A.

All streets shall comply with the Subdivision Regulations of Watkinsville, GA adopted April 23, 1986, and as may be amended.

Editor's note— New subdivision regulations were adopted on February 2, 2008. See appendix B[C] to this Code of Ordinances.

A.

All street frontages shall include either a curb or gutter or alternative drainage meeting the approval of the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. If alternative drainage is utilized, the following is required:

1.

The drainage channel shall be grass, planting or other material as approved by the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR to prevent erosion and assist in drainage control.

2.

The drainage channel shall be considered part of the project improvements and shall be:

a.

Designed by a professional licensed in the State of Georgia to undertake drainage design and engineering prior to the recordation of any subdivision plat or associated metes and bounds deed, or issuance of any building permit; and

b.

All improvements shall be installed to the satisfaction of the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, use, or occupancy of the project.

A.

Commercial vehicles and trailers of all types, including travel, boat, camping and hauling, shall not be parked or stored on any lot or parcel in any AR or DR zoning districts except in accordance with the following requirements:

1.

No commercial vehicle used for hauling explosives, gasoline or liquefied petroleum products is permitted.

2.

Recreational vehicles, hauling trailers, or boat trailers are permitted if parked or stored behind the BUILD-TO-LINE.

3.

A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE shall not be occupied either temporarily or permanently while it is parked or stored.

4.

It is prohibited to park or store abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles, power-driven construction equipment, used lumber or metal, commercial vehicles (except those on a service call), or any miscellaneous scrap or salvageable material not in an enclosed BUILDING. For the purposes of this subsection, an abandoned vehicle is a vehicle without current state license.

5.

No automobile, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, trailer, or other vehicle offered for sale shall be parked in the right-of-way.

A.

All LOTS shall share a frontage line with a STREET.

B.

All LOTS and/or all contiguous LOTS shall be considered to be a part of a BLOCK for this purpose.

C.

Maximum Block Sizes.

1.

The width of blocks, and block perimeters shall not exceed the specifications of the table entitled "Maximum block Width and block Perimeter."

2.

A dedicated PEDESTRIAN WAY or EASEMENT is recommended when blocks are more than 600 feet in length.

3.

Curb Cuts shall be limited to no more than one per 125 feet of STREET FRONTAGE within the Downtown, Employment Center, Corridor Commercial, and Mixed Use Office districts.

A.

Streetscape Standards.

1.

STREETSCAPE Standards are for the purpose of ensuring the consistency of STREETS within the city. They also serve to assist BUILDING owners and operators with understanding the relationship between the STREET and their LOTS. These standards also establish an environment that encourages and facilitates pedestrian activity. Native trees and plants contribute to privacy, noise reduction, maintenance of the natural habitat, and conservation of water. Furthermore, they require less maintenance than imported or exotic species.

B.

Street Trees.

1.

Each STREET shall have canopy shade trees (STREET TREES). Vary the spacing of STREET TREES along the rights-of-way to add interest and diversity to roadway. In general, individual trees or connected planting areas should occur every 25—30 feet.

2.

Generally, individual trees or connected planting areas should not be located between the sidewalk and the curb unless the distance between the sidewalk and the curb equals or exceeds 6 feet. If the area between the sidewalk and curb is less than 6 feet, individual trees or connected planting areas should be placed behind the sidewalk utilizing private property and tree planting easements to increase above and below ground growing space and vehicular and pedestrian clearance.

3.

Open soil surface area shall not be less than 60 square feet (with a minimum of 5 feet in any direction) per isolated tree.

4.

Connected planting areas are encouraged.

5.

At planting, trees shall be at least 4 inches in diameter (4 feet above grade) and at least 12 feet in overall height.

6.

Trees should be planted only where there is adequate room both overhead and underground for the mature size of the tree.

7.

Maintain sight lines so drivers can see pedestrians and vehicles when pulling out of driveways.

8.

STREET TREES shall be "limbed up" so as to not interfere with pedestrian or auto/truck travel (minimum of 7 feet clear over the sidewalk and 14 feet over the travel lanes of the STREET).

9.

Avoid over thinning a natural stand to reduce susceptibility to wind damage and uprooting.

a.

Plant trees a minimum of 15 feet from driveways and 35 feet from road intersections for MINOR COLLECTORS and 50 feet for MAJOR COLLECTORS.

10.

Avoid planting trees directly over property lines or corners.

