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5965
ORDINANCE NO.
(GENERAL)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE 2
DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 2.020; ARTICLE 10 DISCRETIONARY USES, BY ADDING
SECTION 10.035; ARTICLE 11 VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS OF PROVISIONS, BY ADDING
SECTION 11.035; ARTICLE 16 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16.050,
16.060, AND 16.090 AND BY ADDING SECTION 16.110; ARTICLE 31 MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31.140, 31.160,
31.180, AND 31,190; ARTICLE 32 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS, BY AMENDING TABLE 32-
1 AND ADOPTING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FINDS THAT:
1. The Springfield Development Code (SDC) was adopted by the Springfield City Council on May 5,
1986, and amendments thereto were subsequently adopted by Ordinance.
2. On April 4, 2000, the Springfield Planning Commission held a public hearing on this SDC
amendment request (Jo. No. 2000-03-0055). The Springfield Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 to
recommend approval of these amendments to the City Council.
3. Findings in support of adoption of these amendments to the SDC are set forth in the Staff Report
and the Recommendation to the Council (Jo. No. 2000-03-0055) incorporated herein by reference.
4. Based on the above record and findings, the City Council conCludes that the SDC amendments
are consistent with the criteria of approval as set forth the Staff Report and the Recommendation to the
Council (Jo. No. 2000-03-0055) incorporated herein by reference.
Now therefore, based on the above findings,
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The purpose of this Ordinance is to create development standards for multi-family
development (from triplexes to various types of apartments, but not including single-family homes or
duplexes) within Springfield's Medium Density (more than 10, with a maximum of 20 dwelling units per acre)
and High Density (more than 20, with a maximum of 30 dwelling units per acre) Residential Districts.
Section 2: Section 2.020 is hereby amended by revising the following definitions, as described below:
"BUILDING HEIGHT. The vertical distance above a reference datum measured to the highest point
of the coping of a flat roof. to the deckline of a mansard roof, or to the average height of the gables of
a pitched or hipped roof. The maximum height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum
height of all segments of that building. The reference datum shall be, which ever of the following of
the two measurements results in the greater building height (refer also to Diagram 2-1): '
A. The reference datum is the lowest grade when the highest ground surface within a 5-foot
horizontal distance of the exterior wall is not more than 10 feet above the lowest grade.
B. The reference datum is 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the ground surface described
in A, above is 10 feet above the lowest grade.
The building height diagram is Ordinance Attachment i."
"DEVELOPABLE ACRE. 43,560 square feet of land that can be developed that includes common open
space or recreational facilities reserved for the use of residents in a development, but excludes public property,
including but not limited to, parks and dedicated streets. AUhe request of the developer, the Director may
exclude portions of the site that cannot be developed due to physical constraints, including but not limited to
natural resources that are listed within a local inventory."
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Section 3: The Article 10 title page is hereby amended as described below:
"ARTICLE 10
. DISCRETIONARY USES
10.010 GENERAL
10.020 REVIEW
10.030 CRITERIA
10.035 CRITERIA FOR MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
10.040 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL"
Section 4: Section 10.035 is hereby added as described below:
"Section 10.035 Discretionary Use Criteria For Multi-Unit Developments.
(1) The Planning Commission may approve adjustments to the multi-family design standards listed in
Section 16.110 of this Code that preclude compliance under Section 11.035 of this Code. In addition,
the applicant may choose this Type III Discretionary Use procedure when proposing an innovative
design that may preclude compliance with one or more of the design standards under Section 16.110
of this Code. The multi-family design standards are: Building Orientation; Building Form; Storage;
Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-Unit and LDR Development; Open Space; Landscaping;
Pedestrian Circulation; Parking; and Vehicular Circulation. The Planning Commission shall find that
the application complies with or exceeds the criteria for each applicable design staodard. Criteria for
design standards not relevant to the application shall not require a finding by the Planning
. Commission, unless the guidelines in subsections (2) through (9) are implemented.
(2) Building Orientation. The Planning Commission shall find that the proposed design contributes positively
to the neighborhood and overall streetscape by carefully relating building mass, frontages, entries, and
yards to streets and to adjacent properties. This criterion may be met by complying with the Section
16.100(3)(a), Section 11.035 or by considering the following guidelines:
(a) Orient buildings to an internal circulation system that mimics a public street in appearance
(including, but not limited to sidewalks, landscaping, cross-walks, lighting, parallel parking), and
does not diminish the appearance and safety of abutting primary public streets. Examples of
"diminished appearance" include a fence along the sidewalk that isolates pedestrians between it
and the street; the location of trash receptacles, utility vaults, etc. in the "rear" yard (abutting a
public street); and similar impacts on the streetscape.
(b) Other design elements that provide exceptional design, and on balance, justify approval of the
development with less than full compliance with the building orientation standard. Examples of
such design elements include protection of natural and cultural resources; minimization of slope
and tree cutting impacts; provision of pedestrian amenities along the public street; and similar
public benefits that effectively accomplish the intent of the standard.
(3) Building Form. The Planning Commission shall find that the proposed design promotes building forms
that contribute positively to a sense of neighborhood and to the overall streetscape. This criterion may
be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(b), Section 11.035 or by considering the following
guidelines:
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(d)
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Design exterior building elevations to avoid large expanses of uninterrupted building surfaces.
Depict building scale consistent with nearby buildings; "scale" relates to the size of various
features (including, but not limited to entries, roof surfaces, facades, windows and materials) as
compared to those features on nearby buildings.
Provide transitions to nearby buildings by massing; "mass" relates to the overall size or bulk of a
building or its principal parts.
Provide porches, bays and balconies that compliment nearby buildings.
Provide roof variation through offsets, breaks and/or extensions.
(f) . Provide transition between the multi-unit site and LDR areas.
(g) Enhance solar access protection and/or energy conservation.
(h) Protect on-site and off-site natural and designated historic features.
(i). Provide human-scaled architectural detail.
. U) Provide visual variety in elevations, architectural details, colors and materials, compatible with
existing development.
(4) Storage. The Planning Commission shall find that unsightliness, noise and odor of exterior utilities, trash
receptacle storage, and roof-mounted mechanical equipment is minimized by: providing site facilities that
are adequate and convenient for residents' needs and ensuring that site facilities are practical, attractive,
and easily maintained. This criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)( c), Section
. 11.035 or by considering the following guidelines:
(a) Provide trash receptacle areas that are adequately signed, accessible to residents and collection
service, separated or buffered from living areas in order to avoid noise and odor problems.
(b) Provide mailboxes large enough to accommodate large envelopes, packages, and newspapers.
