The purpose and intent of downtown housing overlay district is to provide multifamily housing options adjacent to downtown that can spur additional investment in the area.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Requirements for permitted uses, conditional uses, lot area, lot width, yards, lot coverage, building height, signage, and park fees remain the same as the underlying zoning district to which the overlay zoning is applied unless specifically described in this overlay district.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Applicants must apply for a zoning map district change within the overlay map permission area for the B-2A designation. No party other than the owner of the property or agents of the owner may apply for the B-2A downtown housing overlay zoning. Permission will require conformance with the requirements established for the duties of the zoning administrator (Section 19.75.061). Applications may also require a conditional use permit. Procedures for zoning changes and amendments are further elaborated in Chapter 19.69.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Multifamily buildings with up to four units per building are a permitted use for new construction provided that the units shall be limited to no more than four bedrooms, have a minimum of two bathrooms, and have individual entries. Multifamily building plans shall demonstrate the inclusion or availability of adequate parking for the occupants and building users. In addition, the design of such units shall be reviewed by the plan and architectural review commission as limited to the following issues: the design can easily accommodate both student and nonstudent housing; the design exemplifies high quality site planning and architecture; quality open space features, or garden yards are integrated to serve as an amenity for residents.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Off-street parking, including both surface parking and enclosed parking, shall conform to the following guidelines and shall be reviewed as part of submitted site plans:

A.

All parking areas must be hard surfaced with materials to control dust and drainage, such as asphalt, concrete, brick, or pavers. Gravel is not permitted. Access, drainage and stormwater management must be considered.

B.

Consideration must be given to the visibility and potential impact on abutting properties. Attractive landscaping and screening/fencing must be installed to block light pollution.

C.

If there are three or more unrelated individuals living in a dwelling, parking must be striped, numbered, assigned, and curb stops or bollards shall be included along the edge of the surface parking area.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)