11.

Approved Road Frontage Trees.

a.

The following tree species are suitable for planting along the roadside.

b.

Tree species planted on private property outside the sidewalks should be selected from the species list in the Watkinsville Urban Forest Ordinance.

S - Small 15 — 25'

M - Medium 25 — 40'

L - Large >40'

^* - suitable for planting beneath utility line

C.

Sidewalks.

1.

Intent.

a.

The intent of the standards for SIDEWALKS and MULTI-USE PATHWAYS is to assure a safe, convenient and attractive pedestrian/bicycle system that minimizes conflicts between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

2.

General Provisions.

a.

Interconnected network. A sidewalk network that interconnects all DWELLING UNITS with other DWELLING UNITS, nonresidential uses, and common OPEN SPACE shall be provided throughout each development. Sidewalks shall be separate and distinct from motor vehicle circulation to the greatest extent possible. The pedestrian circulation system shall include gathering/sitting areas and provide benches, landscaping and other STREET furniture where appropriate.

b.

Sidewalks required. Sidewalks shall be constructed on one side of the road within DETACHED RESIDENTIAL districts and on two sides of the road in all other districts. Sidewalk networks within individual development shall connect to existing or planned networks or shall further potential connectivity to the existing or planned sidewalk/bicycle network.

3.

Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide if set back from the curb or 6 feet if at the curb face. Sidewalks adjacent to storefronts in the HM, SM and DT districts shall be consistent with the average sidewalk width on a BLOCK if BUILDING in an area with existing sidewalks.

4.

Sidewalks shall be located within the RIGHT-OF-WAY unless otherwise approved by the CITY.

5.

Sidewalk materials.

a.

The acoustic, thermal, visual and tactile properties of sidewalk paving materials shall be appropriate to the proposed function of pedestrian circulation. Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete, brick, colored/textured concrete pavers, concrete containing accents of brick, or some combination thereof that is compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the surrounding BUILDINGS. Asphalt shall not be used for sidewalks.

b.

Sidewalks must be constructed of approved materials of sufficient strength to support light maintenance vehicles.

c.

The color and composition of sidewalks shall be continued after it crosses vehicular driveways. Where the sidewalk color and composition of the sidewalk is not otherwise distinguishable from the driveway composition and color, the sidewalk shall be composed of material with color and texture that demarcates the pedestrian crossing. This provision is required to promote safety of pedestrians, as different textures or colors of pedestrian crossings alert or remind the motorist pedestrians are present.

d.

Sidewalk installation.

(1)

Sidewalks and related improvements shall be installed or constructed by the sub divider in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City and, after installation and construction, they shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City.

(2)

Sidewalks shall comply with AASHTO standards unless stricter standards are required by this ordinance.

(3)

Sidewalks shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirement.

e.

Street Border.

(1)

A STREET border should be provided along STREETS for the safety of motorists and pedestrians as well as for aesthetic reasons. The border between the roadway and the RIGHT-OF-WAY line should be wide enough to serve several purposes, including provision of a buffer space between pedestrians and vehicular traffic, sidewalk space, an area for placement of underground utilities, and an area for maintainable aesthetic features such as landscaping. The border width shall be a minimum width of 6 feet, but preferably, it should be 10 feet or wider. Wherever practical, an additional obstacle free border width of 12 feet or more should be provided between the curb and the sidewalk for safety and environmental enhancement.

(2)

The minimum width for AESTHETIC FEATURES is 6 feet. A strip this wide provides ample storage room for many utilities. The width provides an essential buffer between an out-of-control motorist and a pedestrian; improved sight distances at driveways; and adequate width for landscaping and STREET TREES. A tree set back from the roadway 4' meets minimum AASHTO standards for fixed objects when a barrier curb (30 mph or less) is used and is adequate for most species. On the back side of sidewalks, a minimum width buffer of 1 foot is required. Without such a buffer, vegetation, walls, BUILDINGS, and other objects encroach on the usable sidewalk space. This SETBACK is essential not only to facilitate pedestrian walking comfort, but to ensure essential sight lines at each residential and commercial driveway.

(3)

Newspaper racks, U.S. mail boxes and commercial mailing service boxes, and other STREET furniture should not encroach into the walking space. Such items should be placed behind the sidewalk or in a corner or mid-BLOCK bulb-out.

f.

Grade.

