The purpose of the Main Street South Gateway Zone ("MSSG Zone") is to provide for the creation of unique places of lasting value surrounding the intersection of 400 South and Main Street, enabling vibrant, intense and high-quality development. To accomplish this, the zone permits a wide range of uses, mixed horizontally and vertically, housed in buildings with forms reflective of a traditional downtown and utilizing traditional materials. The zone anticipates both large-scale redevelopment and small-scale infill and provides for appropriate transitions to existing residential and downtown areas.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020)
(1) 
The following definitions shall apply to this Article:
(a) 
"Minimum habitable floor depth"
means the distance within a building, measured perpendicularly to the facade, that must be constructed and occupied as habitable space.
(b) 
"Habitable"
means rooms designed and used for living, sleeping, eating, recreational activities, selling merchandise, conducting office and other business activities and does not include space used for parking, bathrooms, closets, storage rooms, laundry and utility spaces and similar areas not considered habitable by the International Building Code.
(c) 
"Story"
means a portion of a building, other than a basement, included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it, then the space between the floor and the ceiling above the floor of such story.
(d) 
"Main floor"
means the story of a building at or nearest, but not below, ground level.
(e) 
"Open space"
means a plaza or courtyard.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 35-2021 § 1, 12/21/2021)
(1) 
Minimum area requirements of a zoning lot shall be as follows:
Lot Type
Minimum Area
General development
2,500 square feet
Single-family attached/townhome
800 square feet
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020)
(1) 
Each lot or parcel of land shall have configurations as follows:
Minimum lot width at front property line
25'
Minimum lot width for single-family attached/townhome at front property line
20'
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020)
(1) 
Each lot or parcel of land shall comply with the following:
Lot Size
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Landscaped Area
≤ 10,000 sf
90%
5%
> 10,000 sf ≤ 40,000 sf
80%
10%
> 40,000 sf
60%
10%
(2) 
Each phase of development must comply with these standards independently.
(3) 
These requirements shall not apply to individual townhome lots, but each townhome development must meet these requirements with common space if no such space is provided on individual townhome lots.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020)
(1) 
A building's front elevation is the elevation whereon the primary or common entrance is located.
(2) 
Buildings shall front on a public street, open space of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width, or pedestrian street of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width.
(3) 
In any townhome development consisting of six (6) or more townhomes, each townhome shall front a public street, open space of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width, or pedestrian street of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width.
(4) 
When adjacent to a public street, a building's front elevation shall face the street.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 02-2024 § 1 (Exh. A), 02/06/2024)
(1) 
Buildings and structures on lots within the MSSG Zone shall be located as follows:
Main Street and 400 South
Other Streets
Front Setback Minimum
0'
0', 5'2, 3
Front Setback Maximum
15'
15'
Rear Setback Minimum
0'
0'
Side Interior Minimum
0'
0'
Side Interior Maximum
0'1
0'1
Side Corner Minimum
0'
0, 5'2, 3
Side Corner Maximum
15'
15'
Notes:
1 Interior side setbacks are allowed only as permitted by Sections 11-4-706(3) and 11-4-711(3).
2 When across a street from a Single-Family Residential Zone on streets other than Main Street and 400 South.
3 Where a townhome's front open space of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width or a pedestrian street of at least thirty-six feet (36') in width, patios, covered entryways, and porches may encroach no more than four feet (4') into the open space or pedestrian street. Such encroachment shall not be part of the platted lot but shall be denoted as an easement on the recorded final plat.
Any front porches fronting on an open space or pedestrian street, whether or not they encroach into the open space or pedestrian street, shall have a minimum interior depth of six feet (6') as measured perpendicularly from the front face of the building to the inside face of the porch railing if present, the middle of the porch columns if no railing is present, or the edge of the porch floor if no posts are present.
(a) 
Stairs and stoops, where permitted, may extend to the property line.
