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ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
November 23, 2021
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 PM
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. PUBLIC FORUM
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Code Amendments for Housing in Employment Zones
V. ADJOURNMENT
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Memo
DATE:November 23, 2021
TO:Ashland Planning Commission
FROM:Maria Harris,Planning Manager
RE:Housing in Employment Zones
Summary
This is adiscussion item aboutdraft code amendments to allow more housing in the employmentzones.
Staff recommends increasing the allowance for residential uses in multi-story, mixed-use buildings and
developments from 35 to 65 percent of the ground floor in the C-1 and E-1 zones located outside of the
Downtown Design Standards overlay. Buildings located within the Downtown Designs Standards
overlay, buildings that are one story in height, and properties that are 10 acres in size are larger would be
subject to the current code requirement of 35 percent of the ground floor is permitted in residential uses.
The attached draft code amendmentsreflect staff’s recommendation.
Note: Residential development in the E-1 zone is limited to E-1 properties in the Residential overlay (R-
overlay). Approximately 42 percent of the E-1 zoned land in the city limits is in the Residential overlay
and 58 percent is not in the Residential overlay. Areas such as Washington Street, Jefferson Avenue,
Benson Way and Clover Lane are not located in the Residential overlay. Additionally, the Croman Mill
District has its own unique zones based on the master plan and does not include any C-1 or E-1 zoned
land.A large scale map of the C-1 and E-1 zones is included in the packet materials for the Planning
Commission.
Draft Code Amendments
Staff revised the attached draft based on the discussion at the October 26, 2021 Planning Commission
meeting, as well as further research by staff. The changes are outlined below. Notes areincluded in the
attached draft.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
-After the October 26Planning Commission meeting, staff analyzed
FAR scenarios in the C-1 and E-1 zones. The analysis shows that a maximum of 1.5 FAR would
prevent development of lots with underground parking from achieving thecurrentlyallowed
maximum building height and lot coverage in the C-1 and E-1 zones.Staff will present
information and graphic examples at the November 23 study session.
The following information is provided as general background about FAR requirements.
FARis the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area (AMC 18.6.1 030
Definitions), or FAR = floor area/lot area. A FAR of 1.0 means that the building floor area
equals the size of the lot (see Figure 1 below). The TT overlay requires a minimum FAR of .50
and allows up to 1.50 FAR in the commercial and employment zones (C-1 and E-1). The current
code also includes a maximum FAR in the residential zones in the Historic Districts and a
minimum FAR of .50 for areas along the main streets in Ashland, N. Main, downtown, A St. and
Clear Creek Dr., Siskiyou Blvd. and Ashland St., as well as in the Croman Mill District.
Figure 1: City of Portland Planning and Sustainability
The total or gross floor area represents the volume of a building. FAR regulations determine
“how much” building is required or can be created. As a result, FAR can be set as a minimum to
achieve a desired level of intensity and land use efficiency and can be also be set as a maximum
to control the overall size of the building and impacts associated with the uses within the
building.
Typically, a lower FAR is associated with a suburban development pattern with relatively small
buildings and larger surface parking lots. In contrast, ahigher FAR is associated with an urban
development pattern with larger, multi-story buildings in walkable areas with less lot area used
for surface level parking.
Generally speaking, downtown Ashland includes buildings between 1.0 and 3.0 FAR, with the
Elk’s Lodge and Ashland Springs Hotel being at the higher end of this range because of the
number of stories in each building. In contrast, existing sites adjacent to Ashland Street are
generally .25 FAR and lower. The table below includes several examples of the FAR of
commercial and mixed-use buildings in Ashland.
AddressBusinessBuilding Size (sq. ft.)Lot Size (sq. ft.)FAR
41 N. Main St.Louie’s1,4451,743.83
67 N. Main St.Wells Fargo5,17129,621.17
247 E. Main St. *The Elk’s Lodge29,356 11,7612.50
498 Oak St.Massif8,98616,837.53
565 A St.A St. Animal Clinic3,7805,663.67
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1661 Ashland St.Rogue Federal 4,50822,651.20
Credit Union
2301 Ashland St.Albertson’s43,456173,804.25
*parking lot is on separate parcel
Transit Triangle (TT) overlay
-The revisions to the TT overlay to allow 100% residential
development with commercial-ready space are removed from the draft. See discussion of
Statewide Planning Goal 9 Economic Development requirements below.