(1)

If possible, grade should be kept to no more than 5 percent, and, terrain permitting, avoid grade greater than 8 percent.

g.

Stairs.

(1)

Stairs require railings on at least one side, and they should extend 18 inches beyond the top and bottom stair. When an especially wide set of stairs is created, rails are required on both sides and one or two in mid-stair areas. Avoid open risers and use a uniform grade with a constant tread to rise along the stairway length.

(2)

Stairs shall be lit at night.

(3)

Minimum stairway width is 42 inches. The forward slope shall be 1 percent in order to drain water.

h.

Pedestrian Pathways.

(1)

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS through a subdivision BLOCK shall be 5 feet wide, shall be within a dedicated RIGHT-OF-WAY not less than 15 feet in width, and shall be flanked with landscaping and lighting. PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS along BUILDINGS and within parking LOTS shall be raised and curbed, where suitable. A direct pedestrian connection to BUILDING entries, public space and parking areas shall be provided from public sidewalks. Walkways shall be constructed of the same materials as sidewalks, except that PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS internal to asphalt surfaced parking LOTS may be of asphalt construction. PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS crossing driveways in parking LOTS shall be clearly delineated by a change in pavement color or texture or paint striping.

i.

Lighting.

(1)

All sidewalks and other pedestrian walkways shall have lighting, using poles and fixtures consistent with the overall design theme for the development.

j.

Multi-use pathways (bikeways).

(1)

MULTI-USE PATHWAYS shall be provided to link internal OPEN SPACE areas with peripheral OPEN SPACE areas and shall connect to MULTI-USE PATHWAY routes throughout the community. Multiuse pathway routes shall be designated between residential areas and commercial and employment centers and schools.

(2)

MULTI-USE PATHWAYS on local STREETS may be delineated by painted "bicycle only" lanes. Sidewalks that may be used as a MULTI-USE PATHWAY are required on arterial and collector STREETS. All other MULTI-USE PATHWAYS shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide and shall be of concrete construction. Asphalt paving is prohibited. Bike racks shall be provided at the entry to internal and peripheral OPEN SPACE areas.

D.

Streetscape Landscaping.

1.

Turf grass and Groundcover.

a.

All turf grass must be solidly sodded at installation - not seeded, sprigged, or plugged.

b.

Groundcovers may be used in place of turf grass.

2.

Plant Material.

a.

All plant material, including trees, shall conform to the standards of the American Association of Nurserymen.

E.

Street Lights.

1.

For properties abutting Main Street, STREET LIGHTS shall be placed in a pattern consistent with the existing STREETSCAPE and light fixtures shall match those of the existing STREETSCAPE.

2.

For properties not abutting Main Street, STREET LIGHTS shall be fully shielded.

A.

Automobile Parking.

1.

Parking goals.

a.

Enable people to park once at a convenient location and to access a variety of commercial enterprises in pedestrian friendly environments by encouraging SHARED PARKING.

b.

Reduce inefficient, single-purpose parking.

c.

Avoid adverse parking impacts on neighborhoods adjacent to redevelopment areas.

d.

Increase visibility and accessibility of parking.

e.

Provide flexibility for the redevelopment of small sites and for the preservation of HISTORIC STRUCTURES.

2.

On-street Parking.

a.

ON-STREET PARKING for guests shall be permitted on all streets within the DR and AR zones, except within 25 feet of the RIGHT-OF-WAY of an intersecting street.

b.

ON-STREET PARKING for guests is permitted on both sides of the street in the AR district and one side of the street in the DR district.

3.

Off-street Parking.

a.

In all zoning districts, OFF-STREET PARKING facilities for motor vehicles shall only be for the day to day short term use of occupants, employees, and patrons of the building or structures which the parking services and hereafter erected, altered or extended and OFF-STREET PARKING shall not include nor permit temporary or long-term storage of any vehicles, commercial or otherwise. These OFF-STREET PARKING facilities shall be provided and maintained only as follows:

(1)

Surface.

(a)

All parking and driveway areas and primary access to parking facilities shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar materials.

(2)

Integrate parking LOTS with surroundings.

(a)

Within the EC and CC districts at least 80 percent of parking spaces shall be located to the rear of all BUILDINGS and shall not interfere with designated pedestrian routes, or negatively impact surrounding neighborhoods.

(b)

No more than 20 percent of total parking for customers shall be located to the front of the principal BUILDING in the EC and CC district.

