Article IV Mixed Use Districts

This district is intended to provide for an appropriate mix of compatible residential, commercial and office space opportunities. This district is also designed to provide services for surrounding residential neighborhoods.

Mixed-use activity centers serve broader economic, entertainment, and community activities. Uses and buildings are located on small blocks with streets designed to encourage pedestrian activities. Buildings typically stand two to four stories in height with residential units or offices above storefronts. Parking is satisfied using structured parking, and shared rear-lot parking strategies. A large-scale mixed-use center may be surrounded by one or more neighborhoods that encourage active living, with a comprehensive and interconnected network of walkable streets.

The Mixed-Use Activity Center is subdivided as:

MA.1: Mixed-Use Activity Center located in the general area of Route 19 and Waterdam Road. This district allows for a diversity of uses and building types up to four stories in height.

MA.2: Mixed-Use Activity Center located in four locations within the Township. These smaller districts provide for a diversity of uses and building types up to two stories in height.

Figure MA.1

Character of the Mixed-Use Activity Center (Route 19/Waterdam Road Area) (from Plan Peters 2022)

Figure MA.2a

MA.1 Mixed-Use Activity Center

Figure MA.2b

MA.2 Mixed-Use Activity Center

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

Figure MA.3 Permitted Uses in Mixed-Use Activity Center District

Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Residential			MA.1	MA.2
	Single-family attached (<6 units/structure)		P	P
	Multifamily (36 units/structure maximum in MA.1; 24 units/structure maximum in MA.2)		P	P
	Flat (mixed-use)		P	P
	Group living facility (Type A)		S	S
	Group living facility (Type B)		S	S
Commercial			MA.1	MA.2
	Bar/nightclub		P
	Brewpub		P
	Convenience store		P	P
	Farmers' market		P	P
	Funeral home		P
	Mini casino		P
	Office		P	P
	Office (medical)		P	P
	Restaurant: full/table service		P	P
	Restaurant: limited/counter service		P	P
	Restaurant: convenience/fast-food (no drive-through)		P	P
	Retail store		P	P
Agriculture			MA.1	MA.2
	Community garden		P	P
	Forestry/woodlot		P	P
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly			MA.1	MA.2
	Conference and training center		P	P
	Place of worship/assembly		P
	Private club		P	P
	Recreation facility: private		P	P
	Recreation facility: public		P	P
	Recreation facility: commercial		P	P
	School		P	P
	Studio		P	P
	Theater/auditorium		P
Services			MA.1	MA.2
	Animal grooming and retail operations		P	P
	Bank		P	P
	Business services		P	P
	Day-care facility		P	P
	Gallery		P	P
	Hospital		P
	Hotel/motel		P
	Personal services		P	P
	Pharmacy		P
	Post office		P	P
	Veterinary services		P	P
Industrial			MA.1	MA.2
	Light assembly		P
Public Facilities/Infrastructure			MA.1	MA.2
	Commercial wireless communications facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A	A
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S	S
	Emergency services		P	P
	Essential services		P	P
	Parking facility		S	S
	Public works facility		P	P
Accessory			MA.1	MA.2
	Drive-through (bank only)		P	P
	Family day care		P	P
	Home-based business (no-impact)		P	P
	Home occupation		P	P
	Limited lodging		P	P
	Parking lot		P	P
	Parking structure		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P	P
	Wind facility (small)		P	P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P	P

Dimensional requirements.

Figure MA.4 Dimensional Requirements in MA Mixed-Use Activity Center

Illustration	Dimension		Requirement
	Minimum gross lot		21,780 square feet per lot (0.5 acre)
	Maximum dwelling units/acre		Not limited
	Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)		0.85 (gross building area/gross site area)
	Minimum lot frontage at building line		25 feet ▪ No maximum ▪ Combining lots permitted


	Minimum principal building setbacks (front)
		Along arterial, major collector and minor collector roads (Route 19, Bebout Road, East McMurray Road, Hidden Valley Road, Waterdam Road, Galley Road, Thompsonville Road, Valley Brook Road)	▪ 20 feet minimum ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated [variation shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged)]


		Interior local streets	▪ 0 feet to 5 feet build to sidewalk ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged)


	Minimum principal building setbacks (side)		▪ 0 feet if buildings share a common wall ▪ 0 feet minimum to sidewalk/driveway