(c) Keep the number and size of television and other receiving structures to a minimum. Screen or
locate these structures to minimize visibility to on-site residents, residents of adjacent properties
and the public, to the extent that it is practicable.
(d) Provide adequate, accessible and secure storage space for each dwelling.
(e) Provide ground or interior mounted mechanical equipment with screening as an alternative to roof-
mounted equipment.
(f) Group together roof penetrations such as plumbing and exhaust vents, air conditioner units and
transformer boxes whenever practicable. Use ridge vents on pitched roofs that are in public view.
(5) Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-Unit and Low Density Residential Development. The
Planning Commission shall find that the development is located and designed in a manner compatible
with surrounding development by creating reasonable transitions between multi-unit dwellings and sites
and adjacent LDR areas and uses. This criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)( d),
Section 11.035 or by considering the following guidelines:
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(a) Setbacks, building heights and massing are similar to, and/or promote a visual gradient between
the multi-unit site and adjacent LDR area. .
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(b) Screen with landscaping or place balconies and windows to maintain the privacy of: abutting LDR
areas and uses; and multi-family unit residents on-site and in abutting developments.
(c) Window treatments and other building components are similar in size, scale, and placement to
those in the adjacent lDR areas, unless variation aids in transition.
(d) On site vehicular circulation and parking guides traffic away from abutting LDR areas and uses.
(e) Orient buildings along street frontages shared by LDR development, particularly when such
orientation aids in transition.
(f) Use site obscuring landscaping, shade trees planted a minimum of 6 feet from property lines, or a
minimum 6-foot high fence, when such screening aids in transition.
(g) Locate components of the multi-unit development which generate noise (such as recreation areas,
parking lots, trash receptacles, heating and cooling equipment, etc) where they will least disturb
abutting LDR areas and uses.
(h) Locate and screen lights and mechanical equipment to minimize glare and noise to adjoining LDR
properties.
(i) Allow enclosed garage structures (not carports) between multi-unit buildings and abutting LDR
properties as a transition device when the width and height of proposed garage structures are
similar to (or subordinate to) the width and height of adjacent LDR garage structures.
. . (6) Open Space.
(a) The Planning Commission shall find that the open space component is located and designed in a
manner compatible with surrounding development when:
1. On-site and abutting natural features are integrated into the open space system of the multi-
family development.
2. Amenities such as seating, children's play areas, lighting and recreation facilities are provided
within common open space areas and proportional to the needs of the development.
3. A range of usable open space types (general, common, and private) is provided and they are
integrated with abutting public open space, if it exists.
4. Negative impacts to on-site or abutting wetlands, waterways, and natural areas are negligible.
(b) This criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(13), Section 11.035 or by
considering the following guidelines:
1. Locate buildings, parking and circulation to minimize adverse impacts on natural features.
2. The amount of.common recreation area is equal to the Section 16.100(3)(e)2. standard unless
adjacent public recreation facilities, unique on-site facilities, or other similar open
space/recreation facilities will be available to all residents of the site.
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3. Provide linkages between on-site common open space and abutting public open spaces, when
open space uses are compatible.
4. The amount of private open space is equal to the Section 16.100(3)(e)3. standard unless
equivalent opportunities for common open space are demonstrated (e.g.,. individual units enjoy
common open space).
(7)
Landscaping. The Planning Commission shall find that landscaping, fences and walls contribute to a
quality living environment for all residents, improve the appearance of multi-unit developments, and
promote transition between multi-unit development and surrounding land uses.
(a) This criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(f), Section 11.035 or by
considering the following guidelines:
1. Plant outdoor spaces around multi-unit developments with a mix of ground cover, shrubbery
and trees. Also incorporate hard landscaping elements (e.g, paved sidewalks, courtyards) into
the development.
2. Use plants to provide visual relief along blank exterior walls, reduce building mass and bulk,
define and shelter open space, provide privacy, break up and shade parking areas and help
define building entries and sidewalks.
3. Include enhancements, such as plazas, galleries, courtyards, widened sidewalks, benches,
shelters, street furniture, artwork or kiosks for pedestrian amenities.
4. Use vegetation, grade changes and low fences to define open space areas. Plant transition
areas between multi-unit dwellings and surrounding LDR and less intensive uses to minimize
the visual impact of the development.
5. Incorporate a planting design that emphasizes:
A. Visual surveillance by residents of common open space, parking areas, internal sidewalks,
dwelling unit entries, abutting streets and public open spaces (Le., mature plants do not
block views of these areas);
B. Climate controls for summer shading and solar access during winter, and/or shielding from
winter winds. Balance this guideline with visual surveillance objectives, above.
6. Preserve significant trees and shrubbery on the site as reasonable. Significant trees mean
trees which measure 5 inches DBE or greater. Significant shrubbery means shrubbery that is
greater than 40 inches in height and is a native, non-invasive species. Trees and shrubs
preserved to meet this standard shall be identified on a Tree Protection Plan, in conformance
with Article 38.
7. Provide small ornamental plants or other landscape features in coordination with the building's
architecture to define the primary entry of a dwelling unit.
8. Avoid high solid fences and walls along streets (e.g., fences greater than 3 feet in height),
unless required for noise abatement or retaining walls.,
9. Incorporate landscaping, fences and walls that clearly delineate the public, communal and
private areas of a development. .
10. Provide street tree planting, as required by Section 16.100(3)(f) standards.
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11. Incorporate landscaping, fences and walls that do not conflict with sight lines for vehicles and
pedestrians, and comply with clear vision standards. See SDC 32.070.
12. Choose landscape species for efficient maintenance. Incorporate native, drought-resistant
species.
13. Use noise-reducing, ornamental walls (e.g. masonry), as necessary, to minimize the
transmission of noise.
14. Incorporate landscaping, fencing and/or walls with dwellings that are close to high noise
sources such as active recreation, busy roads, railway lines, or industry.
15. Obscure or screen outlooks from windows, balconies, stairs, landings, terraces and decks or
other private, communal or public areas within a multi-unit development. This can be
accomplished with landscaping, fences or walls, where a direct view is available into the
private open space of an existing adjacent single-family or multi-family dwelling unit.
16. Screen private open space and balconies by solid translucent screens or perforated panels or
trellis which have a maximum of 25 percent openings and are permanent, of durable materials
and designed, painted or colored to blend with the development.