Parking
–The amendments to the parking requirement for multifamily dwellings areremoved
from the draftbased on the Planning Commission’s comments atthe October 26 meeting.As an
informational item for the Planning Commission, maximum parking mandates at the state level
appear to be a possibility in the next year or two. DLCDis working on the Climate-Friendly and
Equitable Communities rulemaking. As part of this effort, DLCD is looking at decreasing
required parking mandates in the states eight metropolitan areas. Medford/Ashland is one of the
eight areas. See the attached handout.
Goal 9 Economic Development
The Planning Commission discussed revising the land use code to allow 100 percent of the ground floor
ofnewly constructedbuildings in the C-1 and E-1 zones to be used for residential uses.Staff contacted
DLCDto research the feasibility of the potential change in terms of the requirements for Statewide
Planning Goal 9 Economic Development. DLCD staff is reviewing the draft ordinance and indicated
that an amendmentallowing 100 percent of the ground floor to be used for residential units with a
commercial-ready space requirement will likely be considered a significant change and therefore require
an update of the City’s 2007 Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA).
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660 Division 9 implements Goal 9 Economy. OAR 660-009-
0010(3) allows local jurisdictions to rely on existing plans if findings can be made that there are no
significant changes in economic development opportunities based on new information about national,
state, regional, count and local trends. In contrast, OAR 660-009-0010(4) requires changes to the
designation of land in excess of two acres from an employment use designation to any other use
designation, a city or county must update the EOA. The issue with an amendment that allows 100
percent of the ground floor to be used for residential purposes isthat it would involve an area greater
than two acres in size and could be considered a change to a residential use designationfrom an
employment designation.
Staff’s original approach was to research and assess therate of employmentland consumption and
growth rate in the projected number of jobs in Ashland since the adoption of the 2007 EOA.This is the
analysis completed by Fregonese Associates. Fregonese and Associates analyzed the buildable lands
data and building permits issued in the last 10 years and found there is sufficient C-1 and E-1 land for
future employment needs. Specific items in the data analysis include the following.
The land consumption rate in the C-1 and E-1 zones is relatively low with an average of 2 acres
per year used for the last 8 years.
Of the 50 building permits that were issued for commercial development in the last 10 years, 26
permits were in located in the C-1 and E-1 zones and the other 24 permits were located in the C-
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1-D zone (Downtown) or were public projects such as SOU and Ashland School District
projects.
The 2007 Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA) forecasted more employment growth than has
occurred over the last 14 years. The EOA projected 15, 220 project jobs by 2027, including
10,654 jobs in retail and services. State data shows a total of 10, 237 jobs in the Ashland Urban
Growth Boundary in 2019.
TheEOA determined that 30% of the employment growth would not require consumption of
vacant land.
Currently, approximately 20% of the jobs are in residential zones.
Staff believes the analysis performed by Fregonese Associates could be used to address OAR 660-009-
0010(3)to justify a less significant amendment that maintains ground floor space in mixed-usebuildings
and developments forcommercial and employment uses.
In staff’s opinion, the options are to do a less significant amendment at this time as suggested in the
attached draft amendments or to delay the amendments and consider the 100 percent residential ground
floor as one of the options in the housing production strategy. The 100 percent residential ground floor
option will likely require an update of the EOA.An update of the EOA requires additional resources for
the assistance of a consultant and typically involves a timeline of 12 to 18 months.
Background
The City Council initiated the project at the March 16, 2021business meeting. Specifically, the Council
directed staff to work with the Planning Commission to evaluate the draft code language prepared by
representatives of KDA Homes and propose amendments to the land use ordinance which would provide
the flexibility to temporarily use the ground floor of commercial buildings for housing.
Laz Ayala and Mark Knox from KDAHomes introduced the issueto the Planning Commission at the
study session meeting on December 22, 2019.The KDA representatives suggested that there is a
surplus of commercial space that could be used to provide housing units. The concerns raised included
the decreased demand for commercial space due to ecommerce and the pandemic while housing demand
continues to increase, particularly after the Almeda fire. The KDA representatives suggested amending
the land use code to allow the temporary use of ground floor commercial space to be used for housing
units and requiring the buildings to be constructed to commercial building code standards so the space
could be converted in the future should demand for commercial space return.
Currently, at least 65 percent of the ground floor of buildings in the commercial (C-1) and employment (E-1)
zones is required to be commercial and light industrial uses. The remaining 35 percent of the ground floor can
be used for residential dwellings as well 100 percent of the upper stories in multi-story buildings. The
exceptions are: 1) in the Transit Triangle (TT) overlay, a minimum of 35 percent of the ground floor is required
to be used for commercial and light industrial uses and 2) in the commercial area of the North Mountain
Neighborhood District, the ground floor can be used entirely for housing but must be built to commercial
building code standards so that the space can be converted to commercial uses in the future.