	Minimum principal building setbacks (rear)		▪ 25 feet to alleys/rear access road/property line adjacent to LD Zoning District ▪ No parking in 25-foot setback area ▪ Parking lot may begin at edge of alleys/rear access road right-of-way ▪ Temporary parking for loading/unloading may take place within 25 feet rear setback area ▪ Vehicles shall not encroach on rear pedestrian access/entrance




	Sidewalk		▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Sidewalk		▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Mid-block crossing		▪ If the building has more than 150 feet of sidewalk frontage, a lighted pedestrian alley shall be provided to connect storefronts and parking ▪ Alley width: 10 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum ▪ Alley should align with crosswalk across frontage street. ▪ Crosswalk may include a speed hump ▪ Crosswalk shall include an area for pedestrian respite.




	Building height
		MA.1	4 stories maximum (conditional use) ▪ 51 feet: flat roof ▪ 56 feet: pitched roof [average ground height to average roof height] ▪ Only permitted on properties within the Mixed-Use Activity Center District (MA.1) that are >3 acres ▪ 4th Story: 150 feet from property line zoned LD ▪ 4th Story: 75 feet from property line zoned MR Overlay 4th Story: stepped back 50 feet from property line, and 20 feet from 3rd story facade line fronting Route 19, Waterdam Road, or Galley Road






		MA.2	2 stories maximum ▪ 31 feet: flat roof ▪ 36 feet: pitched roof [average ground height to average roof height]


	Roof		▪ Flat roof or pitched roof permitted ▪ Green roofs permitted and encouraged ▪ Utilities: HVAC, elevator penthouse, etc. shall not be visible from ground level and shall be screened


	Awnings		▪ 4 feet minimum depth ▪ 8 feet minimum clearance height above sidewalk ▪ 4 feet minimum distance from front edge to curb


	Canopies		Permitted above ground floor
	Maximum impervious surface		Determined by stormwater management
	Building activation (nonresidential)
		Ground level transparency	70%
		Upper floor transparency	40%
		Blank wall area (between windows)	10 feet maximum
		Planter/flower boxes	Allowed ▪ Shall not exceed 1 foot in depth ▪ Shall not extend beyond setback/build-to line ▪ Shall not extend into clear path



	Entrance/recessed entrance		▪ Primary entrance shall be in front of building ▪ Secondary entrance may be on any open side or rear of building ▪ A recessed entranceway is permitted, but not required

Generalized standards within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center. The Mixed-Use Activity Center (MA) is a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented district in which consistent, but different building configurations exist. To help maintain a Main Street character and encourage pedestrian friendly environments, nonresidential buildings shall be generally placed adjacent to the sidewalk in the Mixed-Use Activity Center (MA). Where there are multiple adjacent buildings/units, the facade of each building should be unique and may be articulated within a range of three feet to five feet from the setback/build-to line. Residential-only structure(s) (multifamily attached) shall also be articulated and be placed between zero feet and 20 feet from the sidewalk.

All proposed development shall be served by public sewage and water facilities.

Stormwater management is encouraged to be green and on-site.

The Mixed-Use Activity Center (MA) shall be a true mixed-use development, offer a diversity of housing types, commercial/retail and mixed uses, as well as public/common spaces.

The placement of all residential units shall provide for public safety and convenience to community resources, as well as privacy.

Form elements within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center:

Attached units.

Medium footprint.

Buildings built to the right-of-way (sidewalk) or with small setback.

Up to four stories: 51 feet (flat roof) or 56 feet (pitched roof).

Mix of frontage styles.

Loading docks shall be at rear of structure or in service court, away from pedestrians.

May serve as live/work units.

Access and circulation within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center.

The Mixed-Use Activity Center is to be pedestrian-focused.

Two-way traffic shall be used for all local streets.

Traffic lanes: 10 feet.

Bump-outs shall be used at all pedestrian crossings. Bump-outs shall be the same depth as adjacent parking spaces.

Pedestrian crossings shall be of different material than vehicular lanes.

Four-foot minimum planting strip shall be placed between sidewalk and back of curb.

Forty-five-degree angled parking shall be used.

(8)

Reverse angled parking is allowed, but must be consistent throughout the Mixed-Use Activity Center.

(9)

Parallel parking may be used on one side of local streets adjacent to open spaces/plazas, etc.

(10)

Side streets may utilize parallel parking.

(11)

Cross section illustrations.

Local commercial street cross section (generalized).

