A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for nonresidential development in residential zones that promote quality development compatible with surrounding residential uses and to enhance the livability, walkability, and safety of the community.
B. 
Definition. Nonresidential development includes mixed-use developments with or without a residential component and single-use developments that contain a civic, institutional, commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential use.
(Ord. 19-09 §1)
A. 
Applicability. The approval process and standards of this chapter apply to nonresidential development in residential zones.
B. 
Exemptions. Development for the following uses is exempt from the standards of this chapter, except where it includes any building over 1,000 square feet in floor area:
1. 
Basic Utilities,
2. 
Major Event Entertainment,
3. 
Non-accessory Parking,
4. 
Cemeteries, and
5. 
Transportation/Utility Corridors.
(Ord. 19-09 §1)
Nonresidential development in residential zones requires a site development review application, except where a conditional use or planned development application is required or proposed.
(Ord. 19-09 §1)
A. 
Setbacks.
1. 
The minimum setback from any street property line is 15 feet.
2. 
The minimum setback from side and rear property lines is 20 feet.
B. 
Height. The maximum height is 45 feet.
C. 
Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 85%.
D. 
Landscaping and screening. All required landscaping, including landscaping used to meet screening or tree canopy standards, is subject to the general provisions of Chapter 18.420, Landscaping and Screening.
1. 
A minimum of 15% of the site must be landscaped. Landscaping standards are provided in Section 18.420.040. Any landscape area that meets the L-2 standard may count toward meeting the minimum area standard.
2. 
Screening standards are provided in Section 18.420.050. Screening is required as follows:
a. 
Service areas and wall- and roof-mounted utilities must be screened to the S-1 standard. Service areas and utilities are also subject to the standards in Subsection 18.350.040.F.
b. 
Surface vehicle parking areas, loading areas, and drive aisles within 25 feet of a street property line must be screened to the S-4 standard. Screening must be provided directly adjacent to the area to be screened, except where access is taken.
3. 
The minimum tree canopy standards for the site and any off-street vehicle parking areas are provided in Section 18.420.060.
E. 
Pedestrian access.
1. 
Paths must provide safe and convenient pedestrian access from public sidewalks abutting the site to all required building entrances on the site. A minimum of one path is required for every 200 linear feet of street frontage, except where the use is not intended to receive the public on a regular basis. Paths must be constructed with a hard surface material and have a minimum unobstructed width of eight feet to meet this standard.
2. 
Paths must provide safe and convenient pedestrian access within the site between all buildings, uses, and areas designed for use by pedestrians. Paths within parking areas or along drive aisles are subject to additional standards in Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading. Paths must be constructed with a hard surface material and have a minimum unobstructed width of five feet to meet this standard.
3. 
Paths must extend to the perimeter property line to provide access to existing or planned pedestrian facilities on adjacent properties, such as trails or public access easements, where practicable. Paths must be constructed with a hard surface material and have a minimum unobstructed width of eight feet to meet this standard.
F. 
Utilities and service areas. All utilities and service areas must comply with the standards of Subsection 18.320.040.D.
G. 
Lighting. Lighting must be provided in compliance with the standards of Subsection 18.320.040.E.
H. 
Parking. In addition to the standards of Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading, the following standards apply:
1. 
Vehicle parking and loading areas may not be located closer to a street property line than a required entrance facing that street property line;
2. 
Vehicle parking and loading areas must be designed and located to minimize conflicts between vehicular and non-vehicular traffic;
3. 
Loading and service areas must be designed and located to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties;
4. 
A minimum of 50% of required bicycle parking spaces must be located within 25 feet of the street property line and be visible to pedestrians from the public sidewalk in front of the site; and
5. 
A minimum of 50% of required bicycle parking spaces must be covered.
I. 
Fences and walls.
1. 
The standards of Section 18.210.020 apply to all fences and walls, and
2. 
Chain link fencing and unfinished concrete blocks with any one dimension equal to or greater than 15 inches are prohibited within 25 feet of any street property line.
J. 
Other Standards. Nonresidential development is subject to all other applicable requirements of this title, including, but not limited to, standards related to streets and utilities, sensitive lands, and signs.
(Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 22-10 §2)
A. 
Entrances. Entrances must be provided in compliance with the standards of Subsection 18.320.050.A, and must be located within 25 feet of a street property line.
B. 
Windows. All street-facing facades must provide a minimum of 25% of window area.
C. 
Facade design. All street-facing facades must include at least three architectural features from the list below on the entirety of the facade. Different features may be used on different facades of the same building.
1. 
Facade articulation. A wall projection or recession that is a minimum of six feet in width and two feet in depth for a minimum of half the height of the facade and with a maximum distance of 40 feet between projections or recessions.
2. 
Roof eave or projecting cornice.
a. 
An eave that projects a minimum of 12 inches from the building facade; or
b. 
A cornice that projects a minimum of six inches from the building facade and is a minimum of 12 inches in height.
3. 
Roof offsets. A roof offset that is a minimum of 2 feet from the top surface of one roof to the top surface of another roof as measured horizontally or vertically with a maximum distance of 40 feet between offsets.
4. 
Accent siding. A minimum of 2 different siding materials are used, and one siding material covers a minimum of 40 percent of the building facade.
5. 
Distinct base and top. The first story is visually distinguished from the upper stories by including a belt course and at least one of the following:
a. 
A change in surface or siding pattern;
b. 
A change in surface or siding material; or
c. 
A change in the size or orientation of windows.
6. 
Window shadowing. All windows include at least one of the following:
a. 
Window trim that is a minimum of 2.5 inches in width and 0.625 inches in depth; or
b. 
Windows that are recessed a minimum of 3 inches from the building facade.
7. 
Enhanced entrances or awnings.
a. 
All entrances other than emergency egress are covered with a permanent architectural feature that provides weather protection and is at least as wide as the entry, a maximum of 6 feet above the top of the entry, and a minimum of 5 feet in depth; or
b. 
A permanent architectural feature is provided above all first-story windows, such as an awning or series of awnings, that are at least as wide as each window, a maximum of 6 feet above the top of each window, and a minimum of 3 feet in depth.
D. 
Materials.
1. 
The following materials are prohibited as exterior finish materials:
a. 
Vinyl PVC siding,
b. 
T-111 plywood,
c. 
Exterior insulation finishing (EIFS),
d. 
Corrugated metal,
e. 
Plain concrete block,
f. 
Spandrel glass, or
g. 
Sheet pressboard.
2. 
Foundation material may be plain concrete or plain concrete block where the foundation material is not revealed for more than 2 feet above grade at any point.
(Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)