It is the purpose of the MUD Mixed Use District:
A. To create a mixed use environment which emphasizes
pedestrian circulation, attractive civic spaces, squares, greens and
parks with a special sense of community and identity.
B. To reduce dependence upon the automobile by providing
living, shopping, employment and recreational opportunities within
walking distance, generally located in a compact, mixed use village
center.
C. To encourage one or more unified architectural styles
that bring harmony and balance to the entire project.
D. To encourage the creation of a principal or main street,
with sidewalks and public spaces, for a variety of commercial, civic,
outdoor and pedestrian uses and activities.
E. To encourage the provision of more affordable housing
through a greater diversity of housing types.
F. To encourage dispersed parking spaces, the sharing
of parking and to discourage large parking lots and paved areas.
G. To encourage village-wide pedestrian/bicycle circulation
systems, linking major elements of the community.
It is recognized that these purposes may best
be implemented by modifying some of the zoning and subdivision standards.
The architectural character of the MUD may require narrower streets
and pavement, reduced front yard setbacks and yard areas, the encouragement
of on-street parking, shared parking, pedestrian and bicycle paths
and a mix of uses within a single building or groups of buildings.
Where an NC Neighborhood Commercial, HC Highway
Commercial, CI Commercial Industrial, or P1 Planned Industrial district
is contiguous to an MUD district, these other district areas may be
designed and integrated into the MUD master plan without regard to
the actual location of the zoning boundary line. The intent is to
encourage a unified master land use plan, with particular attention
to a complete architectural theme.
The minimum tract area shall be 50 acres to
be considered for a MUD Mixed Use District.
In any MUD Mixed Use District, land, building
or premises shall be used by right only for one or more of the following:
A. Residential uses.
(1) Single-family detached dwellings of varying lot sizes.
(2) Patio or zero-lot-line detached dwellings.
(3) Townhouse attached dwelling, twins and duplexes.
(4) Multifamily dwellings, including dwellings over shops
and other nonresidential uses.
(5) Congregate care housing, with or without nursing and
medical facilities.
(7) All permitted uses specified in the A Residence District.
B. Civic buildings.
(1) Churches and other places of worship.
(2) Financial establishments with drive-in facilities.
(3) Movie theaters, single screen.
(5) Arts and crafts studios and shops.
C. Customary accessory uses.
(1) Kiosks, street vending carts and sidewalk cafes, limited
to the village center area.
(2) Swimming pools on individual lots.
(3) Carriage houses containing dwelling units.
(4) Parking areas and multilevel garages.
(5) Flagpoles and clock towers.
The following area and bulk regulations shall
apply:
A. Single-family detached homes.
(1) Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(5) Minimum side yard: 10 feet.
(6) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(7) Maximum building height: 35 feet.
B. Zero-lot-line detached homes.
(1) Minimum lot size: 4,500 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width: 40 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(5) Minimum side yard: 15 feet on one side only.
(6) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(7) Maximum building height: 35 feet.
C. Townhouses and multifamily units: as set forth in Article
XIV, MH Medium High Density Residential District, except that those density regulations are not applicable.
D. Civic uses and retail uses: as set forth in Article
XVII, NC Neighborhood Commercial District.
The parking regulations of Article
XXX, and all other regulations of this chapter, where applicable, shall be followed.