(8)
Pedestrian Circulation. The Planning Commission shall find that pedestrian circulation systems are
designed to provide separation between vehicles and pedestrians and provide clear, direct, safe, and
identifiable connections within the multi-unit development and to other neighborhood uses. This
criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(g), Section 11.035 or by considering the
following guidelines:
(a) Design each multi-unit development to contain an internal pedestrian circulation system that
makes clear, easily identifiable and safe connections between individual units, parking, storage,
common open space areas, and public sidewalks. Design of internal sidewalks to comply with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
(b) Design the pedestrian circulation system to provide safe crossings of streets, driveways, and
parking areas, where crossings are necessary. Consider design elements such as textured
pavers, patterned concrete and raised surfaces to emphasize crossings.
(c) Design internal walkways and other pedestrian links to provide privacy for ground floor residents.
(d) Link the multi-unit development internal sidewalks to neighborhood uses that may be used by
residents.
(e) Minimize vehicle and pedestrian conflicts.
(f) Integrate the design of the internal sidewalks with natural contours, topography, trees, other
vegetation, waterways, wetlands, and other natural resources and features.
(g) Provide a convenient, accessible, direct, barrier-free.route design.
(9) Parking. The Planning Commission shall find that the placement of parking contributes to attractive street
frontages and visual compatibility with surrounding areas is located with consideration for the safety of
residents. This criterion shall be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(h), Section 11.035 or by.
considering the following guidelin~s:
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(a) Avoid placing parking lots, carports, garages, and driveways between the buildings and the street.
To minimize the visual impacts, locate parking to a portion of the site least visible from tne street.
(b) Provide rear and below grade parking where practicable.
(c) Use alley access for parking areas where practicable.
(d) Use low, dense hedges or landscape berms at the edges of parking lots to screen autos and direct
pedestrians to entry and exit points.
(e) Provide no more parking than the "minimum" parking requirement, ,where practicable.
(f) Avoid placing parking lots, garages, and carports that abut and/or visible from LDR areas. As an
alternative, locate parking next to arterial and collector streets with landscape buffering, when
possible.
(g) Design garages and free standing carports to be visually compatible with, or screened from,
adjacent LDR uses and dwellings on-site (e.g., similar siding, trim, roof line and materials,
detailing, color; as applicable).
(10) Vehicular Circulation.
(a) The Planning Commission shall find that on-site vehicular circulation systems are:
1. Designed to be clearly identifiable, safe, pedestrian-friendly, and interconnected.
2. Designed to provide connectivity to the surrounding neighborhood streets while minimizing
impacts on the arterial street system.
(b) This criterion may be met by complying with the Section 16.100(3)(i), Section 11.035 or by
considering the following guidelines:
1. Design driveways and private streets to enhance connectivity to abutting streets.
2. Design internal site circulation to provide accessibility to and from the site.
3. Design the vehicular circulation system, together with other design elements, to reduce the
apparent scale of large developments by organizing the site into smaller land units.
4. Where practicable, consolidate or share driveways and internal streets with driveways or
internal streets serving abutting sites.
5. Incorporate aesthetic and functional site design as it relates to vehicular circulation.
6. Provide vehicular circulation linkages that will integrate multiple family development with the
surrounding area.
7. Provide the separation of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic.
8. Avoid out-of-direction travel between buildings and other facilities on the. site (e.g., for delivery,
service, etc.).
9. Locate service areas for ease of use and minimal conflict with circulation systems.
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10. Provide circulation systems that respond to site topography, natural contours and natural
resources, to minimize grading and resource impacts.
11: Provide shared parking with abutting sites where practicable.
12. Provide the use of alleys for vehicular access.
13. Provide lighting for the safety of pedestrians and drivers."
Section 5: The Article 11 title page is hereby amended as described below:
"ARTICLE 11
VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS OF PROVISIONS
11.010 GENERAL
11.020 REVIEW
11.030 CRITERIA
11.035 CRITERIA FOR MULTI-UNIT DESIGN STANDARDS
11.040 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL"
Section 6: Section 11.035 is hereby added as described below:
"Section 11.035. Criteria For Multi-Unit Design Standards.
(1) The Director may approve an adjustment of up to 20 percent to the multi-family design standards listed
in Section 16.110 of this Code. The multi-family design standards are: Building Orientation; Building
Form; Storage; Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-Unit and LDR Development; Open Space;
Landscaping; Pedestrian Circulation; Parking; and Vehicular Circulation. There is one general criterion
in Subsection (2) below that applies to all the design standards. In addition, each design standard has
applicable criteria as specified in Subsections (3)-( 11) below. The Director shall find that the
application complies with the criteria for each applicable design standard; Le., design standards
modifications that the applicant does not specifically request in the application shall not require a
finding by the Director, and shall not be subject to review under Section 11.035. Requests to modify
the standards of Section 16.110 (Multi-Unit Design Standards) by more than 20 percent shall require
review under Section 11.030 (General Variance Criteria).
(2) General Criterion. The adjustment is necessary due to topography, natural features, easements, and
similar physical or legal constraints preclude full compliance. Self-imposed conditions do not satisfy
this criterion.
(3) Building Orientation. The adjustment results in a better overall streetscape. For example, design
elements include: protecting and preserving vegetation and trees 5 inches (dbh) in caliper or greater;
providing pedestrian amenities (Le., between buildings and the street); providing building mass and
architectUral detailing that compliment adjacent uses and landscaping; and similar elements that
effectively accomplish the intent of the standard.
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(4)
Building Form.
(a) The adjustment provides equivalent neighborhood compatibility either by providing similar building
mass and architecture, or through protection of vegetation and trees greater than 5 inches (dbh) in
caliper (Le., screening allows for contrasting building form).
(b) In addition to the 20 percent adjustment provided by Subsection (2) above and Subsection
16.11 0(3)(b) of this Code, the Director may approve alternative roof forms where the developer
demonstrates that adjacent structures, or the majority of structures within 300 feet, have roofs
similar to what is proposed.
(5) Storage. The adjustment provides an equivalent degree of privacy and protection for residents and
adjacent uses. Protection from visual, noise, odor, light, vibration, glare and other impacts shall be
provided to effectively accomplish the intent of the standard.
(6) Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-Unit and Low Density Residential Development. The
adjustment results in better overall transition between multi-unit dwellings and neighboring LDR areas,
such as: protecting and preserving vegetation and trees 5 inches (dbh) in caliper or greater; a
reduction in noise and/or light that would otherwise impact adjacent LDR are~s; stepping down building
height; providing roof lines that compliment adjacent uses; and similar elements that effectively
accomplish the intent of the standard.
(7) Open Space.
(a) The adjustment results in better overall compliance with Subsection 16.11 0(3)(e) to provide
common and private open space, such as protecting vegetation and preserving trees 5 inches
(dbh) in caliper or greater; providing pedestrian amenities; or providing locations for common open
space which enhances safety and visibility.