In 1992, the land use code was amended to eliminate entirely residential buildings as an allowed use in the C-1
and E-1 zones (Ord. 2688). The current standard of requiring 65 percent of the ground floor in commercial or
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light industrial uses was put in placeat that time, as well as residential densities for each of the zones. Prior to
1992, residential buildings comprised entirely of housing units could be built in the C-1 and E-1 zones with the
approval of a conditional use permit. The 1992 code update was in part due to concern about construction of
residential buildings near the downtown and loss of future commercial space.
Project Goal and Objectives
Staff developed the following project goal and objectives to assist in evaluating code options. The
project goals and objectives are based on City Council direction and adopted City policies.There are
several adopted City of Ashland policies that support the project objectives including in the Housing,
Economy and Transportationchapters of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan, the Housing Capacity
Analysis (HCA), the Climate Energy and Action Plan (CEAP), and the Economic Development
Strategy.
Project Goal:
Provide more flexibility in the employment zones to respond to fluctuations and
changes in the economy and demand for housing.
Project Objectives
Maintain an inventory of employment parcels in a variety of sizes and locations to
encourage new business development.
Increase the supply of moderately-priced rental and for-purchase housing.
Jumpstart redevelopment in areas that have trouble attracting projects and/or are in
proximity to public transit and walking distance to daily service needs, such as groceries,
shops, parks, etc.)
The recently adopted Housing Capacity Analysis(HCA)providesa number of recommended policy
changes to address Ashland’s unmet housing needs. The HCA’s recommended policy changes or
strategies are presented as guidance for the upcoming Housing Production Strategy.
Strategy 1: Ensure an adequate supply of land is available and serviced
Strategy 1.3: Identify opportunities to increase allowances for residential uses on the ground
floor of buildings within commercial and employment zones.
Evaluate decreasing multifamily parking requirements.
Strategy 1.4:
Strategy 2: Provide opportunities for housing development to meet the City’s identified housing needs
Evaluate opportunities incentivize smaller units through amendments to allowable
Strategy 2.2:
densities.
Evaluate increasing allowances for residential dwellings in commercial and
Strategy 2.4:
employment zones, such as allowing an increased amount of residential uses in ground floor
commercial spaces.
Strategy 5: Align housing planning with the Climate and Energy Action Plan
Evaluate opportunities to develop new housing closer to downtown and commercial
Strategy 5.4:
centers to reduce dependence on automobiles for transportation.
Next Steps
Staff recommends moving forward with the attached draft and the Planning Commission holding a
public hearing on the code amendments at the December 14, 2021 meeting.
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Improved Parking Management
and Electric Vehicle Charging
As part of the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities rulemaking, DLCD is
considering updating parking rules in Oregon’s eight metropolitan areas and supporting
electric vehicle charging.
Why Reform?
Housing Costs, Pollution, Walkability, Equity, and More
Excess parking has a significant negative impact on housing costs, business
costs, the feasibility of housing development and business redevelopment,
walkability, air and water pollution, climate pollution, and general community
character.
Parking mandates force people who don’t own or use cars to pay indirectly
for other people’s parking. Carless households tend to be the poorest
households. Parking demand varies significantly from development to
development; about one-sixth of Oregon renter households own zero
vehicles. Rules should reflect that.
Proposed Rules: Decrease Costly Parking Mandates,
Particularly for Certain Types of Development and in Certain Areas
The proposed rules encourage the diversity of parking needs to be met by the diversity of development. The
rules would reduce costly parking mandates for desired types of development, such as smaller housing types,
small businesses, and historic buildings. Rules would also reduce mandates in certain areas, where parking
demand is lower per unit: areas with a higher concentration of jobs and housing, and walkable areas well-served
by transit.
The rules give communities options to improve parking management. Those who adopt best practice parking
policies would get more flexibility. The rules require more populous cities do more management of on-street
parking, through studying parking usage and using permits or meters to manage location or time-specific
demand. Good parking management reduces how much non-drivers subsidize those who drive.
The rules address negative impacts of large parking lots by requiring lots be designed to be pedestrian-friendly
and include either solar power or trees. The rules also would require 50% of new residential parking spaces be
capable of electric vehicle charging (with conduit and electric capacity, but not yet wiring or chargers). Electric
vehicles are a key part of meeting Oregon’s climate pollution reduction goals.
