City of Arvada City Council Agenda MARCH 25, 2019 WORKSHOPS
Councilmembers: Staff Members Usually Present: Info: 7208987550 Marc Williams, Mayor Mark Deven, City Manager John Marriott, Mayor ProTem Lorie Gillis, Deputy City Manager Bob Fifer, At large Chris Daly, City Attorney Nancy Ford, District 1 Burt Knight, Director of Public Works David Jones, District 4 Jim Sullivan, Director of Utilities Mark McGoff, District 2 Ryan Stachelski, Dir. of Community & Economic Development Dot Miller, At large Bryan Archer, Director of Finance Rob Smetana, Manager of City Planning & Development Kristen Rush, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
2. WORKSHOPS A. AEDA Update and Funding Request B. Joint Workshop with City Council and Planning Commission Land Development Code (LDC)
Update C. The City of Arvada City Council City Strategic Plan 2014 to 2019 (5th Update) D. Staff Updates
3. ADJOURNMENT REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2.A. WORKSHOP
TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 25, 2019
SUBJECT: AEDA Update and Funding Request
Report in Brief
The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) Board of Directors has a formal agreement with the City of Arvada to provide economic development services. AEDA’s President, Ken Olsen, and AEDA Executive Director, Daniel Ryley, will provide an update to City Council on AEDA program outcomes and impact of AEDA’s funding since 2009, including specific attention to results achieved since the last funding allocation in 2016. Mr. Olsen and Mr. Ryley will showcase that AEDA’s results are consistent with City Council’s FOCUS performance measures and Strategic Results. In conclusion, Mr. Olsen will present a formal AEDA funding request for City Council’s consideration in an amount of $500,000 for continued AEDA program funding towards the continued successful implementation of AEDA's Strategic Plan.
Background
AEDA is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide business and commercial development services to new and existing businesses, so they can grow and expand to create jobs, increase revenues and make capital investments which enhance the community. As part of AEDA's agreement with the City of Arvada, the City provides AEDA an operations budget with an expectation to achieve specific economic development goals for the community. In addition, the City historically and periodically provided separate supplemental funds to AEDA so that the organization could create financial assistance programs designed to attract or expand companies. These programs were intended to encourage additional jobs, increase revenue through sales tax and/or capital investment, and support the growth and sustainability of existing businesses, ultimately helping to support a sustainable tax base for the City of Arvada. In 2016, AEDA Board President Dave Doherty presented an overview of AEDA’s past achievements which outlined how previous supplemental funds have been used. Past funds were originally distributed and deployed in two phases. In the first phase, beginning in 1992, $600,000 was originally allocated to AEDA, which it used sparingly until 2009. In 2010, AEDA received its second phase of funding, an allocation $1,500,000. In both 2015 and 2016, City Council allocated an additional $500,000 towards AEDA’s programs. A total of $2,500,000 in funding has been received by AEDA from the City of Arvada since 2010.
Strategic Alignment
The recommendation is in alignment with current City Council Strategic Results around Economic Development, including jobs and capital investment.
Benefits of this approval include: SUBJECT: AEDA Update and Funding Request PAGE: 2 ITEM: 2.A.
Continuation of AEDA's proven track record and successful implementation of its Strategic Plan Continued advancement of City Council Strategic Results pertaining to new jobs and capital investment Support of an Arvada business environment conducive to growth and retention of existing businesses, attraction of new businesses and investment, private sector investment into infrastructure and healthy sales tax generation A measurable return on investment in regards to economic impact and leveraged public to private sector spending
Additionally, funding of AEDA and its programs demonstrates specific strategic alignment with the following Council Strategic Results:
By 2019, create $350 million in private sector capital investments (buildings, furniture, fixtures, and equipment) By 2019, 1,000 new jobs from businesses will be created and located in urban centers and corridors By 2019, 800 new non-retail jobs from businesses will be created within the following targeted industries: medical, manufacturing, research and development, bio-medical, energy, enabling technology, and professional services
Next Steps
The Council should note that the AEDA Board's request is not currently included in the $2,375,000 recommended allocation for one time funds from the General Fund that will be considered during the Public Hearing scheduled for April 1. This recommendation reflects the Leadership Team's concerns regarding current economic trends, including relatively flat sales tax collections, increasing unemployment and projected slowing of building activity. The recommendation also reflects the additional expenditures approved for the 2019-2020 budget, including additional compensation and vehicles for Public Safety, Technology Security upgrades and continued redirection of funds for Street Maintenance.
Prepared by: Daniel Ryley, Director of Economic Development
Reviewed by: Carolina Rodriguez, Legal Administrative Specialist 3/5/2019 Sherie Farstveet, Law Office Administrator 3/5/2019
Approved by:
Ryan Stachelski, Director of Community and Economic Development 2/27/2019 Aaron Jacks, Assistant City Attorney 3/5/2019 Rachel Morris, Deputy City Attorney 3/6/2019 Chris Daly, City Attorney 3/6/2019 Lorie Gillis, Deputy City Manager 3/6/2019 Mark Deven, City Manager 3/12/2019
Enclosure, exhibits & attachments required to support the report AEDA Funding Workshop Arvada City Council March 25th, 2019 Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA)
Who we are:
• 16 Board Members (Business & Community Volunteers)
• 9 Retention Committee Members
• 3 Staff Members
• 67 Strategic Partners
AEDA is a separate and independent entity from the City of Arvada that works in close partnership to support a pro-business environment. AEDA Strategic Partners
• Regional & State Economic Development Agencies • Chambers of Commerce • Small Business Lenders • Small Business Development Resources • Industry Partners and Associations • Workforce Development Agencies • Higher Education • Business Services & Resources • Nonprofits • Utilities • Real Estate Community AEDA & City of Arvada Historic Partnership
From 1992 to 2010, AEDA managed two financial assistance programs:
• Revolving Loan Fund: 10 Loans Funded
• Financial Assistance Grant: 41 Grants Funded
Total funds distributed 1992 - 2010: $1,050,000 Measuring Success 2009 - 2019 City of Arvada’s Investment the Last 10 years Since 2009 City Council has allocated $2,500,000 to AEDA. During that time AEDA has provided: • $383,500 in loans • $46,500 in training grants to 14 manufacturers • Over $1.1 million in grants to 136 small businesses and commercial property owners • $525,000 in microloans via a $200,000 contribution • $715,500 through 21 Opportunity Fund grants • Over $75,000 into other various programs, including job creation, site engineering studies and workforce development Measuring Success 2009 - 2019 City of Arvada’s Investment the Last 10 years During that same period, the return to the City of Arvada has been: • Revolving Loan: All AEDA loans have been fully repaid. 40 new and retained jobs • AMI Program: 57 new and retained jobs, $2.7 million in capital investment and $500,000 in cost savings • Small Business Grants: $7 million in new private sector capital investment • Microloan: 15 new and retained jobs, capital deployed to 14 disadvantaged Arvada business owners (did not qualify for traditional commercial financing)
• Opportunity Fund: Shopping Centers supported yielded a net increase of $32 million in new sales tax. $3.8 million annually in new tax revenue, $34 million in total new capital investment, added 689 jobs • Other Programs: Supported the Arvada Works industry collaboratives, helped catalyze industrial development at Parkway Center, and conducted targeted Focus Groups to understand community’s perceptions on growth and development Inflow/Outflow 2016 – 2019 (as of February 2019) Measuring Success 2016 - 2019
In 2016, AEDA was allocated $500,000 from City Council.
Investment into driving more strategic, innovative and impactful programming. • Refinement of grant programs • Development of Impact Driven Strategic Plan • Focus on communication and public relations
AEDA provided $397,000 in funding to 54 different projects.
The projects yielded $260 million in new capital investment, created or retained over 130 jobs, and generated over $2.5 million in new tax.
Total funds used were the 2016 City Council allocation plus AEDA funds committed in 2015. Facilitating Partnerships: Highlights 2016 - 2019 Wanco • Retained 250 jobs, 150 new primary jobs, $9 million capital investment • Supported phase one completion of Clear Creek Regional Park
Prescient • 200 new primary jobs, $8 million capital investment • Retained company in Colorado
AMI Program • 14 Arvada manufacturers served • $2.5 million increased/retained sales, $450,000 cost savings, 57 new/retained employees • Has become National Model for supporting and growing the manufacturing industry AEDA Funding Philosophy
Build toward an Opportunity Fund balance of $1 million • Use as reserves to continue investing in business support during economic down cycles. • Have the ability to support highly impactful projects with meaningful financial tools.
Maintain effective funding levels of existing programs with proven success.
Continue to innovate through development and deployment of new programs. AEDA Programs 2019 (Current Fund Balance & Desired Full Funding Balance) Current Future AEDA’s Qualitative Benefits to the City AEDA provides something other communities don’t have: AEDA is a competitive advantage!
• Partner to the City of Arvada
• Good stewardship of public funding
• Supports the City Council’s Strategic Results
• Provides City of Arvada continuous perspective of business climate
• Provides business leadership and experience
• Fuels business engagement
• Creates a positive and pro business culture AEDA’s Qualitative Benefits to Business
AEDA develops trust and credibility between the City of Arvada and businesses!
• AEDA is the resource liaison for Arvada businesses. • AEDA is an advocate and champion for business in Arvada. • AEDA provides intentional strategic support of business activity and commercial development. • Businesses don’t hesitate to call AEDA for their various needs. • AEDA has built a reputation of facilitator, problem solver, and cross-departmental collaborator. • AEDA helps bridge the gap between the private sector’s investment, the needs of the community, available real estate and financial feasibility. AEDA’s Funding Request
AEDA requests that City Council continue its successful partnership with AEDA as it replicates historical success in 2019.
Full funding requires an additional investment of $1.35 million • AEDA will build towards full funding by reserving a portion of its City Council appropriations over time.
AEDA respectfully requests $500,000 from the projected available 2019 One-Time funds.
AEDA will report back to City Council on measured success each year and prior to its next funding request. Thank you for your continued support and partnership! REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2.B. WORKSHOP
TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 25, 2019
SUBJECT: Joint Workshop with City Council and Planning Commission - Land Development Code (LDC) Update
Report in Brief
At this workshop, staff and the City’s consultant, Todd Messenger from Fairfield and Woods, P.C., would like to obtain the Council’s and Planning Commission’s thinking on the following topic areas:
1. Self-Storage. This land use has been under review following the end of the moratorium period to evaluate options that limit negative impacts that were identified by the public. During the workshop staff will present a proposal for how this land use can be included in certain new commercial zone districts, in addition to industrial districts.
2. Short-Term Rentals. During the workshop staff will present a revised proposal for short-term rentals based on comments from the last joint Council and Planning Commission workshop on November 12, 2018. Staff would like Council input on whether to proceed with regulations prior to adoption of the Land Development Code or with the Land Development Code.
3. Sign Regulations. Staff will present a proposal to address the size of temporary signs that are typically used for political advertising.
4. Proposed Zoning Districts. The line-up of zone districts (attached) has been slightly modified based on staff review and public input from the community open house held on November 29, 2018. The proposed dimensional standards for the zoning districts have been refined and calibrated based on assessments of the existing standard and PUD zoning districts, and recently approved development projects. These zone districts were reviewed by the LDC Advisory Committee at their meeting on February 28, 2019.
5. Parking and Loading Standards. The proposed minimum parking requirements (attached) are based on existing parking requirements, but have been refined based on an analysis of parking provided in recent development projects in Arvada and a review of parking requirements in surrounding and similar communities (i.e., Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Littleton, Golden, and Aurora). Staff has analyzed the best possible options for the minimum parking requirements based on: recently approved projects in Arvada; geographic and locational considerations; product type and market preferences; and an evaluation of parking utilization in representative projects in Arvada. The proposed minimum parking requirements were reviewed by the LDC Advisory Committee at their recent meeting on February 28, 2019.
Background
Since the last Joint Workshop on November 12, 2018, several events have occurred. The community open house on November 29, 2018, provided the opportunity for the public to comment on topics including short-term rentals, the proposed zoning districts, proposed land uses within the zoning districts, dimensional standards for the residential zoning districts, and three SUBJECT: Joint Workshop with City Council and Planning Commission - PAGE: 2 Land Development Code (LDC) Update ITEM: 2.B.
bulk plane options. Approximately 55 people attended the open house.
The LDC Advisory Committee meeting on February 28, 2019, was well attended and provided feedback on the proposed zoning districts and dimensional standards and the minimum parking requirements.
Staff and the consultant are continuing to work on refining the content of draft Code Modules 2 and 3.
Strategic Alignment
The proposed action aligns with the Growth and Economic Development Priority Area of the City Council's Strategic Plan.
Next Steps
Comments from Council and Planning Commission will be folded into the draft Code Modules 2 and 3. Next steps include the fourth community open house on April 4, 2019, and an LDC Advisory Committee meeting on May 16, 2019. Comments from the public will be reviewed and considered in revisions to the draft Code Modules.
Prepared by: Joan Brown, Administrative Supervisor
Reviewed by: Carolina Rodriguez, Legal Administrative Specialist 3/11/2019 Sherie Farstveet, Law Office Administrator 3/11/2019
Approved by:
Loretta Daniel, Senior Planner 3/5/2019 Robert Smetana, Manager of City Planning and Development 3/5/2019 Ryan Stachelski, Director of Community and Economic Development 3/7/2019 Lori Graham, Senior Assistant City Attorney 3/14/2019 Rachel Morris, Deputy City Attorney 3/14/2019 Lorie Gillis, Deputy City Manager 3/15/2019 Mark Deven, City Manager 3/15/2019
Enclosure, exhibits & attachments required to support the report
Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Arvada Revised Proposal
Guiding Principles • Protect neighborhoods while accommodating an existing and desired activity in residential zoning districts. • Require licensing to ensure short-term rental accommodations are good neighbors and provide for a fair operating environment with hotels and other lodging providers.
STR Proposal 1. Allow STRs as an accessory use in all residential zone districts with: a. The entire house or individual rooms in a single-family detached dwelling, an ADU, a guest house, or a tiny home permitted to be rented as a STR. No other accessory buildings, tents, trailers, or other mobile units may be used for STR purposes. b. Limit of one STR license per property. For example: i. One STR for either the principal residence, an ADU, guest house, or tiny home for a single-family detached property; ii. One STR for a townhome (i.e., attached unit); iii. One STR for a duplex in one ownership (i.e., one side of the duplex can be a STR); iv. For multifamily apartment buildings: 1. Only the property owner may operate a STR (based on one STR per property); and 2. Renters cannot operate a STR. v. For multifamily buildings with individual condominium ownership, the owner of a unit can rent the unit as a STR if it is allowed by the homeowners association. c. One off-street parking space is required; d. A STR can only be rented to one party at a time; e. A license from the City is required; and f. STRs are subject to the restrictions of homeowner associations. 2. License requirements. a. The applicant for a STR must: i. Obtain a business license and a short-term rental permit prior to operating; ii. Be the property owner or a renter of a single-unit detached house, duplex, townhome, or condominium unit, providing that a letter from the property owner authorizing the renter to have a STR is provided with the license application. iii. Identify which portions of the dwelling unit or property are to be used for the STR; iv. Only rent out the STR for less than thirty days at a time; v. Provide one parking space for the STR and indicate where on the property the parking space is located; vi. Self-certify that the rental unit meets all applicable codes and safety standards. (The unit may be inspected based on complaints.) vii. Pay the City’s Lodgers’ Tax; viii. Ensure that the property is covered with a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance.
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b. The STR license is not transferable. The license would terminate on the sale of the property. c. The license is to be used in all rental marketing materials and must be displayed in the STR unit. (This is so that the City can track and monitor where STRs are located.) d. Where the whole house is rented and the property owner is not on-site, the owner or an owner representative must be available to respond within one hour to any complaints. The owner representation must reside or have their business located within 25 miles of the STR. A 24-hour contact number for complaints is to be provided for the STR renters. e. On-site short term rental advertising signs or other displays are prohibited. f. No short-term rental property shall be used to conduct non-owner related weddings, parties, or other similar events. g. The permit can be revoked for cause.
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Article 2-1 - Zoning Districts, Overlay Zones, and Bulk and Form Standards
Notes for the reader: This document is a summary of the proposed zoning districts for discussion purposes by the LDC Update Advisory Committee. There have been some modifications to the zoning districts since the last community open house. Specifically, some of the sub-districts in RN district have been modified, and the BR Business Residential District has been renamed and included with the mixed-use districts.
Please note that explanatory comments throughout this document are highlighted with a gray background.
The following are the proposed sections of Article 2-1, and the zoning districts which are highlighted are included in this document: Purpose and Application of Article Zoning Districts Established (list of districts) Overlay Zones Established Official Zoning Map Adopted Interpretation of Zoning Map Zoning of Annexed Land Organization of this Article OS Parks and Open Space District RA Residential / Agricultural District RN Residential Neighborhood District R6 Single-Family Residential District R13 Medium Density Residential District R24 High-Density Residential District MX-N Mixed-Use Neighborhood District MX-S Mixed-Use Suburban District MX-U Mixed-Use Urban District MX-T Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented District CG Commercial General District IL Industrial Light District IG Industrial General District Housing Palette Olde Town Building Form Standards Planned Unit Development Exceptions
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___ OS Parks and Open Space
______Purpose
The OS zoning district is intended for public parks, open space, cemeteries, nature preserves, recreation facilities, greenbelts, waterways, trails, protected floodplains, and fields. This zoning district is primarily to identify large-scale public open space and parks on the zoning map. However, a private property owner could also request this designation (e.g., to implement a conservation easement). Note: This replaces the existing district: Conservation (C-1). This would include City parks and open space, Apex recreation centers and natural areas.
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___ OS Lot and Building Standards ___ Other Standards
Lot Standards Other Standards Location in LDC Lot area, minimum None Use Regulations Lot width, minimum None Off-Street Parking
Setbacks (minimum) Landscaping Public Building and Utilities Building Design A Front 20 feet Exterior Lighting
B Side, interior 20 feet
C Side, street 20 feet D Rear 20 feet Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections of the LDC. These links are to assist the reader to navigate to Produce Stand important related sections in the code. E Front 5 feet Building Standards Building height (maximum) 35 feet
Note: The letters on this chart will reference dimensions in the zoning district diagram.
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___ RA Residential / Agricultural
______Purpose
The RA district is intended to provide for “semi-rural” rural, countryside, or estate character in the form of large lot single-family residential; and agriculture, urban agriculture, greenhouses, stables, or other equestrian uses. Note: This replaces the existing district: Agricultural (A-1)
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___ RA Lot and Building Standards ___ Other Standards
Residential Lot Standards Other Standards Location in LDC Lot area, minimum 1 acre Land Use Regulations
Lot width, minimum 150 ft. Off-Street Parking Lot width, corner, minimum 150 ft. Landscaping
Lot coverage, maximum 20% Building Design
Residential Setbacks (minimum) Exterior Lighting A Front 20 ft. B Side, interior 15 ft. Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections C Side, street 20 ft. of the LDC. D Rear 10 ft. Barns and Stables Setbacks (minimum)
E Front 30 ft. F Side 25 ft. G Rear 25 ft. Building Heights (maximum) Primary building 35 ft. ADU (detached) 30 ft. Accessory building 20 ft. Barns and Stables 30 ft. Mini-structure 12 ft. Nonresidential Lot Standards Lot area, minimum 2 ac. Lot width, minimum 150 ft. Lot coverage, maximum 30% Nonresidential Setbacks (minimum) H Front 25 ft. I Side, interior 25 ft. J Side, street 25 ft. K Rear 25 ft. Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings (per lot) Residential lot, 1 to 4.9 acres in size 6 Residential lot, 5 acres in size and larger 7 Nonresidential lot 7 3 DRAFT 2.13.2019 ARVADA LDC UPDATE |Proposed Zoning Districts
___ RN Residential Neighborhood
______Purpose
The intent of this district is to protect the character of established neighborhoods where residents expect the character to be relatively stable. The RN zoning district is not intended to apply to “greenfield” or new development areas. The RN zoning district includes six subdistricts based on the character and lot patterns that already exist, and creates regulations that prevent further subdivision if that subdivision would materially alter the development pattern, as well as to limit building height and mass so redevelopment or expansions do not overwhelm the neighborhood. The six “sub-districts” are: RN-32.5; RN-12.5; RN-7.5; RN-6; RN-4; and RN-D. Note: This zoning districts replaces the following existing districts: Residential Countryside Estate (R-CE); Residential R-E); Residential Low Density (R-L); Small Lot, Low Density (R-SL); One & Two Family Residence (R-I); Mixed-Use Industrial, Commercial, Office & Residential (NC-MU-C); PUD-R (where built-out).
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The subdistricts chart on the following page has letters that will identify important dimensions in the zoning district diagram. As with the other zoning districts, there will be a chart with quick links to other sections of the code.
RN-32.5 This subdistrict has a minimum lot size of 32,500 sf. and will typically have larger residential lots. Only single-family detached housing would be allowed.
RN-12.5 This subdistrict has a minimum lot size of 12,500 sf. Only single-family detached housing would be allowed.
RN-7.5 This subdistrict has a minimum lot size of 7,500 sf. A large percentage of residential lots in Arvada currently fall within the existing R-L zoning district and therefore would be rezoned to this district. Only single-family detached housing would be allowed.