(b) The Director may approve an adjustment in the common open space requirements for
developments with 61 units or more if up to 50 percent if the site is within one-quarter mile
(measured walking distance) of a public park with active recreation facilities [as defined by Section
16.110(3)(e)]; and there is a direct, improved, permanent, public, Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) - accessible, lighted, maintained pedestrian trail or sidewalk between the site and the park.
(c) The Director may approve a reduction in either the required private open space or required
common open space areas if the proposal includes a proportional increase in the other type of
required open space. This adjustment shall not apply to required active recreation areas.
(8) Landscaping.
(a) The adjustment results in a better overall transition from neighboring LDR areas, such as:
protecting and preserving trees 5 inches (dbh) in caliper or greater; and
(b) The adjustment provides an equivalent degree of privacy, visual separation, and visual
enhancement for residents and adjacent LDR uses.
(9) Pedestrian Circulation.
(a) The adjustment provides an equivalent degree of pedestrian circulation; safety and comfort, as
provided by the pedestrian circulation standards.
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(b) The Director may approve an adjustment in the pedestrian circulation standard, not withstanding by
Subsection (2) above and Subsection 16.11 0(3)(g) of this Code if the residents do not require an
internal sidewalk system in full compliance with the pedestrian circulation standards.
(10) Parking. The adjustment results in the protection and preservation of trees 5 inches (dbh) in caliper or
greater or significant vegetation that provides parking lot screening.
(11) Vehicular Circulation.
. (a) The adjustment provides an equivalent degree of vehicular circulation, as provided by the
vehicular circulation standards.
(b) The Director may approve an adjustment in the vehicular circulation standard, not withstanding by
Subsection (2) above and Subsection 16.11 O(3)(i) of this Code, when the development provides
more building area oriented to the street than is required by Subsection 16.11 0(3)(a) of this Code."
Section 7: The Article 16 title page is hereby amended as described below:
"ARTICLE 16
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
16.010 ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
16.020 SCHEDULE OF USE CATEGORIES
16.030 LOT SIZE STANDARDS
16.040 LOT COVERAGE STANDARDS
16.050 SETBACK STANDARDS
16.060 HEIGHT STANDARDS
16.070 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
16.080 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
16.090 FENCE STANDARDS
16.100 SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
16.11 0 MULTI-UNIT DESIGN STANDARDS"
Section 8: Section 16.050, Subsections (1), (2) and (5) are hereby amended as described
below:
"SECTION 16.050
In all residential districts, each lot shall have setbacks of not less than the following sizes unless
otherwise provided for in this Code:
(1) Front yard, street side yard and rear yard setbacks, including panhandle lots shall be 1 0 feet.
The front and rear yard of panhandle lots shall be based on the orientation of the front and rear
of the house occupying the lot. See also Section 16.100(4)(a)2, (4)(d)1 and (4)(d)2 of this Code
for multi-family developments.
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(2) Except for attached dwellings, interior side yard setbacks, including panhandle lots shall be 5 feet.
See also Section 16.1 OO( 4)( d)2 of this Code for multi-family developments. The side yards of
panhandle lots shall be based on the orientation of the front and rear of the house occupying the
lot.
NOTE: Determination of all yard setbacks for duplexes on corner lots shall be based upon the front
yard of each unit as established by the streets used for address purposes.
(5) All buildings in the LDR and MDR Districts shall protect the solar access of neighboring residential
lots as specified in this Subsection. See also Section 16.100(4)(d) 2. and 3., of this Code, HDR
Districts shall protect the solar access of LDR and MDR lots as specified in Section 16.060 of this
Article."
Section 9: Section 16.060, Subsection (1) is hereby amended as described below:
"SECTION 16.060
(1) In residential districts, the maximum building height shall be determined by solar access
considerations, in accordance with Section 16.050 of this Article. Except as specified elsewhere
in this Code, no building shall exceed 30 feet in height in the LDR District and 35 feet in the MDR
District and HDR District. No building shall be required to be less than 21 feet in height when set
back from the northern lot line a minimum of one-half of the north-south dimension. Where the
HDR District abuts an LDR or MDR district, the building height standard of the HDR District shall
be one of the following:
(a) When abutting an LDR or MDR District to the north, the maximum building height for the
HDR District shall be defined by the Maximum Shade Point Height requirement of Section
16.050(5)(a)(2) up to 50 feet south of a northern lot line or on a plane extending south with
an angle of 23 degrees and originating from the top of a 16-foot hypothetical fence located
on the northern lot line. In the HDR District, the maximum height may be increased to 50
feet when setback 200 feet from an LDR or MDR lot line.
(b) When abutting an LDR or MDR District to the east, west or south, the building height
limitation on the HDR District shall be no greater than permitted in the LDR or MDR District
for a distance of 50 feet. In the HDR District, the maximum height may be increased to 50
feet when setback 200 feet from an LDR or MDR lot line."
Section 10: Section 16.090, Subsections (1)(a) 1. and 2. are hereby amended as
described below:
"SECTION 16.090(1) General.
(a) Except as specified elsewhere in this Code', fences shall not exceed the height standards listed
below and shall be located as follows:
1. Six feet, provided the fence is located behind the front Yard setback and outside of the
vision clearance area.
2. Four feet in the front yard setback if an unslatted chain-link fence is used orthree feet in
the front yard setback if a sight-obscuring fence is used.
Exception to 1. and 2., above. In the case of multi-family development, fence height in the
front yard shall be as specified in Section 16.100(4)(f)."
Section 11: Section 16.110 is hereby added as described below:
"SECTION 16.110 MULTI-UNIT DESIGN STANDARDS.
(1) Applicability. In all residential districts, multi-unit developments (3 or more attached units) shall comply
with the design standards of this Subsection. In cases where the standards of this Subsection conflict
with other standards in this Code, the standards of this Subsection shall prevail.
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(2)
Purpose. The purposes ofthis section include:
(a) Promote the livability, neighborhood compatibility and public safety of multi-unit housing in the
community; and,
(b) Promote higher residential densities inside the urban growth boundary that will utilize existing
infrastructure and improve the efficiency of public services and facilities. . .
(3)
Review Procedure. All multi-unit developments shall be reviewed as a Type II Limited Land Use
decision, in accordance with Article 3, as part of the Site Plan Review process specified in Article 31.
The Director may also determine that a multi-unit development is subject to a higher level of review
(Le., Type III versus Type II), when it is in the publicinterest. In addition, the applicant may choose the
Type III Discretionary Use procedure when proposing an innovative design that may preclude
compliance with some or all of the design standards under this Section.