Common Concerns: Parking with Disabilities, Parking Supply, and Areas of High Demand
The rules would not limit required parking for people with mobility-related disabilities.
Removing requirements to include parking in each development does not mean no parking will be built. Two
decades of experience with lower parking mandates have demonstrated lender requirements and market
dynamics usually result in parking being built.
However, just like today’s parking rules, cities must sometimes deal with “spillover” parking, and where more
people are trying to park than spaces exist. This calls for improved management of on-street parking spaces, not
one-size-fits-all mandates. DLCD has publications, staff and grants to help with this.
Draft Rule Language is available at www.oregon.gov/lcd/LAR/Pages/CFEC.aspx
Questions?
Evan Manvel, Land Use and Transportation Planner, evan.manvel@dlcd.oregon.gov, 971-375-5979
Chapter 18.2.3 –Special Use Standards
18.2.3.130Dwelling in Non-Residential Zone
Where dwellings are allowed in non-residential zones, they are subject to all of the following
requirements.
A.Dwellings in the E-1 zone are limited to the R-overlay zone. See chapter 18.3.13Residential
Overlay.
B.Dwellingsin the E-1 and C-1 zones shall meet all of the following standards, except that
dwellings developed under the Transit Triangle (TT) overlay option are not subject to
subsection 18.2.3.130.B, below. See section 18.3.14.040 for the allowed uses in the TT
overlay.
1.Mixed-Use DevelopmentsOutside of the Downtown Design Standards Overlay.If
Commented \[mh1\]:
This subsection is new and applies to
there is one building on a site, ground floor residential uses shall occupy not multi-story, mixed-use buildings and developments in the C-
1 and E-1 zonesthat arelocated outside of the Downtown
more than 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor. Where more than
Design Standards overlay. Increases the ground floor
one building is located on a site, not more than 50 percent of the total lot area
allowance for residential uses from 35% to 65%.
shall bedesignated for residential uses. At least 65 percent of the gross floor
Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA)
area of the ground floor shall be designated for permitted uses and uses
Strategy 1.3: Identify opportunities to increase
permitted with special use standards, not including residential uses.
allowances for residential uses on the ground floor of
buildings within commercial and employment zones.
a.Applicability.This subsection, 18.2.3.130.B.1,applies to mixed-use buildings or
developments that meet all of the following requirements.
i.Location. The mixed-usebuilding or developmentshallbe located outside
of the Downtown Design Standards overlay.
ii.Lot Size. The mixed-use building or developmentshall belocated on a lot
that isless than 10 acresin size.Mixed-use developments located on lots
10 acres in sizeand greatershall besubject to the requirements of
subsection 18.2.3.130.B.2, below.
ii.Building Height. The mixed-use buildingshall betwo or more stories in
height. Mixed-use buildings that are one story in height are subject to the
requirements of subsection 18.2.3.130.B.2, below.
b.Gross Floor Area.
i.One Building.When a planning application is limited toone building,
residential uses may occupy up to 65 percent of the gross floor area of the
ground floor. At least 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor
shall be designated for permitted uses and uses permitted with special use
standards, not including residential uses.
ii.More Than One Building.When a planning application includes more than
one building, the equivalent of at least 35 percent of the gross floor area of
the ground floor for all buildings shall be designated for permitted uses
and uses permitted with special use standards, not including residential
uses.
c.Residential uses shall be subject to the same setback, landscaping, and
design standards as for permitted uses in the underlying zone.
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d.For the purpose of density calculations, units of less than 500 square feet of
gross habitable floor area shall count as 0.75 of a unit.
2.Mixed Use Developments Inside theDowntown Design StandardsOverlay,Large
Lots and One-Story Mixed-Use Buildings.Residentialdensities shall not exceed 15
Commented \[mh2\]:
Retains existing code allowance of
dwelling units per acre in the E-1 zone,30 dwelling units per acre in the C-1 zone, 35% of the ground floor can be in residential usesfor
properties located in the Downtown Design Standards
and 60 dwelling units per acre in the C-1-D zone. For the purpose of density
overlay, as well as one-story buildings and development on
calculations, units of less than 500 square feet of gross habitable floor area shall
lots 10 acres or more in size anywhere in the C-1 and E-1
zones.
count as 0.75 of a unit.
