Port Washington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XX
Environmental Enhancement Incentive
§ 485-78 Purpose.
In order to encourage the inclusion of site amenities in business and multiple-family developments, incentives are offered in the form of increased density or FAR allowances where in the opinion of the Plan Commission such increase would be justified by the enhancement to the environment and would not adversely affect the value or enjoyment of surrounding property, the provision of municipal services, or the safe and efficient flow of traffic on nearby streets.
§ 485-79 Maximum allowable incentive increases.
The granting of increases in either allowable density or FAR may be made by the Plan Commission upon submittal of a request for such allowance accompanied by appropriate building and site plans and shall be based upon the following table of maximum allowable incentive increases. The Commission shall use its discretion as to whether the character and quality of the proposed enhancement justify the maximum increase or a proportion thereof.
Incentive | ||
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Type of Environmental Enhancement | Business: Increase in FAR | Multiple-Family: Increase in Density |
Plaza, malls, and other pedestrian promenades or gathering places provided they are specifically designated and appropriately developed to enhance the pleasure and comfort of the pedestrian and the aesthetic appearance of the development | 2 square feet of additional floor area for each square foot of plaza, mall, etc. | 1 dwelling unit for each 500 square feet of plaza, mall, etc. |
Recreational facilities intended for the free use of residents or patrons such as children's playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming and wading pools, etc. | 2 square feet of additional floor area for each square foot of recreational area | 1 dwelling unit for each 250 square feet of pool area or 500 square feet of other recreational area |
Underground parking or underground truck service area | 1 square foot of additional floor area for each square foot of underground parking or service area | 1 dwelling unit for every 3 underground parking spaces |
Landscaped areas: special landscape treatment or features such as outdoor sculpture, pools, fountains, flowerbeds, etc. | 1 square foot of additional floor area for each square foot of landscaped area | Not to exceed 10% of the base allowance density |