(4)
Design Standards. All of the following design standards shall be met by all multi-unit developments:
Building Orientation (See Figure A); Building Form; Storage; Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-
Unit and LDR Development; Open Space; Landscaping; Pedestrian Circulation; Parking; and Vehicular
Circulation.
(a) Building Orientation. Multi-unit developments, when abutting a private, local, collector, or arterial
street that has existing or planned on-street parking, shall have buildings oriented to the street
along a minimum of 50 percent of the site's frontage (See Figure B). The "orientation" standard is
met when all of the following criteria are met:
1. Primary building entrances shall face the street;
2. The front of the buildings shall be within 25 feet of the front lot line, except that open, courtyard
space in excess of 25 feet may be placed in front of building entrances. Open courtyard space
is defined as usable, hard-surfaced space with pedestrian amenities such as benches, seating
walls or similar furnishings.
3. Off-street parking or vehicular circulation shall not be placed between buildings and streets
used to comply with this standard;
4. Wetlands, slopes over 15 percent as specified in Article 26, and wooded areas protected by
Article 38, shall not be counted as "frontage" for determining required building orientation. For
example, if jurisdictional wetlands and/or wetland buffer occupy 100 feet out of a total of 400 feet,
then only 300 feet shall be counted as "frontage" for determining required building orientation. In
this example, 150 feet (50%) is the required amount of frontage to meet the building orientation
requirements.
(b) Building Form. New multi-unit construction shall comply with the following building form standards
(See Figure C):
1. Structures that have one or two stories (levels) shall not have a continuous horizontal distance
exceeding 160 feet (measured from end wall to end wall), except as specified in Subsection
cA. Structures that have three or greater stories (levels) shall not have a continuous
horizontal distance exceeding 120 feet (measured from end wall to end wall);
2. Roofs shall have gable, hip, or gambrel forms (minimum pitch 3 to 12) with at least a 6-inch
overhang;
3. A minimum of 15 percent of the front facade (area measurement) shall contain
windows or doors. All windows and doors shall provide 4-inch trim or be recessed (Le., into
the front facade) to provide shadowing;
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4. Garages attached to living units and accessed from the street (front setback) shall be recessed
at least 4 feet behind the front facade of a dwelling structure; and
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5. Exterior building elevations shall incorporate design features such as offsets, balconies,
projections, window reveals, or similar elements to preclude large expanses of uninterrupted
building surfaces. Along the vertical face of a structure,. such features shall occur at a
minimum of every 30 feet, and on each floor shall contain a minimum of two of the following
features:
A Recesses (e.g., deck, patio, courtyard, entrance, window reveals) that have a minimum
depth of 3 feet;
B. Extensions (e.g., floor area, deck, patio, entrance) that have a minimum depth of 2 feet
and minimum length of 4 feet; and/or
C. Offsets or breaks in roof elevation of 2 feet or greater in height.
(c) Transition and Compatibility Between Multi-Unit and LDR Development. Multi-unit developments
adjacent to properties designated (by the Metro Plan) LDR shall comply with the transition area
and compatibility standards listed below, except when it can be demonstrated that the adjacent
LDR property is committed to a non-residential use (e.g., church) that is unlikely to change See
Figures D and E). In evaluating the status of an adjacent property, the Metro Plan designation
shall take precedent over the current zone or use.
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1. When a single family residence is within 75 feet of the subject multi-unit development site and
such residence is on the same side of the street and same block, a setback similar to that of
the nearest single family residence shall be used for the front yard. "~Similar" means the multi-
family development setback is within 5 feet of the setback provided by the nearest single
family residence. For example, if the single family residence setback is 20 feet, then the multi-
unit building shall be setback by 15-25 feet. This standard shall not cause a front setback to
exceed 25 feet. The minimum front yard setback shall be 1 0 feet, in accordance with Section
16.050(1) of this Code. See also, Section 16.050(1) of this Code; and
2. A 25-foot buffer area shall be provided between multi-unit development and property lines
abutting an LDR property line, not including those property lines abutting right-of-way. Within
the 25 foot buffer area, the following shall apply:
A. No vehicular circulation (Le., driveways, drive lanes, maneuvering areas, and private streets)
shall be allowed within the buffer, unless driveway placement within a buffer is required in
order to comply with city, county or ODOT access management standards;
B. Site obscuring landscaping shall be required. The City may require retention of existing
vegetation; installation of a 6-foot minimum height, site-obscuring fence with shade trees
planted a maximum of 30 feet on center (2-inch caliper at planting); and/or other
landscaping to provide visual buffering. In addition, the City may require acoustical
barriers when parking is proposed within the transition area;
C. Building encroachments shall be allowed, provided no building may encroach more than
-10 feet into the 25 foot buffer and no primary entrance shall face the abutting LDR
property. Buildings shall not exceed one story or 21 feet within the buffer, and shall
comply with all other applicable setbacks and transition areas specified elsewhere in this
Code;
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D. No active recreation areas (e.g., tot lots, swimming pools, etc.) shall be allowed within the
25-foot buffer (garden spaces shall not be considered active recreation areas);
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E. Light standards shall be 12 feet or less in height and shielded so that light does not allow
direct illumination onto adjacent LDR property or into dwelling units;
F. Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view (i.e., as viewed from adjacent
properties and street), and shall be buffered so that noise does not typically exceed 45-50
decibels as measured at the LDR property line. The City may require a noise study
certified by a licensed acoustical engineer; and
G. All rooftop equipment shall be hidden behind parapets or other structures designed into
the building.
3. Buildings, or portions of buildings abutting an LDR property line or designation (i.e., side or
rear lot line) outside of the 25-foot buffer described above, shall not exceed a building height
greater than one foot for each foot of distance from the LDR property line. For example, a
building or portion of a building 30 feet in height must be 30 feet from the LDR property line.
This standard applies up to a distance of 50 feet from the LDR property line. See also, Section
16.060 and Section 31.160 (Screening) of this Code.
4. Structures within 50 feet of LDR zone shall not have a continuous horizontal distance
exceeding 120 feet (measured from end wall to end wall).
(d) Storage. Multi-unit developments shall provide space for trash receptacles, storage, and
equipment in accordance with the following standards (See Figure B):
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1. Adequate, accessible and secure storage space shall be provided for each dwelling. A
minimum of 112 cubic feet of enclosed storage shall be required separate from the living unit.
Garages and storage units adjoining a dwelling (e.g., attached to decks and patios) shall
qualify as storage space; .
