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(a)
Map incorporated. The boundaries of the zoning districts hereby
established are shown on a map entitled “Utica Zoning District
Map.” The Zoning District Map and all notations, references
and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and
effect as if fully set forth or described herein, and such map is
hereby made part of this chapter. The Zoning District Map shall be
properly attested and kept on file in the office of the Department
of Urban and Economic Development.
(b)
Omitted land. It is the intent of this chapter that the entire
area of the City, including all land and water areas, rivers, streets,
alleys, railroads, and other rights-of-way, be included in the districts
established by this chapter.
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Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the
various districts, as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules
shall apply:
(a)
Where the designation on the Zoning Map indicates a boundary
approximately upon a road, the center line of the road shall be construed
to be the boundary;
(b)
Where the designation on the Zoning Map indicates a boundary
approximately upon a lot line, such lot line shall be construed to
be the boundary;
(c)
Distances shown on the Zoning Map are perpendicular distances
from road center lines measured to the district boundary, which boundaries
in all cases where distances are given are parallel to the road center
line;
(d)
In other cases, the district boundary shall be determined by
the use of the scale of the Zoning Map.
(e)
Where a district boundary divides a lot of record at the time
such boundary is adopted, the district requirements of the greater
portion of the lot will become the requirements of the entire lot.
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(b)
The City of Utica contains the following overlay districts.
Overlay districts supplement and may modify the uses of the underlying
zoning district. Unless specifically modified by the overlay, all
the uses in the underlying district are permitted subject to all the
other provisions of this chapter.
(1)
Planned Development District - PDD.
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(a)
Central Business District. Highest density with the greatest
variety of uses including buildings of regional importance. New infill
development should reinforce the urban character.
(b)
Urban Mixed-Use. High-density commercial and residential area.
Contains many of the historic areas and areas of the city with existing
design guidelines. Adaptive reuse of large buildings and new infill
construction of mixed-use buildings is preferred.
(c)
Neighborhood Mixed-Use. Vibrant neighborhoods that allow for
a mix of residential dwelling unit types, commercial services, parks
and community facilities. This district reflects the walkable and
historic nature of Utica’s neighborhoods. Commercial uses in
the NMU District compliment the dense residential neighborhoods in
the adjacent RM neighborhoods.
(d)
Residential Mixed. Compact residential neighborhoods that provide
a variety of housing options reflective of the needs of all residents.
Primarily single- and two-family structures and some multifamily structures
that are smoothly integrated into the fabric of existing neighborhoods.
(e)
Residential Single. Low-density residential zones where the
primary use is single-family homes. Lot sizes vary from medium to
large. Streets are lined with sidewalks and ample greenery.
(f)
Industry. A district designed to diversify and strengthen the
local economic base by allowing for light manufacturing, assembly
and fabrication, including small scale or specialized industrial operations,
office, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging,
incidental storage, sales, or distribution of such products general
retail.
(g)
Industrial Mixed-Use. A district designed to diversify and strengthen
the local economic base by allowing for light manufacturing, assembly
and fabrication, including small-scale or specialized industrial operations,
office, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging,
incidental storage, sales, or distribution of such products general
retail, along with residential uses.
(h)
Planned Development. The Planned Development District is both
a fixed and floating district intended to provide flexible land use
and design regulations that allow for unique development that conforms
to the long-range vision of the city and is harmonious with the surrounding
district.
(i)
Mixed-Use Campus. Mixed-Use Campus is intended for the reuse
of existing institutional and campus type facilities throughout the
city. The existing layout of such parcels and buildings requires a
flexible approach to redevelopment that respects the unique characteristics
of the parcel and the surrounding neighborhoods.
(j)
Land Conservation. This district is designed to protect the
health, safety and general welfare, reduce impacts of flooding on
homes and businesses, and to protect the ecosystem of the floodplain.
It also contains active and passive recreational areas in the City.