(2) 
Where a parcel within the MSSG Zone shares a property line with a parcel of another zone, the requirements of Section 11-6-210 shall be met.
(3) 
Plazas and Courtyards. The Planning Commission may approve increased setbacks to enable construction of plazas and courtyards based on compliance with each of the following standards:
(a) 
The proposed plaza or courtyard shall serve a public purpose and be open to the public;
(b) 
The design of the plaza or courtyard shall enhance the public realm by reasonably attracting activity throughout each day and not on a limited special event basis, providing furnishings and permanent features to encourage habitation and use, utilizing paving and other materials which differentiate the space from the adjacent public way, providing areas of sun and shade, and by providing public artwork to add interest and enjoyment to the space;
(c) 
The plaza or courtyard shall not be raised more than two feet (2') above street sidewalk grade;
(d) 
Landscaping or other elements shall not obscure more than thirty percent (30%) of the street view into the plaza or courtyard, measured as total obscured area along the street face of the plaza or courtyard from the ground to a height of ten feet (10'); and
(e) 
All buildings bordering the plaza or courtyard shall provide the minimum habitable floor area and pedestrian building entrances required in this Article.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 02-2024 § 1 (Exh. A), 02/06/2024)
(1) 
No building shall exceed a maximum height of forty-seven and one-half feet (47.5') and no more than four (4) stories. Maximum building height varies by location as set forth in this Section.
(a) 
Building height is measured to the highest point of the roof deck for flat roofs and to the midpoint between the roof eave and ridge on pitched roofs.
(b) 
Parapet walls may extend a maximum of eight feet (8') above the maximum height as described in this subsection (1), not to exceed in any case a maximum height of fifty-three feet (53').
(c) 
Mechanical equipment enclosures may extend above the roof deck on flat roof structures as necessary to block views of the enclosed equipment.
(2) 
Allocation of Building Height. Building height shall be allocated along a block face as follows. To use this table, consult subsection (3) of this Section, Transitional Standards, to determine the maximum height permitted on a selected block face, then locate that height in column one. Move to column two for the corresponding maximum percentage of the block face length that may have buildings extending to that maximum height. Lastly, column three states the minimum measurement by which the buildings on the remaining percentage of the block face must differ in height from the maximum.
Maximum Height Permitted on Block Face:
Maximum Percentage of Block Face Length at Maximum Height:
Minimum Height Difference for Remainder of Block Face:
40 feet/3 stories
40%
One story
30 feet/2 stories
75%
Six feet (measured between top of parapets)
(a) 
Any portion of a building located at least a horizontal distance of fifty-five feet (55') from the street-facing facade of that same building may extend to the full permitted height, subject to subsection (3) of this Section, Transitional Standards.
(i) 
On Main Street, any portion of a building located at least a horizontal distance of thirty feet (30') from the street-facing facade of that same building may extend to the full permitted height, subject to subsection (3) of this Section, Transitional Standards.
(b) 
No building shall extend along a block face for more than sixty feet (60') at the same building height, before changing height by at least two feet (2').
(3) 
Transitional Standards.
(a) 
Transitional building heights are measured to the tallest point of the parapet on a flat roof building or to the mid-point between the eave and peak on pitched roofs.
(b) 
Any building or portion thereof located within fifty feet (50') of the south right-of-way line of 300 South and within two hundred feet (200') of the west right-of-way line of Main Street shall be limited to thirty feet (30') in height, and two (2) stories.
(c) 
Buildings or portions of buildings located across a street (excepting 400 South) from Single-Family Residential Zones shall be limited in height as follows:
Distance from Property Line
Maximum Height
5' – 20'
Thirty-five feet (35') and three (3) stories
≥ 75'
Forty-five feet (45') (plus parapet) and four (4) stories
20' – 75'
The plane connecting the heights listed above shall control building height as per subsection (3)(a) of this Section
(d) 
Where a parcel within the MSSG Zone immediately borders a parcel of another zone, the requirements of Section 11-6-210 shall be met.