2. Trash receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry
wall, or similar sight-obscuring, gated enclosure, from 5 to 6 feet in height. Obscuring
landscaping shall be planted a minimum 24 inches in height at planting around all exposed
sides of the wall or fence, except where breaks are provided for gates. See also, Section
31.160(1 )(d) of this Code;
3. No trash receptacles shall be located in any front yard setback, or within 25 feet of property
lines abutting LDR zoned or designated properties; and
4. Ground-mounted equipment, such as exterior transformers, utility pads, cable television and
telephone boxes and similar utility services, shall be placed underground when practicable.
When placed above ground, equipment shall be placed to minimize visual impact; or screened
with walls or landscaping. When walls are used they shall be tall enough to completely screen
the equipment at the time of the equipment installation. Landscaping shall be planted tall
enough to attain 50 percent coverage after 2 years and 100 percent coverage within 4 years.
(e) Open Space. Multi-unit developments shall provide both Common Open Space and Private Open
Space in accordance with the following standards (See Figure F):
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1. General. Inclusive of required yards, a minimum of 15 percent of the gross site area shall be
designated and permanently reserved as open space. The total required open space shall be
the sum of setbacks, common open space, and private open space. Inventoried natural
features (including regulated wetlands) and/or historic features on-site may be counted toward
. up to 50 percent of common open space requirements. See Section 2.020 for definitions of
open space; open space, common and open space, private.
A Multi-unit developments in mixed use buildings are exempt from these standards.
. B. Multi-unit developments at densities exceeding 30 units per gross acre shall include a
minimum of 10 percent of the gross site as open space, which may be any combination of
yards, common open space and private open space.
C. Multi-unit developments at densities less than 30 units per gross acre shall provide open
space in accordance with the amounts specified below.
2. Common Open Space shall be provided in all newly constructed multi-unit developments in
accordance with the following standards:
A A minimum of 0.25 square feet of common open space shall be required for each square
foot of gross residential floor area;
B. Common open space areas provided to comply with this standard shall be at least 500
square feet with no horizontal dimension less than 15 feet;
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C. A maximum of 15 percent of the required common open space can be on slopes greater
than 25 percent;
D. Multi-unit developments shall designate within common open space a minimum of 250
square feet of active recreation area (e.g., children's play areas, play fields, swim pool,
sports courts', etc.) for every 20 units or increment thereof. For example, a 60 unit
development shall provide a minimum area of 750 square feet for active recreation. No
horizontal dimension shall be less than 15 feet. Exception: As determined by the Director,
qualified senior housing developments may be exempted from this requirement; however,
all other common open space requirements shall apply;
E. Placement of children's play areas shall not be allowed in any required yard setback or
transition area;
F. Landscaping and/or natural vegetation shall occupy a minimum of 50 percent of required
common open space. On-site natural resources and historic features which are accessible
to residents (e.g., by trails, boardwalk, etc.) may be used to partially or fully satisfy this
requirement; and
G. Indoor or covered recreational space (e.g., swimming pools, sports courts, weight rooms,
etc.) shall not exceed 30 percent of the required common open space area.
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H. Exceptions to the common open space standard may be granted for multi-unit
developments of up to 60 units (or for the first 60 units of a larger project) when such
developments are within one-quarter mile (measured walking distance) to a public park;
and there is a direct, improved, permanent, public, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -
accessible, lighted, maintained pedestrian trail or sidewalk between the site and the park.
An exception shall be granted only when the nearby park provides active recreation area,
as defined by subsection D above.
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I. Phasing shall not be used to circumvent common open space standards.
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J. Common Open Space does not include required yards or'transition areas unless
authorized under Articles 10 or 11 of this code.
3. Private Open Space shall be provided in all newly constructed multi-unit developments, to
comply with the following standards:
A All private open space shall be directly accessible from the dwelling unit through a
doorway;
B. Dwelling units located at or below finished grade, or within 5 feet of finished grade, shall
provide a minimum of 96 square feet of private open space, with no dimension less than 6
feet; and
C. Private Open Space provided may be deducted from the required amount of Common
Open Space. For example, a project with 37,500 square feet of living area requires 9,375
square feet of Common Open Space under Section (2A) above, If 2,400 square feet of
Private Open Space is provided, the minimum Common Open Space requirement may be
reduced to 6,975 square feet (9,375 - 2,400).
(f) Landscaping, Fences and Walls. Multi-unit developments shall provide landscaping in accordance
with Section 31.140 of this Code and the following standards (See Figure F):
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1. A minimum of 15 percent of the site shall be landscaped with a mix of vegetative ground cover,
shrubbery and trees. Trees shall be planted a minimum 2 inches (dbh) in caliper and
shrubbery a minimum of 24 inches in height. Bark mulch, rocks and similar non-plant material
may be used to compliment the cover requirement, but shall not be considered a sole
substitute for the vegetative ground cover requirement;
2. Planter strips shall be required for all multi-unit development on collector and arterial streets
and is optional on local streets. Planter strips shall be a minimum of 4.5 feet wide, placed
between the back of curb and sidewalk, along public or private streets;
3. Street trees shall be placed within the planter strips between the curb and the sidewalk, a
minimum 2 inches (dbh) in caliper. Trees shall be planted one per every 30 linear feet
(minimum) of street frontage. See also, Section 32.050 of this Code;
4. Fences in front yards and along any frontage used to comply with the building orientation
standard shall be limited to 3 feet in height. Fences in other yards shall comply with the fence
standards in Section 16.090, and the sight distance requirements of Section 32.070 of this
Code; and
5. The use of native and/or drought-tolerant landscaping is encouraged. All landscaping shall be
irrigated with a permanent irrigation system unless a licensed landscape architect submits
written verification that the proposed plant materials do not require irrigation. The property
owner shall maintain all landscaping.
(g) Pedestrian Circulation. Multi-unit developments with more than 20 units shall provide pedestrian
circulation in accordance with the following standards (See Figure G):
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1. Continuous internal sidewalks shall be provided throughout the site. Discontinuous internal
sidewalks shall be permitted only where stubbed to a future internal sidewalk on abutting
properties, future phases on the subject property, or abutting recreation areas and pedestrian
trails;
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2. Internal sidewalks shall be separated a minimum of 5 feet from dwellings, measured from the
sidewalk edge closest to any dwelling unit;
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3. The internal sidewalk system shall connect all abutting streets to primary building entrances;
4. The internal sidewalk system shall connect all buildings on the site and shall connect the
dwelling units to parking areas, bicycle parking, storage areas, all recreational facilities and
common areas, and abutting public sidewalks and pedestrian trails;
5. Surface treatment of internal sidewalks shall be concrete, asphalt or masonry pavers, at least
5 feet wide. Multi-use accessways (Le., for bicycles, pedestrians and emergency vehicles)
shall be of the same materials, at least 10 feet wide. In the case where emergency vehicle
access is required, there shall be an additional 5 feet on either side of the accessway. The
additional 5 foot area may be turf-block, grass-crete or other similar permeable material on a
base of gravel capable of supporting fire equipment weighing 80,000 pounds;
6. Where internal sidewalks cross a vehicular circulation area or parking aisle, they shall be
clearly marked with contrasting paving materials, elevation changes, speed, humps, or
striping. Speed humps shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire Department.-
Internal sidewalk design shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements;
7. Where the internal sidewalks are parallel and abutting to a vehicular circulation area, the
sidewalk shall be raised or be separated from the vehicular circulation area by a raised curb,
bollards, landscaping or other physical barrier. If a raised sidewalk is used, the ends of the
