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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111 - 10/01/1991 - AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADDING NEW ZONING DISTRICTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE N-C-L, N-C-M, N-C-B AND C-L r. � J ORDINANCE NO. 111, 1991 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE BY THE ADDITION OF FOUR NEW ZONING DISTRICTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE N-C-L, N-C-M, N-C-B AND C-L ZONING DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins does hereby declare that this Ordinance is supported by the findings and determinations of the Council as established pursuant to Resolution 91-126 of the Council of the City of Fort Collins dated September 17, 1991. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Chapter 29, Article III, Division 3 of the Code is hereby amended, with the relettering of all effected subdivisions therein, to read as follows: Section 1. That a new Subdivision D. , N-C-L Neighborhood Conservation Low Density District is hereby added to read as follows: Subdivision D. N-C-L Neighborhood Conservation Low Density District Sec. 29-117. Purpose. The N-C-L, Neighborhood Conservation Low Density District designation is to preserve the character of areas that have a predominance of developed single-family housing and have been given this designation in accordance with an adopted neighborhood plan. Sec. 29-118. Uses permitted. The following uses are permitted in the N-C-L District: (1) Single-family dwellings. (2) Accessory buildings and uses. (3) Essential public utility and public service installations and facilities for the protection and welfare of the surrounding area, provided that business offices and repair and storage facilities are not included. (4) The following uses are permitted in the N-C-L district provided that the intended uses are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board: a. Group homes. b. Public and private schools for elementary and high school education. C. Churches. d. Public and nonprofit quasi-public recreational uses as a principal use. (5) Any other legally permissible use which existed on a parcel of property as of the effective date of the ordinance that placed such parcel of property into this zoning district, provided that such permitted use shall be limited to such parcel of property. (6) Any land use located on a Planned Unit Development Plan as defined, processed and approved according to § 29- 256. Sec. 29-119. Bulk and area requirements. (1) Minimum lot area shall be equivalent to at least three (3) times the floor area but not less than six thousand (6000) square feet. (2) Minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet. (3) Minimum front yard depth shall be fifteen (15) feet. Setbacks from garage doors to the backs of public walks shall not be less than twenty (20) feet. (4) Minimum depth of rear yard shall be five (5) feet to an existing alley or otherwise fifteen (15) feet. (5) Minimum side yard width shall be fifteen (15) feet on the street side of any corner lot and five (5) feet for all interior side yards. (6) Maximum building height shall be thirty (30) feet. Sec. 29-120. Site plan requirements. Permitted uses listed in § 29 -118 shall require that a site plan, landscape plan, building elevations and other supporting documentation complying with § 29-526(G) shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director of Planning shall schedule the application for the next Planning and Zoning Board hearing. In conducting the review and making a decision the Planning and Zoning Board shall determine whether the proposed development conforms to § 29-526 (D) Activity A, "All Development Criteria" of the Code, the Design Standards for the neighborhood planning area, and the standards for any applicable historic district or structure. If the proposed development conforms, it shall be approved; if the proposed development does not conform, it shall be denied. 2 Section 2. That Subdivision G. , N-C-M Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density District, is hereby added to read as follows: Subdivision G. N-C-M Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density District Sec. 29-165. Purpose. The N-C-M Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density District designation is to preserve the character of areas that have a predominance of developed single-family and low to medium-density multi-family housing and have been given this designation in accordance with an adopted neighborhood plan. Sec. 29-166. Uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the N-C-M District: (1) Single-family dwellings. (2) Two-family dwellings, provided no structural additions or exterior alterations are made to the existing building or the dwellings are constructed on a vacant lot or a parcel which did not contain a structure at the time of the adoption of this section. (3) Accessory buildings and uses. (4) Essential public utility and public service installations and facilities for the protection and welfare of the surrounding area, provided that business offices and repair and storage facilities are not included. (5) Churches. (6) Child-care centers. (7) The following uses are permitted within the N-C-M district, provided that the intended uses are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning: a. Multi-family dwellings up to 4 units provided no structural additions or exterior alterations are made to the existing building. b. Public and non-profit quasi-public recreational uses as a principle use. C. Group Homes. 