(4) 
Floor Height.
(a) 
The main floor elevation for all buildings shall be as follows:
(i) 
Commercial: The main floor elevation shall be equal to the adjacent sidewalk which shall be equal in elevation to the top back of curb, plus the height added by the minimum required grading to permit drainage; or equal to the elevation of the adjacent courtyard or plaza which shall comply with Section 11-4-707(3)(c).
(ii) 
Residential: The main floor elevation may be up to one-half (1/2) story above the adjacent sidewalk, which shall be equal in elevation to the top back of curb, plus the height added by the minimum required grading to permit drainage; or equal to the elevation of the adjacent courtyard or plaza which shall comply with Section 11-4-707(3)(c). Additionally, for townhomes, the main floor elevation shall be at least eighteen inches (18") above the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk.
(iii) 
These requirements are not intended to prohibit the construction of basements, including those for human occupancy, parking, storage, or mechanical systems, or other purposes, below the main floor of a commercial or residential building as long as direct access is maintained to the main floor pedestrian building entrances required by Section 11-4-712(2)(d).
(b) 
The minimum clear floor-to-ceiling height of each building story shall be as follows:
Commercial
Residential
Main floors
14'
10'*
Upper floors
9'
9'*
Notes:
* There is no minimum clear floor-to-ceiling height for townhomes.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 35-2021 § 2, 12/21/2021; Ord. No. 03-2023 § 1, 02/07/2023; Ord. No. 08-2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 05/02/2023; Ord. No. 08-2024 § 1 (Exh. A), 07/16/2024)
(1) 
Any surface parking located in a rear or side setback adjacent to a street shall include a landscape border meeting the requirements of Section 11-6-208. No surface parking shall be located in a setback adjacent to Main Street.
(2) 
Surface parking is not permitted in any front setback.
(3) 
Surface parking is not permitted on a pedestrian street or within or contiguous to an open space, except where that open space abuts a street with on-street parking.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020)
(1) 
Each building facade, excepting townhomes, adjacent to a public street, pedestrian walkway, courtyard, or plaza shall have a minimum habitable floor depth for all floors of twenty-five feet (25') measured perpendicular to the facade of the building adjacent to the public street, pedestrian walkway, courtyard or plaza, along the entire frontage other than for permitted side yards and driveway approaches.
(a) 
Each front townhome facade adjacent to a public street, pedestrian walkway, courtyard, or plaza shall have a minimum habitable floor depth for all floors of seven feet (7') measured perpendicular to the front facade of the building adjacent to the public street, pedestrian walkway, courtyard or plaza.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 35-2021 § 3, 12/21/2021)
Uses permitted in ground floors with frontage on a street shall be as follows:
(1) 
Nonresidential.
(a) 
Permitted on all frontages.
(2) 
Multi-Family Residential.
(a) 
Permitted on all frontages except Main Street.
(b) 
On streets intersecting Main Street or on plazas or courtyards adjacent to Main Street, ground floor residential frontages shall be located at least sixty feet (60') from Main Street, as measured from the edge of right-of-way.
(3) 
Single-Family Attached Residential (Townhomes).
(a) 
Permitted on all frontages where residential is permitted.
(b) 
Access to townhome garages shall be from alleys or laneways behind the townhome and not directly from any public street.
(c) 
All end unit townhomes adjoining a street side yard shall be designed to address both street frontages in accordance with applicable design guidelines.
(d) 
On any block face with townhomes consisting of seventy-five percent (75%) or more of its length, a minimum twenty foot (20') wide pedestrian walkway leading from the front to the rear of the townhome row must be provided at the midpoint of the townhome row.
(4) 
Automobile Repair – Minor.
