(a)
General purpose. The purpose of Centre City residential overlay zone
is to provide standards for development in the Centre City residential
area that will encourage the revitalization of the area.
(Ord. No. 93-21, § 1, 8-18-93)
(a)
Underlying zone. All permitted, conditional and accessory uses and
structures permitted by the zone with which the CCR zone is being
combined shall remain as specified by the underlying zone.
(b)
Permitted principal uses and structures. In addition to the uses
and structures imposed by paragraph (a) above, the following use shall
also be permitted:
1.
Day nurseries-child care center (with plot plan review and notice
to property owners within a 500 foot radius for child care centers
for more than 12 children).
(Ord. No. 93-21, § 1, 8-18-93)
(a)
Underlying zone standards. Property development standards as set
forth in the provisions of the zone with which the CCR overlay zone
is combined, shall apply.
(b)
Front yard. Each lot or parcel in the CCR overlay zone shall have
a front yard of not less than 15 feet in depth, except that a garage
having an entrance fronting on the street shall be set back at least
20 feet from the street property line.
(c)
Building height. No lot or parcel of land in the CCR overlay zone
shall have a building or structure used for dwelling purposes or public
assembly in access of 35 feet in height, except as otherwise provided
in this chapter.
(d)
Parking. Parking shall be provided according to Article 39 of this
code, except as follows:
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Multiple Dwellings
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Studio
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one parking space per unit
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One bedroom
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one and one-half (1½) parking space per unit
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Two or more bedrooms
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one and three quarter (1¾) parking space per unit. Each
unit shall have a minimum of one covered parking space
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In addition, there shall be provided a guest parking
space for each four units or fraction thereof. On-street parking spaces
contiguous to the site, when approved by the staff development committee,
may be counted towards the guest parking requirement.
Tandem parking spaces may be counted towards the off-street
parking requirement when both parking spaces are assigned to the same
dwelling unit.
(e)
Open space. Each lot or parcel of land in CCR overlay zone shall
provide on the same lot or parcel of land 200 square feet of usable
open space, as defined in section 33-283.(f), for a one bedroom dwelling,
and 400 square feet of usable open space for a two bedroom or larger
dwelling unit.
(f)
Access. New driveway access from Centre City Parkway will not be
permitted.
(g)
Landscaping. Development along Centre City Boulevard shall provide
landscape screening consistent with the Centre City Parkway landscape
plan.
(Ord. No. 93-21, § 1, 8-18-93)
The following design guidelines shall apply to all new projects
in the CCR overlay zone:
(a)
The structure shall provide an orientation towards the street using
design principles providing variety and creativity such as varied
roof planes, archways, framed windows, dormer windows, courtyards,
and varied roof heights.
(b)
Balconies and windows should be located to avoid overviewing adjacent
properties.
(c)
Building height, bulk and material should be sensitive to existing
residential uses. Techniques such as architectural elements, split
levels, or stepping back of second stores should be considered.
(d)
New developments should be sensitive to existing historic structures
in terms of bulk, scale and architecture. Exhibiting historic structures
should be preserved whenever possible.
(e)
Vehicular circulation should be designed to maximize efficiency,
minimize automobile and pedestrian conflicts, and create unobtrusive
parking areas.
(f)
Parking for multifamily developments should be located at the back
of the site. Garages should be located at the back of the site and
accessed from the alleys whenever possible.
(Ord. No. 93-21, § 1, 8-18-93)