Local street cross section: generalized.


Private Zone	Building Unit	This zone is characterized by mixed land uses and styles associated with a Main Street character, with direct access via local streets or service roads in the rear of the buildings. ▪ The character of the buildings should be human scale and pedestrian friendly.

Right-of-Way	Sidewalk/Pedestrian Zone	An important part of the pedestrian friendly environment: ▪ The sidewalk shall allow for clear pedestrian movement. ▪ An area of the sidewalk may be set aside for outdoor dining or display.


	Planting Strip/Green Zone	An integral part of the pedestrian friendly environment that provides shade and visual interest. ▪ Street trees are strongly encouraged in this zone, as is street furniture. ▪ This area should also be a part of on-site stormwater management system. ▪ Lighting, if appropriate, of the curb and sidewalk may also be appropriately placed in this area.



	Vehicular and Parking Zone	This zone sets the tone for the street's multiple objectives of allowing mobility and access for both motorized vehicles and bicycles, while maintaining low volumes and speeds, and thereby contributing to overall district livability and quality of life. ▪ Limited parking may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking may/should be angled (preferred) or parallel. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Local commercial street cross section: narrow.


Right-of-Way	40 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ No on-street parking: ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: medium.


Right-of-Way	46 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on one side of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum heights of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: wide.


Right-of-Way	55 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on both sides of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: entrance/boulevard.


Right-of-Way	62 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	▪ 3 feet minimum (on each side of street) ▪ 5 feet minimum if street trees are in the planting strip.

Boulevard/Median	12 feet (maximum 20 feet)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	Not applicable
Driving Lane	20 feet each side of boulevard (includes 1 feet curbs, each side)
Parking	No parking in entrance area
Sidewalk (on both sides)	▪ 5 feet (minimum) ▪ 4-foot bike lane encouraged along curb

Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 50 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is not required.
Other/Comment	Development identity signage may be placed in the area.

Local commercial street cross section: alley.


Right-of-Way	16 feet (minimum)
Plnating Strip/Drainage Area	Between rear driveway/apron
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet (loading dock is built to setback line, may be up to 25 feet to alleys)
Driving Lane	16 feet (includes optional curbs)
Parking	No parking in this area
Sidewalk	Not applicable
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	Not applicable
Stormwater Management	Not applicable
Lighting	Not applicable [Private security lighting may be installed. (See Lighting Standards.)]
Utilities	Discouraged, but may be placed under alleys
Other/Comment	▪ This area is meant for rear access to the properties for service and rear parking configurations. ▪ Parking/service courts are allowed. ▪ Through traffic is strongly discouraged. ▪ Alleys may be one-way if clearly marked. ▪ The Township may, but shall not be required to, accept dedication.

Parking standards.

On-street parking standards within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center.

Angled parking: angle of 45°.

Reverse angle parking is permitted, but shall be used through the Mixed-Use Activity Center.

Pedestrian bump-out shall be used at all intersections.

Mid-block crossings, with bump-outs shall be used if the block is more than 150 feet.

Pedestrian bump-outs should have rain gardens in areas not part of crosswalks.

Roundabouts are encouraged at intersections.

Pedestrian activated crossing control should be used in absence of roundabout.

Contrasting paving material or speed humps shall be used for crosswalks.

Figure MA.5

On-Street Parking Configuration

Off-street parking standards within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center.

Vehicular access. Vehicular access to surface parking shall be from an alley or side street where possible.

Pedestrian access. Safe provisions for pedestrian access to and through a parking lot shall be required. Surface parking areas and pedestrian walkways connecting to them shall be well-lit.

No on-street parking shall be permitted along East McMurray Road, Waterdam Road, Bebout Road or Hidden Valley Road.

Location of surface parking.

Surface parking shall be located to the rear of the principal building or to the side (however, parking shall not be located between a building and the street).

Parking shall be set back 10 feet from the legal right-of-way.

[3]

Off-street surface parking shall be angled in angled parking bays along local access streets extending no farther than 16 feet from curb to end of parking space.

[4]

Parking may be in shared parking lots or parking structures behind (away from local access streets) buildings with an alley.

[5]

Parking areas on abutting nonresidential lots shall be interconnected by access driveways.

Each nonresidential lot shall provide cross-access easements for its parking areas and access driveways guaranteeing access to adjacent lots. Interconnections shall be logically placed and easily identifiable to ensure convenient traffic flow.