RN-6 This subdistrict has a minimum lot size of 6,000 sf. Only single-family detached housing would be allowed.
RN-4 This subdistrict has a minimum lot size of 4,000 sf. Only single-family detached housing would be allowed.
RN-D This subdistrict allows for both duplexes and single-family detached housing. Minimum lot sizes are 9,000 sf. for duplexes and 6,000 sf. for single-family residential houses. 4 DRAFT 2.13.2019 ARVADA LDC UPDATE |Proposed Zoning Districts
___ RN Lot and Building Standards
RN-32.5 RN-12.5 RN-7.5 RN-6 RN-4 RN-D Single-Family and Duplex Residential Lot Standards Single- Single- Single- Single- Single- Duplex Single- Family Family Family Family Family Family Lot area, minimum 32,500 sf. 12,500 sf. 7,500 sf. 6,000 sf. 4,000 sf. 9,000 sf. 6,000 sf. Lot width, minimum 100 ft. 100 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 75 ft. 60 ft. Lot width, corner 100 ft. 100 ft. 85 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft. 85 ft. 75 ft. Lot coverage, maximum 25% 35% 40% 40% 40% 30% 40% Setbacks (minimum) A Front 30 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. B Side, interior 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. C Side, street 30 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. D Rear 15 ft. 15 10 ft. 5 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. E Rear, alley 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. Arterial, from centerline 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. Building Heights (maximum) Primary building 35 ft. 28 ft. 28 ft. 28 ft. 28 ft. 28 ft. 28 ft. ADU (detached) 30 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. - - 25 ft. Accessory building 20 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. Barns and Stables 30 ft. 30 ft. - - - - - Mini-structures 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. Nonresidential Lot Standards Lot area, minimum 1 ac. 1 ac. 10,000 sf. 10,000 sf. 10,000 sf. 10,000 sf. 10,000 sf. Lot width, minimum 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. Lot coverage, maximum 25% 25% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% Nonresidential Setbacks (minimum) F Front 30 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. G Side, interior 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. H Side, street 31 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. 18 ft. I Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. J Rear, alley 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. Building Heights (maximum) Primary building 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. Accessory building 20 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. Mini-structure 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. 12 ft. Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings (per lot) Residential lot 6 4 3 3 2 3 3 Nonresidential lot 6 5 3 3 2 3 3
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___ R6 Single-Family Residential
______Purpose
The R6 zoning district is intended for new (greenfield) residential development of a variety of housing products up to a gross density of six units per acre. Note: This replaces existing district: Residential, Low Density (R-L); One & Two-Family Residence (R-I. Note that the Comprehensive Plan “suburban residential” designation should be updated from 5 u/a to 6 u/a to accommodate this zoning district.
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___R6 Lot and Building Standards ___ Housing Types
Note: The residential lot standards and setbacks will Residential Lot Standards vary, depending on the housing type. Lot area, minimum varies Lot width, minimum varies The following housing types are permitted in this Lot coverage, maximum varies zoning district: Residential Setbacks (minimum) - Single-family residential: Urban; Small General; A Front yard varies General; Small Suburban; Suburban; A Garage / carport varies - Duplex; B Side, interior varies - Townhome; and C Side, street varies - Multiplex. See the Housing Palette section on page 15 for D Rear varies regulations. E Rear, alley varies
Arterial , from centerline 100 feet Residential and Nonresidential Building Standards ___ Other Standards Primary building height (maximum) 35 feet
ADU (detached) height (maximum) 30 feet Other Standards Location in LDC
Accessory building height (maximum) 18 feet Use Regulations Nonresidential Lot Standards Off-Street Parking
Lot area, minimum 10,000 sf. Landscaping Lot width, minimum 100 feet Bufferyards
Lot coverage, maximum 40% Building Design Nonresidential Setbacks (minimum) Exterior Lighting
F Front 25 feet Zero-Lot Line Housing G Side, interior 10 feet Cottage Housing
H Side, street 25 feet J Rear 15 feet Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections of the LDC.
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___ R13 Medium Density Residential
______Purpose
The R13 zoning district is intended for new (greenfield) residential development of a variety of housing products (including single-family, townhomes, duplex, multiplex, cottages, micro-homes, and low-scale multifamily) up to a gross density of 13 units per acre. Note: This replaces existing districts: Residential, Medium Density (R-MD); Residential, Multi-Family (R- M). Note that the Comprehensive Plan “medium density residential” designation should be updated from 12 u/a to 13 u/a to accommodate this zoning district.
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___ R13 Lot and Building Standards ___ Housing Types Note: The residential lot standards and setbacks will Residential Lot Standards vary, depending on the housing type. Lot area, minimum varies Lot width, minimum varies The following housing types are permitted in this Lot coverage, maximum varies zoning district: Residential Setbacks (minimum) - Single-family residential: Small Urban; Urban; A Front varies Small General; General; and Small Suburban; B Side, interior varies - Duplex; C Side, street varies - Townhome; D Rear varies - Multiplex; and - Multifamily. E Rear, alley varies See the Housing Palette section on page 15 for Arterial , from centerline 100 feet regulations. Residential and Nonresidential Building Standards Primary building height (maximum) 35 feet ADU (detached) height (maximum) 30 feet ___ Other Standards
Accessory building height (maximum) 18 feet Other Standards Location in LDC Nonresidential Lot Standards Use Regulations Lot area, minimum 10,000 sf. Off-Street Parking Lot width, minimum 100 feet Landscaping Lot coverage, maximum 40% Bufferyards Nonresidential Setbacks (minimum) Building Design F Front 20 feet Exterior Lighting G Side, interior 10 feet Zero-Lot Line Housing H Side, street 20 feet
J Rear 15 feet Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections of the LDC.
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___ R24 High-Density Residential
______Purpose
The R24 zoning district is intended for new (greenfield) residential development of a variety of higher density housing products, including multiplex, multifamily, cottages, and micro-homes, as well as small- lot single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes. This zoning district implements the “high density residential” future land use category in the Comprehensive Plan. Note: This replaces existing district: Residential, Multi-Family (R-M).
Zoning District graphic to be inserted. (Typical size approx. 3.5” x 6.5”)
___ R24 Lot and Building Standards ___ Housing Types
Note: The residential lot standards and setbacks will Residential Lot Standards vary, depending on the housing type. Lot area, minimum varies Lot width, minimum varies The following housing types are permitted in this Lot coverage, maximum varies zoning district: Residential Setbacks (minimum) - Single-family residential: Small Urban; Urban; A Front varies Small General; General; and Small Suburban; B Side, interior varies - Duplex; C Side, street varies - Townhome; D Rear varies - Multiplex; and E Rear, alley varies - Multifamily. See the Housing Palette section on page 15 for Arterial , from centerline 100 feet regulations. Residential and Nonresidential Building Standards
Primary building height (maximum) 35 feet ADU (detached) height (maximum) 30 feet ___ Other Standards
Accessory building height (maximum) 18 feet Other Standards Location in LDC Nonresidential Lot Standards Use Regulations Lot area, minimum 10,000 sf. Off-Street Parking Lot width, minimum 100 feet Landscaping Lot coverage, maximum 40% Bufferyards Nonresidential Setbacks (minimum) Building Design F Front 20 feet Exterior Lighting G Side, interior 10 feet Zero Lot Line Housing H Side, street 20 feet Cottage Housing J Rear 15 feet Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections of the LDC.
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___ Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
There are four proposed mixed-use zoning districts that allow for a variety of scale and types of residential and nonresidential uses. Building types could include linear retail, stand-alone buildings, (e.g., banks, office, retail, residential uses), existing residential buildings as well as new mixed-use and civic buildings. These districts are MX-N, MX-S, MX-U, and MX-T.
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MX-N Mixed-Use Neighborhood The MX-N district is intended to accommodate existing residential-form buildings used either for residential, commercial or live/work uses as well as redevelopment with neighborhood-scale mixed-use, residential or commercial buildings on higher traffic volume streets. The following housing types are allowed in this zoning district: Single-family residential: Small Urban; Urban; Small General; General; and Small Suburban; Duplex; Townhome; Multiplex; and Multifamily. See Housing Palette section for regulations. Note: This would replace these existing districts: Professional Office (P-1); Neighborhood Business (B-1); General Business (B-2); as appropriate. Examples of where this district could be used is for the Ralston Road corridor west of Olde Town as well as certain properties at high traffic volume intersections where either existing homes can be converted to commercial uses or redevelopment at a neighborhood-scale may be desirable.
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MX-S Mixed-Use Suburban MX-S is a mixed-use zoning district that allows a variety of residential and nonresidential uses, in vertically mixed-use, horizontally mixed-use or single-use configurations. The MX-S zoning district may be used to provide a transition between zoning districts with greater and lesser intensity, to promote redevelopment of outmoded commercial centers, or to provide for neighborhood and community-serving mixed-use centers. The MX-S zoning district could apply to development such as suburban office, research, or medical campuses and small-scale shopping centers, as well as development that includes a mix of residential and nonresidential uses. The following housing types are permitted in this zoning district: Single-family residential: Small Urban; Urban; and Small General; Duplex; Townhome; Multiplex; and Multifamily. See the Housing Palette section for regulations. Note: This would replace these existing districts: Professional Office (P-1); Neighborhood Business (B-1); General Business (B-2); PUD-R, PUD-BPR, and PUD-BP, as appropriate. As an example, this district could be used for adding residential and mixed-use buildings to existing older suburban shopping centers.
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MX-U Mixed-Use Urban MX-U is a mixed-use zoning district that would allow a variety of residential and nonresidential uses (including light industrial), in vertically mixed-use, horizontally mixed-use, or single-use configurations. The zoning district promotes urban character and non-vehicular modes of transportation. The following housing types are permitted in this zoning district: Single-family residential: Small Urban; Urban; Duplex; Townhome; Multiplex; and Multifamily. See the Housing Palette section for regulations for the specific housing types. Note: This replaces existing district: Professional Office (P-1); General Business (B-2); Intensive Business District (B-4); PUD-R, PUD-BPR, and PUD-BP, as appropriate. As an example, this district would apply to the existing commercially-zoned land at major intersections along Wadsworth Bypass and Wadsworth Boulevard.
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MX-T Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented MX-T is a mixed-use zoning district that allows a variety of residential and nonresidential uses in vertically mixed-use, horizontally mixed-use, or single-use configurations (although single-use configurations may not be allowed in certain areas). MU-T areas are generally located within ½ mile of reliable transit, which can include both rail and bus lines with frequent service. The zoning district promotes urban character, and promotes transit and non-vehicular modes of transportation. MU-T is generally more intense than MU-U. The following housing types are permitted in this zoning district: Townhome Multiplex; and Multifamily. See the Housing Palette section for regulations Note: This replaces existing district: Professional Office (P-1); General Business (B-2); Intensive Business District (B-4); PUD-R, PUD-BPR, and PUD-BP, as appropriate.
___ Other Standards
Note: As with all the other zoning districts, the mixed-use Other Standards Location in LDC districts will contain a chart as shown to the left, with quick Use Regulations links to other sections of the LDC. Off-Street Parking
Landscaping Bufferyards Building Design
Exterior Lighting Signs
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___ MX-N, MX-S, MX-U, and MX-T Lot and Building Standards
MX-N MX-S MX-U MX-T Lot Standards Lot area, minimum 6,500 sf. None None None Lot width, minimum 60 ft. None None None Lot coverage, maximum 70% 60% 75% 80% Building and Parking Siting A Frontage Zone, Commercial and Mixed-Use, min./max. 5/25 ft. 0/20 ft. 0/20 ft. 0/20 ft. B Frontage Zone, Residential, min./max. 5/25 ft. 20 ft./TBD 0/20 ft. 0/20 ft. C Side, interior, min. 5 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. D Side, street, min./max. 10 ft. / N/A 10/20 ft. 0/20 ft. 0/20 ft. E Rear, min. 10 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 5 ft. F Front Parking Setback, min. 15 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Arterial, from centerline (residential only), min. - 80 ft. 80 ft. - Minimum Building Coverage within Frontage Zone1 50% 20% 35% 60% Building Standards Minimum Overall Height - 1 story 1 story 2 stories Maximum Overall Height 35 ft. 35 ft. 65 ft.2 TBD Maximum Accessory Building Height 18 ft. 18 ft. - - Minimum Ground Floor Height3 - 12 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. ADU (detached) maximum height 30 ft. - - - Street Facades Minimum Front Façade Transparency Primary Commercial Building 35% 50% 60% 60% Mixed-Use/Multifamily Building 30% 40% 40% 40% Minimum Secondary Street Façade Transparency 15% 15% 20% 30% Small Urban Parks and Open Space Small Urban Park, Minimum Area Lots 1 acre and larger - 5,000 sf. 5,000 sf. 3,000 sf. Lots 0.5 to 0.99 acre - 2,500 sf. 2,500 sf. 1,000 sf. Open Space, minimum 15% 25% 15%4 10%4 Height Transition Zone Minimum Height Transition Zone Depth abutting RA, 25 ft. 30 ft. 45 ft. 45 ft. RN and R-6 Districts
1 Minimum percentage of building that must be located in the Frontage Zone. Small Urban Parks satisfying the requirements of Section ___ may be used to meet the Minimum Building Coverage within the Frontage Zone requirement. 2 Maximum height can be increased to 80 ft. if the nearest façade of a proposed building is located 250 ft. from a residential zoning district boundary, excluding parcels with schools, parks and open space. 3 Minimum Ground Floor Height for non-residential and mixed-use buildings. 4 Roof top and upper level deck amenities can be counted towards the Open Space requirement. 11 DRAFT 2.13.2019 ARVADA LDC UPDATE |Proposed Zoning Districts
___ CG Commercial General
______Purpose
The CG zoning district is intended to provide a wide variety of general retail, business, and service uses, as well as professional and business offices. This zoning district is typically (but not necessarily) situated at the intersection of two arterial streets or where other appropriate access is available. Note: This replaces existing districts: Professional Office (P-1); Neighborhood Business (B-1); General Business (B-2); PUD-BP, as appropriate. It is envisioned that this district will be utilized along Indiana Street and along other existing commercial and employment corridors. Residential uses would not be allowed in this district.
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___CG Lot and Building Standards ___ Other Standards
Lot Standards Other Standards Location in LDC
Lot area, minimum 10,000 sf. Use Regulations
Lot width, minimum 60 ft. Off-Street Parking
Landscaping Lot coverage, maximum 35%
Setbacks (minimum) Bufferyards
A Front 20 ft. Building Design
B Side, interior 10 ft. Exterior Lighting
C Side, street 20 ft. Signs
D Rear 20 ft.
Building Heights (maximum) Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections Primary building 35 ft. of the LDC.
Accessory building 25 ft.
Mini-structures 12 ft. Other Standards Front parking setback (minimum) 20 ft. Outdoor storage (maximum) 35% Open space (minimum) 25%
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___ IL Industrial Light
______Purpose
The IL zoning district provides an area for light industries, office, research, food and beverage processing, packaging, or bottling, and compatible recreational activities. Note: This replaces existing districts: Light Industrial (I-1); New Communities, Industrial & Office (NC- I/OF); PUD-I.
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___IL Lot and Building Standards ___ Other Standards
Lot Standards Other Standards Location in LDC Lot area, minimum None Use Regulations Lot width, minimum None Off-Street Parking
Landscaping Lot coverage, maximum 50% Setbacks (minimum) Bufferyards A Front 20 ft. Building Design
B Side, interior 5 ft. Exterior Lighting
C Side, street 20 ft. Signs D Rear 5 ft.
Building Heights (maximum) Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections of Buildings 40 ft. the LDC. Mini-structures 12 ft.
Other Standards Front parking setback (minimum) 20 ft.
Outdoor storage (maximum) 50% Open space (minimum) 25%
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___ IG Industrial General
______Purpose
The IG zoning district provides an area for heavy industries and heavy logistics centers, storage yards, and comparable uses and activities. Note: This replaces existing district: Heavy Industrial (I-2) and Clear Creek Sub-District A (CC-A)
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___IG Lot and Building Standards ___ Other Standards
Lot Standards Other Standards Location in LDC Lot area, minimum None Use Regulations Lot width, minimum None Off-Street Parking
Landscaping Lot coverage, maximum 50% Setbacks (minimum) Bufferyards A Front 20 ft. Building Design
B Side, interior 5 ft. Exterior Lighting
C Side, street 20 ft. Signs D Rear 5 ft.
Building Heights (maximum) Note: The chart above will contain quick links to other sections Buildings 40 ft. of the LDC.
Mini-structures 12 ft. Other Standards Front parking setback (minimum) 10 ft. Outdoor storage (maximum) 100% Open space (minimum) 15%
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___ Housing Palette
______Purpose
The Housing Palette provides flexibility for a range of housing types within one development site or subdivision in the R6, R13, R24, and MX zoning districts.
Table 2-3-3-4.A. Single-Family Detached Lot and Building Standards
Minimum Maximum
Lot Front Setback Interior Street Vehicular Lot Width, (Building / Garage Side Side Rear Building Lot Type Access Lot Area Width Corner Door) Setback Setback Setback Coverage Height1
Small Urban Alley 2,000 sf. 30 ft. 40 ft. 15 ft. / NA 3 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.2 65% 35 ft.
Alley 3,800 sf. 40 ft. 50 ft. 15 ft. / NA 5 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.2 65% 35 ft. Urban Street 4,000 sf. 40 ft. 50 ft. 15 ft. / 15 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 60% 35 ft.
Alley 4,000 sf. 40 ft. 40 ft. 15 ft. / NA 5 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.2 60% 35 ft. Small General Street 5,000 sf. 50 ft. 60 ft. 15 ft. / 17 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 65% 35 ft.
General Any 6,000 sf. 60 ft. 70 ft. 20 ft. / 20 ft. 5 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 50% 35 ft.
Small Any 7,500 sf. 70 ft. 80 ft. 20 ft. / 20 ft. 7.5 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 45% 35 ft. Suburban
10,000 Suburban Any 80 ft. 90 ft. 20 ft. / 20 ft. 10 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 40% 35 ft. sf.
21,780 Estate Any 100 ft. 100 ft. 20 ft. / 20 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 20% 35 ft. sf.
TABLE NOTES: 1 Maximum height (and maximum building coverage) may vary based on the zone in which the subject property is located. 2 Minimum rear setback for alley-loaded garages shall be either 2 to 4 ft. or 18 ft. 3 Street access is allowed only on corner lots or using shared driveways that provide access to two adjacent lots. 4 Setback is measured from the property line or the back of the sidewalk, whichever provides a greater setback.
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Table 2-3-3-5 Duplex Lot and Building Standards
Minimum Maximum
Lot Width, Street Lot Front Interior Side Rear Building Vehicular Lot Area Corner Side Height5 Width Setback Setback3 Setback Coverage5 Lot Type Access Setback
2,550 Side-by- Alley 30 ft.1 40 ft. 12 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.4 35 ft. 65% sf.1 Side Duplex Street 4,000 sf.1 35 ft.1 45 ft. 20 ft. 8 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 35 ft. 50%
Over- Alley 4,000 sf.2 40 ft.2 50 ft. 15 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.4 35 ft. 55% Under Duplex Street 7,000 sf.2 60 ft.2 70 ft. 20 ft. 7.5 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 35 ft. 50%
TABLE NOTES: 1 Per unit 2 Per building 3 For outer building walls (does not apply to common wall) 4 Minimum rear setback for alley-loaded garages shall be either 2 to 4 ft. or 18 ft. 5 Maximum height and maximum building coverage may vary based on the zone in which the subject property is located. See Sec. 2-1-3-2, Residential Land Use by Zoning District.
Table 2-3-3-6 Townhome Lot and Building Standards
Minimum Maximum
Lot Width, Street Vehicular Lot Corner Front Side Building Units Per Building Lot Type Access Lot Area Width Setback Setback Rear Setback Separation Building Height1 Coverage1
Alley or 25 ft. Parking 1,000 sf.3 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 2 ft.2 10 ft. 8 35 ft. 75% Townhome Court
Street 2,500 sf.3 28 ft. 32 ft. 18 ft. 10 ft.4 10 ft. 10 ft. 8 35 ft. 60%
TABLE NOTES: 1 Maximum height and maximum building coverage may vary based on the zone in which the subject property is located. See Sec. 2-1-3-2, Residential Land Use by Zoning District. 2 Minimum rear setback for alley-loaded garages shall be either 2 to 4 ft. or 18 ft. 3 Per unit. 4 Where garage access is directly from a side street, the minimum garage setback shall be 18 ft.
