Ordinances-2017-393 - Zoning Code Amendment - OPD

iii. Mixed use buildings, which include residential dwellings and commercial uses, are encouraged. However, in mixed-use buildings, the residential portion shall not be located on the first floor and the number of residential dwellings in a single building shall be determined for each site during the planned development process and limited by City Council with the overlay approval. 3. Uses Allowed on Properties Zoned Commercial C-2B. All uses planned in developments zoned C-2B shall comply with the underlying C-2B zone. 4. Uses on Properties Zoned Industrial M-1 and M-2. The following use types are allowed: industrial, office, commercial, public, open space and accessory uses, such as parking to serve such primary uses. Residential land uses are not allowed. OPD .04 Development Standards A. The minimum size area for an OPD District shall be 5 acres unless significant site restrictions apply. Except as provided in OPD.03, residential and mixed use applications for sites that are less than 5 acres may also be considered in the event the project includes a minimum of 13 dwelling units. B. The general development standards established in this ordinance, City design standards, and the specific development for construction standards for each underlying district must be followed unless specifically modified by the City Council with the approval of the OPD district. C. Variations in the dimensional requirements of the underlying base zone may be necessary in order to facilitate the provision of desired neighborhood amenities or open space; to preserve or protect natural, historic, or cultural features; to achieve compatibility with surrounding development; or to create a distinctive or innovative neighborhood environment for area residents. Therefore, the dimensional requirements of the underlying base zone may be modified, or waived, provided the standards for modified developments set for in this chapter are met. D. The density and design of the planned development shall be compatible with and/or complimentary to adjacent developments in terms of land use, building mass and scale, relative amount of open space, traffic circulation, and general layout. E. The development will not overload existing streets and utilities.