City of Lockport, NY: Purpose and intent.

§ 190-21.1 Districts established.

The mixed use districts of the City of Lockport are listed in the following table. When this chapter refers to mixed use zoning districts, it is referring to one of the following:

District Name	Abbreviation & Map Symbol
Mixed use - downtown	MU-D
Mixed use - general commercial	MU-GC
Mixed use - neighborhood	MU-N
Mixed office	MO

§ 190-21.2 Purpose and intent.

Mixed Use - Downtown (MU-D). The purpose of the MU-D District is to identify the core of the City and support investment that is consistent with Lockport's vision and goals for its downtown area. The MU-D District provides a variety of shopping, service, recreation, and living opportunities for residents and visitors today. Through the MU-D District the City intends to protect and restore the architectural integrity, scale, and walkability of its central business district corridors, traditionally defined by multistory, mixed-use buildings built to the street. To accomplish this, future investment should align with the following objectives:

(1)

Provide for a desirable concentration and mix of uses and amenities, further establishing the downtown as a primary destination center.

(2)

Maintain economic viability through the continued utilization, preservation, and restoration of historic structures and redevelopment of underutilized sites.

(3)

Continue to improve pedestrian accessibility.

(4)

Celebrate and increase public access to the Erie Canal corridor and nearby parks and open spaces.

(5)

Observe the relationship and transitions between residential and commercial uses, ensuring compatibility with the scale and design of adjacent properties and the greater community context.

Mixed Use - General Commercial (MU-GC). The purpose of the MU-GC District is to support Lockport's vision and goals for transforming its existing auto-oriented commercial plazas into mixed use corridors and activity centers. The MU-GC District regulates the location, design, and use of structures and land to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the district to reflect the traditional character, walkability, and human-scale environment found within other areas of the City. Future investment in the MU-GC District should:

(1)

Continue to develop the corridor as a mixed-use activity center, providing a variety of goods, services, and experiences for residents and the travelling public.

(2)

Incorporate residential living options to increase local housing choice.

(3)

Allow for infill development and the vertical and horizontal mixing of uses to maximize the use of land and increase economic opportunity.

(4)

Enhance nonmotorist access and connectivity along major corridors as well as within and between development sites.

(5)

Capitalize on existing infrastructure and employ sustainable development practices that mitigate potential negative environmental effects.

(6)

Observe the relationship and transitions between residential and commercial uses, ensuring compatibility with the scale and design of adjacent properties and the greater community context.

Mixed Use - Neighborhood (MU-N). The purpose of the MU-N District is to increase economic opportunity in transitional residential areas connecting established neighborhoods to commercial activity centers. The regulations of the MU-N District permit the continuance of residential uses, while also allowing the integration of low-impact commercial uses that increase access to local jobs, goods, and services. Such uses shall be limited in scale and intensity to ensure their operation does not negatively impact existing neighborhood character and resident quality of life. The conversion of dwellings for nonresidential use is permissible, provided the architectural integrity and residential character of the structure and lot are maintained. Where proposed, new construction shall be of an appropriate scale and design to complement the existing character of the neighborhoods in which it is located and surrounding design context.

Mixed Office (MO). The purpose of the MO District is to maintain and enhance the MO areas as a location for the provision of neighborhood-scale medical and professional offices, as well as a variety of retail, entertainment, and service uses. Investment in the MO District should enhance the character and walkability of the areas through streetscaping improvements, providing continuous pedestrian connections throughout the site and to the public right-of-way. Any proposed development shall not detract from the desired character of the streetscape and quality of life for adjacent neighborhoods, using landscaping and screening, and other mitigating site design elements as appropriate.

§ 190-21.3 Use lists.

Uses identified with a "P" are permitted as-of-right, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this chapter.

Uses identified with a "SP" may be allowed with the issuance of a special use permit in accordance with Article 43.

Uses not listed and those identified with a "-" are expressly prohibited.