(c)

Parking in all other districts shall be to the rear of the principal BUILDING or if the lot contains more than one principal BUILDING, parking shall be located within the INNER COURT or to the rear of the back-most principal BUILDING whose long axis is oriented to the street.

(d)

The pedestrian character of STREETS and BUILDINGS shall be maximized through continuity of BUILDINGS and landscape frontage.

(3)

Location.

(a)

Parking LOTS shall be located to the rear of BUILDINGS or in the interior of a BLOCK. Limited parking is allowed to the side of the BUILDING if topography or location of OPEN SPACE or a greenway designated in the CONCEPT PLAN otherwise prohibits location solely to the rear of the BUILDING.

(4)

Landscaping.

(a)

Parking LOTS shall be landscaped, screened and buffered as provided in Article 9.

(5)

Shared access.

(a)

Where feasible, parking LOTS shall share access drives with adjacent property with similar land uses.

4.

Off-street Parking Design.

a.

All OFF-STREET PARKING areas, excluding driveways associated with residential development shall be designed so that vehicles may exit without backing into a public STREET unless no other practical alternative is available due to topography or lot configuration.

b.

OFF-STREET PARKING areas shall be designed so that parked vehicles do not encroach upon or extend onto public rights-of-way or sidewalks or strike against or damage any wall, vegetation, utility or other structure.

c.

Each automobile parking space shall be not less than 8½ feet width and shall have a minimum area of 160 square feet exclusive of drives and aisles.

d.

In parking areas with 20 or more parking spaces, up to 30 percent of the minimum number of required parking spaces or of the total spaces, whichever is greater, shall be allocated for compact cars and designed to the following requirements:

(1)

A compact car space shall not be less than 7.5 feet wide and 15 feet long;

(2)

Compact car spaces shall be laid out in a group and appropriately identified as intended for exclusive use by compact cars;

(3)

All aisle dimensions shall not be reduced from the requirements specified for all parking spaces.

e.

Circulation area design.

(1)

Circulation areas shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles without posing a danger to pedestrians or impeding the function of the parking area.

(2)

Interior driveways, when used with 90-degree-angle parking shall be not less than 24 feet wide; when used with 60-degree angle parking, not less than 12 feet wide with one-way traffic; when used with parallel parking or where no parking exists, not less than 10 feet for one-way traffic and not less than 20 feet for two-way traffic.

f.

Surfacing and Drainage.

(1)

All off-street parking shall be properly drained and surfaced to avoid water and dust problems.

g.

Lighting.

(1)

All parking area lighting shall be full cutoff-type fixtures. Any light used to illuminate parking areas or for any other purpose shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjacent residential properties and away from the vision of passing motorists.

h.

Location of OFF-STREET PARKING on Other Property.

(1)

If OFF-STREET PARKING cannot be reasonably provided on the same LOT with the principal use or BUILDING, said OFF-STREET PARKING may be provided on other property lying not more than 400 feet from the main entrance to the principal use. In this situation, the applicant shall submit with his application for a building permit an instrument duly executed and acknowledged which accepts as a condition for the issuance of a building permit the permanent availability of such OFF-STREET PARKING to serve the principal use.

A parking lot without an associated use on the same parcel, or a lot in which the number of spaces exceed the maximum allowance for the associated use on the property, constitutes a commercial parking structure or lot as a use and as such is regulated in the use table for each district.

i.

Shared OFF-STREET PARKING.

(1)

When there are opportunities to support parking demand through shared OFF-STREET PARKING for compatible uses, SHARED PARKING agreements shall be used to demonstrate the adequacy of the parking supply as a substitute for standard parking requirements.

j.

Paved OFF-STREET PARKING requirements.

(1)

Paved OFF-STREET PARKING shall be provided according to the minimum requirements below:

^* OFF-STREET PARKING for commercial uses shall be sufficient to provide parking for employees of all proposed uses, as well as customer parking.

SPACES reserved for employees shall be designated as such by means of signage.

(2)

Unlisted Uses. Upon receiving a development application for a use not specifically listed in "Paved Off-Street Parking," the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR shall apply the OFF-STREET PARKING standard specified for the listed use that is deemed most similar to the proposed use or require a parking study in accordance with this Article.

k.

Off-Street Parking for Land Uses With Unique Parking Requirements.