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Table 2-3-3-7 Multiplex and Multifamily Lot and Building Standards Minimum Maximum Lot Area Interior Street Vehicular (per Lot Front Side Side Rear Units Per Building Lot Type Access building) Width Setback Setback Setback Setback Building Height3 Coverage3 3 unit 3 unit bldg.: bldg.: 75 8,000 sf. ft. Alley or 4 unit 4 unit Parking bldg.: bldg.: 80 15 ft. 6 ft. 15 ft. 2 ft.1 6 35 ft. 65% Court 8,500 sf. ft. 6 unit 6 unit Multiplex bldg.: bldg.: 10,000 sf. 100 ft. 3 unit 3 unit 18 ft. to interior bldg.: bldg.: 80 building; lot: 3 8,000 sf. ft. 20 ft. to Street 20 ft. 6 ft. 15 ft. 35 ft. 55% 4 unit 4 unit garage corner bldg.: bldg.: door, if lot: 4 10,000 sf. 100 ft. any not (by Multifamily Any 12,000 sf. 75 ft. 20 ft. 6 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.1 60% limited2 zoning) Urban No not (by Any 50 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 0 ft. 90% Multifamily minimum limited2 zoning) TABLE NOTES: 1 Minimum rear setback for alley-loaded garages shall be either 2 to 4 ft. or 18 ft. 2The total number of units allowed on the lot is limited by the density of the zoning district in which the property is located (if the zoning district limits density), but the number of units in any individual building is not specifically limited. 3Maximum height and maximum building coverage may vary based on the underlying zoning district or applicable overlay district in which the property is located (if the district or overlay district limits height), based on limited, adaptable, or conditional use standards, or based on whether the development is located in a complete neighborhood. the zone in which the subject property is located. See Sec. 2-1-3-2, Residential Land Use by Zoning District.
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___ OT Olde Town Zoning District
______Purpose
The Olde Town zoning district is divided into seven sub-districts that have different form, characteristics, and allowable land uses: 1. OT-E, 2. OT-EY, 3. OT-GV, 4. OT-OW, 5. OT-RR, 6. OT-RN, and 7. OT-W.
Note: The Olde Town Zoning District is essentially unchanged, however some minor revisions are currently being made. We’ve included the in-progress section below for the Advisory Committee’s information and review.
Division 2-4-3 Olde Town Building Form Standards
2-4-3-1 Purpose and Application of Division
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Division is to establish lot, building, and form standards for buildings in the OT zoning district. This Division is applied in conjunction with the Design Guidelines for Olde Town Arvada. B. Application of Division. 1. Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, describes eight different building types that are permissible in the OT zoning district. The section includes a matrix that indicates which building types are allowed in each OT subdistrict. 2. Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, explains each of the standards and measures that are used in the tables in Section 2-4-3-4, Mixed-Use Lot and Building Standards, through Section 2-4-3-11, Civic Building Lot and Building Standards, inclusive. 3. Section 2-4-3-4, Mixed-Use Lot and Building Standards, through Section 2-4-3-11, Civic Building Lot and Building Standards, inclusive, set out the specific standards that apply to each of the permissible building types. C. Relationship to Other Standards of this LDC. Article 5-1, Measurements, and Article 3-3, Landscaping and Buffering, apply in the OT zoning district, except as specifically modified in this Division.
2-4-3-2 Building Types
A. Generally. This section establishes and defines each building type to ensure that proposed development is consistent with the district goals for building form, physical character, and quality. B. Building Types. The building types that may be permissible in the OT zoning district are set out in Figure 2-4-3-2, Olde Town Building Types.
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Figure 2-4-3-2 Olde Town Building Types
Mixed-Use A building type that accommodates commercial, office or employment uses, and may include residential uses in upper stories. Mixed-Use Parking Structure A building type that accommodates a parking structure with ground floor commercial use.
Townhouse A building type that accommodates three or more dwelling Apartment units side by side, and where each unit is separated vertically A building type that accommodates three or more dwelling units by a party wall. vertically and horizontally integrated. This form may include a parking structure.
Urban House A building type that accommodates one to four dwelling units Single-Family consolidated into a single structure. Dwelling or Two-Family Dwelling A building type that accommodates one or two dwelling units consolidated into a single structure.
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Figure 2-4-3-2 Olde Town Building Types
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building A detached building that may accommodate a dwelling small Civic Building accessory dwelling unit. The dwelling unit may be located above a A building type that accommodates civic, institutional or garage. public uses only.
C. Allowed Building Types by Sub-District. The building types that are allowed within each sub- district of the Olde Town zoning district are set out in Table 2-4-3-2B, Building Types by Sub- District.
Table 2-4-3-2B Building Types by Sub-District Key: ■ = Allowed; * = Allowed as Provided in Table Note; - = Not Allowed Building Type OT-E OT-EY OT-GV OT-OW OT-RR OT-RN OT-W Mixed Use ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ *1 ■ Mixed Use Parking Structure ■ ■ - ■ ■ - ■ Apartment ■ ■ - - ■ - ■ Townhouse ■ ■ - - ■ - ■ Urban House ■ ------Single Family Dwelling or Two Family Dwelling *1 - ■ ■ ■ ■ - Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory ■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ - Building Civic Building ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■ TABLE NOTE: 1 This permitted building type designation is intended to only address existing buildings. Existing buildings of this type shall be considered conforming for the purposes of expansion, modification, or alteration in a manner that is consistent with the standards established in Sec. 2- 4-3-4, Mixed-Use Lot and Building Standards, and the Design Guidelines for Olde Town Arvada. In the event of demolition of an existing building of this type, new development shall be limited to the other building types that are allowed in this sub-district. In the event of damage or destruction of an existing building of this type, the provisions of Article 4-1, Nonconformities, shall apply.
2-4-3-3 Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The provisions of this Section apply to individual building types as provided in Sections 2-4-3-4, Mixed-Use Lot and Building Standards, to 2-4-3-5, Mixed-Use Parking Structure Lot and Building Standards, inclusive. B. Front Yard Landscaping. Front yard landscaping may include both live plant materials and hardscape plaza or sidewalk areas, but in no case shall the front yard landscaping include areas for vehicle parking. C. Setback Measurement.
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1. Front Setbacks. Front setback requirements apply along all street frontages and along the boundaries of McIlvoy Park and Olde Town Plaza. See Figure 2-4-3-3C, Front Setbacks, below.
Figure 2-4-3-3C Front Setbacks
2. Side and Rear Setbacks. Side and rear setbacks are measured from side and rear property lines. 3. Adjoining Protected Area. For the purposes of measuring adjoining protected area setbacks, a protected area is any single-family residential district that is not a sub-district of the OT zoning district, and any historically significant single-family building that is located either within or outside the OT zoning district. D. Setback Encroachments. The setback encroachments allowed in Division 2-4-5, Exceptions and Adjustments to Bulk Standards, apply in the OT zoning district, except as specifically modified by this subsection. 1. A cantilevered vertical conveyance system such as steel-framed stairs is allowed to encroach into the front setback, provided that: a. The system will not cause accumulation of snow and ice on or over the public right-of- way; b. The encroachment does not exceed six feet; and c. There is 12 feet of clearance from the surface of the sidewalk to the underside of the first structural member. See Figure 2-4-3-3D, Setback Encroachments.
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Figure 2-4-3-3D Setback Encroachments
2. Setback encroachments are not allowed between the front property line and the frontage zone where this condition exists, except as allowed for Cantilevered Vertical Conveyance Systems.
E. Frontage Zone. 1. Generally. The frontage zone is an area of the subject property within which build-to requirements and height limitations may apply, based on subdistrict, building type, and context. See Figure 2-4-3-3E, Frontage Zone. Generally, frontage zone requirements apply along streets, and McIlvoy Park and Olde Town Plaza boundaries. 2. Landscape / Hardscape Requirement. The area of the frontage zone that is located between the building and the sidewalk must be landscaped or hardscaped. 3. Variation. In some circumstances, the frontage zone is composed of two distinct areas, which may provide for different requirements for build-to lines or building height, depending upon the distance from the property line. In such cases, the two areas are described as “Area 1,” which is the portion of the frontage zone that is closest to the street, and “Area 2,” which is the portion of the frontage zone that extends from the interior boundary of Area 1 towards the interior of the subject property.
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Figure 2-4-3-3E Frontage Zone
F. Build-To. The required build-to percentage specifies the proportion of the width of the frontage zone (see subsection E., above), that must include a portion of the front building facade. It is measured as width of the building within the frontage zone divided by the length of the property line along which the frontage zone is established. A recessed entry or other similar element that does not affect the fundamental relationship of the building to the street (even if it is not located within the frontage zone) may also be counted in the calculation of this proportion. See Figure 2-4-3-3F, Calculation of Build-To Requirements.
Figure 2-4-3-3F Calculation of Build-To Requirements
G. Building Width. Building width is the total building width that is allowed on a lot along a specified elevation. See Figure 2-4-3-3G, Building Width.
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Figure 2-4-3-3G Building Width
H. Building Height. 1. Measurement. Building height is measured from average grade to the top of the highest point of: a. The coping of a flat roof; or b. The deck line of a mansard roof; or c. The peak or ridge of a pitched roof (e.g., gable, hip, or shed). See Figure 2-4-3-3H1, Building Height.
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Figure 2-4-3-3H1 Building Height
1. Maximum Height. a. Maximum building height is measured in both stories and feet. For the purposes of this Division, the relationship between stories and feet is set out in Table 2-4-3-3H, Olde Town Height Limits. All height specifications in this Division that refer to “story” or “stories” also incorporate the “feet” measurements of Table 2-4-3-3H, Olde Town Height Limits.
Table 2-4-3-3H Olde Town Height Limits Stories Feet 1 story 22 ft. 2 stories 32 ft. 3 stories 42 ft. 4 stories 55 ft. 5 stories 65 ft. b. Space within a roof form counts as a story if 50 percent or more of the floor area has a clear height of seven and one-half feet or more, measured from the finished floor to the finished ceiling. See Figure 2-4-3-3H2, Attic Story.
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Figure 2-4-3-3H2 Attic Story
I. Floor Height. 1. Ground floor elevation is measured from the average sidewalk level to the top of the finished ground floor. 2. Ground story floor height is measured from the top of the finished floor to the ceiling above. 3. Minimum ground story floor height applies only to the first 30 feet of building depth. See Figure 2-4-3-3I, Ground Story Height Measurement.
Figure 2-4-3-3I Ground Story Height Measurement
J. Transparency. 1. The minimum percentage of a building’s width devoted to transparent windows and doors (clad or opaque windows and doors do not count toward the transparency requirements). 2. This standard does not count ground story windows or doors that do not equal at least one- half of the floor height, or upper story windows or doors that do not equal at least one-third of the floor height. See Figure 2-4-3-3J, Building Transparency. 3. The standard applies only on street-facing, park-facing, and plaza-facing facades (as provided in the individual sections of this Division), and not interior or rear-facing facades.
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Figure 2-4-3-3J Building Transparency
K. Blank Wall. 1. Blank wall area means the width of any story of a street-facing wall that does not include a a. Substantial material change (paint color is not considered a substantial change); b. Window or door; or c. Column, pilaster, or other articulation greater than 12 inches in depth. See Figure 2-4- 3-3K, Blank Wall Area. 2. Blank wall area standards apply to ground story and upper story facades that face adjoining streets, McIlvoy Park, or Town Plaza, as provided in the individual sections of this Division.
Figure 2-4-3-3K Blank Wall Area
L. Building Entrances.
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1. An entrance providing both ingress and egress, operable to residents or customers at all times, is required if a street-facing or park-facing entrance is required. See Figure 2-4-3-3L, Building Entrance. 2. Additional entrances from another street, pedestrian area or internal parking area are also permitted. 3. An angled entrance that is provided at the corner of a building at the intersection of two streets or of a street and McIlvoy Park or Town Plaza meets the entrance requirements for both streets, or the street and park or plaza.
Figure 2-4-3-3L Building Entrance
M. Transparent Screening Device. 1. A mostly transparent device used to screen parking on an upper levels of a Mixed-Use Parking Structure building type.
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2-4-3-4 Mixed-Use Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to mixed-use buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow mixed-use buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-4B, Mixed-Use Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-4B Mixed-Use Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping N/A
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-4C, Mixed-Use Building Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-4C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-4C Mixed-Use Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance (ft.) A Front Setback Generally, except as specified below 0 Ralston Road, McIlvoy Park, Robinson Way, or Yukon A Front Setback 10 Street A Front Setback Wadsworth Bypass 20 B Side Generally, except as specified below 0 B Side Adjoining a single-family or two-family dwelling 5 29 DRAFT 2.13.2019 ARVADA LDC UPDATE |Proposed Zoning Districts
Table 2-4-3-4C Mixed-Use Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance (ft.) No alley, not adjoining a single-family or two-family C Rear 0 dwelling No alley, adjoining a Single-Family or Two-Family C Rear 5 Dwelling C Rear Alley 0 - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 102 TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-4C, Illustrative Building Setbacks. 2 This setback supersedes other side or rear setbacks where the subject propertyis adjacent to a protected area.
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-4D, Mixed-Use Building Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-4D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
Table 2-4-3-4D Mixed-Use Building Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W Frontage Zone (min / Generally, except as specified 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / A ft. 0/20N/A3 0/15 max) below 15 15 15 15 15 Frontage Zone (min / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A Ralston Road frontage ft. N/A max) 25 25 25 25 25 25 Frontage Zone (min / Robinson Way or Yukon Street 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A ft. N/A N/A max) frontage 25 25 25 25 25 Frontage Zone (min / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A McIlvoy Park frontage ft. N/A10/20 10/20 max) 20 20 20 20 20 Frontage Zone (min / 0 / A Town Plaza frontage ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 / 20 max) 20 Building Facade Elevation at B Build-to (min) %4 75 85 85 85 75 75 85 Front Setback Line Total Building Width Generally, except as specified B ft. 150 180 60 60 180 120 180 (max) below Total Building Width B Wadsworth Bypass frontage ft. 240 N/A N/A N/A 240 N/A N/A (max) Total Building Width B McIlvoy Park frontage ft. 120 N/A 35 N/A N/A N/A 35N/A (max) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-4D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The Mixed-Use building form is allowed in this subdistrict only as provided in Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types. 3 There is no frontage zone in the OT-GV subdistrict. Buildings shall be built to the front setback line as provided in this table. 4 Percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-4E, Mixed-Use Building Height and Floor Height.
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Figure 2-4-3-4E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-4E Mixed-Use Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W A Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone stories2 5 3 N/A 3 3 N/A 3 B Height (max) Inside Frontage Zone stories 5 2 N/A 2 2 N/A 2 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) McIlvoy Park, Ralston stories 2 2 2N/A 2 2 N/A 2 Road frontages Generally, except as B Height (max) stories N/A N/A 2 N/A N/A 2 N/A specified above - Height (min) Generally stories 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Height of Vertical Accent C Inside Frontage Zone stories 3 3 N/A 3 3 N/A 3 (max)3 D Width of Vertical Accent (max)3 Inside Frontage Zone %4 4-N/A 40 N/A 40 40 N/A 40 Width Between Roofline E N/A ft. 60 60 N/A 60 60 N/A 60 Offsets (max) Height Change for Roofline F N/A ft. 2 2 N/A 2 2 N/A 2 Offsets (min) Ground Story Floor Height G N/A ft. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-4E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, subsection H. 3 Vertical accent is not allowed along McIlvoy Park 4 Maximum percent of building width.
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-4F, Mixed-Use Building Form.
Figure 2-4-3-4F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-4F Mixed-Use Building Form Key1 Transparency, Blank Wall, or Building Entrance Standard A Ground Story Transparency (min) 60% A Upper Story Transparency (min) 30% A Blank Wall Width (Street-Facing) (max) 30 ft. C Street-Facing Entrance Required C Park-Facing Entrance (when fronting on McIlvoy Park) Required C Plaza-Facing Entrance (when fronting on Town Plaza) Required TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-4F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
2-4-3-5 Mixed-Use Parking Structure Lot and Building Standards
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A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to mixed-use parking structure buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow mixed-use parking structure buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-5B, Mixed-Use Parking Structure Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-5B Mixed-Use Parking Structure Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping N/A
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-5C, Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-5C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-5C Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance A Front Setback Generally, except as specified below 0 ft. A Front Setback Ralston Road, McIlvoy Park, or Robinson Way 10 ft. A Front Setback Wadsworth Bypass 20 ft. B Side Generally 0 ft. C Rear No Alley 0 ft. C Rear Alley 0 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 10 ft.2 TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-5C, Illustrative Building Setbacks 2 This setback supersedes other side or rear setbacks where the subject property shares a property line with a protected area.
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-5D, Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-5D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
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Table 2-4-3-5D Mixed-Use Parking Structure Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW RR RN2 W Frontage Zone (min / Generally, except as specified A ft. 0 / 15 0 / 15 0 / 15 0 / 15 0 / 15 max) below Frontage Zone (min / Ralston Road or Robinson Way 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A ft. max) frontage 25 25 25 25 25 Frontage Zone (min / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A McIlvoy Park or Plaza frontage ft. max) 20 20N/A 20 20 20 B Build-to (min) Building at front setback %3 75 85 85 85 85 Total Building Width B Generally ft. 300 300 300 300 300 (max) Total Building Width B McIlvoy Park frontage ft. 120 120 120 120 120 (max) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-5D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The Mixed-Use Parking Structure building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-5E, Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-5E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-5E Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW RR RN2 W A Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone stories3 5 3 3 3 3 B Height (max) Inside Frontage Zone stories 5 2 2 2 2 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) McIlvoy Park, Ralston stories 2 2 2 2 2 Road frontages Height of Vertical Accent C Inside Frontage Zone stories 3 3 3 3 3 (max)4 D Width of Vertical Accent (max)4 Inside Frontage Zone %5 40 40 40 40 40 Width Between Roofline E N/A ft. 60 60 60 60 60 Offsets (max) Height Change for Roofline F N/A ft. 2 2 2 2 2 Offsets (min) Height of Transparent 32 to 32 to 32 to 32 to 32 to G Inside Frontage Zone ft. Screening Device 42 42 42 42 42 - Ground Floor Elevation (min) Inside Frontage Zone ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ground Story Floor Height H N/A ft. 12 12 12 12 12 (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-5E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The Mixed-Use Parking Structure building type is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, subsection H. 4 Vertical accent is not allowed along McIlvoy Park 33 DRAFT 2.13.2019 ARVADA LDC UPDATE |Proposed Zoning Districts
Table 2-4-3-5E Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW RR RN2 W 5 Maximum percent of building width.
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-5F, Mixed-Use Building Form.
Figure 2-4-3-5F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-5F Mixed-Use Parking Structure Building Form Key1 Transparency, Blank Wall, or Building Entrance Standard A Ground Story Transparency (min)2 60% A Upper Story Transparency (min) 30% A Blank Wall Width (Street-Facing) (max) 30 ft. C Street-Facing Entrance Required C Park-Facing Entrance (when fronting on McIlvoy Park) Required C Plaza-Facing Entrance (when fronting on Town Plaza) Required TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-5F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements 2 Not applicable on parking component when fronting on Wadsworth Bypass
2-4-3-6 Apartment Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to apartment buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow apartment buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-6B, Apartment Building Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-6B Apartment Building Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping N/A
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-6C, Apartment Building Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-6C Illustrative Building Setbacks
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Table 2-4-3-6C Apartment Building Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance A Front Generally, except as specified below 10 ft. A Front McIlvoy Park 5 ft. A Front Ralston Road 10 ft. A Front Wadsworth Bypass 20 ft. B Side Generally 10 ft C Rear No alley 10 ft. C Rear Alley 0 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 10 ft.2 TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-6C, Illustrative Building Setbacks. 2 This setback supersedes other side or rear setbacks where the subject property is adjacent toshares a property line with a protected area.
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-6D, Apartment Building Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-6D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
Table 2-4-3-6D Apartment Building Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW2 RR RN2 W Frontage Zone (min / Generally, except as specified 10 / 10 / A ft 10 / 25 10 / 25 max) below 25 25 Frontage Zone (min / 5 / A McIlvoy Park, Area 1 ft. N/A N/A N/A max) 10 Frontage Zone (min / 10 / A McIlvoy Park, Area 2 ft. N/A N/A N/A max) 25 Inside Frontage Zone, McIlvoy B Building Width (max) % 783 N/A N/A N/A Park Area 1 Inside Frontage Zone, McIlvoy B Building Width (min) % 753 N/A N/A N/A Park Area 2 Total Building Width Generally, except as specified B ft. 180 180 180 180 (max) below Total Building Width B Wadsworth Bypass frontage ft. 475 N/A 475N/A N/A475 (max) Total Building Width B McIlvoy Park frontage ft. 400 N/A N/A 180 (max) Total Building Width B Ralston Road frontage ft. 180 120 N/A180 120N/A (max) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-6D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The apartment building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-6E, Apartment Building Height and Floor Height.
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Figure 2-4-3-6E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-6E Apartment Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW2 RR RN2 W A Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone stories3 5 3 3 3 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) except as specified stories 5 2 2 2 below Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) Ralston Road and stories 2 N/A N/A 2N/A McIlvoy Park Area 1 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) stories 3 N/A N/A 3 McIlvoy Park Area 2 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) stories N/A N/A2 N/A 2 Town Plaza B Height (min) Generally stories 2 N/A N/A N/A Inside Frontage Zone C Height of Vertical Accent (max) generally, except as stories 3 3 3 3 specified below Inside Frontage Zone, C Height of Vertical Accent (max) stories 3 3 3 3 McIlvoy Park Area 1 Inside Frontage Zone, C Height of Vertical Accent (max) Ralston Road and stories 5 5 5 5 McIlvoy Park Area 2 Inside Frontage Zone D Width of Vertical Accent (max) generally, except as %4 40 40 40 40 specified below Inside Frontage Zone, D Width of Vertical Accent (max) %4 88 N/A88 N/A 88 McIlvoy Park Area 1 Inside Frontage Zone, D Width of Vertical Accent (max) %4 68 N/A68 N/A 68 McIlvoy Park Area 2 Inside Frontage Zone, D Width of Vertical Accent (max) %5 55 55 55 55 Ralston Road Width Between Roofline E N/A ft. 60 60 60 60 Offsets (max) Height Change for Roofline F N/A ft. 2 2 2 2 Offset (min) - Ground Floor Elevation (min) Inside Frontage Zone ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A Ground story, floor to ceiling - N/A ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-6E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The apartment building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, subsection H. 4 Maximum percent of building width. 5 Maximum percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-6F, Apartment Building Form.
