Riverton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

100 PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER PCC ZONE

§ 18.100.010 Purpose.

The planned commercial center (PCC) zone is established to stimulate economic development through larger scale commercial and office developments served by regional transportation routes. Every effort shall be made to consolidate properties to encourage conformity and organized developments focused on cohesive centers rather than individual smaller lots.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-005; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.020 Permitted uses.

Uses which are permitted and allowed in the PCC zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone and all other applicable ordinances are adhered to, are shown in RCC § 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-010; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 23-01 Exh. A; Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.030 Conditional uses.

Uses which are conditional in the PCC zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone and all other applicable ordinances are adhered to, are shown in RCC § 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-015; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.040 Setbacks requirements.

Adjacent to Public Street. All buildings shall be set back at least 30 feet from the back of curb. Buildings over two stories and/or 35 feet in height, and/or greater than 30,000 square feet in area, shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from property line.

Side and Rear Yard Setbacks.

Compatible Land Uses. Setbacks from the property line, or between buildings of compatible land use where no lot line exists, shall be a minimum of 20 feet. Zero lot lines, or structures constructed with no setback from the side property lines, may be allowed where approved as part of a master site plan.

Noncompatible Land Uses. The setback shall be a minimum 40 feet to property line. Where adjacent to residential zones, the minimum rear yard setback shall be one foot for every one foot in building height, with a minimum 40 feet.

Setbacks shall be measured to the foundation.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-020; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-06 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.050 Lot coverage.

Building Pad Coverage. Commercial lots in the PCC zone shall have a maximum building pad coverage of 40 percent. Commercial lots in the PCC zone may be allowed building pad coverage of up to 60 percent where more than half of the site is fully enclosed and restricted from general access.

Open Space. Each commercial site in the PCC zone shall contain a minimum of 20 percent landscaped open space.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-025; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.060 Architectural standards.

The following standards are applicable to all new or amended development in the PCC zone including but not limited to primary and accessory structures, accent features, and architectural art:

Four-Sided Architecture. All sides of a building that are open to public view (including views from adjacent residential dwellings or potential location of residential dwellings) shall receive consistent architectural design consideration.

Building Height. Buildings shall not exceed 80 feet in height, but shall not exceed 35 feet in height where any portion of the building is within 100 feet of a residential zone. Height is measured from the primary finished floor to the highest point of any roof peak, parapet wall or to the top of any architectural feature. Rooftop mechanical equipment, screens, safety railings, and other mechanical elements are not included in building height.

Bulk. Commercial buildings shall be designed with horizontal architectural wall variations at least every 30 to 50 feet in linear width, depending on the size of the project. A horizontal architectural wall variation may include the following:

Primary material change.

A horizontal shift of at least 18 inches perpendicular to the primary plane.

Roofline. Commercial buildings shall be designed with vertical height variations of the roofline at least every 50 feet. A vertical height variation of the roofline may include the following:

Changes in vertical height by at least 18 inches change in elevation.

Solid parapet walls, subject to the horizontal variation requirements listed above.

Variation in the rooflines by use of dormer windows, overhangs, arches, stepped roofs, gables or other similar devices.

Exterior Building Materials and Colors.

Exterior building materials shall be considered any materials that make up the exterior of the building and shall be limited to no more than five and no less than two types of materials per building.

Color of exterior building materials (excluding accent colors) shall be limited to no more than five and no less than two major colors per development.

Bright colors, such as neon or fluorescent colors, bright orange or yellow, and primary colors, are only permitted as accent colors as determined by the land use authority.

No more than 75 percent of any building side shall consist of one material or color.

The roof shall not be considered a material or color.

Glass is considered an exterior building material, but not a color. Glass used in windows may be excluded from the limitation on number of exterior materials as found in subsection (5)(a) of this section at the discretion of the city.

Architectural metal such as corrugated metal or similar material, and "rusted" or otherwise distressed look metal, may be used on exterior building elevations, as an accent not to exceed more than 20 percent of any building side.

