20C.50.30 Special Commercial Zone Regulations.

20C.50.30-010 Purpose.

Special commercial requirements are intended to fulfill several purposes. First, this section identifies special requirements for development and uses within the commercial zones. Secondly, this section provides references to other sections of the Community Development Guide which contain requirements affecting commercial developments. Finally, this section identifies how special programs may be implemented in these zones, such as the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program. (Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-020 Mixed-Use and Residential Development.

(1)    Allowed Uses. Mixed-use development in commercial zones is allowed as indicated by the Chart of Permitted Land Uses. Within the GC zone, freestanding multi-family residential buildings are allowed where site-specific review shows land use incompatibilities are unlikely to occur. Permitted uses in each zone may be developed within mixed-use projects subject to the provisions of the Chart. Residential mixed-use development is encouraged in the Neighborhood Commercial zone so long as the residential portion of the project is located above the ground floors of buildings. Residential mixed-use development in the General Commercial zone is allowed.

(2)    Repealed by Ord. 2385.(Ord. 2385; Ord. 2052; Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-030 Outdoor Storage.

Regulations for outdoor storage are in Chapter 20D.120 RCDG, Outdoor Storage and Service Areas. (Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-040 Commercial Design Standards.

Design standards for Commercial development are provided in Chapter 20D.40 RCDG, Design Standards. Administrative procedures for master planned developments are in RCDG Title 20F. (Ord. 2447; Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-050 Receipt of Development Rights in Commercial Zones.

(1)    Procedures detailing how commercial properties may receive a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) from the sending areas are provided for in RCDG 20D.200, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program.

(2)    Development rights may be used in the GC zone. Projects incorporating additional Transferred Development Rights shall present sufficient documentation in the form of a deed of transfer as required in RCDG 20D.200.20-020, Transferring Development Rights, Easements, and Deeds.

(3)    The Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) shall meet all site requirements of the receiving zone except as provided for in RCDG 20D.200.10-050, Use of Development Rights.

(4)    Repealed by Ord. 2385.(Ord. 2385; Ord. 2353; Ord. 2052; Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-060 Exterior Light Regulations.

(1)    Purpose and Policies. All exterior illumination shall be consistent with Comprehensive Plan Policies NE-122 through NE-124 to minimize excessive glare and light trespass on neighboring properties.

(2)    Requirements. Exterior lighting requirements are found in Chapter 20D.90 RCDG, Lighting Requirements. Additional lighting requirements are found in Chapter 20D.40 RCDG, Design Standards, Chapter 20D.230 RCDG, Transitions between Zones, and Chapter 20D.95 RCDG, Limitations on External Effects of Uses.

(3)    Plan. An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted with all development proposals showing lighting type, intensity, spacing, height of light fixtures, and provisions to minimize glare and light trespass onto nearby properties. Luminaire shields, or cutoffs, shall be used where lighting impacts may result on surrounding properties. (Ord. 2027)

20C.50.30-070 Planned Commercial Development.

Repealed by Ord. 2447. (Ord. 2027)