(a) 
New automobile repair – minor uses that are vested by the submission of a complete site plan approval application prior to July 1, 2023, shall be permitted to be established and granted legal nonconforming status within the MSSG zone, subject to the provisions of Chapter 11-3, Article 2, Nonconforming Buildings, Lots and Uses.
(b) 
Such new uses shall only be permitted on parcels fronting the east side of Main Street between 500 South and 700 South.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 09-2023 § 2 (Exh. A), 05/02/2023)
(1) 
The Main Street South Gateway design standards are adopted with this chapter and a copy shall be kept in the Community Development Department and City Recorder's Office. The design standards shall apply to all building types and elevations except as specifically provided herein.
(2) 
Ground Floor Treatment.
(a) 
Ground Floor Treatment Along Main Street and for Commercial Frontages on 400 South.
(i) 
Design ground floor space for retail or other active uses.
(ii) 
Orient tenant spaces to the street and maximize storefronts and entries along the sidewalks to sustain street level interest and promote pedestrian traffic.
(iii) 
Wall openings, such as storefronts, windows, and doors, shall comprise at least sixty percent (60%) of a building's street level facade, measured as a percentage of wall area between the ground plane and the first floor ceiling.
(A) 
Bulkhead walls within storefront bays are counted as wall openings for the purpose of this calculation.
(B) 
Wall openings shall be distributed equally along the length of the facade to avoid expanses of blank wall, except as permitted by subsection (6)(a) of this Section. For example, a one hundred foot (100') facade with sixty feet (60') of continuous windows and forty feet (40') of continuous blank wall is not permitted.
(iv) 
Fully opening storefront wall systems are permitted.
(b) 
Ground Floor Treatment Along Other Streets.
(i) 
Design ground floor space facing all other streets to accommodate habitable space and to avoid blank walls and visible parking.
(ii) 
The ground floor treatment of those uses, except residential units, with individual entries, should be similar to that of retail space, except that wall openings, such as storefronts, windows and doors, shall comprise at least fifty percent (50%) of the street level facade, measured as a percentage of wall area between the ground plane and the first floor ceiling.
(iii) 
Residential units with individual entries shall include windows on the ground floor that look out onto the street, with wall openings (doors and windows) comprising at least thirty percent (30%) of the street level facade, measured as a percentage of wall area between the ground plane and the first floor ceiling.
(c) 
Ground Floor Treatment Along All Streets.
(i) 
Clear glass for wall openings, i.e., doors and windows, shall be used along all street-level facades for maximum transparency, especially in conjunction with retail uses. Glass on storefront facades at the first floor shall be clear except as permitted by subsection (4)(a)(ix) of this Section.
(ii) 
Pedestrian entrances, storefronts, quality materials, and decorative details shall be used to promote human scale architecture along the street. Human scale is the quality of a building that includes structural or architectural components of size and proportions that relate to the human form, corresponds to the speed at which humans walk, and/or that exhibits through its structural or architectural components the human functions contained within.
(A) 
The design and proportions of street-level building features such as bulkheads, plinths, wainscots and cornices shall be based on the height of the ground floor or base levels of the building.
(I) 
Monumental scale street-level features may be considered when part of a multi-story building base such as a two (2) story base with engaged columns where the column pedestals are scaled proportionally to the two (2) story column.
(iii) 
Buildings on corner lots shall be oriented to the corner. Corner entries and/or architectural treatment shall be used to emphasize the corner.
(iv) 
Breaks in the street wall shall be limited to those necessary to accommodate pedestrian walkways, public plazas, entry forecourts, permitted vehicular access driveways, and hotel drop-offs.
(v) 
Storefront design shall contribute to the visual richness of the street wall through variation in configuration, materials and colors, while maintaining visual coherence.
(vi) 
Ground floors shall include features that enhance the character of the street wall and/or help define the pedestrian environment along the sidewalk. Each ground floor frontage shall comply with this requirement by providing at least two (2) features including but not limited to:
(A) 
Canopies;
(B) 
Awnings;
(C) 
Porticos;
(D) 
Overhangs;
(E) 
Blade signs; and
(F) 
Lighting.