Prohibited Materials.

Patterned stucco as a masonry substitute.

Wood as a primary exterior finish material.

Vinyl or aluminum siding.

Uncolored and/or unfinished CMU block except as an accent material.

Precast cement walls for developments are only acceptable if covered by brick, brick veneer, approved stone/rock or an approved masonry component. Such types of walls are also acceptable where allowed/required masonry patterns are integrated into the exterior side of the wall. Exceptions to this may be allowed by the city on side or rear walls in the commercial regional, planned commercial center, and light industrial zones.

Wood, including wood shingles, is not allowed as a roofing material.

Cohesion/Consistency.

New or renovated commercial buildings shall include elements of cohesion and consistency with the adjacent and surrounding commercial buildings as determined by the land use authority. A review by the land use authority may include a review of the approvals and requirements of the original commercial building or original commercial center.

In an existing center or development for which a site plan was previously approved, a new or renovated commercial building plan shall include and identify at least two major elements of consistency with the surrounding approved center, including primary materials and architectural features.

New or renovated standalone buildings (not previously part of an approved center or development) shall include and identify at least one major element of consistency with adjacent and surrounding commercial buildings.

Mechanical Equipment.

All mechanical equipment shall be located or screened so as to shield visibility of such equipment. Screening methods and materials must be approved by the land use authority as part of site plan approval.

Wing walls, screens, or other enclosures shall be integrated into the building and landscaping of the site, whether located on the ground or roof.

Rooftops of buildings shall be free of any mechanical equipment unless completely screened from all horizontal points of view, as seen from six feet high at the property lines, or as otherwise determined by the land use authority.

Screening materials shall conform to the color scheme and materials of the primary building.

All attached exterior utility boxes and equipment, roof drains, conduits and piping, maintenance stairs and ladders, and other similar elements shall be painted or otherwise treated to be consistent with underlying/adjacent material colors.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-030; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 20-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-12 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.070 Development standards.

Planned Commercial Centers. All site plans shall be designed to be integrated into a larger overall site. Driveways, landscaping and all other elements of the site plan shall be planned so that it will fit into a larger shopping center when adjacent parcels are developed.

Development within the PCC zone shall not be less than five acres in size, unless it is a pad site included as part of a larger previously approved development. The planning commission may approve development on preexisting parcels less than five acres if it can be demonstrated that the parcel is of sufficient size to assure compliance with the city's off-street parking, landscaping, and site plan requirements.

The city may deny a commercial use on property where insufficient lot size or lot shape is such that it creates illogical traffic circulation, or is not conducive to the intent of this chapter. The city will encourage the consolidation of lots for commercial uses where odd-shaped and insufficient-sized lots exists.

Streetscape. The public right-of-way, which includes the back of curb, park strip, and sidewalk, shall be designed with a meandering sidewalk in the PCC zone. Within the park strip, one-and-one-half-inch-caliper trees shall be planted every 25 feet on center according to the streetscape master plan. Behind the sidewalk, the landscaping plan is encouraged to include berms that rise one foot over every three feet in width.

Buffering Between Noncompatible Land Uses. Between noncompatible land uses, an eight-foot masonry wall plus 10 feet of landscaping is required. Special considerations may be made when the rear or side yard is adjacent to compatible or future commercial holding zones. The landscaped strip shall include a combination of trees and shrubs that, along with the fence, shall maintain proper screening from adjacent residential uses. Unless otherwise specified by the city council as part of site plan approval, no land disturbance or construction not associated with placement and installation of fencing shall be allowed prior to installation of fencing required by ordinance or by action of the city council.

Loading Docks/Areas. This subsection is in reference to loading docks or areas utilized for loading or unloading and may also include vehicular access doors.

Loading docks/areas shall be oriented away from residential or other incompatible uses and major roadways, and located internally to a site wherever possible.

Site and/or building plans where loading docks/areas are not oriented away from incompatible uses, including major roadways, must demonstrate that such an orientation is not technically feasible, as opposed to other considerations such as cost or density.