3 (8) The following uses are permitted in the N-C-M district, provided that the intended uses are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board: a. Multi-family dwellings up to 4 units which propose structural additions or exterior alterations to the existing building, or the dwellings are to be constructed on a lot or parcel which contained a structure at the time of adoption of this Section. b. Public and private schools for elementary and high school education. (9) Any other legally permissible use which existed on a parcel of property as of the effective date of the ordinance that placed such parcel of property into this zoning district, provided that such permitted use shall be limited to such parcel of property. (10) Any land use located on a Planned Unit Development plan as defined, processed and approved according to § 29- 526. Sec. 29-167. Bulk and area requirements. (1) Minimum lot area shall be the equivalent of two times the total floor area of the building, but not less than the following: four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet for a one-family or two-family dwelling and six thousand (6000) square feet for all other uses. (2) Minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet for a one- family or two-family dwelling and fifty (50) feet for all other uses. (3) Minimum front yard depth shall be fifteen (15) feet. Setbacks from garage doors to the backs of public walks shall not be less than twenty (20) feet. (4) Minimum rear yard depth shall be five (5) feet from existing alleys, fifteen (15) feet in all other conditions. (5) The side yard on the street side of any corner lot shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet and on all interior sides not less than five (5) feet. The side yard for one and two-family dwellings shall be no less than five (5) feet. The side yard for school and church uses shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet. The side yard for other uses shall be no less than five (5) feet and also 4 no less than the equivalent of one (1) foot for each three (3) feet or fraction thereof of building height, provided that the side yard along existing alleys need be no more than five (5) feet. (6) Maximum building height shall be thirty (30) feet. Sec. 29-168. Site plan requirements. Permitted uses listed in § 29-166 shall require that a site plan, landscape plan, building elevations and other supporting documentation complying with § 29-526(G) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director shall schedule the application for the next administrative review hearing or Planning and Zoning Board hearing whichever is applicable. The Director of Planning shall hold a public hearing in the Director's office on the first and third Thursday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. , for the purpose of approving, disapproving or approving with conditions the proposed development. The Director may refer any proposed development qualifying for administrative review to the Planning and Zoning Board for final decision of approval , disapproval or approval with conditions. In conducting the review and making a decision, the Director of Planning or the Planning and Zoning Board shall determine whether the proposed development conforms to § 29-526 (D) Activity A, "All Development Criteria" of the Code, the Design Standards for the neighborhood planning area, and the standards for any applicable historic district or structure. If the proposed development conforms, it shall be approved; if the proposed development does not conform, it shall be denied. Section 3. That Subdivision I. , N-C-B Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District, is hereby added to read as follows: Subdivision I. N-C-B Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District Sec. 29-208. Purpose. The N-C-B Neighborhood Conservation Buffer District is for areas that are a transition between residential neighborhoods and more intensive commercial-use areas or high traffic zones. Sec. 29-209. Uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the N-C-B District: (1) Single-family dwellings. 