Screening of parking, loading and surface areas.

Parking lots visible from a street shall be continuously screened by a three-foot-high wall/fence or plantings. Parking lots adjacent to a residential use shall be continuously screened by a six-foot-high wall/fence or plantings. Screening shall include:

[a]

Hedges, installed at 36 inches in height; or

[b]

Mixed planting (trees and shrubs).

Service and loading areas must be visually screened from street and pedestrianways. For new construction, service and loading areas must be behind the building.

Figure MA.6

Off-Street Parking Standards

Streetscape standards within the Mixed-Use Activity Center.

Outdoor furnishings are limited to tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Outdoor furniture shall be stored inside the restaurant, or within the setback area after normal operating hours.

Planters, posts with ropes, or other removable enclosures, as well as a reservation podium are encouraged and shall be used as a way of defining the area occupied by the cafe.

Refuse facilities shall be provided.

Outdoor heating units may be used.

Outdoor dining shall not impede pedestrian traffic flow. A minimum pathway of at least five feet free of obstacles shall be maintained.

Urban garden standards.

An urban garden shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The garden shall be of plant materials, such as trees, vines, shrubs, and seasonal flowers, with year-round interest. All trees shall be 3.5 inches in caliper.

One seating space is required for each 30 square feet of garden area.

Public plaza/squares/courtyard standards in the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center.

The minimum size required is 500 square feet.

The plaza shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The plaza shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and mixed plantings with year-round interest.

The plaza shall use the following paving materials: unit pavers, paving stones, or concrete.

The plaza shall not be used for parking, loading, or vehicular access (excluding emergency vehicular access).

Public art and fountains are encouraged.

Trash containers shall be distributed throughout plaza.

(8)

The plaza shall provide shade by using the following elements: trees, canopies, trellises, umbrellas, or building walls.

(9)

Human-scale lighting shall be provided.

(10)

Plazas shall connect to other activities, such as outdoor cafes, restaurants, and building entries.

(11)

Plazas shall be located if possible to have maximum direct sunlight with a south or west orientation.

(12)

Plazas, if constructed by a private/nonprofit entity, shall have an agreement with the community for public access.

Pedestrian design standards.

Sidewalks are required along all street frontages, with a minimum width of six feet. The Township Planning Commission or Council may require a greater minimum sidewalk width as part of any site plan approval.

Sidewalks are required to connect the street frontage to all front building entrances, parking areas, central open space, and any other destination that generates pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks shall connect to existing sidewalks on abutting tracts and other nearby pedestrian destination points.

Planting buffers, four feet back of curb to clear sidewalk path are encouraged.

The sidewalk pattern shall continue across driveways and streets.

Building design standards: nonresidential building and multifamily buildings within the Mixed-Use Activity Center.

Figure MA.7

Building Facade Standards

All primary building entrances shall be accentuated. Entrances permitted include: recessed, protruding, canopy, portico, or overhang.

Walls and windows. Blank walls shall not be permitted along any exterior wall facing a street, parking area, or walking area. Walls or portions of walls where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatments that are similar to the front facade, including materials, colors, and details. At least four of the following architectural treatments shall be provided:

Masonry, but not flat concrete block.

Concrete or masonry plinth at the base.

Belt courses of a different texture or color.

Projecting cornice.

Projecting metal canopy.

Decorative tilework.

Trellis containing planting.

§ 440-405.2 VM Village Mixed-Use District.

Medallions.

(i)

Opaque or translucent glass.

(j)

Artwork.

(k)

Vertical/horizontal articulation.

(l)

Lighting fixtures.

Drive-throughs within the MA Mixed-Use Activity Center are permitted for banks only.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841; 10-28-2024 by Ord. No. 905]

Intent. A mixed-use neighborhood offers residents the ability to live, shop, work, and play in one community. These neighborhoods include a mixture of housing types and residential densities integrated with goods and services in a walkable community that residents visit on a daily basis. The design and scale of the development encourages active living through a comprehensive and interconnected network of walkable streets. The Village Mixed-Use District can support multiple modes of transportation.