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Figure 2-4-3-6F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-6F Apartment Building Form Key1 Transparency, Blank Wall, or Building Entrance Standard Ground Story Transparency (min) N/A Upper Story Transparency (max) N/A Blank Wall Width, Street-Facing (max) 35 ft. Street-facing entrance Required Park-facing entrance, when fronting McIlvoy Park Required Plaza-facing entrance, when fronting Town Plaza Required TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-6F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
2-4-3-7 Townhouse Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to townhouse buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow townhouse buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-7B, Townhouse Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-7B Townhouse Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping N/A
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-7C, Townhouse Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-7C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-7C Townhouse Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance A Front Generally, except as specified below 10 ft. A Front Wadsworth Bypass 20 ft. B Side Generally 10 ft. C Rear No alley 10 ft. C Rear Alley 0 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 10 ft.2 TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-7C, Illustrative Building Setbacks 2 This setback supersedes other side or rear setbacks where the subject property is adjacent toshares a property line with a protected area.
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D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-7D, Apartment Building Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-7D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
Table 2-4-3-7D Townhouse Building Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW2 RR RN2 W Frontage Zone (min / Generally, except as specified 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A ft. max) below 25 25 25 25 Frontage Zone (min / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / A McIlvoy Park ft. max) 20 20 20 20 B Building Width (min) Inside Frontage Zone %3 75 75 75 75 Total Building Width Generally, except as specified B ft. 180 180 180 180 (max) below Total Building Width B Wadsworth Bypass frontage ft. 240 N/A 240 N/A (max) Total Building Width B McIlvoy Park frontage ft. 120 N/A N/A N/A (max) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-7D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The apartment building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-7E, Townhouse Building Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-7E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-7E Townhouse Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW2 RR RN2 W A Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone Stories 5 3 3 3 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) except as specified Stories 5 2 2 2 below Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) Stories 2 N/A2 N/A 2 McIlvoy Park Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) Stories 2 N/A N/A N/A Ralston Road B Height (min) Generally Stories 2 N/A N/A N/A Height of Vertical Accent C Inside Frontage Zone Stories 3 3 3 3 (max)3 D Width of Vertical Accent (max) Inside Frontage Zone %4 40 40 40 40 E Width Between Roofline N/A ft. 60 60 60 60
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Table 2-4-3-7E Townhouse Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV2 OW2 RR RN2 W Offsets (max) Height Change for Roofline F N/A ft. 2 2 2 2 Offset (min) - Ground Floor Elevation (min) Inside Frontage Zone ft. 2 2 2 2 Ground story, floor to ceiling - N/A ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-7E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The townhouse building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Not allowed on McIlvoy Park frontages. 4 Maximum percent of building width.
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-7F, Townhouse Building Form.
Figure 2-4-3-7F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-7F Townhouse Building Form Key1 Transparency, Blank Wall, or Building Entrance Standard A Blank Wall Width, Street Facing (max) 30 ft. B Street-Facing Entrances, Each Unit Required B Park-Facing Entrances, Each Unit That Fronts McIlvoy Park or Plaza Required TABLE NOTE: 1See Figure 2-4-3-7F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
2-4-3-8 Urban House Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to urban house buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow urban house buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-8B, Urban House Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-8B Urban House Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping 50%
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-8C, Urban House Setbacks.
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Figure 2-4-3-8C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-8C Urban House Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance B Front Generally, except as specified below 10 ft. B Front, McIlvoy Park McIlvoy Park 10 ft. B Front, Wadsworth Bypass Wadsworth Bypass 20 ft. C Side Generally 10 ft D Rear No alley 10 ft. D Rear Alley 10 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 10 ft. TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-8C, Illustrative Building Setbacks
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-8D, Urban House Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-8D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
Table 2-4-3-8D Urban House Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY2 GV2 OW2 RR2 RN2 W2 10 ft. Frontage Zone (min / A Generally ft. / 20 max) ft. Total Building Width B Generally %3 75% (min) Total Building Width Buildings Over One Story in B ft. 40 ft. (max) Height TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-8D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The Urban House building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Percent of lot width. See Section 1.4.403, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-8E, Urban House Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-8E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
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Table 2-4-3-8E Urban House Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY2 GV2 OW2 RR2 RN2 W2 A Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone Stories 2 A Height (max) Inside Frontage Zone Stories 2 - Height (min) Generally Stories 2 B Ground floor elevation (min) Inside Frontage Zone ft. 2 Ground story, floor to ceiling - Generally ft. N/A (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-8E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The Urban House building form is not allowed in this subdistrict
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-8F, Urban House Form.
Figure 2-4-3-8F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-8F Urban House Form Key1 Blank Wall or Building Entrance Standard A Blank wall width, street facing (max) 10 ft. B Street-facing entrance, each unit Required B Park-facing entrance, each unit when fronting McIlvoy Park Required TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-8F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
2-4-3-9 Single-Family Dwelling or Two-Family Dwelling Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to single-family or two-family dwelling unit buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub- districts of the OT zoning district allow single-family or two-family dwelling buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-9B, Single-Family or Two-Family Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-9B Single-Family or Two-Family Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage 50% Min. Front Yard Landscaping 50%
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-9C, Single-Family or Two- Family Building Setbacks.
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Figure 2-4-3-9C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-9C Single-Family or Two-Family Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance A Front Generally 15 ft. / 20 ft. B Side Generally 5 ft C Rear No alley 10 ft. C Rear Alley Alley 10 ft.N/A - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 5 ft. TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-9C, Illustrative Building Setbacks
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-9D, Single-Family or Two-Family Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-9D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
Table 2-4-3-9D Single-Family or Two-Family Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY2 GV OW RR RN W2 Frontage Zone (min / 15 / 15 / 15 / 15 / 15 / A Generally ft. max) 20 20 20 20 20 Total Building Width Buildings Over One Story in B ft. 30 30 30 30 30 (max) Height TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-9D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The Single-Family and Two-Family building forms are not allowed in this subdistrict
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-9E, Single-Family or Two-Family Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-9E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-9E Single-Family or Two-Family Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W A Height (max) Generally Stories 2 2 2 2 2 B Ground floor elevation (min) Inside Frontage Zone ft. 2 2 2 2 2 Ground story, floor to ceiling - Generally ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (min)
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Table 2-4-3-9E Single-Family or Two-Family Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-9E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The Single-Family and Two-Family building forms are not allowed in this subdistrict
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-9F, Single-Family or Two- Family Form.
Figure 2-4-3-9F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-9F Single-Family or Two-Family Form Key1 Blank Wall or Building Entrance Standard A Blank wall width, street facing (max) 10 ft. B Street-facing entrance Required B Park-facing entrance, when fronting McIlvoy Park N/A TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-9F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
2-4-3-10 Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Standards
A. Generally. The standards that apply to detached accessory dwelling unit or other accessory buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub- districts of the OT zoning district allow these types of buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-10B, Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-10B Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Building Footprint Allowed per Single-Family or Two-Family Lesser of 800 sf. or 40% of the footprint of the principal Dwelling building Min. Front Yard Landscaping, West 57th Avenue 50%
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-10C, Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-10C Illustrative Building Setbacks
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Table 2-4-3-10C Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Min. Distance A Front Generally, except as specified below 50 ft. A Front, West 57th Avenue frontage 10 ft. A Front, McIlvoy Park frontage 50 ft. B Side Generally 5 ft C Rear No alley 5 ft. C Rear Alley Alley 0 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 5 ft.N/A TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-10C, Illustrative Building Setbacks
D. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-10D, Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-10D Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-10D Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY2 GV OW RR RN W2 A Height (max) Generally Stories 1 1 1 1 1 Ground floor elevation in B Inside Frontage Zone ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A frontage zone (min) Ground story, floor to ceiling - Generally ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-10E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height 2 The Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Building forms are not allowed in this subdistrict
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-10F, Single-Family or Two- Family Form.
Figure 2-4-3-10F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
Table 2-4-3-10F Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building Form Key1 Blank Wall or Building Entrance Standard - Blank wall width (max) N/A A Street-facing entrance for ADU Required TABLE NOTE: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-10F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
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2-4-3-11 Civic Building Lot and Building Standards
A. Generally. The lot and building standards that apply to civic buildings are set out in this Section. See Section 2-4-3-2, Building Types, as to which sub-districts of the OT zoning district allow civic buildings. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards, regarding the application of the standards that are set out in this Section. B. Lot Standards. Lot standards are as provided in Table 2-4-3-11B, Civic Building Lot Standards.
Table 2-4-3-11B Civic Building Lot Standards Lot Standard Percent Max. Lot Coverage N/A Min. Front Yard Landscaping N/A
C. Building Setbacks. Building setbacks are as provided in Table 2-4-3-11C, Civic Building Setbacks.
Figure 2-4-3-11C Illustrative Building Setbacks
Table 2-4-3-11C Civic Building Setbacks Key1 Setback Standard Context Distance A Front (min / max) Generally, except as specified below 0 ft. / 15 ft. A Front (min / max) Ralston Road, McIlvoy Park, or Robinson Way 10 ft. / 25 ft. A Front (min) Wadsworth Bypass 20 ft. B Side (min / max) Generally 0 ft. / 10 ft. C Rear (min) No alley 0 ft. C Rear (min) Alley 0 ft. - Side or Rear Adjoining Protected Area 10 ft.2 TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-11C, Illustrative Building Setbacks 2 This setback supersedes other side or rear setbacks where the subject property is adjacent toshares a property line with a protected area.
D. Building Placement and Building Width. Building placement and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-11D, Civic Building Placement and Building Width.
Figure 2-4-3-11D Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width
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Table 2-4-3-11D Civic Building Placement and Building Width Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W Frontage Zone (min / A Town Plaza frontage ft. 0 / 20 0 / 20 0 / 20 0 / 20 0 / 20 0 / 20 max) B Building Width (min) Inside Frontage Zone %3 75 75 75 75 75 75 Total Building Width Generally, except as specified B ft. ?180 180 120 180 180 180 (max) below Total Building Width B Wadsworth Bypass frontage ft. 240 N/A N/A N/A 240 N/A (max) Total Building Width B McIlvoy Park frontage ft. 120 N/A 120 N/A N/A 180 (max) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-11D, Illustrative Building Placement and Building Width 2 The Civic Building form is not allowed in this subdistrict 3 Percent of lot width. See Section 2-4-3-3, Generally Applicable Lot and Building Standards.
E. Building and Floor Height. Building height, floor height, and building width shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-11E, Civic Building Height and Floor Height.
Figure 2-4-3-11E Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height
Table 2-4-3-11E Civic Building Height and Floor Height Sub-District of OT Zoning District Key1 Standard Context Unit E EY GV OW RR RN2 W B Height (max) Outside Frontage Zone stories 5 3 2 3 3 3 B Height (max) Inside Frontage Zone stories 5 3 2 3 3 3 Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) stories 2 2 2 2 2 2 McIlvoy Park Inside Frontage Zone, B Height (max) stories 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ralston Road - Ground Floor Elevation (min) Generally ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ground story, floor to ceiling - Generally ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (min) TABLE NOTES: 1 See Figure 2-4-3-11E, Illustrative Building Height and Floor Height. 2 The civic building type is not allowed in this subdistrict.
F. Building Form. Building form shall be as provided in Table 2-4-3-11F, Civic Building Form.
Figure 2-4-3-11F Illustrative Building Form Requirements
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Table 2-4-3-11F Civic Building Form Key1 Transparency, Blank Wall, or Building Entrance Standard A Blank Wall Width, Street Facing (max) 30 ft. B Street-Facing Entrances, Each Unit Required B Park-Facing Entrances, Fronts McIlvoy Park and Plaza Facing Required TABLE NOTE: 1See Figure 2-4-3-11F, Illustrative Building Form Requirements
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Article 3-2 Parking and Loading
Notes for the reader: This document is the proposed parking and loading spaces for discussion purposes by the LDC Update Advisory Committee. We will discuss the proposed parking standards as shown on page 3 – 7.
Division 3-2-1 Purpose and Application of Article
3-2-1-1 Purpose of Article The purpose of this Article is to specify minimum requirements for the provision and design of parking and loading areas.
3-2-1-2 Application of Article The divisions within this Article are applied as follows: 1. Division 3-2-2, Parking and Loading Calculations, sets out standards for calculating the number of required parking and loading spaces based on the anticipated demand for parking and loading generated by the use of the subject property. The Division also provides for certain exemptions from parking requirements, as well as methodologies for reducing the amount of required parking. 2. Division 3-2-3, Parking and Loading Design, sets out standards for the design of parking and loading areas. 3. Division 3-2-4, Use and Maintenance of Parking Areas, sets out standards for how parking areas may be used, as well as minimum standards for their ongoing maintenance.
Division 3-2-2 Parking and Loading Calculations
3-2-2-1 Calculation of Required Parking Spaces A. Generally. Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables, sets out the number of parking spaces that are required for each land use that is listed in Division 2-2-2, Land Use by Zoning District. The number of parking spaces is based on one or more independent variables, which are measured as provided in this Section. B. Factors. The factors for parking calculations are measured as follows: 1. Per sf. Unless further specified, the phrase “per sf.” means that the number of parking spaces is calculated based on the number of square feet of gross floor area put to the use, as calculated using the methodology in Section 5-1-1-3, Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio. 2. Per dwelling unit or per BR. The phrase “per du” means that the number of parking spaces is calculated based on the number of dwelling units. In some cases, the parking requirements are based on the number of bedrooms (per “#” BR du) in the dwelling units. 3. Per Bed. The phrase “per bed” means that the number of parking spaces is based on the number of beds in the facility instead of the number of sleeping rooms or some other measure. Per bed calculations are normally applied to uses that offer residential care or overnight accommodations with shared rooms.
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4. Per Employee. The phrase “per employee” means that the number of parking spaces is based on the number of employees (full-time and part-time) on the maximum shift, that is, the work shift in which the maximum number of employees are present. 5. Per Seat / Per Seat Design Capacity. The phrase "per seat" means that the number of parking spaces is based on the number of seats that are provided to guests (patrons, members, etc.); and the phrase “per seat design capacity” means that the number of parking spaces is based on the maximum seating capacity of the use as determined by applicable fire codes. For the purposes of this calculation, a "seat" includes a fixed seat for one person or 30 inches of bench seating or bleachers. 6. Per Person Design Capacity. The phrase “per person design capacity” means that the number of parking spaces is based on the maximum number of people who may occupy the use pursuant to applicable fire code standards or licensing requirements, whichever is less. 7. Others. Other factors are measured according to their common meanings. C. Rounding. When the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fractional parking space, the result of the parking calculation shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. D. Tandem Parking Spaces. Tandem spaces are not counted towards the parking requirements of this Division, except as follows: 1. Residential Uses. Where a garage is provided for an individual dwelling unit, tandem spaces in front of the garage are counted toward meeting off-street parking requirements for the dwelling unit, provided that the unit is within a single-family detached, duplex, townhome, or multiplex. 2. Valet Parking. Tandem spaces may be used in lots that are designated exclusively for valet parking. E. Expansions and Changes of Use. 1. If an existing building or use is expanded, additional parking is required only in proportion to the new area of the building or use. 2. If the use of a building changes, resulting in a net additional demand for parking, then the number of new parking spaces that are required shall be calculated as the lesser of: a. The required parking for the new use according to Division 3-2-2, Parking and Loading Calculations; or b. The results of the formula: (Number of existing parking spaces) + ((number of parking spaces required for the new use) - (number of parking spaces required for the existing use)) F. Parking Reductions. Generally, the total number of required parking spaces is equal to the sum of the required parking for each use of a subject property. However, parking requirements may be reduced according to the methodology of Section 3-2-2-4, Shared Parking, and the provisions of Section 3-2-2-5, Parking Credits and Reductions.
3-2-2-2 Parking Requirements Tables A. Residential Land Uses. The required off-street parking for residential land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.A., Residential Land Use Parking Standards.
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Table 3-2-2-2.A. Residential Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Standard Housing Types
1 Single-Family Detached 2 sp. / du
1 Two-Family or Townhome 2 sp. / du efficiency units: 1.25 sp. / du 1 BR units: 1.5 sp. / du Multiplex 2 BR units: 2 sp. / du 3+ BR units: 2.25 sp. / du efficiency units: 1.25 sp. / du 1 BR units: 1.5 sp. / du Multifamily 2 BR units: 2 sp. / du1 1 3+ BR units: 2.25 sp. / du 1 Manufactured Homes 2 sp. / du Clustered Housing Types Micro Home 1.25 sp. / du Cottage 2.25 sp. / du Cluster Duplex 1.75 sp. / du TABLE NOTE: 1 Tandem spaces may be counted towards this requirement
B. Special Residential Land Uses. The required off-street parking for special residential land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.B., Special Residential Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.B. Special Residential Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Assisted Living Facilities / 1 sp. / 4 beds Congregate Care Boarding, Lodging, or 1 sp. / BR Rooming House Group Home for Developmentally Disabled, 5 sp. / group home Elderly, or Mentally Ill Persons Group Home for Juvenile 5 sp. / group home Offenders Group Home, Not Specified 5 sp. / group home Above Live-Work Unit 3 sp. / du (one may be on-street) Nursing Home 1 sp. / 4 beds
C. Hospitality, Recreation, and Entertainment Land Uses. The required off-street parking for hospitality, recreation, and entertainment land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.C., Hospitality, Recreation, and Entertainment Land Use Parking Standards
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Table 3-2-2-2.C. Hospitality, Recreation, and Entertainment Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Adult Entertainment / Adult 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Retail Sales Amusement, Outdoor 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. (GFA + active outdoor area) Bar / Tavern / Night Club 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Bed and Breakfast 2 sp. + 1 sp. per guest room Brew Pub / Distillery Pub / 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Limited Winery Campground / RV Park 1 sp. / designated campsite or RV space Hotel / Motel 1 sp. / guest room Recreation and Amusement, 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Indoor Recreation, Outdoor (playing 2 sp. / tennis, racquetball, or shuffleboard court + 5 sp. / basketball court + 25 sp. / play field courts and fields) Recreation, Outdoor (pools, 8 sp. / 1,000 sf. pool or ice skating surface ice-skating) Recreation, Outdoor (golf 5 spaces per hole course or miniature golf) Recreation, Outdoor (not 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. of playground or other active outdoor recreation area + 1 sp. / picnic table listed above) Generally: 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Restaurant Fast-Food with Drive-Through: 6 sp. / 1,000 sf. Stables and Riding 1 sp. / 2 horses + 1 sp. / seat in arena Academies, Commercial Theater 5 sp. / 1,000 sf.
D. Commercial Land Uses. The required off-street parking for commercial land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.D., Commercial Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.D. Commercial Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Generally (Free-Standing Use) Animal Day Care / Training 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Animal Hospital (Large 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Animal) Art Studio / Makerspace 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Auction House or Yard 1 sp. / 250 sf. GFA used for office Kennel 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Office, General or 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Professional Retail Sales and Services, 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Type 1 or Type 2 Workshop 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. Veterinary Offices or Clinics 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Commercial Centers (Combinations of Commercial Uses in Multi-Tenant Buildings Over 10,000 sf. in GFA) 10,000 to 50,000 sf. GFA 5 sp. / 1,000 sf.
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Table 3-2-2-2.D. Commercial Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking 50,001 to 250,000 sf. GFA 4.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 250,000+ sf. GFA 4 sp. / 1,000 sf.
E. Community, Civic, Educational, and Institutional Land Uses. The required off-street parking for community, civic, educational, and institutional land uses is set out in Table 3-2- 2-2.E., Community, Civic, Educational, and Institutional Land Use Parking Standards
Table 3-2-2-2.E. Community, Civic, Educational, and Institutional Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Ambulance Services 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. + 1 sp. / ambulance Cemetery 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / acre Crematorium 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. Day Care, Adult or Child 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Funeral Home / Mortuary 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Hospital 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Medical Office 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Public Lands, Parks, or N/A Buildings Place of Assembly 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. School, Kindergarten, 1.75 sp. / classroom Elementary, or Middle School, High 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 10 students School, Vocational or Trade 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. classroom area University or College 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. classroom area
F. Industrial, Processing, Recycling, Storage, and Disposal Land Uses. The required off- street parking for industrial, processing, recycling, storage, and disposal land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.F., Industrial, Processing, Recycling, Storage, and Disposal Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.F. Industrial, Processing, Recycling, Storage, and Disposal Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Brewery / Winery / Distillery 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Heavy Industry 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. Light Industry 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Recycling Drop-Off (attended) 1 sp. / employee Resource Extraction 1 sp. / employee (minerals) Resource Extraction (oil and 1 sp. / employee during drilling or reworking operations; 1 sp. thereafter gas) Salvage Yard N/A Self-Storage 1 sp. / 10,000 sf., but not less than 5 sp.