Land Use	MU-D	MU-GC	MU-N	MO	Additional Regulations
Residential
Single- or two-family dwelling	-	-	P	-	-
Multifamily dwelling, up to 4 units	P	P	P	-	§ 190-24.19
Multifamily dwelling, over 4 units	P	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.19
Hospice, nursing home, or assisted living	SP	SP	SP	-	-
Upper floor dwelling units	P	P	P	-	-
Commercial
Bed and breakfast	P	P	P	P	§ 190-24.9
Short-term rental	SP	SP	SP	SP	§ 190-24.25
Animal grooming shop	P	P	P¹	P¹	§ 190-24.7
Day care, child or adult	P	P	P¹	P¹	§ 190-24.10
Dance, art, music, or photo studio	P	P	P¹	P¹	-
Financial institution	P	P	-	-	-
Funeral home or parlor	SP	SP	SP	SP	-
Gasoline station	-	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.14
Hospital	SP	SP	-	-	-
Hotel or Inn	P	P	SP	SP	-
Office, administrative, professional, or medical	P	P	P¹	P¹	-
Retail store or personal service shop	P	P	P¹	P¹	-
Retail dispensary, marijuana/cannabis	SP	SP	SP	SP	-
Consumption site, marijuana/cannabis	-	SP	SP	SP	-
Microbusiness, marijuana/cannabis	-	SP	P	P	-
Recreation or entertainment facility, indoor	P	P	P¹	P¹	-
Recreation or entertainment facility, outdoor	SP	SP	SP	SP	§ 190-24.24
Restaurant or bar	P	P	P¹	P¹	-
Vehicle sales, service, or repair shop	-	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.29
Veterinary clinic	-	P	-	-	§ 190-24.7
Winery, brewery, or distillery	P	P	-	-	§ 190-24.30
Other
Community center, library, or cultural facility	P	P	SP	SP	-
Municipal structure or use	P	P	P	P	-
Park or playground	P	P	P	P	-
Parking lot, as primary use	SP	SP	-	-	Article 32
Place of worship	P	P	P	P	-
Public utility	P	P	P	P	§ 190-24.21
School, public or private	P	P	P	P	-
Telecommunications facility	SP	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.28
Water-dependent use (marina, dock, etc.)	P	-	-	-	-
Permitted use over 2,500 sf in gross floor area	P	P	SP	SP	-
Accessory
Accessory use or structure	P	P	P	P	§ 190-24.4
Accessory dwelling unit or in-law suite	-	-	SP	-	§ 190-24.3
Drive-through facility	-	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.11
Home occupation	P	P	P	-	§ 190-24.15
Keeping of bees or chickens	-	-	SP	-	§ 190-24.16
Outdoor assembly or seating area	SP	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.20
Outdoor sales, display, or storage area	SP	SP	-	-	§ 190-24.20
Solar energy system	P	P	P	P	§ 190-24.26

NOTE:
(1)	Provided the use occupies a gross floor area of no more than 2,500 square feet.

§ 190-21.4 Dimensional requirements.

	MU-D	MU-GC	MU-N/MO
Min Lot Size
Single- or two-family dwelling	-	-	5,000 sf
Multifamily dwelling	1,600 sf/unit¹	1,600 sf/unit¹	1,600 sf/unit¹
Nonresidential use	SPR²	20,000 sf	15,000 sf
Min Lot Width
Residential use	SPR²	65 ft	40 ft
Nonresidential use	SPR²	65 ft	50 ft
Front Setback
Minimum	0 ft	20 ft	SPR²
Maximum	10 ft³	50 ft	—
Min Side Setback
Primary use or structure	SPR²	10/15 ft⁴	5/10 ft⁴
Accessory use or structure	SPR²	5 ft	3 ft
Min Rear Setback
Primary use or structure	SPR²	20/35 ft⁴	20 ft
Accessory use or structure	SPR²	5 ft	3 ft

NOTES:
(1)	The notation "sf/unit" indicates square feet per dwelling unit.
(2)	SPR indicates requirement to be determined in site plan review.
(3)	This requirement shall not apply to residential uses.
(4)	The larger shall apply to nonresidential uses adjacent to a residential use or district.

§ 190-21.5 Bulk requirements.

	MU-D	MU-GC	MU-N/MO
Max Building Height
Primary structure¹	85 ft (7 stories)	45 ft² (3 stories)	35 ft² (2.5 stories)
Accessory structure³	20 ft	15 ft	15 ft
Min Building Height
Primary structure¹	30 ft (1.5 stories)	30 ft (1.5 stories)	—
Max Lot Coverage
Gross impervious surface	100%	80%	60%

NOTES:
(1)	Building height shall be determined in feet, while the visual scale or appearance in height of the structure shall be determined in stories.
(2)	Structures up to 55 feet or four stories may be allowable with special use permit and site plan approval.
(3)	No accessory structure may exceed the height of the primary structure on the lot.