a.Applicability.This subsection, 18.2.3.130.B.2, applies to mixed-use buildings
and developmentslocated in the Downtown Design Standards Overlay. In
addition, this subsection applies to mixed-use buildings and developments
located on lots that are 10 acresand greaterin sizeandto one-story mixed-use
buildings, whether the lot or building is located inside or outside the
Downtown Design Standards overlay.
i.Location.Mixed-use buildingsand developmentslocated in the Downtown
Design Standard overlay shall be subject to the requirements of this
subsection.
ii.Lot Size. Mixed-use buildings and developments located on lots 10 acres
and greaterin size shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection.
iii.Building Height. Mixed-use buildings that are one story in height shall be
subject to this subsection.
b.Gross Floor Area.
i.One Building. When a planning application is limited to one building,
residential uses may occupy up to 35percent of the gross floor area of the
ground floor. At least 65percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor
shall be designated for permitted uses and uses permitted with special use
standards, not including residential uses.
ii. More Than One Building. When a planning application includes more than
one building, the equivalent of at least 65percent of the gross floor area of
the ground floor for all buildings shall be designated for permitted uses and
uses permitted with special use standards, not including residential uses.
3.Residential uses shall be subject to the same setback, landscaping, and design
standards as for permitted uses in the underlying zone.
4.Off-street parking is notrequired for residential uses in the C-1-D zone.
5.For the purpose of density calculations, units of less than 500 square feet of gross
habitable floor area shall count as 0.75 of a unit.
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Chapter 18.2.6 –Standards for Non-Residential Zones
18.2.6.030Unified Standards for Non-Residential Zones
1
Table 18.2.6.030 –Standards for Non-Residential Zones
(Except as modified under chapter 18.5.5Variances.)
StandardC-1C-1-DE-1M-1
1
Residential Density30 du/ac60 du/ac15 du/acNA
(dwelling units/acre)
1 where allowed per section 18.2.3.130; within E-1 zone, per R-Overlay (see chapter 18.3.13Residential Overlay).
Commented \[mh3\]:
Housing Capacity Analysis
Strategy 2.2:Evaluate opportunities incentivize
smaller units through amendments to allowable
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)1
densities.
Minimum.5.5.5.5Strategy 2.4:Evaluate increasing allowances for
residential dwellings in commercial and employment
Maximum1.5NA1.5NA
zones, such as allowing an increased amount of
residential uses in ground floor commercial spaces.
1
Plazas andpedestrian areas shall count as floor are for the purposes of meeting the minimumFAR.
Lot Area, Width, DepthThere is no minimum lot area, width or depth, or maximum lot coverage; or minimum
Commented \[mh4\]:
Replaces maximum densities in the
front, side or rear yard, except as required to comply with the special district and overlay
Lot Coverage
non-residential zones with a floorarea ratio. Buildings in the
zone provisions of part 18.3or the site development and design standards of part 18.4.
downtown, C-1-D, currently are 2.0 FAR and greater
because the buildings occupy most or all of the lot.
There is no minimum front, side, or rear yard required, except
where buildings on the subject site abut a residential zone, in
Commented \[mh5\]:
After the 10/23/2021 Planning
which case a side of not less than 10 ft and a rear yard of not
Commission study session, staff analyzed FAR scenarios in
less than 10 ft per story is required.
the C-1 and E-1 zones. The analysis shows that 1.5 FAR
would prevent development of lots with underground
There is no
parking from going up to allowed maximum building height
minimum front, side,
The solar setback standards of chapter 18.4.8do not apply to
and lot coverage in the C-1 and E-1 zones.
or rear yard, except
structures in the C-1-D zone.
Setback Yards (feet)
20 ft where
adjoining a
Except for buildings within 100 feet of a residential zone, the
residential zone.
solar setback standards of chapter18.4.8do not apply to
structures in the C-1 zone.
See also section18.2.4.030Arterial Street Setback.
40 ft, except:40 ft
-Buildings greater than 40 ft and less than 55 ft are permitted
2&3
Building Height–Maximum in C-1-D zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(feet)
-Where located more than 100 feet from a residential zone,
buildings greater than 40 ft and less than 55 ft are permitted
in C-1 zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2 See definition of “height of building” in section 18.6.1.030.
3
Parapets may be erected up to five feet above the maximum building height; see also, 18.4.4.030.G.4 for mechanical
equipment screening requirements, and 18.5.2.020 for Site Design Review for mechanical equipment review process.
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1
Table 18.2.6.030 –Standards for Non-Residential Zones
(Except as modified under chapter 18.5.5Variances.)