Figure VM.1
Village Mixed-Use District

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

Figure VM.2 Permitted Uses in VM Village Mixed-Use District
Figure VM.2 Permitted Uses in VM Village Mixed-Use District
Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Residential
	Flat/mixed-use		P
	Group living facility (Type B)		P
	Multifamily		P
Commercial
	Bar/nightclub		P
	Brewpub		P
	Convenience store		P
	Farmers' market		P
	Office		P
	Office, medical		P
	Restaurant: full/table service		P
	Restaurant: limited/counter service		P
	Restaurant: convenience/fast-food (no drive-through)		P
	Retail store		P
Agriculture
	Community garden		P
	Forestry/woodlot		P
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
	Private club		P
	Recreation facility: private		S
	Recreation facility: public		P
	Recreation facility: commercial		S
	School		P
	Studio		P
	Theater/auditorium		P
Services
	Animal grooming and retail operations		P
	Bank		P
	Bed-and-breakfast		P
	Business services		P
	Day-care facility		P
	Gallery		P
	Hotel/motel		P
	Post office		P
	Veterinary services		P
Public Facilities/Infrastructure
	Commercial wireless communications facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S
	Emergency services		P
	Essential services		P
	Parking facility		S
	Public works facility		P
Accessory
	Drive-through (bank only)		P
	Family day care		P
	Home-based business (no-impact)		P
	Home occupation		S
	Keeping of horses and ponies		P
	Limited lodging		P
	Parking lot		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P
	Wind facility (small)		P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P

Dimensional requirements.

Figure VM.3 Dimensional Requirements in VM Village Mixed-Use District

Illustration	Dimension		Requirement
	Minimum gross lot		21,780 square feet per lot (0.5 acre)
	Maximum dwelling units/acre		▪ Not limited
	Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)		1 (gross building area/gross site area)
	Minimum lot frontage at building line		25 feet ▪ No maximum ▪ Combining lots permitted


	Minimum principal building setbacks (front)
		Along arterial, major collector and minor collector roads (Venetia Road)	▪ 20 feet minimum/25 feet maximum (for purposes of courtyard, plaza, outdoor dining area, etc.) ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated, [variation shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged.)]

		Interior local streets	▪ 0 feet to 5 feet build to sidewalk ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged)


	Minimum principal building setbacks (side)		▪ 0 feet if buildings share a common wall ▪ 0 feet minimum to sidewalk/driveway


	Minimum principal building setbacks (rear)		▪ 25 feet to alleys/rear access road ▪ No parking in 25-foot setback area ▪ Parking lot may begin at edge of alleys/rear access road right-of-way ▪ Temporary parking for loading/unloading may take place within 25-foot rear setback area ▪ Vehicles shall not encroach on rear pedestrian access/entrance




	Sidewalk		▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Sidewalk		▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Mid-block crossing		▪ If the building has >150 feet of sidewalk frontage, a lighted pedestrian alley shall be provided to connect storefronts and parking ▪ Alley width: 10 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum ▪ Alley should align with crosswalk across frontage street ▪ Crosswalk may include a speed hump Crosswalk shall include an area for pedestrian respite




	Building height		2 Stories maximum ▪ 31 feet: flat roof ▪ 36 feet: pitched roof [Average ground height to average roof height]



	Roof		▪ Flat roof or pitched roof permitted ▪ Green roofs permitted and encouraged ▪ Utilities: HVAC, elevator penthouse, etc., shall not be visible from ground level or shall be screened

Access and circulation.

Local commercial street cross section.

Local street cross section: generalized.


Private Zone	Building Unit	This zone is characterized by mixed land uses and styles associated with a Main Street character, with direct access via local streets or service roads in the rear of the buildings. ▪ The character of the buildings should be human scale and pedestrian friendly.

Right-of-Way	Sidewalk/Pedestrian Zone	An important part of the pedestrian-friendly environment: ▪ The sidewalk shall allow for clear pedestrian movement. ▪ An area of the sidewalk may be set aside for outdoor dining or display.


	Planting Strip/Green Zone	An integral part of the pedestrian friendly environment that provides shade and visual interest. ▪ Street trees are strongly encouraged in this zone, as is street furniture. ▪ This area should also be a part of on-site stormwater management system. ▪ Lighting, if appropriate, of the curb and sidewalk may also be appropriately placed in this area.



	Vehicular and Parking Zone	This zone sets the tone for the street's multiple objectives of allowing mobility and access for both motorized vehicles and bicycles, while maintaining low volumes and speeds, and thereby contributing to overall district livability and quality of life. ▪ Limited parking may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking may/should be angled (preferred) or parallel. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Local commercial street cross section: narrow.