(vii) 
Awnings and canopies shall be fabricated of woven fabric, glass, metal or other permanent material compatible with the building architecture. Internally illuminated, closed-bottom, or vinyl awnings are not permitted. Awnings must be located within storefront, door, or window openings and may not span multiple storefronts, doors, window openings, or bays.
(viii) 
Except where permitted in association with ground level residential, exterior stairways, corridors, or landings shall not be located on the front or street side elevation of the building.
(ix) 
Electrical service, mechanical, or other equipment, enclosed stairs, storage spaces, blank walls, and other elements that are not pedestrian-oriented shall not be located along the ground floor street wall unless required by applicable code and no reasonably workable alternative location exists.
(d) 
Pedestrian Building Entrances.
(i) 
Pedestrian building entrances shall:
(A) 
Contain a door providing direct pedestrian access into a building;
(B) 
Directly access an interior and enclosed commercial tenant space, public lobby, or residential unit;
(C) 
Be directly accessible from and directly adjacent to the sidewalk; and
(D) 
Prevent doors from swinging into the public right-of-way or beyond the front facade line of the building when opened; and
(E) 
Be located as follows:
Pedestrian Building Entrance (PBE) Requirements
Frontage Type
Commercial
Residential
Main Street
Other Street
Total PBEs required for each street-facing facade
1 per 35 feet (1 min.)
1 per 50 feet (1 min.)
1 per street-fronting ground floor unit. Only one PBE is required for corner units.
Maximum spacing
55 feet
75 feet
(ii) 
Fire exit doors, doors to fire riser rooms, or other mechanical spaces, and doors to exterior courtyards shall not qualify as pedestrian building entrances.
(3) 
Architectural Design. This subsection constitutes standards for architectural design that shall be followed in the MSSG Zone.
(a) 
Articulate the facade plane of each building to provide visual interest and enrich the pedestrian experience, while contributing to the quality and definition of the street wall;
(i) 
Building wall articulation shall be at a ratio of the scale of the entire facade. Indentations can provide a break in scale but should be applied to create axes of symmetry. Do not articulate every room or unit. Do not create arbitrary push/pull shapes;
(ii) 
Horizontal variation shall be of an appropriate scale and reflect changes in the building uses or structure, considering both small-scale and large-scale articulation;
(b) 
Bay widths shall be:
(i) 
Minimum – Twelve feet (12');
(ii) 
Maximum – Fifty feet (50');
(c) 
Provide well-marked entrances which signify building access and indicate their use. Enhance all public entrances to a building through compatible architectural or graphic treatment. Main building entrances should be distinguishable from retail storefronts, restaurants, ground floor residential units and other ground floor use entrances;
(d) 
Differentiate the ground floor facade, and feature materials that add human scale, texture and variety at the pedestrian level;
(e) 
Provide an identifiable break between the building's ground floors and upper floors. This break may include a change in material, a horizontal dividing element, a change in fenestration pattern or similar means;
(f) 
Clearly distinguish the building's base, middle and top;
(g) 
Avoid undercuts – building walls should extend straight up from base to top. Upper level step-backs are permitted;
(h) 
Windows should be stacked vertically and of consistent size and shape;
(i) 
Use fenestration, shading devices, or other elements to create an interesting pattern of projections and recesses;
(j) 
The primary visual division of the building shall emphasize a vertical orientation with vertical features overriding horizontal features;
(k) 
Employ shade and shadow created by reveals, surface changes, overhangs, and sunshades to provide sun control benefits and visual interest on facades exposed to the sun;
(l) 
Rooftop mechanical equipment shall have an opaque screening barrier that is architecturally compatible with the primary structure. Only the minimal amount of screening necessary to fully screen such equipment shall be used. Such equipment shall be fully screened when a parapet or screening wall is at least equal in height to the equipment being screened; and
(m) 
A vent, through-the-wall air conditioner, or packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) on an exterior wall must be architecturally integral or concealed.
