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Home My WebLink About025 - 02/26/2013 - AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE TO ADD OR CLARIFY CERTAIN ''GENERAL STANDARDS'' AND ''PURPOSE'' STATEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 025, 2013 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE TO ADD OR CLARIFY CERTAIN "GENERAL STANDARDS" AND "PURPOSE" STATEMENTS RELATED TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, by its adoption of Ordinance No. 051, 1997, the City Council enacted the Fort Collins Land Use Code (the "Land Use Code"); and WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the Land Use Code, it was the understanding of staff and the City Council that the Land Use Code would most likely be subject to future amendments, not only for the purpose of clarification and correction of errors, but also for the purpose of ensuring that the Land Use Code remains a dynamic document capable of responding to issues identified by staff, other land use professionals and citizens of the City; and WHEREAS, .in February 2011, City Council adopted City Plan Policy EH 4.2 which directs staff to develop new policies, procedures, and practices to reduce and resolve barriers to infill development and redevelopment with emphasis on a sustainable, flexible, and predictable approach to such development; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Planning and Zoning Board's 2011/2012 Work Program, which identifies a need for a flexible zoning tool, City staff has prepared a Planned Development Overlay District, which provides such flexibility while also ensuring that the City's broader sustainability goals are met; and WHEREAS, in the development of the Planned Development Overlay District, certain discrepancies were noticed within the Land Use Code regarding missing "General Standards" within Article 3; and WHEREAS, in order to properly implement the Planned Development Overlay District and to provide overall consistency within the Land Use Code, City staff has prepared "General Standards" where ones were missing or made amendments to existing "General Standards" for clarity; WHEREAS, City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board have reviewed the proposed Land Use Code changes regarding the Planned Development Overlay Zone District and have recommended to the City Council that they be adopted; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the recommended Land Use Code amendments are in the best interest of the City and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: 1 Section 1. That Section 3.2.3 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new subparagraph (C) which reads in its entirety as follows: 3.2.3 Solar Access, Orientation, Shading (C) General Standard. All development shall be designed throughout to accommodate active and/or passive solar installations to the extent reasonably feasible. Section 2. That Section 3.2.5 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.2.5 Trash and Recycling Enclosures (A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to ensure the provision of areas, compatible with surrounding land uses, for the collection, separation, storage, loading and pickup of trash and recyclable materials. (C) General Standard. All development, to the extent reasonably feasible, shall provide adequately sized, conveniently located, accessible trash and recycling enclosures to accommodate the specific needs of the proposed use. Section 3. That Section 3.4.3 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.4.3 Water Quality General Standard. Projects shall be designed so that precipitation runoff flowing from the site is treated in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Stormwater Criteria Manual. Section 4. That Section 3.4.4 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.4.4 Noise and Vibration General Standard. Proposed land uses and activities shall be conducted so that any noise generated on the property will not violate the noise regulations contained in the City's Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 20, Article 11 of the City Code), and so that any vibration caused by the use of the property will be imperceptible without instruments at any point along the property line. 2 Section 5. That Section 3.4.8 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.4.8 Parks and Trails (A) Establishment of Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Master Plan. In order to accomplish the purposes of this Land Use Code, the location, size and characteristics of parks and trails have been established on a plan entitled "City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Master Plan" dated December 1996, as amended, which plan is hereby made a part of this Land Use Code by reference. The Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Master Plan is on file with the City Clerk. (B) Purpose. The compliance of development plans with the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan ensures that the community will have a fair and equitable system of parks, trail and recreation facilities as the community grows. Establishment of the facilities in the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan shall generally provide the same level of service to new portions of the community as the existing community enjoys. (C) General Standard. All development plans shall provide for or accommodate the parks and trails identified in the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Master Plan that are associated with the development plan. Section 6. That Section 3.5.1(B) of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.5.1 Building and Project Compatibility (B) General Standard New developments in or adjacent to existing developed areas shall be compatible with the established architectural character of such areas by using a design that is complementary. In areas where the existing architectural character is not definitively established, or is not consistent with the purposes of this Land Use Code, the architecture of new development shall set an enhanced standard of quality for future projects or redevelopment in the area. Compatibility shall be achieved through techniques such as the repetition of roof lines, the use of similar proportions in building mass and outdoor spaces, similar relationships to the street, similar window and door patterns, and/or the use of building materials that have color shades and textures similar to those existing in the immediate area of the proposed infill development. Brick and stone masonry shall be considered compatible with wood framing and other materials. Architectural compatibility (including, without limitation, building height) shall be derived from the neighboring context. 