Right-of-Way	40 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ No on-street parking; ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to five feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: medium.


Right-of-Way	46 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on one side of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is 150 feet more than

Local commercial street cross section: wide.


Right-of-Way	55 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on both sides of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet

Local commercial street cross section: entrance.


Right-of-Way	62 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	▪ 3 feet minimum (on each side of street) ▪ 5 feet minimum if street trees are in the planting strip.

Boulevard/Median	12 feet (maximum 20 feet)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	Not applicable
Driving Lane	20 feet each side of boulevard (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	No parking in entrance area
Sidewalk (on both sides)	▪ 5 feet (minimum) ▪ 4-foot bike lane encouraged along curb

Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 50 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is not required
Other/Comment	Development identity signage may be placed in the area

Local commercial street cross-section: alley.


Right-of-Way	16 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	Between rear driveway/apron
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet (loading dock is built to setback line, may be up to 25 feet to alleys)
Driving Lane	16 feet (includes optional curbs)
Parking	No parking in this area
Sidewalk	Not applicable
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	Not applicable
Stormwater Management	Not applicable
Lighting	Not applicable [Private security lighting may be installed. (See lighting standards.)]

Utilities	Discouraged, but may be placed under alleys
Other/Comment	▪ This area is meant for rear access to the properties for service and rear parking configurations. ▪ Parking/service courts are allowed. ▪ Through traffic is strongly discouraged. ▪ Alleys may be one-way if clearly marked. ▪ The Township may, but shall not be required to, accept dedication.

Parking standards.

On-Street Parking Standards within the VM: Village Mixed-Use District.

Angled parking - 45° angle.

Reverse angle parking is permitted, but shall be used through the VM: Village Mixed-Use District.

Pedestrian bump-out shall be used at all intersections.

Mid-block crossings, with bump-outs shall be used if block is >150 feet.

Pedestrian bump-outs should have rain gardens in areas not part of cross walks.

Roundabouts are encouraged at intersections.

Pedestrian activated crossing control should be used in absence of roundabout.

Contrasting paving material or speed humps shall be used for crosswalks.

Off-street parking standards within the VM Village Mixed-Use District.

Vehicular access. Vehicular access to surface parking shall be from an alley or side street where possible.

Pedestrian access. Safe provisions for pedestrian access to and through a parking lot shall be required. Surface parking areas and pedestrian walkways connecting to them shall be well-lit.

No on-street parking shall be permitted along Venetia Road.

Location of surface parking.

Surface parking shall be located to the rear of the principal building or to the side (however, parking shall not be located between a building and the street).

Parking shall be set back 10 feet from the legal right-of-way.

[3]

Off-street surface parking shall be angled in angled parking bays along local access streets extending no farther than 16 feet from curb to end of parking space.

[4]

Parking may be in shared parking lots or parking structures behind (away from local access streets) buildings with an alley.

[5]

Parking areas on abutting nonresidential lots shall be interconnected by access driveways.

[6]

Screening of parking, loading and surface areas:

[a]

Hedges, installed at 36 inches in height; or

[b]

Mixed planting (trees and shrubs); or

[c]

Wall sections, with no wall break of more than nine feet, and landscaping to provide a continuous screen.

Service and loading areas must be visually screened from street and pedestrian ways. For new construction, service and loading areas must be behind the building.

Figure VM.4

Off-Street Parking Standards (Conceptual)

Streetscape standards within the VM Village Mixed-Use District.

Outdoor furnishings are limited to tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Outdoor furniture shall be stored inside the restaurant, or within the setback area after normal operating hours.

Planters, posts with ropes, or other removable enclosures, as well as a reservation podium are encouraged and shall be used as a way of defining the area occupied by the cafe.

Refuse facilities should be provided.

Outdoor heating units may be used.

Outdoor dining shall not impede pedestrian traffic flow. A minimum pathway of at least five feet free of obstacles shall be maintained.

Urban garden standards. If an urban garden is to be included, it shall meet the following criteria:

An urban garden shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The garden shall be of planting materials, such as trees, vines, shrubs, and seasonal flowers, with year-round interest.

All trees shall be 3.5 inches in caliper.

A water feature is encouraged.

One seating space is required for each 30 square feet of garden area.

Public plaza/squares/courtyard standards in the VM Village Mixed-Use District.

The plaza shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The plaza shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and mixed plantings with year-round interest.