StandardC-1C-1-DE-1M-1
Landscape Area –Minimum 4 None, except
(% of developed lot area)parking areas and
service stations
shall meet the
standards of
chapters18.4.3
15%15%10%
Parking, Access,
and Circulation,
and18.4.4
Landscaping,
Lighting,and
Screening.
4
Plazas and pedestrian areas may also be applied toward meeting the landscaping area requirement but shall not
constitute more than 50% of the required area.
Chapter18.3.13–Residential Overlay
18.3.13.010Residential Overlay Regulations
A.Purpose.The Residential overlay is intended to encourage a concentration and mix of
businesses and housing that provides a variety of housing types, supports resource and
energy conservation, and promotes walking, bicycling,and transit use.
B.Applicability.The Residential overlay applies to all property where ‘Residential Overlay’ (R)
is indicated on the Zoning map.
C.Requirements. TheDwellings in the Residential overlay requirements are as
followsshall meet the applicable standards in section 18.2.3.130, except that
dwellings developed under the Transit Triangle (TT) overlay option are not subject to
subsection 18.3.13.010 C, below. See section 18.3.14.040 for the allowed uses in the
TT overlayor 18.3.14.040 for the TT overlay.
1.Mixed-Use Developments. Ifthere is one building on a site, ground floor
residential uses shall occupy not more than 35 percent of the gross floor area of
the ground floor. Where more than one building is located on a site, not more than
50 percent of the total lot area shall be designated for residential uses. At least 65
percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor shall be designated for
permitted uses and uses permitted with special use standards, not including
residential uses.
2.Residential densities shall not exceed 15 dwelling units per acre. For the purpose
of density calculations, units of less than 500 square feet of gross habitable floor
area shall count as 0.75 of a unit.
3.Residential uses shall be subject to the same setback, landscaping, and design
standardsas for permitted uses in the E-1 District.
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18.3.14.040Allowed Uses
A.Uses Allowed in TT Overlay.Allowed uses are determined by the base zone and in
accordance with section 18.2.2.030, except as provided for in this chapter. Notwithstanding
the provisions of chapter 18.2.2Base Zones, section 18.3.14.040 includes additional
allowed uses, use restrictions and prohibited uses within the TT overlay.
B.Mixed-Use. Uses allowed in a zone individually are also allowed in combination with one
another, in the same structure or on the same site, provided all applicable development
standards and building code requirements are met.
2
Table 18.3.14.040 –Transit Triangle (TT) Overlay UsesAllowed by Base Zone
Zones
Special Use
C-1E-1R-2R-3
Standards
A. Residential
Multifamily dwelling, rental Sec.
PSPSPP18.3.14.040.C.1 for
C-1 and E-1 zone
Multifamily dwelling, for purchaseNNNN
B. Commercial
Hotel/MotelNNNN
Travelers’ AccommodationNNNN
Commercial Retail Sales and Services, Per Per Sec.
SS
except Outdoor Sales and Services18.2.2.03018.2.2.03018.3.14.040.C.2
OfficePer Per Sec.
SS
18.2.2.03018.2.2.0e018.3.14.040.C.2
RestaurantsPer Per Sec.
SS
18.2.2.03018.2.2.03018.3.14.040.C.2
1
Key: P = Permitted Uses; S = Permitted with Special Use Standards; CU = Conditional Use Permit Required; N = Not Allowed.
C.Special Use Standards.The uses listed as “Permitted with Special Use Standards (S)” in
Table 18.3.14.040, above, are allowed provided they conform to the requirements of this
section and the requirements of chapter 18.5.2 Site Design Review.
1.Residential Usesin the C-1 and E-1 zones.Residential uses in the C-1 and E-1 zones
provided all of the following standards are met.
a.One Building.In the C-1 and E-1 zones, when a planning application is limited to one
building, residential uses may occupy up to 65 percent of the gross floor area of the
ground floor. At least 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor shall be
designatedfor permitted uses and uses permitted with special use standards, not
including residential uses.
b.More Than One Building.When a planning application includes more than one
building, the equivalent of at least 35 percent of the gross floor area of the ground
floor for all buildings shall be designated for permitted uses and uses permitted with
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special use standards, not including residential uses.
2.Commercial Uses in the R-2 and R-3 Zones.The commercial uses described in Table
18.3.14.040, above, are allowed provided all of the following standards are met.
a.The maximum gross floor area occupied shall be 60 square feet for every residential
dwelling unit developed on site.
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