Land Use and Zoning Changes for Land Development Code Update

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1 Land Use and Zoning Changes for Land Development Code Update T2 T3 T-4 M: Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District Urban Mixed Use Land Use (Renamed T-4 M2) March 26, 2014 T4 T5 T6

2 OVERVIEW Purpose of the workshop Explain the proposed changes Provide background as to why the changes are proposed Discuss the next steps in the process Answer questions and listen to comments

3 PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP Explain the proposed rezoning and land use changes prior to any formal action Listen to concerns of property owners and citizens about the proposed changes Provide an opportunity to make changes prior to formal hearings

4 PROPOSED CHANGES New zoning district T4 M2: Urban Mixed-Use 2 (zoning map) New land use category Urban Mixed-Use Update of land development regulations and comprehensive plan (impacts about 6.2% of City land area)

5 THE REGULATING PLAN General University of Florida

6 T-4-M2: URBAN MIXED-USE 2 Zoning district that allows a mix of residential and non-residential uses Uses: Single and multi-family housing; assisted living facilities; Bed & breakfast establishments; Limited automotive services, Civic, social & fraternal organizations; day care centers; Places of religious assembly; Public parks;

7 T-4 M2: URBAN MIXED-USE 2 Uses continued: Alcoholic beverage establishments; Business services; Car Washes; Drivethrough facilities; Farmers Markets; Mini-warehouses; Offices; Personal services; Restaurants; Retail sales; Funeral Homes; Emergency shelters; Light Equipment rental; Schools;

8 T-4 M2: URBAN MIXED-USE 2 Uses continued: Gas stations; Health services; Hotels; Light industrial; Medical/dental labs; Libraries; Liquor stores; Museums & art galleries; Medical/dental offices; Structured parking; Public administration buildings; Indoor & Outdoor recreation; Vets; Social service

9 T-4 M2: URBAN MIXED-USE 2 Uses continued: Veterinary services; Nursing homes; Research development & testing facilities; Wireless communication services

10 T-4 M2: URBAN MIXED-USE 2 Additional uses by Special Use Permit: Food Distribution for the needy; Residences for destitute people

11 ALLOWED USES P = Permitted Use S = Special Use Permit * Refer to Article VI (Specially Regulated Uses) for additional standards

12 T-4 M2: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS New regulations for the zoning district set standards for setbacks (based on street types); building coverage; density (125 units/acre); height (6 stories by right; 8 w/bonus); lot width; block perimeter size; parking location

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14 ZONING STANDARDS

15 ZONING STANDARDS

16 STREET SETBACK Landscape Zone (4-8 wide): Street trees required on average Grassed/planted or hardscape with tree wells On-street parking can occur between required trees Preferred location for bike racks, street furniture, etc.

17 STREET SETBACK Sidewalk (5-6 wide) Dedicated to public (in ROW or by easement) Clear width for pedestrians to walk

18 STREET SETBACK Building Frontage Zone (5 minimum) Associated commercial uses such as outdoor cafés Entrances and street façades of buildings Some structures (stoops, porches, arcades)

19 BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY To address compatibility of tall non-residential and multifamily buildings with adjacent single-family zoning or historic districts: 1. Required step back for adjacent district will apply (current proposal) 2. Compatibility buffer is required 3. Limits to maximum stories identified on zoning map 4. Add 15 feet of additional step back for each story over max

20 BUILDING HEIGHTS - COMPATIBILITY 6-story building next to single family or historic district

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22 URBAN MIXED USE LAND USE CATEGORY Allows residential, office, retail and service uses either as stand-alone uses or combined in a mixed-use development format. Residential density limited to 125 units per acre. Building height between 4 to 6 stories with provisions to add an additional 2 stories by using intensity incentives specified in the land development regulations. Public and private schools, places of religious assembly and community facilities allowed.

23 UPDATES TO CODE AND COMP PLAN Along with individual zoning and land use changes there are proposed changes to the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Major overhaul of the Land Development Code Last major Code update was in 1992 Proposed Land Development Code updates include not only the new zoning districts (Tzones) but also changes to regulations for other zoning districts.

24 WHY ARE CHANGES PROPOSED? City Commission directed staff to: Prepare an update to, and incorporate formbased code principles into, the City s Land Development Code and identify: 1. Areas appropriate for form-based code 2. Special Area Plans that will be replaced 3. Parts of Land Development Code that should be integrated into final product Last major Code update was 22 years ago Create clearer regulations, reduce redundancy, emphasize form of dev.

25 REPLACE SPECIAL AREA PLANS Common Elements: Build-to lines Parking located to side or rear of buildings No minimum parking Building entrances facing the street Minimum glazing (windows) Minimum building articulation Limits on materials, style, etc.

26 TRANSECT IN GAINESVILLE

27 NEXT STEPS: April Release Draft LDC and Zoning Map April Meetings with neighborhoods April Draft Comp. Plan Amendments May 6 th & 7 th City Plan Board Hearings (6:30 pm) TBD City Commission Hearings (6:00 pm) T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

28 WEBSITE: Planning Dept Current Planning Land Development Code Update QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:

29 CHANGES T-4 Zones are changing to add a new T-4 OR (Office/Residential) zone with maximum density of 20 units/acre and 3 story height limit T-4 T zone changed to T-4 M1 with max. density of 80 units/acre T-4 M zone renamed T-4 M2 with max. density staying at 125 units/acre T-3 single-family areas removed from consideration

30 DISCUSSION IDEAS Nothing is set in concrete yet. Keep going to the web site for updates. Ideas for possible changes: Changes to height compatibility requirements for T-zones Changes in the allowable uses in the district Changes to maximum density for T-4 M2