(1)

Land Uses which have widely varying parking demand characteristics, make it impossible to specify a single OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARD. Such uses shall comply with the following:

(a)

A developer proposing to develop or expand a land use with unique parking requirements shall submit a parking study that provides justification for the number of OFF-STREET PARKING spaces proposed. A parking study shall include:

(i)

Estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Traffic Engineers, or other acceptable estimates as approved by the Zoning Administrator, and should include other reliable data collected from uses of combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable with the proposed use. Comparability will be determined by density, scale, bulk, and area, type of activity, location, or parameters of the use that may be estimated to parking requirements.

(ii)

The study shall document the source of data used, and methods used to develop the recommendations. After reviewing the parking study, the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR shall establish a minimum off-street parking standard for the proposed use.

l.

Location of Spaces.

(1)

OFF-STREET PARKING facilities for residential uses shall be provided and located on the same LOT as the BUILDING they are intended to serve.

(2)

Required OFF-STREET PARKING in AR or DR zones shall not lie within the front yard SETBACK nor within any required side yard SETBACK adjacent to a STREET. (Driveway spaces within these SETBACKS cannot be counted for required OFF-STREET PARKING.)

(3)

The location of required OFF-STREET PARKING facilities for other than residential uses shall be within 400 feet of the BUILDING they are intended to serve when measured from the nearest point of the BUILDING or structure.

(4)

Required OFF-STREET PARKING shall be set back 20' from the back of an adjacent sidewalk.

(5)

Handicap parking spaces.

(a)

Handicap parking spaces shall be required for all retail, office, business, industrial and institutional uses, as well as ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL units.

(b)

Handicap parking spaces shall be designated as being for the handicapped with painted symbols and standard identification signs.

(c)

Handicap parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, handicap parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking area. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking space shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances.

(d)

Number of handicap parking spaces.

(e)

For every eight handicap parking spaces, there must be at least 1 van-accessible space. If there is only 1 handicap parking space, that space must be van accessible.

(f)

Parking space dimensions.

(i)

Parking spaces must be 8 feet by 18 feet with a five-foot-wide access aisle.

(ii)

Van-accessible spaces must be 8 feet by 18 feet with an eight-foot-wide access aisle.

(iii)

Parking spaces that are parallel to a pedestrian walk which is handicap accessible may have the same dimensions as those of standard vehicles.

m.

Off-Street Loading and Unloading Spaces.

(1)

Each off-street loading space shall have minimum dimensions of 14 feet in height, 12 feet in width, and 55 feet in length. However, upon sufficient demonstration that a particular loading space will be used exclusively by shorter trucks, the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR may reduce the minimum length accordingly to as little as 35 feet.

(2)

Each required off-street loading space shall have direct access to a STREET or alley or have a driveway which offers satisfactory ingress and egress for trucks.

(3)

Sufficient space for off-street loading and unloading must be provided for each institution, hotel, commercial or industrial building or similar use requiring the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise, and having a floor area of more than 10,000 square feet of floor space or fraction thereof. Such space must be located so as not to hinder the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles over a sidewalk, street or alley.

(4)

Sufficient off-street loading space (not necessarily a full space if shared by adjacent establishments) must be provided for each commercial or industrial building requiring the receipt or distribution of materials for merchandise and having a floor area of less than 10,000 square feet. The space must be located so as not to hinder the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles over a sidewalk, street or alley.

(5)

All required off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building which they are intended to serve, or on an adjacent lot when the loading spaces are shared with the use occupying said adjacent lot.

(6)

Permanent Reservation. Area reserved for off-street loading in accordance with this Ordinance must not be reduced or changed to any other use unless the permitted use that the off-street loading serves is discontinued or modified. However, equivalent loading space may be provided and approved by the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.

5.

Stacking Space for Drive-through Facilities.

a.

Stacking spaces shall be provided for any use having a drive-through facility or areas having drop-off and pick-up areas. The following general standards shall apply to all stacking spaces and drive-through facilities:

(1)

Stacking spaces and lanes for drive-through stations shall not impede on- and off-site traffic movements, shall not cross or pass through off-street parking areas, and shall not create a potentially unsafe condition where crossed by pedestrian access to a public entrance of a building.

(2)

Drive-through lanes shall be separated from off-street parking areas. Individual lanes shall be striped, marked or otherwise distinctly delineated.

(3)

Approach lanes for drive-through facilities shall have the following minimum widths:

(a)

One lane: 12 feet per lane.