Loading docks/areas should be oriented to minimize visual, audible, and other impacts to surrounding uses and properties.

The city may require mitigation of loading docks/areas using distance, landscaping, physical screening, or other methods as determined during site plan approval.

Dumpster Enclosures and Outdoor Storage Areas. Any garbage dumpster, garbage can, or recycling bin shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence constructed with durable materials that are designed consistent with the building as approved by the land use authority. The enclosure must surround all four sides and be accessed by a gate. The enclosure wall and gate shall be a minimum of 12 inches higher than the trash receptacle bin. These areas shall be oriented away from public view and shall be well maintained. Where a garbage dumpster is used, the enclosure shall be a solid masonry wall and the gate shall be painted or powder coated metal. The land use authority may approve an enclosure with a solid wood or solid vinyl fence and gate for an enclosure that is exclusively for residential style garbage cans or recycle bins that will be rolled to the street for pick up.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-035; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 09-07 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-06 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-22 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.080 Parking areas.

Arrangement. Parking shall be arranged for convenient access and secured visibility, but also contained by buildings and landscaping. Parking and building arrangements shall avoid a strip mall design. The site plan may be required to group parking lots into courts in order to break up the expanse of parking.

Pedestrian Access. Parking lots containing more than 150 spaces must install safe, unobstructed pedestrian paths leading to the store frontage.

Shade. Parking lots shall have a minimum shade canopy of 20 percent at point of mature tree growth. Planters for trees shall be a minimum of five by five feet. Planter areas may be counted toward the required open space.

Landscaping. Landscaping medians and borders shall be used to direct circulation flow.

Building Protection. A store front and store access shall not be blocked by parked cars. A minimum of 10 feet shall be required to separate any exterior building wall from parking areas.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-040; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.090 Table of uses.

Repealed by Ord. 23-01.

(Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

Riverton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

100 PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER PCC ZONE

§ 18.100.010 Purpose.

The planned commercial center (PCC) zone is established to stimulate economic development through larger scale commercial and office developments served by regional transportation routes. Every effort shall be made to consolidate properties to encourage conformity and organized developments focused on cohesive centers rather than individual smaller lots.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-005; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.020 Permitted uses.

Uses which are permitted and allowed in the PCC zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone and all other applicable ordinances are adhered to, are shown in RCC § 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-010; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 23-01 Exh. A; Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.030 Conditional uses.

Uses which are conditional in the PCC zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone and all other applicable ordinances are adhered to, are shown in RCC § 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-015; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.040 Setbacks requirements.

Adjacent to Public Street. All buildings shall be set back at least 30 feet from the back of curb. Buildings over two stories and/or 35 feet in height, and/or greater than 30,000 square feet in area, shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from property line.

Side and Rear Yard Setbacks.

Compatible Land Uses. Setbacks from the property line, or between buildings of compatible land use where no lot line exists, shall be a minimum of 20 feet. Zero lot lines, or structures constructed with no setback from the side property lines, may be allowed where approved as part of a master site plan.

Noncompatible Land Uses. The setback shall be a minimum 40 feet to property line. Where adjacent to residential zones, the minimum rear yard setback shall be one foot for every one foot in building height, with a minimum 40 feet.

Setbacks shall be measured to the foundation.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-020; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-06 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.050 Lot coverage.

Building Pad Coverage. Commercial lots in the PCC zone shall have a maximum building pad coverage of 40 percent. Commercial lots in the PCC zone may be allowed building pad coverage of up to 60 percent where more than half of the site is fully enclosed and restricted from general access.

Open Space. Each commercial site in the PCC zone shall contain a minimum of 20 percent landscaped open space.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-025; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.060 Architectural standards.

The following standards are applicable to all new or amended development in the PCC zone including but not limited to primary and accessory structures, accent features, and architectural art:

Four-Sided Architecture. All sides of a building that are open to public view (including views from adjacent residential dwellings or potential location of residential dwellings) shall receive consistent architectural design consideration.

