§ 26-50-030. Building intensity and development criteria.

The use of land and structures within this district is subject to this article, the applicable regulations of this chapter, and the provisions of any district which is combined herewith. Policies and criteria of the general plan and any applicable specific or area plan or local area development guidelines shall supersede the standards herein.

(a)

Building Intensity. The maximum building intensity of the use of a site shall be determined by multiplying the maximum building height limit and the maximum lot coverage. The specified height or lot coverage limits may be modified if a use permit is first secured and if the maximum building intensity is not exceeded.

(b)

Maximum Building Height.

(1)

Sixty-five feet (65′) provided that additional height may be permitted where special structures are required subject to subsection (a) of this section;

(2)

Maximum height for telecommunication facilities is subject to the provisions of this article and Section 26-88-130.

(c)

Minimum Lot Size. (more than one building may be located on each lot).

(1)

Where both public sewer and public water services are provided, or where public sewer service alone is provided, ten thousand (10,000) square feet;

(2)

Where public water service alone is provided, one (1) acre;

(3)

Where neither public sewer service nor public water service is provided, one and one-half (1.5) acres.

(d)

Yard Requirements. The minimum yard requirements in an M3 district shall be the same as in the LC; provided, however, that a greater yard setback may be established for certain roads, classified as collector or arterial in sections CT 4.4 or CT 4.5 of the general plan or to accommodate any landscaping required pursuant to subsection (g) of this section.

(e)

Maximum Lot Coverage. Fifty percent (50%), provided, however, that additional coverage may be permitted subject to subsection (a) of this section.

(f)

Parking and Loading Requirements. Parking shall be required in accordance with Article 86.

(g)

Design Review. All uses shall be subject to design review approval as provided in Article 82 except that if any regulations specified herein differ from those in Article 82, then the provisions of this section shall govern.

(Ord. No. 4973 § 10(e), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)