(b)

Two or more lanes: 10 feet per lane.

(4)

All drive-through facilities shall be provided with a bypass lane with a minimum width of 10 feet.

(5)

Alleys or driveways in residentially zoned areas adjacent to drive-through facilities shall not be used for circulation of customer traffic.

(6)

Each stacking space shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet.

(a)

Minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet.

(b)

The number of stacking spaces shall be provided as follows:

6.

Use of Parking Spaces.

a.

Use of parking areas generally.

(1)

Required OFF-STREET PARKING areas shall be used solely for the parking of licensed, motor vehicles in operating condition. Required spaces may not be used for the storage of vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or building materials.

b.

Use of parking areas for temporary events and sales.

(1)

A portion of a parking lot that allows at least 75 percent of the remaining legal parking spaces to be used for parking in conformance with the standards of this chapter may be set aside for purposes of a temporary event, such as a "tent sale," "sidewalk/parking lot sale," or other permitted activity. These events may not exceed 7 consecutive days in length and may not occur more than once each calendar quarter.

(2)

The property owner and operator of the licensed business at the location are jointly responsible for ensuring that events blocking parking lots do not result in unsafe traffic or circulation conditions and ensuring that there is adequate fire and emergency vehicle access. The Police Chief or his designee may order the event cancelled and removed without hearing or notice if found that the arrangement of the temporary event or sale interferes with safe flow of traffic or emergency vehicle access to a site.

(3)

The property owner, business licensed at the site, and entity responsible for the event are jointly responsible for ensuring there is adequate parking at the event site. The use of public right-of-way for event parking is prohibited. Parking arrangements may be made for use of adjoining or nearby parking areas with a 300 foot radius, but a copy of the agreements shall be in writing and filed with the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR at least 2 working days prior to the event.

(4)

Long-term vendors located in parking lots.

(a)

Temporary long-term use of a parking lot for a vendor (for example but not limited to: Christmas trees, seasonal food sales) that will be located in the parking lot for more than seven consecutive days may be permitted by the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR provided that the vendor has secured an Occupation Tax License and a copy of a written agreement for use of the parking area is submitted to the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR prior to the establishment of the use.

(b)

A site plan showing the location of the facility and an indication of the total number of existing spaces in the parking lot and parking to be removed by the vendor shall be submitted to the ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.

(c)

In no case shall a long-term vendor be permitted to remove more than 5 percent of the subject property's parking spaces from general usage.

B.

Bicycle Parking.

1.

For office development, the developer must provide 1 employee bicycle parking rack or bicycle locker (2-bike capacity) per 7,500 of gross floor area and 1 visitor/customer bicycle parking rack (2 bike capacity) per 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.

2.

For ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL development, the developer must provide 1 tenant bicycle parking rack or bicycle locker (2-bike capacity) per 3 units and 1 visitor bicycle parking rack (2-bike capacity) per 25 units.

C.

Historic Structures.

1.

Sites containing HISTORIC STRUCTURES or their FACADES may be redeveloped provided that this HISTORIC STRUCTURE or FACADE is preserved in its entirety. Such structures or facades are not subject to the BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS; however, additions to the HISTORIC STRUCTURE or FACADE must meet BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS.

2.

In order to better incorporate HISTORIC STRUCTURES and their FACADES into redevelopment scenarios, the following are allowable modifications to the Zoning Ordinance requirements:

a.

HISTORIC STRUCTURE and HISTORIC FACADE BUILDINGS have no minimum parking requirements.

b.

Redevelopment projects incorporating HISTORIC STRUCTURES and HISTORIC FACADES are exempt from the minimum parking requirements for that portion of the project that includes the historic property.

c.

Siting and element requirements of the BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS can be modified for that portion of any redevelopment project that includes a HISTORIC STRUCTURE or its facade that is preserved.

D.

Public Improvements.

1.

The developer/property owner is required to construct all STREETSCAPE improvements according to the STREETSCAPE Standards of §[Chapter] 8.05, as part of the development or redevelopment project.

2.

Examples of required STREETSCAPE improvements may include:

a.

Installing sidewalks, to include curbs and gutters.

b.

Underground utilities, where not already done.

c.

Installing STREET furniture: benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, etc.

d.

Installing STREET TREES and STREET LIGHTS.

e.

Dedicating public access easements as necessary to access the pedestrian and bicycle network and greenways.

(Amd. of 12-21-2022)