Building Height. Buildings shall not exceed 80 feet in height, but shall not exceed 35 feet in height where any portion of the building is within 100 feet of a residential zone. Height is measured from the primary finished floor to the highest point of any roof peak, parapet wall or to the top of any architectural feature. Rooftop mechanical equipment, screens, safety railings, and other mechanical elements are not included in building height.

Bulk. Commercial buildings shall be designed with horizontal architectural wall variations at least every 30 to 50 feet in linear width, depending on the size of the project. A horizontal architectural wall variation may include the following:

Primary material change.

A horizontal shift of at least 18 inches perpendicular to the primary plane.

Roofline. Commercial buildings shall be designed with vertical height variations of the roofline at least every 50 feet. A vertical height variation of the roofline may include the following:

Changes in vertical height by at least 18 inches change in elevation.

Solid parapet walls, subject to the horizontal variation requirements listed above.

Variation in the rooflines by use of dormer windows, overhangs, arches, stepped roofs, gables or other similar devices.

Exterior Building Materials and Colors.

Exterior building materials shall be considered any materials that make up the exterior of the building and shall be limited to no more than five and no less than two types of materials per building.

Color of exterior building materials (excluding accent colors) shall be limited to no more than five and no less than two major colors per development.

Bright colors, such as neon or fluorescent colors, bright orange or yellow, and primary colors, are only permitted as accent colors as determined by the land use authority.

No more than 75 percent of any building side shall consist of one material or color.

The roof shall not be considered a material or color.

Glass is considered an exterior building material, but not a color. Glass used in windows may be excluded from the limitation on number of exterior materials as found in subsection (5)(a) of this section at the discretion of the city.

Architectural metal such as corrugated metal or similar material, and "rusted" or otherwise distressed look metal, may be used on exterior building elevations, as an accent not to exceed more than 20 percent of any building side.

Prohibited Materials.

Patterned stucco as a masonry substitute.

Wood as a primary exterior finish material.

Vinyl or aluminum siding.

Uncolored and/or unfinished CMU block except as an accent material.

Precast cement walls for developments are only acceptable if covered by brick, brick veneer, approved stone/rock or an approved masonry component. Such types of walls are also acceptable where allowed/required masonry patterns are integrated into the exterior side of the wall. Exceptions to this may be allowed by the city on side or rear walls in the commercial regional, planned commercial center, and light industrial zones.

Wood, including wood shingles, is not allowed as a roofing material.

Cohesion/Consistency.

New or renovated commercial buildings shall include elements of cohesion and consistency with the adjacent and surrounding commercial buildings as determined by the land use authority. A review by the land use authority may include a review of the approvals and requirements of the original commercial building or original commercial center.

In an existing center or development for which a site plan was previously approved, a new or renovated commercial building plan shall include and identify at least two major elements of consistency with the surrounding approved center, including primary materials and architectural features.

New or renovated standalone buildings (not previously part of an approved center or development) shall include and identify at least one major element of consistency with adjacent and surrounding commercial buildings.

Mechanical Equipment.

All mechanical equipment shall be located or screened so as to shield visibility of such equipment. Screening methods and materials must be approved by the land use authority as part of site plan approval.

Wing walls, screens, or other enclosures shall be integrated into the building and landscaping of the site, whether located on the ground or roof.

Rooftops of buildings shall be free of any mechanical equipment unless completely screened from all horizontal points of view, as seen from six feet high at the property lines, or as otherwise determined by the land use authority.

Screening materials shall conform to the color scheme and materials of the primary building.

All attached exterior utility boxes and equipment, roof drains, conduits and piping, maintenance stairs and ladders, and other similar elements shall be painted or otherwise treated to be consistent with underlying/adjacent material colors.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-030; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 20-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-12 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.070 Development standards.