(4) 
Windows and Balconies.
(a) 
Windows shall comply with the following requirements:
(i) 
All windows and doors, with the exception of ground level storefronts, shall be square or vertical in proportion;
(ii) 
Ganged or mulled windows shall have a structurally independent mullion separating each individual window;
(iii) 
Curtain wall systems may be utilized with or without exterior mullion covers as long as each area of curtain wall is square or vertical in proportion;
(iv) 
Minor divisions created by muntins, or individual windows in window groups, that are horizontal in proportion may be permitted as long as the complete window or window group remains square or vertical in proportion;
(v) 
"Punched" doors and windows, or those completely surrounded by wall cladding, shall include a shadow line or reveal which sets the front edge of the jamb or brickmold of the window or door unit back from the face of the wall a distance at least equal to the depth of the adjacent cladding;
(vi) 
Doors and windows that operate as horizontal sliders are prohibited on street-facing facades except on balconies where the use of sliding doors may provide for better utilization of floor space. Permissible window operation types include single- and double-hung, casement, awning and pivot;
(vii) 
Glass Above the First Story.
(A) 
For buildings with frontage on Main Street, glass above the first story shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the total building wall area, with each facade being calculated independently;
(B) 
For all other buildings, no maximum glass percentage is established, but the use of other materials may be required to comply with other requirements of these standards;
(viii) 
Horizontal banding of windows across a building facade is not permitted; and
(ix) 
Opaque, painted, and mirrored glass windows are prohibited. Lightly tinted glazing in neutral colors above the first floor may be permitted. Stained glass or other art glass may be used at storefront transoms, other transom windows, and clerestory windows.
(b) 
Balconies shall comply with the following requirements:
(i) 
The design of balconies and associated railings shall be integrated into the overall building design.
(ii) 
Balconies may be inset into the building or may project into the street right-of-way a maximum of five feet (5') so long as ten feet (10') of vertical clearance is provided between the sidewalk and the balcony, and the required ground floor height is maintained.
(iii) 
Drainage from balconies projecting over the public right-of-way shall be captured and directed into the building's storm water collection system.
(iv) 
Storage on balconies is limited to items such as tables, chairs, planters, barbecue grills, and similar outdoor furniture and decor. All new developments with residential units shall be required, as a condition of approval, to include language in their rental contracts or CC&Rs that restricts storage on balconies to acceptable items.
(5) 
Materials. Building materials shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) 
The material palette shall reinforce massing and changes in the horizontal or vertical plane;
(b) 
Primary building materials shall include brick, stone, GFRC, other architectural cast concrete materials, or terracotta;
(c) 
Do not compose facades based on increments of four-foot (4') by eight-foot (8') sheet products;
(d) 
The following materials are not permitted:
(i) 
Any material not intended or designed as an architectural finish product;
(ii) 
Vinyl or aluminum siding;
(iii) 
Plastic panels, including high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polycarbonate;
(iv) 
Fiberglass and acrylic panels;
(v) 
Unfinished or untreated wood;
(vi) 
Artificial or cultured stone such as faux cobble, ashlar, stacked stone, or panels; and
(vii) 
Artificial brick veneer panels;
(e) 
Stucco or exterior insulated finish system (EIFS) is limited to ten percent (10%) of facade area calculated for each facade independently and shall comply with the following:
(i) 
Common or party walls directly abutting an adjacent building wall shall not be subject to this limitation;
(ii) 
Any interior facade without direct visual exposure to a street shall not be subject to this limitation;
(iii) 
These materials shall be applied with a smooth finish; and
(iv) 
May not be used on the ground floor of any street-facing facade;
(f) 
Architectural metal cladding is limited to ten percent (10%) of facade area calculated for each facade independently and shall comply with the following:
(i) 
Common or party walls directly abutting an adjacent building wall shall not be subject to this limitation; and
(ii) 
Any interior facade without direct visual exposure to a street shall not be subject to this limitation.