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Table 3-2-2-2.F. Industrial, Processing, Recycling, Storage, and Disposal Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Storage Yard N/A Waste Removal Fleet Storage 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. and Administration Waste Transfer Station 1 sp. / per employee
G. Motor Vehicle Land Uses. The required off-street parking for motor vehicle and transportation land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.G., Motor Vehicle Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.G. Motor Vehicle Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Fueling / Service Station 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Heavy Logistics Center 0.2 sp. / 1,000 sf. Motor Vehicle Repairs and 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. Service, Heavy Motor Vehicle Repairs and 3 sp. / service bay (not including space within bay) Service, Light Motor Vehicle Storage 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. Motor Vehicle Towing 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. Services Motor Vehicle Wash 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. retail, office, and waiting area Parking Lot (Surface or N/A Structured) Vehicle / Equipment Sales or 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Rentals
H. Utility and Wireless Telecommunications Land Uses. The required off-street parking for utility and wireless telecommunications land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.H., Utility and Wireless Telecommunications Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.H. Utility and Wireless Telecommunications Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Utilities, Major 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. Utilities, Minor N/A Data Center Greater of 0.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. or 2 sp. / employee Overhead Power Lines (110 N/A kV or more) Radio or Television N/A Transmission Tower Freestanding Towers N/A Other Telecommunications N/A Facilities
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I. Agricultural Land Uses. The required off-street parking for agricultural land uses is set out in Table 3-2-2-2.I., Agricultural Land Use Parking Standards.
Table 3-2-2-2.I. Agricultural Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Agriculture N/A Agriculture, Community N/A Greenhouses / Nurseries 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. of building or covered area used for retail sales (with retail sales) Greenhouses / Nurseries 1 sp. / 2,500 sf. of greenhouses (without retail sales)
J. Uses Not Listed. For uses that are allowed pursuant to Section 2-2-2-12, Land Uses That Are Not Listed, the parking shall be established pursuant to an approved parking study. See Section 3-2-2-6, Parking Studies.
3-2-2-3 Required Accessible Parking Spaces A. Generally. Parking spaces that are accessible to disabled persons (“accessible parking spaces”) shall be provided as set out in this Section. Accessible parking spaces shall be counted toward the total number of parking spaces that are provided for compliance with Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables, after applicable reductions pursuant to Section 3-2-2-4, Shared Parking. Section 3-2-2-5, Parking Credits and Reductions. B. Number of Required Spaces. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided as set out in Table 3-2-2-3, Number of Accessible Parking Spaces, or as required by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 208 (as may be amended or retitled from time to time) (“ADAAG”), whichever requires more parking spaces and more van accessible parking spaces for disabled persons.
Table 3-2-2-3 Number of Accessible Parking Spaces Number of Parking Spaces Number of Spaces that Must be Van Required by this Division Number of Accessible Spaces Accessible 1 to 25 1 1 26 to 50 2 1 51 to 75 3 1 76 to 100 4 1 101 to 150 5 1 151 to 200 6 1 201 to 300 7 2 301 to 400 8 2 401 to 500 9 2 501 to 1,000 2 percent of total number of parking 1 out of 6 accessible parking spaces, spaces rounded up 1,001 and over 20, plus 1 for each 100 parking spaces in 1 out of 6 accessible parking spaces, excess of 1,000 parking spaces rounded up
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C. Use-Specific Standards. Hospital outpatient facilities, rehabilitation facilities or outpatient physical therapy facilities, and residential uses are subject to ADAAG §§ 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3, respectively.
3-2-2-4 Shared Parking A. Generally. The City encourages the sharing of parking for its potential to reduce impervious surfaces or enhance the efficiency of land use. Thus, where a mix of uses creates synergy with respect to the utilization of parking spaces due to differences in peak parking demand periods, the City may reduce the required number of spaces according to the provisions of this Section. B. Shared Parking Table. Shared parking allows a reduction in the total number of required parking spaces when a subject property is occupied by two or more uses that typically do not experience peak parking demands at the same time. When any land or building is used for two or more uses that are listed in Table 3-2-2-4.A., Shared Parking, the minimum total number of required parking spaces may be determined by the Director by the following procedures: 1. Multiply the minimum required parking for each individual use, excluding spaces reserved for use by specified individuals or classes of individuals (except car share programs), by the appropriate percentage listed in Table 3-2-2-4.A., Shared Parking, for each of the designated time periods. 2. Calculate a sum for all uses for each of the five time periods (columns). The minimum parking requirement is the highest of these sums, plus any reserved spaces that were excluded from the calculation in the first step. Figure 3-2-2-4.A., Illustrative Shared Parking Credit Calculation, provides an example of how to use Table 3-2-2-4.A., Shared Parking, to calculate required parking.
Table 3-2-2-4.A. Shared Parking Table Weekday Weekend Night Day Evening Day Evening Use (12 AM to 6 AM) (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 12 AM) (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 12 AM) Residential 100% 60% 90% 80% 90% Office 5% 100% 10% 10% 5% Retail / 5% 70% 90% 100% 70% Commercial Hotel / Motel 80% 80% 100% 50% 100% Restaurant 10% 50% 100% 50% 100% Entertainment 10% 40% 100% 80% 100% All Others 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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Figure 3-2-2-4 Illustrative Shared Parking Credit Calculation EXAMPLE: A mixed-use project includes 100 two-bedroom apartments (200 required parking spaces), 60 one-bedroom apartments (90 required parking spaces), 10 three-bedroom apartments (23 required parking spaces), 10,000 sf. of retail (50 required parking spaces), 15,000 sf. of restaurants (75 required parking spaces), and 25,000 sf. of office space (75 required parking spaces). The total required parking, without applying shared parking, would be 513 spaces. Weekday Weekend Night Day Evening Day Evening Use (12 AM to 6 AM) (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 12 AM) (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 12 AM) 60% x 313 = 80% x 313 = Residential 100% x 313 = 313 90% x 313 = 281.7 90% x 313 = 281.7 187.8 250.4 Office 5% x 75 = 3.75 100% x 75 = 75 10% x 75 = 7.5 10% x 75 = 7.5 5% x 75 = 3.75 Retail / 5% x 50 = 2.5 70% x 50 = 35 90% x 50 = 45 100% x 50 = 50 70% x 50 = 35 Commercial Hotel / Motel 80% x 0 = 0 80% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 50% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 Restaurant 10% x 75 = 7.5 50% x 75 = 37.5 100% x 75 = 75 50% x 75 = 37.5 100% x 75 = 75 Entertainment 10% x 0 = 0 40% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 80% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 All Others 100% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0 100% x 0 = 0
COLUMN 1 326.75 (327) 335.3 (336) 409.2 (410) 345.4 (346) 395.45 (396) TOTALS TABLE NOTE: 1 The largest number, 410, is the number of parking spaces that are required. This example is approximately a 20 percent reduction compared to the sum of the parking requirements for the individual land uses.
C. Shared Parking Study. 1. In the alternative to the methodology in subsection B., above, an applicant may submit to the Director a shared parking study to demonstrate that the parking that is required to serve mixed uses is less than the sum of the parking requirements for each individual use. 2. The shared parking study shall: a. Address the size and type of the proposed development, the composition of tenants, the anticipated peak parking and traffic loads for all uses that that will be sharing the off-street parking spaces. b. Review peak parking demand periods for the proposed uses during a 24-hour weekday and each weekend day, and shall propose a required number of parking spaces based on the combined maximum peak hour demand for parking. c. Provide data on the following: i. The sensitivity of the proposed uses to change (e.g., a shopping center with no restaurant could have significant changes in parking if a restaurant was added). ii. Similar mixes of uses in other areas of the community. iii. Degree of variability of parking for individual uses (average, range, and standard deviation). 3. The City may require a reserved open area (which shall not be counted as open space) if it finds that the risk of parking needs changing over time so warrants. Once the project is occupied and well established, if there is a surplus of parking, the applicant may petition for additional development capacity and parking using the reserved area. 4. The shared parking study that is allowed by this subsection C. shall be conducted by a qualified transportation planner or traffic engineer at the applicant’s expense.
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D. Shared Parking Among Different Lots. When a shared parking reduction is to be applied to uses on several different lots, the following shall be provided: 1. A plan that provides for a pedestrian circulation system that conveniently connects the land uses and parking areas among the lots; and 2. Recorded easements, approved as to form by the City Attorney, that provide, at a minimum, for: a. Cross-access among the shared parking areas and connections to allow parking by the different uses in areas that are used for shared parking; b. Allocation of maintenance responsibilities; c. Terms for reallocating parking spaces upon redevelopment or re-use of any of the affected properties; and d. A right of enforcement by the City. e. Termination of the shared parking arrangement only if all required off-street parking spaces are provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-2-2- 2, Parking Requirements Tables, for all participating properties. 3. As an alternative to the establishment of an easement, a recorded shared parking agreement may be provided. The agreement shall include provisions indicated in subsection D.2.a., D.2.b., D.2.c., D.2.d., and D.2.e., above, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
3-2-2-5 Parking Credits and Reductions A. Generally. This section sets out several ways to reduce the number of off-street parking spaces that must be provided pursuant to Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables. If used in conjunction with shared parking (see Section 3-2-2-4, Shared Parking), these reductions may be applied to one type of use to reduce the parking requirement for the use prior to calculating the shared parking reduction. B. On-Street Parking Credits. In approved development that includes new on-street parking along internal streets in locations approved by the City Engineer, on-street parking may be credited to adjacent uses. C. Discretionary Parking Reduction. The Director may allow application of an alternative parking standard, provided that the Director determines the following: 1. The reduction in the number of required parking spaces is not more than 20 percent; and 2. The applicant has demonstrated that: a. Site-specific physical constraints do not allow for the parking requirements to be met, and necessitate application of the alternative standard, and such constraints will not allow a reasonable use of the property without application of such alternative standard; or b. The study indicates that parking needs of the use will be adequately served and can be accommodated through shared use of parking space with varying time periods of use; or c. The alternative standard achieves the intent of the parking standard (i.e., to ensure that the subject property provides adequate parking to avoid overflows onto other properties or backups onto adjacent streets) to the same or greater degree than the
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parking standard, and results in equivalent or greater benefits to the community as would compliance with the parking standard.
3-2-2-6 Parking Studies A. Generally. 1. Parking studies are a method to establish parking standards or to reduce parking requirements associated with a particular use. There are several reasons why an applicant may seek approval of a parking study: a. Some of the uses that are listed in the tables in Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables, have nonlinear or widely varying parking demand characteristics, and applicants for approval of those uses may have cause to seek an alternative parking standard. b. The applicant has proposed a use that is not listed in Division 2-2-2, Land Use by Zoning District, no parking standard is provided in Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables, and therefore a parking standard must be established using a parking study. c. The applicant has submitted a request to reduce the number of required parking spaces to less than that set out in Section 3-2-2-2, Parking Requirements Tables, due to the nature of the operations and / or location of a proposed use. 2. Parking studies shall include and support all requested reductions in parking. Further parking credits and reductions that are otherwise available pursuant to Section 3-2-2-4, Shared Parking, and Section 3-2-2-5, Parking Credits and Reductions, shall not be applied when parking reductions are granted pursuant to this Section, unless such reductions are supported by the special study. B. Special Study Requirements. 1. A special study shall be conducted by a qualified transportation planner or traffic engineer at the applicant’s expense. 2. The special study shall provide: a. A peak parking analysis of at least five functionally comparable uses. b. Documentation regarding the comparability of the referenced uses, including: name, function, location, gross floor area, parking availability, access to transportation network (including vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), use restrictions, and other factors that could affect the parking demand. C. Abbreviated Special Study Requirements. The analytical requirements set out in Subsection B., above, may be reduced to two functionally comparable uses if: 1. The uses are located in the City or within five miles of its corporate limits; 2. The proposed use to which the special study is to be applied has less than 5,000 square feet of floor area; or 3. The special study is used to justify a reduction in required parking and the requested reduction is 15 percent or less. D. Approval of Special Study. 1. The City may rely upon the special study or may request additional information or analysis, including, but not limited to: alternative or new data points, or consideration of
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additional or alternative factors related to comparability or peak demand, as supported by sound engineering principles. 2. As a condition of approval of a special study, the City may require that land be reserved or land-banked for additional parking if there is a demonstrably high probability the use could change, resulting in a higher demand for parking. Such additional land shall not be counted as open space.
3-2-2-7 Required Loading A. Generally. Off-street loading areas shall be required for non-residential uses that require goods, merchandise, or equipment to be routinely delivered to or shipped from the subject property. B. Minimum Required Loading Spaces. Unless additional loading space is necessary to meet the requirements of the use, loading spaces for nonresidential uses described in subsection A., above (including nonresidential components of mixed-use development) shall be provided according to the standards in Table 3-2-2-7, Minimum Loading Requirements.
Table 3-2-2-7 Minimum Loading Requirements Gross Floor Area of Building Minimum Number of Loading Spaces Up to 10,000 sf. 0 10,001 sf. to 25,000 sf. 1 25,001 sf. to 80,000 sf. 2 80,001 sf. to 150,000 sf. 3 More than 150,000 sf. 3; plus 1 per 100,000 sf. or fraction thereof
C. Adjustment of Loading Requirements. The Director may reduce loading requirements if it is demonstrated that the loading requirements of a particular land use may be adequately met if fewer spaces that are required by Table 3-2-2-7, Minimum Loading Requirements, are provided.
3-2-2-8 Bicycle Parking A. Generally. Bicycle parking shall be provided as set out in this Section, and designed according to the requirements of Section 3-2-3-8, Bicycle Parking Design. Each inverted U rack is counted as two bicycle parking spaces. All fractions are rounded up. B. Exceptions. Bicycle parking is not required for the following uses: 1. Agriculture (farms or ranches) 2. The land uses that are set out in Section 2-2-2-9, Utility and Communications Land Use by Zoning District 3. Waste transfer station 4. Salvage yard 5. Heavy industry 6. Heavy logistics center 7. Disposal
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8. Single-family detached, duplex, townhome, or multiplex dwelling units, except that recreational amenity areas that are provided with such development shall include one space per five dwelling units in the development. C. Minimum Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces. Except as provided in subsection B., above, bicycle parking shall be provided as follows: 1. Multifamily. One space for every five dwelling units. 2. Elementary, Middle, or High School. One space for every 10 students, plus five spaces per classroom. 3. College or University. One space for every 10 students. 4. Personal Services, if related to personal fitness (e.g., boxing or kickboxing instruction; fitness centers; martial arts instruction; swim instruction; or yoga instruction). One space for every 10 required motor vehicle spaces. 5. All Other Uses. a. Generally. One space for every 20 required motor vehicle parking spaces. b. MU-T Zoning District. One space for every 10 required motor vehicle parking spaces.
Division 3-2-3 Parking and Loading Design
3-2-3-1 General Design Principles A. Generally. Circulation systems within a subject property shall provide for continuous traffic flow with efficient, non-conflicting movement throughout the site. B. Vehicular-Pedestrian Conflicts. 1. Conflicts between areas of significant pedestrian movement and vehicular circulation shall be minimized. 2. Required drive-through stacking areas shall not intersect with pedestrian access to a public entrance of a building. C. Configuration of Parking Lots. If differentiated, short-term (public), and long-term (resident and employee) parking shall be clearly signed, and short-term parking areas shall generally be located closer to the primary public entrances to principal buildings.
3-2-3-2 Parking Space and Aisle Standards A. Generally. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed according to the standards of this Section. B. Arrangement. 1. All parking spaces located across from each other, on the opposite side of a drive lane, shall be located at the same angle to the drive lane, except that parallel parking may be provided on one side of the drive lane in order to enhance disabled access. 2. Angle parking located on a drive lane with a dead-end is not allowed unless: a. The angle of the parking space is 90 degrees to the direction of travel; or b. The geometry of the subject property requires such a configuration for an efficient parking layout and the Director determines that the design provides for safe circulation.
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C. Dimensions. Parking spaces and access aisles shall be dimensioned according to the standards set out in Table 3-2-3-2, Parking Area Dimensions.
Figure 3-2-3-2 Illustrative Parking Area Dimensions
Table 3-2-3-2 Parking Area Dimensions1
3 Stall Width (B) Aisle Width (D) Width of Module Width (F) Parking Stall Access Vertical 2 Angle (A) Standard Accessible Length (C) One-Way Two-Way Drive (E) One-Way Two-Way Clearance 0º 9 ft. 13 ft. 23 ft. 12 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 30 ft. 36 ft. 8 ft. 2 in. 30º 9 ft. 13 ft. 18 ft. 13 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 48 ft. 7 in. 53 ft. 7 in. 8 ft. 2 in. 58 ft. 2.2 58 ft. 2.2 45º 9 ft. 13 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 8 ft. 2 in. in. in. 60 ft. 2.1 62 ft. 2.1 60º 9 ft. 13 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 22 ft. 20 ft. 8 ft. 2 in. in in. 90º 9 ft. 13 ft. 18 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. 60 ft. 60 ft. 8 ft. 2 in. TABLE NOTES: 1 For key to lettering in each column, see Figure 3-2-3-2, Illustrative Parking Area Dimensions. 2 Including 4 ft. wide access aisle. 3 Calculated values provided for informational purposes. These values assume “double-loaded” modules (parking spaces on both sides of the aisle) with the same parking angle on both sides. These values may be reduced as assumptions change, for example: (i) as provided in subsection D., (ii) where parking spaces are located on only one side of the module, or (iii) where one side of the module is parallel parking and the other side is angled parking (see subsection B.1., above).
D. Overhangs. The length of standard parking spaces may be reduced by up to two feet where the adjacent sidewalk or landscape area is protected by a curb and not less than seven feet in width, allowing for vehicle overhang and an unobstructed walkway or landscape area of at least five feet in width. The use of wheel barriers in such locations is prohibited.
3-2-3-3 Disabled Parking Standards A. Generally. Parking for persons with disabilities shall be as required by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 208 (as may be amended or retitled from time to
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time) (“ADAAG”). Where provisions of this section conflict with ADAAG, ADAAG shall control unless this section provides for better access and such requirement is not prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Where the ADAAG provides design standards that are not included in this Section, such design standards shall control. B. Dimensions of Disabled Parking Spaces and Access Aisles. 1. Standard disabled parking spaces shall be nine feet wide and 18 feet long. 2. Van-accessible disabled parking spaces shall be 11 feet wide and 18 feet long. 3. Disabled access aisles shall be five feet wide, shall run the full length of the parking spaces they serve, and shall connect to an accessible route. C. Design of Disabled Parking Spaces. Required disabled parking spaces shall be: 1. Situated so that they adjoin a disabled access aisle, and such that van-accessible disabled parking spaces adjoin the access aisle on the passenger side of the vehicle; 2. Paved with asphalt, concrete or other approved material; 3. Designed so that slope, measured in any direction, and does not exceed a one foot rise to a 48 foot run; 4. Designed so that whenever there is more than a one-half inch change in the elevation of the surface between an accessible route and the disabled parking space, a ramp is provided within 26 feet, connecting the route to the parking spaces. See Figure 3-2-3- 3.A., Ramp Accessibility.
Figure 3-2-3-3.A. Ramp Accessibility Illustration to be provided
D. Location. The location of disabled parking spaces shall be: 1. As close as possible to principal accessible entrance(s); 2. Dispersed in a multi-building development or shopping center to ensure easy access, and to minimize the travel distance for the disabled. See Figure 3-2-3-3.B., Distribution of Disabled Parking Spaces.
Figure 3-2-3-3.B. Distribution of Disabled Parking Spaces Illustration to be provided
E. Marking. 1. Each disabled parking space shall be identified with a sign that includes: a. The International Symbol of Accessibility set out in ADAAG § 703.7.2.1. b. The phrase “Disabled Parking.” c. The statement “Van Accessible,” if the space is a van-accessible disabled parking space. d. The statement “Vehicle I.D. Required.” 2. Signs shall be printed with white lettering and symbols on a blue background.
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3. Signs shall be one foot wide by 18 inches hight, and installed at least five feet, but not more than six feet, above the finished floor (for parking structures) or ground surface (for surface parking), measured to the bottom of the sign. 4. Signs shall be permanently mounted, with anchor bolts, on a post or on an adjacent structure or wall within 10 feet of the disabled parking space, oriented to the center of the front of each handicapped parking space, facing the rear of the space. 5. The symbol of accessibility shall be painted on the pavement of each disabled parking space. F. Accessible Routes. All accessible routes shall serve as emergency exits for disabled individuals and shall be free from obstructions. Required ramps shall be identified with a sign and be made with a permanent material which will provide all-weather access.
3-2-3-4 Off-Site Parking A. Generally. In lieu of locating parking spaces required by Division 3-2-2, Parking and Loading Calculations on the lot that generates the demand for the required parking, parking spaces may be provided on any lot or premises controlled by the owner (i.e., by fee-simple ownership, easement interests, lease interests, or participation in a parking district or other joint venture to provide centralized off-street parking) of the use that generates the parking demand, provided that: 1. The parking spaces are within 300 feet of the boundaries of the property generating such parking requirements; and 2. The parking spaces are not already counted towards the parking requirements of another use after application of Section 3-2-2-4, Shared Parking, Section 3-2-2-5, Parking Credits and Reductions, or Section 3-2-2-6, Parking Studies, as may be applicable. B. Exceptions. Off-site parking is not allowed in: 1. Residential zoning districts (except that manufactured home parks and subdivision and clustered housing types may utilize centralized parking); and 2. Locations in which a street with more than two lanes separates the off-site parking area from the subject property.