Planned Commercial Centers. All site plans shall be designed to be integrated into a larger overall site. Driveways, landscaping and all other elements of the site plan shall be planned so that it will fit into a larger shopping center when adjacent parcels are developed.

Development within the PCC zone shall not be less than five acres in size, unless it is a pad site included as part of a larger previously approved development. The planning commission may approve development on preexisting parcels less than five acres if it can be demonstrated that the parcel is of sufficient size to assure compliance with the city's off-street parking, landscaping, and site plan requirements.

The city may deny a commercial use on property where insufficient lot size or lot shape is such that it creates illogical traffic circulation, or is not conducive to the intent of this chapter. The city will encourage the consolidation of lots for commercial uses where odd-shaped and insufficient-sized lots exists.

Streetscape. The public right-of-way, which includes the back of curb, park strip, and sidewalk, shall be designed with a meandering sidewalk in the PCC zone. Within the park strip, one-and-one-half-inch-caliper trees shall be planted every 25 feet on center according to the streetscape master plan. Behind the sidewalk, the landscaping plan is encouraged to include berms that rise one foot over every three feet in width.

Buffering Between Noncompatible Land Uses. Between noncompatible land uses, an eight-foot masonry wall plus 10 feet of landscaping is required. Special considerations may be made when the rear or side yard is adjacent to compatible or future commercial holding zones. The landscaped strip shall include a combination of trees and shrubs that, along with the fence, shall maintain proper screening from adjacent residential uses. Unless otherwise specified by the city council as part of site plan approval, no land disturbance or construction not associated with placement and installation of fencing shall be allowed prior to installation of fencing required by ordinance or by action of the city council.

Loading Docks/Areas. This subsection is in reference to loading docks or areas utilized for loading or unloading and may also include vehicular access doors.

Loading docks/areas shall be oriented away from residential or other incompatible uses and major roadways, and located internally to a site wherever possible.

Site and/or building plans where loading docks/areas are not oriented away from incompatible uses, including major roadways, must demonstrate that such an orientation is not technically feasible, as opposed to other considerations such as cost or density.

Loading docks/areas should be oriented to minimize visual, audible, and other impacts to surrounding uses and properties.

The city may require mitigation of loading docks/areas using distance, landscaping, physical screening, or other methods as determined during site plan approval.

Dumpster Enclosures and Outdoor Storage Areas. Any garbage dumpster, garbage can, or recycling bin shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence constructed with durable materials that are designed consistent with the building as approved by the land use authority. The enclosure must surround all four sides and be accessed by a gate. The enclosure wall and gate shall be a minimum of 12 inches higher than the trash receptacle bin. These areas shall be oriented away from public view and shall be well maintained. Where a garbage dumpster is used, the enclosure shall be a solid masonry wall and the gate shall be painted or powder coated metal. The land use authority may approve an enclosure with a solid wood or solid vinyl fence and gate for an enclosure that is exclusively for residential style garbage cans or recycle bins that will be rolled to the street for pick up.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-035; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 09-07 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-06 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-22 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.080 Parking areas.

Arrangement. Parking shall be arranged for convenient access and secured visibility, but also contained by buildings and landscaping. Parking and building arrangements shall avoid a strip mall design. The site plan may be required to group parking lots into courts in order to break up the expanse of parking.

Pedestrian Access. Parking lots containing more than 150 spaces must install safe, unobstructed pedestrian paths leading to the store frontage.

Shade. Parking lots shall have a minimum shade canopy of 20 percent at point of mature tree growth. Planters for trees shall be a minimum of five by five feet. Planter areas may be counted toward the required open space.

Landscaping. Landscaping medians and borders shall be used to direct circulation flow.

Building Protection. A store front and store access shall not be blocked by parked cars. A minimum of 10 feet shall be required to separate any exterior building wall from parking areas.

(Code 1997 § 12-290-040; Ord. 08-19 § 1; Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 18.100.090 Table of uses.

Repealed by Ord. 23-01.

(Ord. 19-17 § 1 (Exh. A))