A.

Generally. The purpose of this section is to identify the appropriate density, intensity, and dimensional standards for development in each activity center zoning district. Table 3.3.1.1. identifies allowable density and intensity. Table 3.3.1.2. identifies the dimensional standards.

TABLE 3.3.1.1

Density and Intensity

TABLE 3.3.1.2

Dimensional Standards

Additional restrictions apply in the Conservation Restricted Overlay District, the Myakka River Protection Zone, and adjacent to wetlands per Chapter 6, Article III, Chapter 6, Article VI. and Chapter 6, Article VIII. of this ULDC.

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A.

Generally. The purpose of this section is to authorize the establishment, expansion, and continuation of land uses that are allowed as the primary uses on land in activity center zoning districts. Table 3.3.2.1. identifies permissible primary and accessory uses in each activity center district. In instances where a specific use is not listed, the ULDC Administrator shall utilize the regulations for the most similar use based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) manual, their successors, or another accepted professional reference.

B.

Residential Uses in Activity Center Districts.

(1)

Single-family attached shall be townhouses or a similar product.

(2)

Unless the City Commission approves a horizontal mixed-use alternative per paragraph a. below, multi-family residential development in Activity Centers shall be part of a vertically mixed development with a minimum of two (2) distinct primary uses from Table 3.3.2.1., where residential development does not exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the total FAR. When residential uses are included in mixed-use developments, the other uses shall be commercial, industrial, and/or office use. Amenity areas provided for the enjoyment of residents or patrons shall not contribute to the non-residential percentage. A mixture of uses is not required in every structure when multiple buildings are proposed. Mixed-use buildings or commercial uses shall be oriented toward the front property line(s).

a.

Horizontal Mixed-Use Alternative. Horizontal mixing of uses may be authorized in an Activity Center when the residential and non-residential uses meet all the following standards:

1.

The proposed development shall have a binding concept plan approved by the City Commission through the Master Concept Plan process described in Chapter 2, Article II., Section 2.2.10.of this ULDC;

2.

The residential uses include at least two (2) distinct housing types. Single-family detached and two-family residential are prohibited;

3.

All residential parcels are within one-fourth (0.25) miles or one thousand, three hundred and twenty (1,320) feet from the non-residential uses;

4.

The residential and non-residential uses are functionally integrated with:

i.

Shared public space, parking, and amenity areas;

ii.

Internally connected pedestrian, bicycle, multi-use trails, and roadways; and

iii.

Shared external access points.

TABLE 3.3.2.1.

Use Table

Additional restrictions apply in the Conservation Restricted Overlay District, the Myakka River Protection Zone, and adjacent to wetlands per Chapter 6, Article III, Chapter 6, Article VI. and Chapter 6, Article VIII. of this ULDC.

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