3-2-3-5 Tandem Parking A. Generally. Tandem parking spaces are counted towards required parking only if they meet the standards of this Section. B. Residential Uses. For single-family detached, two-family, townhome, and multiplex uses, tandem parking spaces are counted, provided that they are located on the same lot as the dwelling unit that they serve (or in the case of condominium or comparable ownership, are located on land adjacent to the unit and under exclusive control of the unit owner) and no more than half of the required parking spaces for each unit (rounded down) are tandem spaces. C. Bed and Breakfast. Off-street guest parking for bed and breakfast uses may be tandem. D. Motor Vehicle Repairs and Service, Light. For light motor vehicle repairs and service uses, on-site tandem parking spaces are counted, provided that no more than 30 percent of the required parking spaces are tandem spaces. E. Valet Parking. Valet parking spaces may be configured as tandem spaces.
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3-2-3-6 Vehicle Stacking A. Generally. Vehicle stacking spaces are used to measure the capacity of a drive-through lane to hold cars while transactions are taking place at drive-through stations. Stacking spaces measure eight feet wide by 20 feet long and provide direct access to a service window. The position in front of a drive-through station (i.e., a service window, ATM, or station at a drive- through bank) is counted as a stacking space. B. Requirements. Uses that include drive-through service shall provide not less than the following numbers of stacking spaces: 1. Financial institutions, drive-through convenience retail, fueling stations, and pharmacies. Three stacking spaces per drive-through station or fuel pump lane. 2. Drive through restaurants. a. If two service windows are provided (one for payments and one for pick-up): i. Four stacking spaces to each menu board; ii. Four stacking spaces between the menu board and the first window (including the position at the first window); and iii. Two spaces between the first window and the second window (including the position at the second window) (See Figure 3-2-3-6, Illustrative Stacking Requirements).
Figure 3-2-3-6 Illustrative Stacking Requirements Illustration to be provided b. If one service window is provided (for both payments and pick up): i. Six stacking spaces to the menu board; and ii. Five stacking spaces between the menu board and the service window. 3. Drive-through only uses in buildings with less than 300 square feet of gross floor area and no separate menu board (e.g., coffee stands, photo processing). Three stacking spaces per service window. 4. Dry cleaners. Two stacking spaces per service window. 5. Vehicle wash. a. Two stacking spaces for each bay in a self-service vehicle wash facility; b. Five stacking spaces for each in-bay or conveyor vehicle wash facility; and c. If the facility provides detailing, manual drying or polishing, and / or vacuuming, sufficient area to provide those services without creating additional demand for stacking at the vehicle wash entrance. 6. Other Uses. Stacking spaces for other uses are determined by the Director. C. Design. 1. Stacking lanes shall be clearly marked, and shall not interfere with on-site or off-site traffic circulation. 2. Stacking areas shall not be located between the facade of a building and the public street upon which the building fronts unless there is a grade change of at least five feet between the centerline of the street and the stacking area or alternatively, a type B bufferyard is installed between the stacking lane and the street.
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3-2-3-7 Loading Design A. Generally. All required off-street loading spaces shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the standards and requirements of this Section. B. Location. 1. Loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building or structure to which they relate. 2. No loading space shall be located in any front setback area. 3. Except where alley loading or over-the-curb loading is allowed, loading areas shall be located and designed to ensure adequate on-site maneuvering area for delivery vehicles. No loading area shall be designed in a manner that would allow any vehicle to extend into any front setback area or across any lot line of a more restrictive district while being loaded or unloaded. C. Buffering. Loading areas that are designed for semi-trailers shall be buffered from protected zoning districts and noise sensitive uses with an alternative type D bufferyard. D. Configuration. 1. Loading spaces shall be designed and arranged to provide access to a street or alley in a manner that will create the least possible interference with traffic movement and parking lot circulation. 2. Loading spaces shall not conflict with or overlap with any required off-street parking area, unless it will be used only during hours when the principal use is not operational. E. Surfacing. All required off-street loading spaces and access drives shall be improved with an asphaltic, concrete, or equivalent surface and shall be graded and drained in order to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the parking area. F. Alleys. All alleys that are used for loading shall meet City design specifications.
3-2-3-8 Bicycle Parking Design A. Generally. The bicycle parking spaces that are required by Section 3-2-2-8, Bicycle Parking, shall be designed according to the standards of this Section. B. Form of Bicycle Parking. 1. Generally. Bicycle parking shall be provided using bicycle racks that meet the following standards: a. The bicycle frame and one wheel can be locked to the rack with a high security, U- shaped lock with both wheels left on the bicycle (designs that only allow one locking point at the wheel cannot be used to satisfy the bicycle parking requirements). b. A bicycle that is six feet long can be securely held with its frame supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall in a manner that will damage the wheel components; and c. The racks are securely anchored to a hard surface. (See Figure 3-2-3-8A, Illustrative Permitted Bicycle Parking Systems.) 2. MX-T and MX-U Zoning Districts. Multifamily Residential, mixed-use, and office uses in the MX-T and MX-U zoning districts shall provide bicycle parking in locations that are covered, secure, and illuminated. Such bicycle parking areas shall be maintained by the property owner, a property owners' association, or a metropolitan district.
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Figure 3-2-3-8A Illustrative Permitted Bicycle Parking Systems
C. Surfacing and Clear Area. 1. The surface of bicycle parking spaces need not be paved, but shall be finished to avoid mud and dust. 2. Racks shall be bordered by physical barriers or located a sufficient distance from motor vehicles to prevent damage to parked bicycles. 3. Racks shall be installed with sufficient clearance from obstructions so that they can be used according to their design (See Figure 3-2-3-8B, Bicycle Rack Clearance). 4. A clear area of five feet shall be maintained on the parking side of the bicycle rack (both sides if the rack is designed and installed to be accessed from both sides). The clear area is measured away from the rack, from the furthest point of the back wheel of a six-foot long bicycle parked in the fashion for which the rack is designed (See Figure 3-2-3-8B, Bicycle Rack Clearance).
Figure 3-2-3-8B Bicycle Rack Clearance
D. Location of Bicycle Parking Spaces. Wherever possible, bicycle racks should be located within 100 feet of a building entrance and be clearly visible from the building entrance and its approaches. If the location of the bicycle parking is not obvious from the building entrance, signs shall be posted that indicate the location of bicycle parking.
3-2-3-9 Snow Storage A. Generally. Parking lots and adjacent or integrated landscaped areas shall be designed and configured so that snow can be efficiently plowed into storage areas on the subject property. B. Standards. Snow storage areas shall be located and designed so that: 1. The amount of parking on the site is not reduced below the number of spaces required by Division 3-2-2, Parking and Loading Calculations, when snow is stored on-site;
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2. Storage of snow does not interfere with circulation on the site or with visibility at points of ingress or egress or at street intersections; 3. The location of the snow storage area does not create an unreasonable risk of snow being pushed into public streets or sidewalks; 4. The snow storage area is located and configured so that snow can be removed from the site during periods of heavy snowfall that are combined with sub-freezing temperatures; and 5. Runoff from snowmelt is directed through stormwater best management practices (“BMPs”) to slow water and improve its quality.
Division 3-2-4 Use and Maintenance of Parking Areas
3-2-4-1 Use of Parking and Loading Facilities A. Generally. Required off-street parking spaces shall be available for operable passenger vehicles of the residents, customers, patrons, and / or employees of the use to which they relate. B. Storage. 1. Parking Spaces and Parking Aisles. Storing materials, boats, campers, recreational vehicles, or inoperable vehicles, or overnight parking of trucks or trailers is prohibited in parking areas of multifamily, nonresidential, and mixed-use developments, unless: a. The outdoor storage use is permitted in the applicable zone and approved for the subject property; b. The areas that are set aside for such parking are not counted towards the parking requirements for the use; and c. The areas that are set aside for such parking comply with the requirements for outdoor storage (e.g., buffering or screening of outdoor storage areas). 2. Loading Spaces. The long-term storage of trailers or shipping containers in loading spaces is prohibited. Such spaces shall be available for routine use by delivery vehicles. C. Prohibited Use of Parking Areas. No designated off-street parking facilities shall be used for the repair, display, service, or sales of any good or service unless expressly and specifically approved by the City. However, this subsection does not apply to single-family detached and single-family attached driveways when they are used for garage sales or for minor repairs to vehicles owned by the resident of the property. D. Blocking of Access Prohibited. 1. Blocking loading spaces or parking spaces is prohibited, except as may be allowed by temporary use permit. 2. Loading spaces or parking spaces shall not be designed or located in a manner that blocks access to other loading spaces, parking spaces (except permitted tandem spaces), parking aisles, fire lanes, ingress or egress points, or building entrances. 3. Parking, loading, and access areas shall be kept free of any type of permanent or movable structures that block access (e.g., trash receptacles or compactors). Parking within or otherwise obstructing a driveway approach or a public sidewalk is prohibited.
3-2-4-2 Surfacing and Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Areas A. Surfacing.
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1. Off-street areas shall be graded and surfaced with concrete, bituminous asphalt, or other material approved by the Director. The surfacing material shall protect against potholes, erosion, and dust. 2. Parking spaces shall be defined on the pavement surface with striping and color delineation. 3. The Director may approve an alternative surface for low-turnover uses or overflow parking if: a. Use of the alternative surface will not cause undue airborne dust; b. The perimeter of the parking area is defined by curb and gutter, bricks, stones, or other similar devices; and c. Surfaces with loose materials are set back at least 25 feet from the edge of pavement of the connecting public street. B. Maintenance. Off-street parking surfaces shall be kept in good condition, free of weeds, dust, trash or debris, and parking space lines or markings shall be kept clearly visible and distinct.
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City Council / Planning Commission Workshop
March 25, 2018
We Dream Big and Deliver PURPOSE OF MEETING
Request City Council and Planning Commission input on: 1. Self-Storage Proposal 2. Short-Term Rentals (STR) 3. Sign Regulations (Temporary Signs) 4. Proposed Zoning Districts 5. Parking and Loading Standards
2 THE WORK PLAN
PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY CITY COUNCIL/ COUNCIL PLANNING HEARINGS COMMISSION WORKSHOP We are here
1. Project initiation 3. Draft Code development and 5. Code completion 2. Code Modules preparation public review and approval and public review 4. Remapping of zoning Districts
3 1. SELF-STORAGE PROPOSAL
4 SELF-STORAGE PROPOSAL
• Previous regulations for enclosed facilities to be incorporated into new LDC • Permitted: – Only in the CG Commercial General District (e.g., along Indiana Street, other streets to be determined) – As a Conditional Use – With a potential buffer when adjacent to residential uses (distance to be determined)
5 2. SHORT-TERM RENTALS
6 PROPOSAL FOR ARVADA STR
Guiding Principles • Protect neighborhoods while accommodating an existing and desired activity in residential zoning districts • Require licensing to ensure short-term rental accommodations are good neighbors and provide for a fair operating environment with hotels and other lodging providers
7 PROPOSAL FOR ARVADA STR
STR Proposal • Allow STRs as an accessory use in all residential zone districts with: – The entire house, unit or individual rooms in: • A single-family detached dwelling and ADU on the property • A duplex where each owner of a duplex unit can have STR. If the duplex building is on one lot, only one unit in the duplex can be a STR. • A townhome • A multifamily condominium building. The owner of a unit can have a STR if allowed by HOA. – 1 additional off-street parking space is required for STR – STR can only be rented to one party at a time (one reservation)
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PROPOSAL FOR ARVADA STR
• STR Requirements: – Limit of one STR per property. For example: • STR for either the principal residence or an ADU on a property – Renters in single-family detached house, duplex, townhome, or condominium unit can have STR with owner’s written permission – For multifamily apartment buildings: • Only the property owner may operate a STR (based on one STR per property); and • Renters cannot operate a STR. – STRs are subject to HOA regulations
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PROPOSAL FOR ARVADA STR LICENSE
• STR License Requirements: – Be property owner or renter with authorization – Must identify which portions of the dwelling unit or property to be used for STR, for periods less than 30 days – Must meet parking requirements – Must self-certify that meets all applicable codes and safety standards (The unit may be inspected based on complaints.) – Pay the City’s Lodger’s Tax – Proof of liability insurance (usually up to $500,000) • License not transferable and terminates on sale of property • If whole house is rented, owner representative must be available to respond within one hour of complaint and have business located within 25 miles • Permit can be revoked for cause 10
PROPOSAL FOR ARVADA STR LICENSE
Next Steps
Should the STR regulations move forward through either: 1. A separate ordinance (could be processed quicker); or 2. As part of the overall LDC update?
11 3. SIGN REGULATIONS
12 SIGN REGULATIONS – TEMPORARY SIGNS
Existing Condition • An unlimited number of Yard Signs are permitted currently for residential buildings in single-family and multifamily residential districts. In commercial and industrial districts, two are permitted per access points. • One larger sign (Site Sign) is permitted in commercial and industrial districts for each 600 feet of frontage. In single-family and multifamily districts, the property must be at least two acres in size to have a Site Sign. • Yard Signs are limited to 60 days, Site Signs limited to 180 days. Issue • The size, number, and duration of temporary signs (i.e., election signs) permitted
13 4. PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICTS
14 ZONING DISTRICT LAYOUT
• Zoning Districts are a key organizing element in new LDC • Section with zoning districts will have: – District name – Purpose statement – Graphics illustrating building types and setbacks – Dimensional standards (keyed to the graphic) – Reference to other standards in the new LDC
15 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• RA Residential / Agricultural Replaces: Agricultural (A-1) zoning district – Purpose: • Provide “semi-rural” countryside or estate character on large lots • Allow agriculture, greenhouses, stables – Key dimensional standards change: • Reduced lot area minimum from 5 acres to 1 acre
16 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• RN Residential Neighborhood Replaces: Residential Countryside Estate (R-CE), Residential Estate (R-E), Residential Low Density (R-L), Residential Small Lot, Low Density (R-SL), One & Two-Family Residence (R-I), Mixed-Use Industrial, Commercial, Office & Residential (NC-MU-C), PUD-R – Purpose: • Protect the character of established neighborhoods by tailoring site dimensions – Six subdistricts: • RN-32.5 Larger lots with minimum size of 32,500 sf. Single-family detached only. • RN-12.5 Minimum lot size of 12,500 sf. Single-family detached only. • RN-7.5 Minimum lot size of 7,500 sf. Single-family detached only. • RN-6 Minimum lot size of 6,000 sf. Single-family detached only. • RN-4 Minimum lot size of 4,000 sf. Single-family detached only. • RN-D Minimum lot size of 9,000 sf. for duplexes and 6,000 sf. for single-family.
17 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• R6 Single-Family Residential New district for greenfield/infill – Purpose: • Provide for a variety of housing types with max. density of 6 du/ac. – Housing types permitted: • Single-family: Urban, Small General, General, Small Suburban, Suburban, Estate • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex – Key dimensional standards: • Vary according to housing type
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HOUSING PALETTE
Small Urban Urban Small General
Lot area: 2,000 sf. min. Lot area: 3,800 sf. min. (alley access) Lot area: 4,000 sf. min. (alley access) Lot width: 30 ft. min. 4,000 sf. min. (street access) 5,000 sf. min. (street access) Lot width: 40 ft. min. Lot width: 40 ft. min. (alley access) 50 ft. min. (street access)
19 HOUSING PALETTE
General, Small Suburban, Suburban, Estate Duplex
General: Lot area – 6,000 sf. min., Lot width – 60 ft. min. (70 ft. for corner lot) Duplex lot area: 9,000 sf. min. Small Suburban: Lot area – 7,500 sf. min., Lot width – 70 ft. min. (80 ft. for corner lot) Duplex lot width: 75 ft. min. (85 ft. for corner lot) Suburban: Lot area – 10,000 sf. min., Lot width – 80 ft. min. (90 ft. for corner lot) Estate: Lot area – 21,780 sf. min. (0.5 acre), Lot width – 100 ft. min.
20 HOUSING PALETTE
Townhome Multiplex
21 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• R13 Medium Density Residential New district for greenfield/infill. Replaces: Residential, Medium Density (R-MD) and Residential, Multi-Family (R-M) – Purpose: • Provide for a variety of housing types with max. density of 13 du/ac. – Housing types permitted: • Single-family: Small Urban, Urban, Small General, General, Small Suburban • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: Vary according to housing type
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PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• R24 High-Density Density Residential New district for greenfield/infill. Replaces: Residential, Multi-Family (R-M) – Purpose: • Provide for a variety of housing types with max. density of 24 du/ac. – Housing types permitted: • Single-family: Small Urban, Urban, Small General, General, Small Suburban • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: Vary according to housing type
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COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
• MX-N Mixed-Use Neighborhood New district. Replaces: Professional Office (P-1), Neighborhood Business (B-1), General Business (B-2) – Purpose: • Accommodate existing residential-form buildings for residential and commercial uses and allows new commercial/mixed-use/residential – Housing types permitted: • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: • Min. lot area of 6,500 sf. and min. width of 60 ft. • Frontage zone with minimum and maximum setbacks • Max. height of 35 ft. with height transition zone
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FRONTAGE ZONE
25 HEIGHT TRANSITION ZONE
Transition Zone Outside of Transition Zone, with the same Maximum Height building height can be the as the Residential District and is: maximum allowed in the • 25 ft. in MX-N zoning district • 30 ft. in MX-S • 45 ft. in MX-U and MX-T
Maximum Height in Residential District (e.g., 28 ft.)
Residential District New Development Zoning District (in mixed-use district) Boundary
Note: In MX-U, maximum height can be 80 ft. if proposed building is 250 ft. from a residential zoning district boundary.
26 COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
• MX-S Mixed-Use Suburban New district. Replaces: Professional Office (P-1), Neighborhood Business (B-1), General Business (B-2), PUD-R, PUD-BPR, PUB-BP – Purpose: • Mixed-use zoning district at a suburban neighborhood scale – Housing types permitted: • Single-family: Small Urban, Urban, Small General (as a transition) • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: • Min. lot area of 6,500 sf. and min. width of 60 ft. • Frontage zone with minimum and maximum setbacks • Max. height of 35 ft. with height transition zone
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COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
• MX-U Mixed-Use Urban New district. Replaces: Professional Office (P-1), General Business (B-2), Intensive Business (B-4), PUD-R, PUD-BPR, PUB-BP – Purpose: • Mixed-use zoning district at a medium density with an urban character (e.g., at major intersections on Wadsworth Blvd.) – Housing types permitted: • Single-family: Small Urban, Urban (as a transition) • Duplex, Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: • No minimum lot area or width • Frontage zone with minimum and maximum setbacks • Max. height of 65 ft. – 80 ft. more than 250 ft. from residential district 28
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
• MX-T Mixed-Use Transit New district. Replaces: Professional Office (P-1), General Business (B-2), Intensive Business (B-4), PUD-R, PUD-BPR, PUB-BP – Purpose: • Higher density mixed-use zoning district located within ½ mile of transit – Housing types permitted: • Townhome, Multiplex, Multifamily – Key dimensional standards: • No minimum lot area or width • Frontage zone with minimum and maximum setbacks • Max. height TBD with height transition zone, possible height overlay zones in appropriate areas
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COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
• Olde Town Districts Existing seven subdistricts remain with minor modifications: • OT-E Olde Town East subdistrict • OT-EY Olde Town East Yukon subdistrict • OT-GV Olde Town Grandview subdistrict • OT-OW Olde Town Wadsworth subdistrict • OT-RN Olde Town Residential Neighborhood subdistrict • OT-RR Ralston Road subdistrict • OT-W Olde Town Webster subdistrict
30 COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOODS
• CG Commercial General New district. Replaces Professional Office (P-1), Neighborhood Business (B-1), General Business (B-2), PUB-BP – Purpose: • Provide for retail, office and service uses – Key dimensional standards: • Min. lot area of 10,000 sf. and min. width of 60 ft. • Setbacks are similar to those in the existing zoning districts • Max. height of 35 ft.
31 INDUSTRIAL
• IL Industrial Light New district. Replaces Light Industrial (I-1), New Communities, Industrial & Office (NC-I/OF), PUD-I – Purpose: • Zoning district for light industries, office and research uses – Key dimensional standards: • No minimum lot area or width • Max. height of 40 ft.
32 INDUSTRIAL
• IG Industrial General New district. Replaces Heavy Industrial (I-2), Clear Creek Sub-District A (CC-A) – Purpose: • Zoning district for heavy industries, heavy logistics centers, storage yards – Key dimensional standards: • No minimum lot area or width • Max. height of 40 ft.
33 OPEN SPACE
• OS Parks and Open Space New district. Replaces Conservation (C-1) – Purpose: • For public parks, open space, cemeteries, nature preserves, recreation facilities, waterways, trails, protected floodplains. Primarily for large-scale public open space and parks. – Key dimensional standards: • No minimum lot area or width • Max. height of 35 ft.