5 M (2) Two-family dwellings. (3) Multi-family dwellings up to four (4) units, provided no structural additions or exterior alterations are made to the existing building, or the dwellings are constructed on a vacant lot or a parcel which did not contain a structure at the time of the adoption of this section. (4) Boarding, rooming, and tourist homes. (5) Churches and uses providing meeting places and places for public assembly with incidental office space. (6) Medical and dental clinics, professional offices and personal service shops, provided no structural additions or exterior alterations are made to the existing building, or the uses are constructed on a vacant lot or a parcel which did not contain a structure at the time of the adoption of this section. (7) Essential public utility and public service installations and facilities for the protection and welfare of the surrounding area, provided that business offices and repair and storage facilities are not included. (8) Child care centers. (9) Group homes. (10) Accessory buildings and uses. (11) The following uses are permitted within the N-C-B district, provided that the intended uses are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning: a. Multi-family dwellings up to four (4) units which propose structural additions or exterior alterations to the existing building, or the dwellings are to be constructed on a lot or parcel which contained a structure at the time of adoption of this Section. b. Multi-family dwellings greater than four (4) units at up to twenty-four (24) units per acre. C. Parking lots and parking garages. d. Public and non-profit quasi-public recreational uses and Parks. 6 � (12) The following uses are permitted in the N-C-B district, provided that the intended uses are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board: a. Public and private schools for pre-school , elementary, high school , college and university education. b. Multi-family dwellings greater than four (4) units greater than twenty-four (24) units per acre. C. Fraternity and sorority houses. d. Medical and dental clinics, professional offices, and personal service shops which propose structural additions or exterior alterations to the existing building, or the uses are to be constructed on a lot or parcel which contained a structure at the time of adoption of this Section. e. Undertaking establishments. (13) Any other legally permissible use which existed on a parcel of property as of the effective date of the ordinance that placed such parcel of property into this zoning district, provided that such permitted use shall be limited to such parcel of property. (14) Any land use located on a Planned Unit Development plan as defined, processed and approved according to § 29- 526. Sec. 29-210. Bulk and area requirements. (1) Minimum lot area shall be equivalent to the total floor area of the building, but not less than four thousand five hundred (4500) square feet. (2) Minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet for a one- family or two-family dwelling, and fifty (50) feet for all other uses. (3) Minimum front yard shall be fifteen (15) feet. Setbacks from garage doors to the backs of public walks shall not be less than twenty (20) feet. (4) Minimum rear yard depth shall be five (5) feet from existing alleys, fifteen (15) feet in all other conditions. 7 (5) The side yard on the street side of any corner lot shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet and on all interior sides not less than five (5) feet. The side yard for one and two-family dwellings shall be no less than five (5) feet. The side yard for school and church uses shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet. The side yard for other uses shall be no less than five (5) feet and also no less than the equivalent of one (1) foot for each three (3) feet or fraction thereof of building height, provided that the side yard along existing alleys need be no more than five (5) feet. (6) Maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Sec. 29-211. Site plan requirements. Permitted uses listed in § 29-209 shall require that a site plan, landscape plan, building elevations and other supporting documentation complying with § 29-526(G) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director shall schedule the application for the next administrative review hearing or Planning and Zoning Board hearing whichever is applicable. The Director of Planning shall hold a public hearing in the Director's office on the first and third Thursday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. , for the purpose of approving, disapproving or approving with conditions the proposed development. The Director may refer any proposed development qualifying for administrative review to the Planning and Zoning Board for final decision of approval , disapproval or approval with conditions. In conducting the review and making a decision, the Director of Planning or the Planning and Zoning Board shall determine whether the proposed development conforms to § 29-526 (D) Activity A, "All Development Criteria" of the Code, the Design Standards for the neighborhood planning area, and the standards for any applicable historic district or structure. If the proposed development conforms, it shall be approved; if the proposed development does not conform, it shall be denied. Section 4. That Subdivision Q. , C-L Limited Commercial District, is hereby added to read as follows: 8 Subdivision Q. C-L Limited Commercial District Sec. 29-340. Purpose. The C-L Limited Commercial District designation is to provide for areas for commercial uses, automobile-oriented businesses which usually contain outdoor display or storage of vehicles, and service uses, while still protecting surrounding residential areas. Sec. 29-341. Uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the C-L District, provided that any non-residential use shall be separated from abutting residential land uses or residential zoning districts by a solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height, and further provided that any use shall comply with the landscape requirements set forth in § 29-342: (1) Assembly, packaging or installation of gauges, electric or electronic instruments and similar equipment and devices, with enclosed component storage. (2) Auto repair. (3) Automobile sales. (4) Boarding and rooming houses. (5) Banks, savings and loan and finance companies. (6) Bus stations. (7) Car washes. (8) Churches. (9) Child-care centers. (10) Fraternity and sorority houses. (11) Frozen food lockers. (12) Furniture upholstering. (13) Group homes. (14) Indoor theaters. (15) Laundry and dry-cleaning outlets whose business consists primarily of serving retail customers. 