to create visual interest and articulate the building façade at the roof line.

B.

Building Orientation and Pedestrian Access.

1.

Multi-family buildings shall provide entry from the public sidewalk to shared entry areas or lobbies.

2.

Multiple-tenant commercial buildings, including the ground floor of mixed-use buildings, may include an individual entry for each tenant, or a primary lobby entrance that provides internal access to individual tenants.

3.

For commercial and mixed-use projects, a designated pedestrian access path from rear parking areas to the public sidewalk shall be provided.

C.

Infill Building Relationships.

a.

Infill buildings must match the height of an adjacent building or be at least twenty-four (24) feet in height.

b.

Infill buildings shall continue the existing streetwall of the adjacent structures.

D.

Roof Types. Flat and gable roof types are permitted in the Central Business District Decorative mansard roofs are permitted for projects that are four (4) or more stories. Hip roofs are permitted for roofs that are three (3) stories or less. Buildings are encouraged to include design elements, such as turrets, dormers, or articulated roof elements that break up large roof areas.

E.

Prohibited Building Materials. The following exterior building materials are prohibited in the Central Business District. The use of any materials not specifically prohibited in this section is subject to review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.

1.

Plain concrete masonry units (CMU); however, CMU is permitted as a base course (foundation) for residential uses for a maximum of four (4) feet in height as measured from grade

2.

Vinyl or steel siding, aluminum or wood-slat siding

3.

Formstone

4.

T-111 Composite plywood siding

5.

Utility-sized, king-size or jumbo brick

6.

Fiberglass or plastic

7.

Exposed aggregate (rough finish) concrete wall panels

8.

Reflective glass

9.

Any expansions of structures existing in the CBD District as of the date of the adoption of this Ordinance may use the same building materials on the façade as the façade of the existing structure, even if such materials are not listed as permitted or are listed as prohibited in this section. The use of such materials is subject to approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)

A.

Accessory Structures, and Uses.

See Article 90-12-04 (Accessory Uses and Structures) for standards covering accessory uses and structures.

B.

On-Site Site Development Standards. See Article 90-12 (On-Site Development Standards) for standards governing additional on-site development standards such as exterior lighting requirements and permitted encroachments.

C.

Off-Street Parking. See Article 90-14 (Off-Street Parking) for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

D.

Landscaping and Screening. See Article 90-15 (Landscaping and Screening) for standards governing landscaping and screening.

(Ord. No. 3948-A, § 1(Att.), 9-22-2014)