(6) 
Parking, access and site design shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) 
Parking and Access.
(i) 
Locate parking, loading, and vehicular circulation to minimize its visibility from the public right-of-way;
(ii) 
Except for the minimum ground-level frontage required for access to parking and loading, no parking or loading shall be visible on the ground floor of any building facade that faces a public right-of-way, courtyard, or plaza;
(iii) 
Curb cuts and parking/loading entries into buildings shall be limited to the minimum number required and the minimum width permitted by city code;
(iv) 
Vehicular access shall be from an alley or at mid-block;
(v) 
Vehicular access is not permitted from Main Street;
(vi) 
Parking and loading access shall be shared where feasible;
(vii) 
Pedestrian access shall be provided from rear parking areas to street front business entrances at least once per block face; and
(viii) 
Drive-through service aisles are not permitted. Buildings constructed prior to September 1, 2020, that contain a drive-through service aisle may continue to use the drive-through service aisle as part of a permitted fast-food establishment, as long as the use is commenced prior to March 1, 2021.
(b) 
Site Design.
(i) 
All new construction of over seven thousand (7,000) square feet of gross floor area shall include at least one (1) of the following site amenities for the first seven thousand (7,000) square feet and one (1) additional site amenity for each additional twenty thousand (20,000) square feet:
(A) 
Plaza or courtyard;
(B) 
Art. Art shall be integrated with public street improvements, a street-facing building facade, or a plaza or courtyard. The location should provide for public view but not hinder pedestrian traffic;
(C) 
Clock or Landmarks. Decorative clock or decorative landmarks;
(D) 
All-Weather Features. Specially designed all-weather site features that will make spending time outdoors feasible in all seasons; and
(E) 
Restrooms. Public restrooms.
(ii) 
Mechanical and other utility equipment, including meters, shall not be located on street-facing facades, balconies, or in yards located between the public right-of-way and the front of the building.
(iii) 
Mediate between public and private space on residential frontages. This requirement shall be met with at least two (2) of the following strategies:
(A) 
Use foundation plantings to provide separation between residential units and the sidewalk;
(B) 
Design porches, stoops and railings to provide intermediate semi-private spaces; or
(C) 
Employ elevation changes using stairs, patios, and stoops, to delineate the progression from public space (sidewalks, plazas) through semi-private space (porches, stoops), into interior private space.
(7) 
Additional Design Standards for Block 5, Plat A, Springville City Survey.
(a) 
The buildings built on Block 5, Plat A of the Springville City Survey, under the Main Street South Gateway Zone, shall be designed and constructed to meet the designs shown on the drawings attached as Exhibit B to the ordinance codified in this Section, which drawings shall be referred to in this Section as the "design drawings." The design drawings are incorporated herein and made a part of this Section and shall be kept on file in the Springville City Recorder's Office. The design drawings shall only be adjusted based on the following:
(i) 
The design drawings shall be adjusted to meet all of the City's applicable land use regulations, including, but not limited to, all of the design standards within this Section.
(ii) 
The Planning Commission may approve minor adjustments to the design drawings at the time a developer receives site plan approval. Adjustments are to be considered minor if the Planning Commission finds that the adjustments:
(A) 
Meet the design intent of the design drawings;
(B) 
Are compatible with the historic context of the historic downtown area; or
(C) 
Alter the color of the exterior without changing materials.
(b) 
The design drawings only address building designs and materials and do not address any site plan requirements. All applicable site plan regulations must be met; except that up to ten (10) townhome units may face onto a parking lot as shown on the design drawings.
(Ord. No. 23-2020 § 3, 09/01/2020; Ord. No. 35-2021 § 4, 12/21/2021)