9 (16) Membership clubs. (17) Offices and clinics. (18) Parking lots and parking garages. (19) Personal service shops. (20) Pet shops (full line) . (21) Plumbing, electrical and carpenter shops. (22) Printing and newspaper offices. (23) Private schools. (24) Public utility installations. (25) Recreational uses. (26) Restaurants (standard and fast-food) . (27) Residential uses (single-family and multifamily dwellings) . (28) Retail stores. (29) Transportation depots. (30) Veterinary hospitals. (31) Warehouses and enclosed storage. (32) Accessory buildings and uses, provided that outdoor storage areas shall also be screened from surrounding uses by a solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height. (33) The following uses are permitted in the C-L District, provided that the uses enumerated are shown on a site plan submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning: a. Bars. b. Convenience grocery stores. C. Farm implement sales. d. Gas stations. 10 e. Hotels and motels. f. Mobile home sales. g. Restaurants (drive-in) . (34) Any other legally permissible use which existed on a parcel of property as of the effective date of the ordinance that placed such parcel of property into this zoning district, provided that such permitted use shall be limited to such parcel of property. (35) Any land use located on a Planned Unit Development plan as defined, processed and approved according to § 29- 526. Sec. 29-342. Landscape requirements. (a) Any use in the C-L District shall require that a landscape plan complying with § 29-526 (G) (4) (c) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall take action to approve or disapprove any such plan utilizing Criteria 42, 43, and 44 of § 29-526 (D) Activity A, "All Development Criteria", within fourteen (14) days after the plan is submitted to the Director of Planning. Appeals from the decision of the Director of Planning may be taken by any party in interest to the Planning and Zoning Board by the filing of a notice of appeal with the Director of Planning in accordance with the rules and procedures established in Sections 2-48 and 2-49 of the Code. In the event of such an appeal , the Planning and Zoning Board shall conduct a new hearing on the Plan, and after the hearing, the Plan shall either be approved, disapproved, or approved with conditions. Any party in interest may further appeal the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board to the City Council by the filing of a notice of appeal with the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code. (b) No occupancy permit for any development in the C-L District shall be issued unless all landscaping in the development has been installed in accordance with an approved landscape plan for such development. If such landscape installation has not been completed, an occupancy permit may be issued upon receipt by the Financial Officer of a cash deposit, landscape bond, letter of credit or other satisfactory guarantee in an amount equal to the estimated cost of the landscaping improvements to be installed. The amount of such guarantee shall be sufficient to cover the cost of the installation of all landscaping which is shown on the approved landscape plan and which has not yet been installed. In the absence of an executed contract to install such landscaping, landscape cost estimates shall be determined by a City approved appraisal . The cash deposit, bond, letter of credit,or other guarantee shall be released upon 11 certification by the Building Permits and Inspections Administrator that the required landscape installation has been completed. Sec. 29-343. Site plan requirements. Permitted uses listed in § 29-341 shall require that a site plan, landscape plan, building elevations and other supporting documentation complying with Article III, Division 4, Subdivision G of this Chapter, shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning. Sec. 29-344. Planned Unit Developments. Development of areas in the C-L District as a Planned Unit Development plan as defined, processed and approved according to § 29-526 may vary the requirements of this Subdivision. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published in summary form this 17th day of September, A.D. 1991, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of October, A.D. 1991 . Mayor ATTEST: �"I�'� % -1 (%0�- City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 1st day of October, A.D. 1991 . 1 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 12