34 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
• PUD Planned Unit Development – Purpose: • For unique and innovative projects that don’t fit into one of the base districts and the project meets specified criteria – Criteria: Project must meet three of the following: • No other zoning district would apply • Project provides for unique approach to assist economic development or housing opportunities • Project is of superior quality • Project implements or supports elements of an adopted City plan (e.g., Comprehensive Plan, Urban Renewal Plan) – Existing PUDs: • Some existing PUDs may be retained due to their unique attributes 35 5. PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
36 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Proposed changes to minimum parking requirements • Revised approach utilizing: – Bedrooms vs. units for multifamily – Square footage of building vs. number of employees, seats, etc. • Parking requirements organized according to Land Use Table • Changes in parking based on analysis of other local suburban communities and projects in Arvada
37 PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN OTHER CITIES
38 PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN OTHER CITIES
39 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.A. Residential Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Parking Requirement (Proposed) (Current) Standard Housing Types
Single-Family Detached 2 sp. / du 2 sp. / du
Two-Family or Townhome 2 sp. / du 2 sp. / du efficiency units: 1.25 sp. / du 1 BR units: 1.5 sp. / du — Multiplex 2 BR units: 2 sp. / du 3+ BR units: 2.25 sp. / du efficiency units: 1.25 sp. / du 2.2 sp. per dwelling unit if Change: Parking 1 BR units: 1.5 sp. / du central parking areas are used; Multifamily 2 BR units: 2 sp. / du 2 sp. per dwelling if no based on number 3+ BR units: 2.25 sp. / du central parking area is used + .5 sp. of bedrooms centrally located for guest parking Manufactured Homes 2 sp. / du — Clustered Housing Types Micro Home 1.25 sp. / du — Cottage 2.25 sp. / du — Cluster Duplex 1.75 sp. / du —
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Table 3-2-2-2.B. Special Residential Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Parking Requirement Change: Revised (Proposed) (Current) numbers for Assisted Living Facilities / 1 sp. / 4 beds 1 sp. / 5 beds Congregate Care Assisted Living Boarding, Lodging, or 1 sp. / BR — and Nursing Rooming House Home Group Home for Developmentally Disabled, 1 sp. / 4 beds 5 sp. / group home Elderly, or Mentally Ill Persons Change: Use of Group Home for Juvenile 5 sp. / group home 1 sp. / 4 beds Offenders Group Home Group Home, Not Specified 5 sp. / group home 1 sp. / 4 beds instead of beds Above Live-Work Unit 3 sp. / du (one may be on-street) — Nursing Home 1 sp. / 4 beds 1 sp. / 5 beds
41 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.C. Hospitality, Recreation, and Entertainment Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Parking Requirement (Proposed) (Current) Amusement, Outdoor 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. (GFA + active outdoor — area) Bar / Tavern / Night Club 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 3 seats at design capacity Change: Use of Bed and Breakfast 2 sp. + 1 sp. per guest room 2 sp.+ 1 sp. per guest room (guest square footage parking may be in tandem on site) Brew Pub / Distillery Pub / 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Limited Winery Campground / RV Park 1 sp. / designated campsite or RV — space Hotel / Motel 1 sp. / guest room 1 sp. per room Recreation and Amusement, Amusement Enterprises: 5.5 sp. / 1,000 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Indoor sq. ft. Change: Uses Recreation Center: 1 sp. / 300 sf. Recreation, Outdoor (playing consolidated 2 sp. / tennis, racquetball, or — courts and fields) shuffleboard court + 5 sp. / basketball court + 25 sp. / play field Recreation, Outdoor (pools, 8 sp. / 1,000 sf. pool or ice skating — ice-skating) surface Recreation, Outdoor (golf Mini Golf: 2 spaces per hole 5 spaces per hole course or miniature golf) Golf Course: 6 spaces per hole Recreation, Outdoor (not 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. of playground or — listed above) other active outdoor recreation area + 1 sp. / picnic table Generally: 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. General: 1 sp. per 3 seats Restaurant Change: Use of Fast-Food with Drive-Through: 6 sp. / Fast-Food: 1 sp. per 4 seats 1,000 sf. square footage Stables and Riding 1 sp. / 2 horses + 1 sp. / seat in arena — Academies, Commercial Theater 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 4 seats 42 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.D. Commercial Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Parking Requirement (Proposed) (Current) Generally (Free-Standing Use) Animal Day Care / Training 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Animal Hospital (Large 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Animal) Art Studio / Makerspace 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Auction House or Yard 1 sp. / 250 sf. GFA used for office — Kennel 2.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Office, General or 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. Professional Retail Sales and Services, 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Type 1 or Type 2 Workshop 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Veterinary Offices or Clinics 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Commercial Centers (Combinations of Commercial Uses in Multi-Tenant Buildings Over 10,000 sf. in GFA) Change: 10,000 to 50,000 sf. GFA 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. Reorganization of 50,001 to 250,000 sf. GFA 4.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 4.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 250,000+ sf. GFA 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. number of spaces required
43 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.E. Community, Civic, Educational, and Institutional Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Required Parking (Proposed) (Current) Ambulance Services 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. + 1 sp. / ambulance — Cemetery 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / acre — Crematorium 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Day Care, Adult or Child 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1.5 sp. per employee Funeral Home / Mortuary 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 4 seats Change: Use of Hospital 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per each 2 beds square footage Medical Office 4 sp. / 1,000 sf. 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Public Lands, Parks, or N/A — Buildings Place of Assembly 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 4 seats School, Kindergarten, 1.75 sp. / classroom 2 sp. per classroom plus 1 sp. per 3 fixed Elementary, or Middle Change to all seats in largest assembly hall School, High 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 10 students 1 sp. per 4 students at design capacity schools: School, Vocational or Trade 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 2 students Updated and classroom area University or College 1 sp. / employee + 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. 1 sp. per 2 students includes classroom area employees
44 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.F. Industrial, Processing, Recycling, Storage, and Disposal Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Required Parking (Proposed) (Current) Brewery / Winery / Distillery 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Heavy Industry 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. If < 3,000 sq. ft.: 3 sp. / 1,000 sq. ft. Change: If 3,000—5,000 sq. ft.: 2 sp. / 1,000 sq. ft. If 5,000—10,000 sq. ft.: 1 sp. / 750 sq. ft. Consolidated and If >10,001 sq. ft.: 1 sp. / 1,250 sq. ft. simplified Light Industry 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. If < 3,000 sq. ft.: 3 sp. / 1,000 sq. ft. If 3,000—5,000 sq. ft.: 2 sp. / 1,000 sq. ft. If 5,000—10,000 sq. ft.: 1 sp. / 750 sq. ft. If >10,001 sq. ft.: 1 sp. / 1,250 sq. ft. Recycling Drop-Off (attended) 1 sp. / employee — Resource Extraction 1 sp. / employee — (minerals) Resource Extraction (oil and 1 sp. / employee during drilling or — gas) reworking operations; 1 sp. thereafter Salvage Yard N/A — Self-Storage 1 sp. / 10,000 sf., but not less than 5 sp. 1 sp. per 10,000 sq. ft. GFA or a minimum of 5 spaces, whichever is more Storage Yard N/A — Waste Removal Fleet Storage 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — and Administration Waste Transfer Station 1 sp. / per employee —
45 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.G. Motor Vehicle Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Required Parking (Proposed) (Current) Fueling / Service Station 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Heavy Logistics Center 0.2 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Motor Vehicle Repairs and 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Service, Heavy Motor Vehicle Repairs and 3 sp. / service bay (not including — Service, Light space within bay) Motor Vehicle Storage 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Motor Vehicle Towing 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Services Motor Vehicle Wash 2 sp. / 1,000 sf. retail, office, and — waiting area Parking Lot (Surface or N/A — Structured) Vehicle / Equipment Sales or 3 sp. / 1,000 sf. 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. Rentals Change: Revised
46 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.H. Utility and Wireless Telecommunications Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Required Parking (Proposed) (Current) Utilities, Major 1 sp. / 1,000 sf. — Utilities, Minor N/A — Data Center Greater of 0.5 sp. / 1,000 sf. or 2 sp. / — employee Overhead Power Lines (110 N/A — kV or more) Radio or Television N/A — Transmission Tower Freestanding Towers N/A — Other Telecommunications N/A — Facilities
47 PROPOSED AND CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS
Table 3-2-2-2.I. Agricultural Land Use Parking Standards Land Use Minimum Required Parking Minimum Required Parking (Proposed) (Current) Agriculture N/A — Agriculture, Community N/A — Change: Revised Greenhouses / Nurseries 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. of building or 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. (with retail sales) based on covered area used for retail sales Greenhouses / Nurseries greenhouse type 1 sp. / 2,500 sf. of greenhouses 5 sp. / 1,000 sf. (without retail sales)
48 NEXT STEPS
49 NEXT STEPS
• Community Open House #4, Code Module 2 cont’d – Thursday, April 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., City Hall atrium • Advisory Committee, Code Module 3 – Thursday, May 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • City Council / Planning Commission Workshop, Code Module 3 – June 10
50 CONTINUED PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
– Community open houses – Website – AdvanceArvada.org – Social media and newsletters
51 Questions?
52 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2.C. WORKSHOP
TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 25, 2019
SUBJECT: The City of Arvada City Council City Strategic Plan 2014 to 2019 (5th Update)
Report in Brief
On January 18, 2019, the City Council and the Leadership Team conducted the annual City Council Strategic Planning Retreat. Information regarding progress made to date within the framework of the 2014-2019 City Council Strategic Plan was provided on the dedicated Strategic Planning Retreat Google Site.
The Proposed Updates to the City Council Strategic Plan are listed following each Strategic Result as "Status" within the information summarized below as well as the attached document:
Beginning in 2019, 25% of all new housing is located in urban centers and corridors
Status: Transition from Strategic Result to Milestone or Performance Measure within Community and Economic Development Work system.
By 2019, 25% of new housing will be located in Neighborhoods or developments that incorporated a mix of lot sizes, development densities and housing types and styles.
Status: Accomplished.
800 new non retail jobs from businesses created by 2019, within targeted industries.
Status: Continue to track as a Strategic Result through the end of 2019.
By 2019, create $350 million in private sector capital investments.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2015, the Arvada Ridge TOD site vehicle and pedestrian access improvements will be presented to Council and by January 1, 2019 selected improvements will be completed.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2019, the City will have 100% of the water needed for build-out as defined by the Comprehensive Plan. SUBJECT: The City of Arvada City Council City Strategic Plan 2014 to PAGE: 2 2019 (5th Update) ITEM: 2.C.
Status: Continue to track as a Strategic Result with a new end date of 2025.
By 2018, new public restrooms in Olde Town will be available to accommodate G Line commuters and increasing Olde Town visitation.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2019, the project development and procurement process for the JPPHA will be completed.
Status: Continue to track as a Strategic Result through the end of 2019.
By 2018, create a mobility index to include a combination of subjective citizen opinions and objective internal condition ratings in four strategic areas: Modal Availability, System Maintenance, System Operations and Education/Promotion.
Status: Creating a new comprehensive Strategic Result focused on the development of a Comprehensive Mobility Plan.
By 2019, 50% of households, who were not in an organized neighborhood in 2013, will have organized neighborhood associations, HOA's, Councils or other leadership/engagement groups with whom the City can liaison.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved: By 2019, water usage by the community is reduced from 146 gallons per person per day to 139.
Status: Accomplished. Continue tracking as a Performance Measure within the Infrastructure Work System.
By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved:By 2019, 60% of the City fleet will be capable of using alternative fuel sources.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved: By 2019, energy consumed at City facilities will be reduced or offset by 8% from 2013 usage, based on a combination of conservation and renewable energy sources.
Status: Transition from Strategic Result to a Performance Measure within the Infrastructure Work System.
By 2019, facilitate the development of one attainable senior housing development containing at least 50 units.
Status: Transition to a broader Strategic Result in the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
By 2018, create a strategic partnership between the City of Arvada, State of Colorado, Jefferson County and City of Wheat Ridge to determine the potential of utilizing the Ridge Home site for community-based attainable housing.
Status: Changing end date of this Strategic Result to the end of 2019 in order to continue working with partners to formalize SUBJECT: The City of Arvada City Council City Strategic Plan 2014 to PAGE: 3 2019 (5th Update) ITEM: 2.C.
the agreement and implement the concept.
By 2015, 90% of contracts for service will contain specific performance measurements and by 2017, 85% of contracts for service will be awarded or renewed based partially upon performance results.
Status: Accomplished.
By 2019, 100% of juveniles charged with criminal offenses will receive measurable risk-based pre-sentence assessment.
Status: Continue tracking as a Strategic Result through the end of 2019.
By 2018, develop draft strategic results for the City Council Strategic Plan Priority Area for consideration by Council during the January 2019 Strategic Plan Retreat
Status: Accomplished.
The 5th Revision to The City Council Strategic Plan 2014-2019 will appear on the May 6, 2019, Council agenda.
Funding for City Council Strategic Results were included in the 2019-2020 budget although some adjustments may be required within the approved funding levels. Funding sources include the General Fund and CIP funding.
Background
In June 2013 City Council adopted the City Council Strategic Plan 2014 to 2019. The Strategic Plan outlines four priority areas to focus on through 2019. A fifth priority area, Safe Community, was added in 2018.
City staff developed departmental business plans to make data driven change based upon analyzing progress with performance measures and the direct ties to the City Council Strategic Plan.
Infusing the budget into performance conversations on a regular basis provides the City with the opportunity to fully implement a performance based system.
Each January staff and City Council review plan progress and use the opportunity to add, enhance or delete strategic results. All changes to the City Council Strategic Plan must be adopted via Resolution. The specific changes to the Strategic Plan are presented in the attached document. Council comments regarding the changes will be incorporated into the final document which will be considered on May 6.
During the January 18 Retreat Council and the Leadership Team also discussed proposed Strategic Results and milestones for the next six-year (2020-2025) City Council Strategic Plan. The Leadership Team is currently working on the format for this document and will present a draft to the City Council during a future Workshop. Council consideration of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan would be scheduled or in January 2020.
Strategic Alignment
This item aligns to the Council Priority Area of Organization and Service Effectiveness.
Next Steps SUBJECT: The City of Arvada City Council City Strategic Plan 2014 to PAGE: 4 2019 (5th Update) ITEM: 2.C.
The Resolution to finalize the 2019 Strategic Plan update, including any additional feedback from the Council generated by the Workshop, will be presented on the May 6 agenda.
Prepared by: Kelley Hartman, Budget Performance Manager
Reviewed by: Carolina Rodriguez, Legal Administrative Specialist 3/5/2019 Sherie Farstveet, Law Office Administrator 3/5/2019
Approved by:
Rachel Morris, Deputy City Attorney 3/6/2019 Chris Daly, City Attorney 3/11/2019 Lorie Gillis, Deputy City Manager 3/11/2019 Mark Deven, City Manager 3/13/2019
Enclosure, exhibits & attachments required to support the report
CITY OF ARVADA
CITY COUNCIL City Council Strategic Plan 2014-2019
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS ANALYSIS, UDATES AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL REMAINING STRATEGIC RESULTS IN THE 2014-2019 PLAN.
STRATEGIC RESULTS ARE PRESENTED IN ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY AREAS.
We Dream Big and Deliver!
Growth and Economic Development
We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community!
Beginning in 2019, 25% of new housing is located in urban centers and corridors City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
RS Ryan Stachelski (Community and Economic Development) 7/2/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/22
Description
This strategic result focuses on ensuring that a certain percentage of new housing occurs within the city's urban centers and corridors. DRCOG defines urban centers as places that will be active; pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly places that are more dense and mixed in use than surrounding areas; allow people of all ages, incomes and abilities to access a range of housing, employment, and service opportunities without sole reliance on having to drive; promote regional sustainability by reducing per capita vehicle miles traveled, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption; and respect and support existing neighborhoods. In Arvada the Candelas, Olde Town and Ralston Fields areas are designated as urban centers. This strategic result is aligned with POLICY N-2.7: Transit Stations of the Comprehensive Plan, which states the City will encourage workforce housing near transit stations where appropriate.
Significance
Locating new housing units in urban centers and along urban corridors will provide households of all income levels better access to transit and transportation to commercial services that are typically located in these areas. Developing new housing units in mixed-use centers and corridors will also assist in reducing traffic congestion, as more services will be located within walking and biking distance to households.
Milestones
Evaluate zoning facilitating residential development in designated area(s) - LDC City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Create a system to track residential development within the designated area(s) City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: While the urban centers have been identified, the corridors have not been officially designated. This will occur through the land development code zoning process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Transition from City Council Strategic Result to a performance measure within the Community and Economic Development Work System for continued tracking and monitoring. By 2019, 25% of new housing will be located in neighborhoods or developments that incorporate a mix of lot sizes, development densities and housing types and styles City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
RS Ryan Stachelski (Community and Economic Development) 1/3/17
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/19
Description
To allow for varied incomes, lifestyles, and age groups, it is essential to provide opportunities for different housing types. The following principles will help provide a balance of housing types, located appropriately with accessible infrastructure and services: Opportunities for affordable housing, senior housing, and housing of different tenure types Development of apartments, condominiums, town-homes, patio homes, micro-housing, and different tenure types where appropriate Where possible, new housing should be incorporated into commercial areas Improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity is vital to encouraging and supporting all forms of housing throughout the City Designate redevelopment areas and focused resources Locate affordable housing in new employment areas and near commuter rail stations
Significance
Historically, single-family housing has dominated residential construction, with large swings in multi-family construction. Arvada’s historic and current demographics are in large measure a reflection of the current housing stock. The 2014 Comprehensive Plan shows that the City is aging and getting more diverse in population with desires to age in place or at least in Arvada. More millennials with diverse housing needs creates a demand that is not yet being met to the degree needed in the community. Enhancements to the Comprehensive Plan will assist in providing a foundation for a variety of housing types and densities, which is important to accommodate all age groups and housing desires for the future.
Milestones
Develop a system to track the mix of housing approved via permit City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Evaluate zoning options to facilitate housing options as a part of the LDC update City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Develop an educational program explaining the benefits of diverse housing City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Promote and share educational materials with the community City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: In 2017, 52% of the units issued building permits were in master-planned communities or neighborhoods with a variety of housing types. Staff anticipate exceeding the percentage again in 2018. This strategic result has been accomplished.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This Strategic Result has been accomplished. Continue to track and monitor as a performance measure within the Community and Economic Development Work System. 800 new non retail jobs from businesses created by 2019, within the following targeted industries: medical, manufacturing, research and development, bio medical, energy, enabling technology, and professional services City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
RS Ryan Stachelski (Community and Economic Development) 3/21/16
End Date Percent Complete Feb-18
87 % 12/31/19
Description
This strategic result focuses on new non-retail jobs that are created in the following targeted industries: medical, manufacturing, research and development, bio- science, energy, enabling technologies and professional services. New business license applications will include the number of new jobs in targeted areas and targeted industries. Targeted areas and industries have been identified and provided to the Finance Department by AEDA. The IT Department will assist in providing an automated report to AEDA. Business licenses for new businesses and tracking of license renewals for new jobs are included. A baseline for number of jobs needs to be established before new jobs can be determined for business license renewals.
Significance
Primary jobs generally bring new money into a community and are important because they increase the overall wealth of a community. By attracting jobs in targeted industries (primary jobs) the community is helping to increase average wages, which can have a positive impact both directly and indirectly on a range of community issues.
Milestones
112 new non-retail jobs created in 2014 City of Arvada | 1/1/14 - 12/31/14
282 new non-retail jobs created in 2015 City of Arvada | 1/1/17 - 6/30/17
53 new non-retail jobs created in 2016 City of Arvada | 1/1/17 - 12/31/17
168 new non-retail jobs created in 2017 City of Arvada | 2/1/17 - 9/30/17
81 new non-retail jobs created YTD in 2018 City of Arvada | 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Analysis Feb-18
STATUS: The total number of new non-retail jobs through November 2018 is 696, which is 87% of the target. The team is confident we can meet the target of 800 new non-retail jobs by December 31, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue to track and monitor this as a City Council Strategic Result through the end of 2019. By 2019, create $350 million in private sector capital investments (buildings, furniture, fixtures and equipment) City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
RS Ryan Stachelski (Community and Economic Development) 6/17/13
End Date Percent Complete Dec-17
100 % 12/31/19
Description
This strategic result focuses on the total amount of commercial capital investments each year. The result Includes investment in both physical buildings and the furniture, fixtures, and equipment needed to operate a business within the building. The total investment calculation is based upon all commercial building permit valuations including multi-family, non-profit and public projects as reported by the Building Division with the Utilities Department, as well as, use tax valuations for items such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other business-related supplies reported by the Finance Department. Numbers are reported in thousands. Because of the Use Tax collection time frame, the number will be reported with a two- month lag from when the funds were collected.
Significance
Commercial investment is a leading indicator of overall economic health in a community. If businesses feel comfortable enough to expand, they generally feel they can expect some level of business growth in the near future. As businesses grow the City can generally predict that municipal revenues and employee wages will be stable or increasing.