raised portions shall be equipped with curb ramps; and
8. All on-site internal sidewalks shall be lighted to a minimum of 2-foot candle.
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(h) Parking. Multi-unit developments shall provide parking design in accordance with the following
. standards:
1. Parking lots shall be placed to the side or rear of buildings in accordance with the Building
Orientation Standards Parking shall not be placed along that portion of the street where
building frontages are used to comply with the building orientation standard;
2. Lighting shall be provided for safety purposes, and shall be focused/shielded to avoid glare on
adjacent properties or dwellings. See also, Section 31.190(k) of this Code;
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3. There shall be one planter island for every 8 parking spaces. Planter islands shall be a
minimum of 6 feet in width, exclusive of the curb, the full length of a parking space containing
one shade tree (a minimum 2 inches (dbh) in caliper at planting)and vegetative ground cover.
Trees shall be specimens capable of attaining 35 feet or more in height at maturity, and shall
not produce excessive fruit, nuts, or sap (Le., due'to pest damage). Bark mulch shall not be
an acceptable substitute for vegetative ground cover in the planter island. Water quality
features may be incorporated into planters. Landscape areas shall be evenly distributed
throughout the perimeter interior parking areas, where practicable. See Section 31.140(3)(c)
of this Code for recommended shade trees;
4. A minimum 6-foot wide planter area shall separate and visually screen parking from living area
windows. The planter area shall include a mix of ground cover, shrubbery, and trees with
appropriate growth habit (Le., for narrow planters and any height limitations such as balconies,
overhangs, and eaves). Shrubbery in this planter area shall be at least 24 inches in height at
the time of planting, and trees a minimum of 2 inches (dbh) in caliper at the time of planting.
See also, Section 31.160 of this Code;
5. Parking lots shall be connected to all building entrances by means of internal sidewalks;
6. All parking stalls fronting a sidewalk, or planted area shall be provided with a secure wheel
bumper not less than 6 inches in height and set back from the front a minimum of 2 feet to
allow for vehicle encroachment. Wheel bumpers, if used, shall be a minimum of 6 feet in
length. As an option, the sidewalk or planter may be widened 2 feet beyond the minimum
dimension required to allow for vehicle encroachment. Such sidewalks and planters shall be
protected by a curb not less than 6 inches in height. See also, Section 31.180(3) of this Code;
7. On corner lots, parking areas shall not be located within 30 feet of an intersection, as
measured from the center of the curb return to the edge of the parking area (curb or wheel
stop);
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8. All parking, maneuvering and loading areas abutting a property line or right-of-way shall
provide perimeter lot landscaping. A minimum 5 foot wide planting strip shall be planted with
shade trees a minimum 2 inches (dbh) in caliper at the time of planting, and a low level (e.g.,
30-40 inches) evergreen hedge. See also, Section 31.130 of this Code;
9. Decorative walls may be used in place of the hedge in subsection 9, and shall be placed no
closer than 4 feet from the property line. The decorative wall shall be a minimum of 30 inches
in height and no more than 40 inches in height, and shall comply with the vision clearance
standards specified in Section 32.070 of this Code. Decorative walls shall be constructed of
textured concrete masonry (CMU) or similar quality material, and include a cap. The wall may
be partially see-through (up to 40%) as appropriate for security purposes. The area between
the wall and property line shall be landscaped with shade trees;
10. Parking area landscaping shall be designed to reduce storm water runoff (e.g., through
infiltration swales and other measures), as practicable; and
11. Bicycle parking shall be provided in conformance with Section 31.180(9) of this Code and may
be incorporated into the landscaping design.
(i) Vehicular Circulation. Multi-unit developments shall provide vehicular circulation in accordance with
. the following standards (See Figure G):
1. The on-site driveway (or private street) system shall connect with public streets abutting the
site;
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2. Shared driveways shall be provided whenever practicable to minimize cross turning
movements on adjacent streets. On-site driveways and private streets shall be stubbed to
abutting MDR/HDR properties, at locations determined during Site Plan Review process to
facilitate development of shared driveways;
3. Multi-unit developments 8 acres or larger shall be developed as a series of complete blocks
bounded by a connecting network of public or private streets with sidewalks. The average block
size within a multi-unit development shall be a maximum of 4 acres in size. For example, an 8.1-
acre development would have a minimum of two blocks. Portions of the site with wetlands,
slopes greater than 15 percent and wooded. areas subject to Article 38 shall be exempt from this
standard, except that the sidewalk or pathway connections shall be required as an alternative to
street connections, when practicable; and
4. Parking areas shall be accessed from alleys when properties abut an alley, oran alley can
reasonably be extended to serve the development."
Section 13: Graphics Figures A-G are Ordinance Attachment 2.
Section 14: Section 31.140, Subsection (3) is hereby amended as described below:
"SECTION 31.140
(3) Parking lot planting areas shall include one tree that meets City street tree standards in
accordance with Section 32.050 of this Code and at least 4 shrubs, 5 gallons or larger, for each
100 square feet of planting area. Shrubbery that abuts public right of way or that is placed in the
interior of any parking lot shall generally not exceed 2 1/2 feet in height at maturity. Parking lot
planting areas shall include:
(a) Parking and driveway setback areas specified- in the applicable zoning district; and
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(b) Five percent of the interior of a parking lot, if 24 or more parking spaces are located between
the street side of a building and an arterial or collector street, and are visible from any street.
(c) The following shade trees shall be permitted within parking areas:
Species Name
Common Name
Acer cappadocicum
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum 'var.'
Acer rubrum 'var.'
Acer rubrum 'var.'
Carpinus betulus
Celtis laevigata
Celtis laevigata 'var.'
Celtis occidentalis
Celtis occidentalis 'var.'
Cercidiphyllum japonica
Cercis canadensis
Chionanthus virginicus
Fraxinus oxycarpa 'var.'
Nyssa sylvatica
Prunus sargentii
Pyrus calleryana 'var.'