3 Section 7. That Section 3.5.2 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows with all remaining subsections relettered accordingly: 3.5.2 Residential Building Standards (A) Purpose. The standards in this Section are intended to promote variety, visual interest and pedestrian-oriented streets in residential development. (B) General Standard. Development projects containing residential buildings shall place a high priority on building entryways and their relationship to the street. Pedestrian usability shall be prioritized over vehicular usability. Buildings shall include human-scaled elements, architectural articulation, and in projects containing more than one (1) building, design variation. Section 8. That Section 3.5.3 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended to read as follows with all remaining subsections relettered accordingly: 3.5.3 Mixed-Use, Institutional and Commercial Buildings (A) Purpose. These standards are intended to promote the design of an urban environment that is built to human scale. (B) General Standard. Mixed-use and non-residential buildings shall provide significant architectural interest and shall not have a single, large, dominant building mass. The street level shall be designed to comport with a pedestrian scale in order to establish attractive street fronts and walkways. Walkways shall be designed principally for the purpose of accommodating pedestrians and pedestrian connections while secondarily accommodating vehicular movement. Buildings shall be designed with predominant materials, elements, features, color range and activity areas tailored specifically to the site and its context. Section 9. That Section 3.5.4 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new subparagraph (B) which reads in its entirety as follows with all remaining subsections relettered accordingly: 3.5.4 Large Retail Establishments 4 (B) General Standard. Large retail buildings shall provide a high level of architectural interest by utilizing high quality materials and design and shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding area. Large retail buildings shall have pedestrian and bicycle access and connectivity, and shall mitigate any negative impacts. Buildings shall be designed with predominant materials, elements, features, color range and activity areas tailored specifically to the site and its context. Section 10. That Section 3.5.5 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection (B) which reads in its entirety as follows and all remaining subsections relettered accordingly: 3.5.5 Convenience Shopping Center (B) General Standard. Neighborhood convenience shopping centers shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood utilizing high quality materials and finishes, and shall be internally compatible and harmonious with respect to quality design, aesthetics and materials, tailored specifically to the site and its context. Section 11. That Section 3.6.1 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of new subsections (A) and (B) which read in their entirety as follows with the current subsections (A) through (C) relettered accordingly: 3.6.1 Master Street Plan (A) Purpose. This Section is intended to ensure that the transportation network of streets, alleys, roadways and trails is in conformance with adopted transportation plans and policies established by the City. (B) General Standard. The transportation network of any proposed development shall be in conformance with the City of Fort Collins Master Street Plan, as well as City adopted access control plans and the Latimer County Urban Area Street Standards. Section 12. That Section 3.6.2 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of new subsections (A) and (B) which reads in their entirety as follows with the current subsections (A) through (M) renumbered accordingly: 5 3.6.2 Streets, Streetscapes, Alleys and Easements (A) Purpose. This Section is intended to ensure that the various components of the transportation network are designed and implemented in a manner that promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the City. (B) General Standard. Public streets, public alleys, private streets, street-like private drives, and private drives shall be designed and implemented in a manner that establishes a transportation network that protects the public health, safety, and welfare. Rights-of-way and/or easements for the transportation system shall be sufficient to support the infrastructure being proposed. The transportation network shall clearly identify construction and maintenance responsibilities for the proposed infrastructure. All responsibilities and costs for the operation, maintenance and reconstruction of private streets, street-like private drives, and private drives shall be borne by the property owners. The City shall have no obligation to operate, maintain or reconstruct such private streets, street-like private drives, and private drives nor shall the City have any obligation to accept such private streets, street-like private drives, and private drives. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 12th day of February, A.D. 2013, and to be presented for final passage on the 26th day of February, A.D. 2013. STY OF Ma r G .. A0 'n ;O .r ATTEST: 0, 00 ... City Clerk 6 Passed and adopted on final reading on the 26th day of February, A.D. 2013. ��it b.c a Lem MS�or ATTEST: ...TY .. O •(� AA AO ° City Clerk 7