The plaza shall use the following paving materials: unit pavers, paving stones, or concrete.

The plaza shall not be used for parking, loading, or vehicular access (excluding emergency vehicular access).

Public art and fountains are encouraged.

Trash containers shall be distributed throughout the plaza.

The plaza shall provide shade by using the following elements: trees, canopies, trellises, umbrellas, or building walls.

(8)

Human-scale lighting shall be provided.

(9)

Plazas shall connect to other activities, such as outdoor cafes, restaurants, and building entries.

(10)

Plazas shall be located if possible to have maximum direct sunlight with a south or west orientation.

(11)

Plazas, if constructed by a private/non-profit entity, shall have an agreement with the community for public access.

Pedestrian design standards.

Planting buffers, four feet back of curb to clear sidewalk path are encouraged.

The sidewalk pattern shall continue across driveways and streets.

Building design standards: nonresidential building and multifamily structures within the VM Village Mixed-Use District.

Figure VM.5

Building Facade Standards

All primary building entrances shall be accentuated. Entrances permitted include: recessed, protruding, canopy, portico, or overhang.

Masonry, but not flat concrete block.

Concrete or masonry plinth at the base.

Belt courses of a different texture or color.

Projecting cornice.

Projecting metal canopy.

Decorative tilework.

Trellis containing planting.

§ 440-405.3 WV West Venetia Road Mixed-Use Corridor.

Medallions.

(i)

Opaque or translucent glass.

(j)

Artwork.

(k)

Vertical/horizontal articulation.

(l)

Lighting fixtures.

Drive-throughs within the VM Village Mixed-Use District are permitted for banks only.

Intent.

This district is intended to provide a wide range of commercial establishments that are oriented to business or high traffic, accommodating larger buildings and sites for commercial activity. General commercial areas serve the daily needs of surrounding residential neighborhoods.

Much of the development in the WV West Venetia Road Mixed Use Corridor District has already been developed under the criteria for the VNC Venetia Neighborhood Commercial Zoning classification. The new standards and criteria presented herein apply to those structures that are in new WV (MX-WV) developments or in existing structures that are proposing significant change, as determined on a case-by-case basis by the Planning Director and/or the Planning Commission.

§ 440-405.4 VB Valley Brook Road Mixed-Use Corridor.

Infill and new development in this district shall have parking in the rear of the commercial activity, or towards a central, shared parking area. There shall not be any parking between the arterial road and the commercial building.

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

[Amended 3-22-2021 by Ord. No. 865]

Figure WV.1 Permitted Uses in West Venetia Road Mixed-Use Corridor

Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Residential
	Single-family attached		P
	Multifamily		P
	Group living facility (Type A)		S
Commercial
	Funeral home		P
	Office		P
	Office (medical)		P
	Office (warehouse)		C
	Restaurant, full/table service		P
	Restaurant, limited service		P
	Restaurant, convenience/fast-food (no drive-through)		P
Agriculture
	Community garden		P
	Forestry/woodlot		P
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
	Conference and training center		P
	Recreation facility: private		S
	Recreation facility: public		P
	Recreation facility: commercial		S
	School		S
	Studio		P
Services
	Bank		P
	Business services		P
	Post office		P
	Excavating services		P
	Personal services		P
Public Facilities/Infrastructure
	Commercial wireless communications facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S
	Emergency services		P
	Essential services		P
	Public works facility		P
Accessory
	Drive-through (bank only)		P
	Family day care		P
	Home-based business (no-impact)		P
	Home occupation		P
	Limited lodging		P
	Parking lot		P
	Recreational facility (single-family residential)		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P
	Wind facility (small)		P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P

Dimensional requirements.

Figure WV.2 Dimensional Requirements in WV West Venetia Road Mixed-Use Corridor

Dimension		Requirement
Minimum gross lot size (no maximum lot size)		21,780 square feet
FAR (floor area ratio)		0.30
Lot width (at front property line)		100 feet
Build-to/setback
	Front	25 feet
	Side	10 feet
	Rear	25 feet
Minimum accessory building setback
	Front	25 feet
	Side	10 feet
	Rear	10 feet
Building height		45 feet (3 stories)

Intent.

This district is intended to provide a wide range of commercial establishments that are oriented to business or high traffic, accommodating a variety of building types and sites for commercial activity. General commercial areas serve the needs of area residential neighborhoods.