Milestones
$304,171,924 in private sector capital investments as of March 31, 2017 City of Arvada | Completed 3/31/17
$392,290,578 in private sector capital investments as of September 30, 2017 City of Arvada | Completed 7/3/18
$430,900,660 in private sector capital investments as of December 31, 2017 City of Arvada | Completed 7/3/18
$340,035,418 in total private sector capital investment as of June 30, 2017 City of Arvada | Completed 7/3/18
Analysis Dec-17
STATUS: As of November 2018, $577,933,461 in private sector capital investments has been realized exceeding the target of $350M.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This strategic result has been accomplished. Continue to track and monitor this as a performance measure within the Community and Economic Development Work System. By December 31, 2015, Arvada Ridge Transit Oriented Development (TOD) site vehicle and pedestrian access improvements will be evaluated and presented to City Council and by January 1, 2019 selected improvements will be completed City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
BK Burt Knight (Public Works) 6/17/13
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 1/1/19
Description
This strategic result focuses on the promotion of vehicle and pedestrian access to the transit oriented development at Arvada Ridge adjacent to the G Line station. The project scope entails the construction of a road from Kipling Parkway north of the railroad bridge (approximately 55th Avenue) and connecting to Lee Street. The project also includes the installation of a sidewalk from Kipling Parkway to Lee Street. And lastly, the intersections with Kipling Parkway will be signalized to promote pedestrian and vehicular travel.
Significance
This project will provide a new access to the Red Rocks Community College campus and an alternate access to the G Line Arvada Ridge Station. Increased access will benefit both facilities and citizens traveling within the area.
Milestones
Alternatives and recommendations regarding access presented to City Council City of Arvada | Completed 10/17/17
Developer design plans reviewed and approved by City Engineers City of Arvada | Completed 6/15/17
Project construction City of Arvada | 8/1/17 - 1/31/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: This strategic result has been accomplished. We Dream Big and Deliver!
Infrastructure
We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community! By 2019, the City will have 100% of the water needed for build‐out of the City as defined by the Comprehensive Plan City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
JS James Sullivan (Utilities) 12/29/14
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
91 % 12/31/19
Description
The City has a projected shortfall of 2,550 acre feet (AF) to meet the needs of citizens in 2065. To fill the gap the City is pursuing several sources of water supplies: 1. participating in the Denver Water Gross Reservoir Expansion project, 2. purchase of agricultural water rights which are then converted to municipal use, 3. construction of a future water storage reservoir. Progress is measured over multiple years.
Significance
Water is a critical element necessary to for the build-out of the city as envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan.
Milestones
Commit resources to construct water storage City of Arvada | 1/1/94 - 1/1/26
Denver Water Gross Reservoir Expansion City of Arvada | 1/1/99 - 12/31/25
Obtain Clear Creek Water Rights City of Arvada | 1/1/00 - 12/31/19
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: The Army Corps of Engineers has approved Denver Water's request to raise Gross Dam, and issued the required 401 and 404 permits. The next milestone for the project is approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of Denver Water’s hydro-power license amendment. Denver Water anticipated approval by the end of 2018. Pre-construction activities are planned to begin in 2019 with project completion in 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue to track this as a City Council Strategic Result with an new end date of 2025. Remove the Clear Creek Water Rights milestone and include new milestones related to the FERC license amendment, pre-construction and construction phases. By 2018, new public restrooms in Olde Town will be available to accommodate G Line commuters and increasing Olde Town visitation City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
JP Jessica Prosser (City Managers Office) 5/19/17
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 10/12/18
Description
Install a permanent restroom in the Olde Town area for all users as a result of increased activity anticipated with the opening of the G Line commuter rail. An initial meeting of the project team was held in June of 2017. Topics discussed during that meeting included: Location Public outreach process Procurement process Cleaning and maintenance
Significance
Having a public restroom in Olde Town will alleviate burden on library, businesses and the Visitor's Center. It will also reduce issues with human waste in the alleys throughout Olde Town. A restroom will provide a basic human need in an area with significant visitation on an ongoing basis. The G Line is proposed to generate 3,000 boardings per day creating more activity in the public space around the platform as well as foot traffic throughout Olde Town.
Milestones
Calls for service information City of Arvada | Completed 10/20/17
Determine maintenance vendors City of Arvada | Completed 10/20/17
Develop public meeting format(s) City of Arvada | Completed 10/20/17
Host public meetings City of Arvada | Completed 1/16/18
RTD discussions and utility locates City of Arvada | Completed 1/16/18
Vendor contract(s) City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Construction City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: This strategic result has been accomplished. By 2019, the project development and procurement process for the JPPHA will be completed City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
KH Kelley Hartman (City Managers Office) 4/1/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
75 % 12/31/19
Description
A number of western metro governments have come together to create The WestConnect Coalition which studies transportation improvements in an effort to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve existing and future operational performance. The WestConnect Coalition is a separate entity from the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA). The Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority will complete the last unbuilt portion of the Denver metropolitan beltway, the Jefferson Parkway, through a public- private partnership to finance, design, build, operate, and maintain the Parkway.
Significance
The Jefferson Parkway will provide commuters with travel options without the need to traverse City arterial and neighborhood streets. It also completes the Denver Metropolitan beltway. The diversion of traffic decreases stress on Arvada streets.
Milestones
Joint Use Approval - FAA City of Arvada | 9/1/17 - 8/31/18
P3 Project Feasibility Phase City of Arvada | Completed 3/31/18
Project Development Phase City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Project Procurement Phase City of Arvada | 8/1/18 - 12/31/19
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: The RFP process will occur in March 2019. The procurement phase is 50% complete. We are on track for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue to monitor as a City Council Strategic Result through the end of 2019. Develop new milestones to represent the RFP process. By 2018, create a mobility index to include a combination of subjective citizen opinions and objective internal condition ratings in four strategic areas: Modal Availability, System Maintenance, System Operations and Education/Promotion City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
BK Burt Knight (Public Works) 4/1/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/18
Description
The Mobility Index is a combination of subjective citizen opinions and objective internal condition ratings in three strategic areas: Modal Availability, System Maintenance and System Operations. Modal Availability (city-wide availability of four modes; roads, transit, bike facilities and sidewalks), System Maintenance (degree transportation related facilities are maintained; signs, pavement, signals, etc.) System Operations (effectiveness of transportation system operation; travel times, & public perception)
Significance
Transportation issues can have a tremendous impact on living, working and doing business in Arvada. Transportation management reaches across all modes of transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, train, bus and auto) and seeks to make modal connections and improvements consistent with sound land use planning. One method to positively impact transportation is by increasing overall mobility.
Milestones
Identify indicators to be used in in the index City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Complete research on index items City of Arvada | 7/6/18 - 10/31/18
Create a Mobility Index Summary City of Arvada | Completed 12/2/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: While this strategic results has been accomplished, significant challenges were encountered during the process. The delay in the opening of the G line resulted in the inability to capture ridership information to demonstrate the impact the G line will have on shifting travel from auto to public transportation. This also has an impact on RTD bus routes and schedules that have not yet been identified. Staff resources dedicated to the mobility index project were also a challenge and resources will need to be identified and secured in the future to ensure work can continue on mobility planning and implementation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff are seeking feedback from Council regarding the potential for creating a comprehensive City Council Strategic Result focused on the development of a Comprehensive Mobility Plan. Work will be required within the budget process to approve and secure resource funding. We Dream Big and Deliver!
Vibrant Community & Neighborhoods
We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community! By 2019, 50% of households, who were not in an organized neighborhood in 2013, will have organized neighborhood associations, HOA's, Councils or other leadership/engagement groups with whom the City can liaison City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
CC Charise Canales 6/17/13
End Date Percent Complete Feb-18
100 % 12/31/19
Description
This strategic result focuses on the creation of liaisons within neighborhoods in an effort to increase communication lines between the City and its citizens. Our approach was to map the area with an organized groups in 2013. We then calculate the households in the unorganized area and based the strategic result and its tracking on 50% of that number. The word "identified" created some confusion. While everyone lives in a neighborhood, some have a stronger sense of identity than others. Staff work with groups to establish neighborhood boundaries, goals and leadership. This becomes the basis for mapping areas and identifying how we make progress toward completing this result. Data is gathered utilizing a GIS map of organized neighborhoods in 2013. Each year a new map is created and compared to the original to note the percent change.
Significance
Strong neighborhoods are vital to the success of the city. Organized neighborhoods have a higher ability to rebound from disasters and help neighbors in need. City Council and staff understand the importance of creating and implementing open lines of communication with citizens. Establishing neighborhood liaisons provides a solid conduit for ongoing two-way communication.
Milestones
By January 2015, communication tools including a calendar and group email will be implemented City of Arvada | Completed 9/10/14
Combine Neighborhood Engagement and Public Safety databases City of Arvada | Completed 2/4/15
By March 2015, the team will develop a comprehensive contact list to serve as the baseline for updates. The list will be used by all City depa… City of Arvada | Completed 2/28/15
Create GIS map to identify neighborhoods City of Arvada | Completed 4/2/15
Identify methods to engage neighborhoods that are not organized City of Arvada | Completed 1/1/17
Identify neighborhoods that are not organized City of Arvada | Completed 4/2/15
Create tracking system for neighborhoods organized since Council Strategic Result City of Arvada | Completed 6/1/17
Analysis Feb-18
STATUS: This strategic result has been accomplished. By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved: By 2019, water usage by the community is reduced from 146 gallons per person per day to 139 City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
JS James Sullivan (Utilities) 3/21/16
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/19
Description
This measure tracks the effectiveness of the city’s water conservation programs. The city is currently working in partnership with the Center for ReSource Conservation and the Citizen Sustainability Committee to develop cost-effective programs to promote and measure water conservation. The measurement is based on annual water production through the water treatment plants divided by the city population focusing on reducing water usage by the community on a per capita basis, from 148 gallons per person per day in 2007 to 139 gallons per person per day (5 year running average). Per capita water use is calculated by dividing the gallons of water produced at the water treatment plants by Arvada's population. Per capita water usage is unique to each municipality or water district. Energy consumed at city facilities results in cost to Arvada citizens. It is important for the city to be conscious of energy usage and to find ways to reduce and or offset energy use. City buildings and pump stations are included in this measure.
Significance
Water as a natural resource must be conserved. City Council and City staff are dedicated to providing education regarding water usage and other conservation programs as they become available to assist citizens and businesses use less water.
Milestones
Develop new water conservation programs City of Arvada | 8/31/16 - 9/30/16
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: Water usage has declined from a 5-year average of 146 gallons per person per day to a 5-year average of 136 gallons per person per day, which means this strategic result has been accomplished. About 1/2 of all water is used indoors, and the other 1/2 on outdoor landscape. Indoor conservation is dependent on making appliances such as toilets, washing machines and dish washers more efficient. The US EPA is working with manufacturers on making appliances more water and energy efficient through its Water Sense program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: While this Strategic Result has been accomplished, outdoor water conservation is the area where the City will next focus its attention and efforts. The City has partnered with the Center for Resource Conservation to offer several programs, most recently Garden-in-a-Box and Landscape Consultations. These programs will continue for the next few years. Staff recommends tracking this as a performance measure within the Infrastructure work system. By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved:By 2019, 60% of the City fleet will be capable of using alternative fuel sources City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
JS James Sullivan (Utilities) 3/21/16
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/19
Description
Using alternative fuels helps to reduce the use of fossil fuels, slowing the depletion of this energy source. The city’s alternative fuels are Biodiesel and Ethanol. Some of the city’s vehicles and equipment are specialized and there is limited production / availability of these items. When there is a choice for alternative fueled vehicles, the policy is to acquire the alternative fuel version. Data is collected from the Faster software utilized by fleet personnel.
Significance
The Sustain Arvada Plan outlines 8 major areas where the City can conserve resources, reduce pollution, and lower energy consumption. This initiative falls under the reduced pollution area as alternative fuel sources produce fewer amounts of greenhouse gases than the fossil fuel groups.
Milestones
Purchase of vehicles capable of using alternative fuels City of Arvada | 8/31/16 - 12/31/19
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: As of September 2018 60% of the City fleet is capable of using alternative fuels which means this strategic result has been accomplished.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This Strategic Result has been accomplished. Staff recommend continued monitoring as a performance measure within the fleet division. By 2015, measurable results will be developed and published relative to the Sustain Arvada Plan for water, energy and transportation and the following results will be achieved: By 2019, energy consumed at City facilities will be reduced or offset by 8% from 2013 usage, based on a combination of conservation and renewable energy sources City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
BK Burt Knight (Public Works) 3/21/16
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
80 % 12/31/19
Description
This strategic result focuses on decreasing the overall use of energy consumed at city facilities. Staff and City Council wish to lead by example in the area of energy conservation.
Significance
Energy consumed at City facilities results in cost to Arvada citizens. It is important for the City to be conscious of energy usage and to find ways to reduce and or offset energy use. City buildings and pump stations are inlcuded in this strategic result.
Milestones
Monitor energy usage to track progress City of Arvada | 1/1/16 - 12/31/19
Saving 600kw with SunShare solar gardens City of Arvada | 6/1/16 - 12/31/19
Participating in the Colorado Energy Office Energy Performance Contracting program for our 8 largest City facilities including Olde Town L… City of Arvada | 9/2/16 - 12/31/19
Participating with Xcel Energy's rebate program for LED lighting City of Arvada | 9/2/16 - 12/31/19
Potential for a solar garden within the Blunn Master Plan City of Arvada | 9/2/16 - 12/31/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: An additional solar garden is now online and data will be available in January. Staff are confident this strategic result will be accomplished by the end of January 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Transition from City Council Strategic Result to a performance measure within Public Works.
The team anticipates receiving State audit results in January 2019 and will be proposing a new Strategic Result for Council consideration. By 2019, facilitate the development of one attainable senior housing development containing at least 50 units City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
JP Jessica Prosser (City Managers Office) 8/15/17
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
65 % 12/31/19
Description
This Strategic Result supports the City Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) as it aims to facilitate the development through new construction or acquisition of an attainable housing development for seniors of 50 units or more in support of or in collaboration with private for-profit or non-profit entities. The Comp Plan includes a Goal (N-4.5) to "Promote affordable senior housing close to services and transit should be promoted by exploring a variety of programs, including but not limited to: allowing higher densities in appropriate locations land banking increased awareness of reverse mortgage programs changes to zoning regulations to allow accessory dwelling units infrastructure incentives reduced parking requirements
Significance
The increasing proportion of elderly residents in the City population combined with the overall increasing average age within it necessitates attention by the City toward the provision of attainable quality senior housing. Jefferson County Human Services (JCHS) recommends increasing the amount of accessible housing units for disabled seniors, and creating programs to help older owners shoulder housing cost burdens, such as property taxes and utility bills. It also calls for increased subsidies to older renters, and strengthened ties between housing and delivery of community-based healthcare services.
Milestones
Research structure for a collaboration with private sector City of Arvada | 8/1/17 - 12/31/17
Identify potential housing development sites and partner(s) and focus on a project City of Arvada | 1/1/18 - 7/1/18
Specific development site and structure proposal City of Arvada | 3/1/18 - 6/30/18
Project financing, design, city development approvals City of Arvada | 7/1/18 - 12/31/18
Project development City of Arvada | 1/1/19 - 12/31/19
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: Staff and the developer presented to CHFA Board regarding obtaining an allocation of LIHTC for the project. The developer submitted a letter with options regarding City support for the project. The developer presented an application to CHFA for tax credits, but the LIHTC application was not funded. Alternatives being explored by developer and City staff. The developer and property owner are negotiating to extend the process or prepare a new purchase contract for the land. As this time the status of the project is uncertain.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff are seeking Council feedback to determine if this City Council Strategic Result will remain in the Strategic Plan. By 2018, create a strategic partnership between the City of Arvada, State of Colorado, Jefferson County and City of Wheat Ridge to determine the potential of utilizing the Ridge Home site for community-based attainable housing City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
MD Mark Deven (City Managers Office) 4/1/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
65 % 12/31/18
Description
Affordable housing is in critical short supply not only in Arvada, but in all of Jefferson County. Rent and housing prices are escalating and homelessness is on the rise. Housing is considered affordable if it constitutes 30% or less of a household’s income. Jeffco’s most significant housing needs include affordable single family housing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and senior and handicapped accessible rental units. Detailed concept information regarding reuse of the site can be located by visiting the Ridge Home GOOGLE document: https://docs.google.com/docume...
Significance
The supply of affordable housing affects a community’s health, education and economy. This issue cannot be addressed in a vacuum without the support and collaboration of neighboring communities and organizations.
Milestones
Develop the concept paper for the reuse of the Ridge Home Site. City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Develop a formal agreement regarding program concept. City of Arvada | 6/1/18 - 11/30/18
Draft anagreement to formalize implementation of this project. City of Arvada | 6/1/18 - 11/30/18
Present concept paper to Jefferson County elected officials during the June 7 Commissioners/Municipalities meeting. City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: CDHS proposes transferring the property to Jefferson County at no cost. The County would be responsible for remediation and demolition of the existing buildings prior to development of the property for JPP. JPP is an established program tasked with eliminating systemic and individual barriers contributing to suburban poverty. Plans for the property include: 300 attainable family housing and mixed income units and a 50,000 square foot community center housing clinical services, county human services, an education center in partnership with K-12 education and Community College system partners, a community market and cafe, retail and small business spaces, and a community garden.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends changing the end date of this City Council Strategic Result to the end of 2019 in order to continue working with partners to formalize the agreement and implement the concept. We Dream Big and Deliver!
Organizational & Service Effectiveness
We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community! By 2015, 90% of contracts for service will contain specific performance measurements and by 2017, 85% of contracts for service will be awarded or renewed based partially upon performance results City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
BA Bryan Archer (Finance) 1/1/15
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/18
Description
This strategic result focuses on infusing performance measures into contracts with staff review to ensure vendors are held accountable. To date, 100% of contracts have performance measurement language included. Contract management work now focuses on ensuring renewal and or issuance of contracts is based partially upon performance measurement and results.
Significance
The Arvada City Council has incorporated Performance Management into the City's organizational culture. When vendors submit offers to the City in response to solicitations for contracts for services, they shall identify the method by which they will monitor and report the progress of their performance, providing those services to the City. At a minimum, vendor performance shall be documented by the degree to which service is provided in accordance with the agreed upon scope of work, the budget/cost, and the timeline. Professional services is defined as the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a contractor with specialized knowledge, which may include intensive preparation or education, and the furnishing of a report, or oral advice and information (e.g., architect, engineer, auditor, or other self-regulating professions), with an initial contract amount of more than $15,000.
Milestones
Add performance language to contracts City of Arvada | Completed 1/16/18
Add performance language to the RFP template (service based) City of Arvada | Completed 1/16/18
Establish criteria for how contracts for service will be awarded and renewed based on performance measures City of Arvada | 1/28/17 - 6/29/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: This strategic result has been accomplished. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue to monitor as a performance measure within the purchasing division with collaboration with the City Attorney's Office. By 2019, 100% of juveniles charged with criminal offenses will receive measurable risk-based pre-sentence assessment City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
DC David Cooke (Municipal Court) 4/1/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
30 % 12/31/19
Description
A risk assessment is an attempt to systematically synthesize actuarial information about individual defendants with the express goal of determining the likelihood and nature of their future criminal conduct. Risk assessments may include generally applicable attempts to identify continuity of risk factors.
Significance
Having access to a risk factors can aid in decision making and appropriate sentencing to achieve positive outcomes.
Milestones
Complete hiring process for Probation position City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Complete process map to determine when risk assessment will be done City of Arvada | 9/1/18 - 10/31/18
Create a process for probation to work with juvenile for probation completion City of Arvada | 9/1/18 - 12/3/18
Create performance measures to track assessment outcomes City of Arvada | 9/1/18 - 12/31/18
Implement risk assessment process City of Arvada | 9/1/18 - 1/2/19
Research risk assessment tools City of Arvada | 9/1/18 - 12/31/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: The Municipal Court will not have this risk assessment process in place until the Court’s probation division is up and running. The court had a false start in 2018, but reports being on track to meet this Strategic Result in 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend continuing to track as a City Council Strategic Result through the end of 2019. We Dream Big and Deliver!
Safe Community
We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community! By 2018, develop draft strategic results for the City Council Strategic Plan Priority Area for consideration by Council during the January 2019 Strategic Plan Retreat City of Arvada
Owner Start Date
LS Link Strate (Public Safety) 4/1/18
End Date Percent Complete Nov-18
100 % 12/31/18
Description
While survey respondents stated they generally feel safe in their neighborhoods and that safety after dark is also not a key driver, the ability to ensure consistency in enforcing laws and developing relationships with citizens and neighbors are high priorities for the Arvada Police Department.
Significance
Maintaining a City safe from crime was the most important factor in the 2017 Citizen Survey. Citizen safety rated twice as important as efficient and effective governance. Citizens rated the Police Department's ability to handle emergencies in an effective manner as their highest attribute.
Milestones
Research trends and data to develop general concepts City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Draft potential strategic results City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Present general concepts at Safe Community Base Camp City of Arvada | Completed 11/9/18
Provide potential strategic results to City Council via the retreat site City of Arvada | Completed 12/11/18
Analysis Nov-18
STATUS: Public Safety personnel presented proposed Strategic Results during Base Camp meetings in the third and fourth quarter of 2018, which means this Strategic Result has been accomplished. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proposed City Council Strategic Results will be provided to Council for review and guidance via the retreat GOOGLE site. Newly adopted Strategic Results will be included in the City Council Strategic Plan. AGENDA ITEM REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL 2.D.
TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 25, 2019
SUBJECT: Staff Updates
Report in Brief
The purpose of this workshop is for staff to provide City Council with brief updates on projects and issues that do not require a full workshop.
Prepared by: Janet Newman, Administrative Specialist
Enclosure, exhibits & attachments required to support the report