Pyrus calleryana 'var.'
Pyrus fauriei
Coliseum Maple
Red Maple
'Autumn Flame' Red Maple
iOctober Glory' Red Maple
'Red Sunset' Red Maple
European Hornbeam
Sugar Hackberry
'All Seasons' Sugar Hackberry
Hackberry
'Prairie Pride' Hackberry
Katsura
Redbud
Fringe Tree
'Raywood' Ash
Blackgum
Sargent Cherry
'Autumn Blaze' Callery Pear
'Redspire' Callery Pear
'Pea Pear
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Trees not on this list may be approved by the Director on a case by case basis.
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(d) See also Section 16.100(4)(h)3 of this Code for multi-family design standards."
Section 15: Section 31.160, Subsections (1) and (2)(a) and (d)3.) are hereby
amended as described below:
"SECTION 31.160
(1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, screening shall be required:
(a) Where commercial and industrial districts abut residential districts and no approved screening
exists.
(b) For outdoor mechanical devices and minor and major publicfacilities.
(c) For outdoor storage yards and areas in non-residential districts abutting residential districts
along common property lines.
(d) For trash receptacles.
(e) For automobile wrecking and salvage yards.
(f) For multi-family developments.
(2) Screening shall be vegetative, earthen and/or structural and shall be designed to minimize visual
. and audible incompatible uses from adjacent properties. Except as specified in Subsection
(2)(d)1. of this Section, screening shall be continuous to at least 6 feet above ground level. The
following standards shall apply:
(a) Vegetative Screening. Evergreen shrubs shall be planted which will grow to form a
continuous hedge. When immediate screening is necessary, a sight-obscuring fence shall be
installed in place of, or in conjunction with the plantings. The 6-foot height standard specified
in Subsection (2) of this Section shall occur within 4 years of planting.
Exception. In the case of multi-family development, the vegetative screening standard of
Section 16. 1 OO(4)(h)4 of this Code shall apply.
(d) 3. Except for single and two family dwellings, any refuse container or disposal area which would
otherwise be visible from a public street, customer or resident parking area, any public
facility, adjacent property, or any residential area, shall be screened from view as specified in
Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(c) of this Section. All refuse materials shall be contained within
the screened area. See also Section 16. 1 00(4)(c)2 of this Code for multi-family design
standards. "
Section 16: Section 31.180, Subsection (3) is hereby amended as described below:
"SECTION 31.180
(3) All parking stalls fronting a sidewalk, alley, street, planted area or structure shall be provided with a
secured wheel bumper or linear curb not less than 6 inches in height to be set back from the front
of the stall a minimum of 2 feet to allow for vehicle encroachment. Wheel bumpers shall be a
minimum of 6 feet in length. Curbs shall be constructed in conformance with the Standard
Construction Specifications.
Exception. As an option, the sidewalk or planted area may be widened 2 feet beyond the
minimum dimension required to allow for vehicle encroachment. A curb not less than 6 inches in
height shall protect the widened sidewalks and planter areas."
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"SECTION 31.190(9)
Section 17: Section 31.190, Subsection (9)(c) is hereby amended as described below:
(c) At least one secured bicycle rack, designed to hold a minimum of 3 bicycles of an approved
design shall be provided for each parking lot. Parking lots having more than 15 automobile
parking spaces shall be required to have one additional secured bicycle space for each
additional 15 automobile parking spaces or fraction thereof. Bicycle parking areas shall be
visible and accessible, however, these areas shall not be located within parking aisles, planting
. areas, or pedestrian ways.
Exception. In the case of multi-family development, bicycle parking may be permitted in
landscaped areas in accordance with Section 16.100(4)(h)11 of this Code."
"SECTION 32.040(1)
Section 18: Section 32.040(1)(c) is hereby amended\as described below:
Major Arterial
Minor Arterial
Collector
Local: <15% slope *
>15% slope *
<1200' length + <1000
vehicle trips per day
Cul-de-sac bulb
Alley
TYPE OF STREET
(c) To provide safe, convenient and direct access, for pedestrians and bicyclists to adjacent
residential areas; transit stops; neighborhood activity centers, including schools, parks,
shopping centers, and other commercial and industrial areas; or where required by adopted
plans. The Director shall require the dedication and improvement of accessways to connect to
cul-de-sacs, or to pass through blocks. Public accessways shall be 20 feet wide with a 10 foot
paving width (either asphalt concrete or Portland Cement concrete) and planter strips of 4.5
feet to contain street trees and low planting materials approved by the Public Works Director.
When an accessway will be used as a secondary access, the planter strip shall be replaced by
an additional 5-foot area that may be turf block, grass crete or other similar permeable material
on a base of gravel capable of supporting fire equipment weighing 80,000 pounds. The
Director shall also require improvements to existing unimproved accessways on properties
abutting and adjacent to the property to be divided and/or developed. Where possible, the
improvements to unimproved accessways shall continue to the closest public street or
developed accessway. Where possible, accessways may also be employed to accommodate
public utilities."
Section 19: Table 32-1 is hereby amended as described below:
"TABLE 32-1 (See Diagram 32-A)
STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND CURB TO CURB WIDTH SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM RIGHT OF WAY
MINIMUM CURB TO CURB
100'
70'
70"
50'
40'
76'
48'
36'***
36'
28'**
40'
83'
20'
28'
70'
20'****
* Le., the average slope of the development area.
** 20' streets are allowed with approved parking bays of 8'x 24' per vehicle.
*** A center turn lane may be required for collector streets if there is the opportunity for multiple access
points along the street.
**.... Alleys do not have curbs, 20' is the entire paving width."
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Section 20: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such ruling shall not affect the validity of
. the remaining portions hereof.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield by a vote of...6...- for and ~
against, this 19th day of June, 2000.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, this 19thday of June, 2000. .
ATT~SJ: . \ I J L '"N..auADOAJJ.. :vJtA.~
~~ Mayor
City Recorder
REVIEWED & APPROVED
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DATE:~W 200U
OFFICE OF CITv I\TTORNEV
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Building Form
Pedestrian
Circulation
Building
Orientation
Landscaping
and Street Trees
Vehicular Circulation
and Off-Street Parking
Common
Open Space
Private
Open Space
Multi-Family Design Standards
Figure A
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Front of Buildings
Within 25' of Lot Line
Screened
Trash Receptacle
Primary Entries
Facing Street
Area Counted Toward 50%
Orientation Standard
Building Orientation
and Storage
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Building Articulation
Every 30'
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6' Minimum Width
Perimeter Landscaping
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Perimeter Landscaping
5' Minimum
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