C I T Y O F S H R E V E P O R T CITY OF SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE USER'S MANUAL PRODUCED BY CAMIROS

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1 C I T Y O F S H R E V E P O R T CITY OF SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA UNIFIED DEVELOPENT CODE USER'S ANUAL PRODUCED BY CAIROS

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3 UNIFIED DEVELOPENT CODE USER'S ANUAL What is the Unified Development Code? A Unified Development Code combines the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations into a single code. The UDC is the rule book for land development and building within the city limits of the City of Shreveport. Three major components of the Unified Development Code are: Zoning Ordinance. Zoning regulates what structures and land are used for, where a structure may locate on a lot, and how big that structure can be. It also regulates other elements of site development, such as accessory structures, parking, and landscape. Zoning regulations are divided into zoning districts, so that use, dimensional, and design regulations are tailored to the character of the particular zoning district. Subdivision Regulations. Subdivision regulations provide the rules for dividing up land into buildable lots as well as the rules for public improvements that serve those lots. Zoning ap. The Zoning ap identifies the location of the zoning districts, thereby specifying the land use and development requirements affecting each parcel of land within the City of Shreveport. How do I Use This anual? This User s anual is intended to provide a brief overview of the organization of the City of Shreveport UDC, the general purpose of the various Articles of the UDC, and summaries of some of the key code sections -- including zoning districts, uses, parking standards, site development standards, subdivision, and administration. This manual is for informational purposes only. It should be used as a reference only, and not to determine official zoning or subdivision regulations or for legal purposes. Please refer to the full Unified Development Code and Zoning ap for further information. User s anual Contents Code Organization...01 Zoning s...05 Uses...13 Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape...17 Subdivision & Right-of-Way Standards...29 Administration & Nonconformities...31 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Introduction & Contents

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5 Code Organization The City of Shreveport Unified Development Code is organized into 22 Articles, each one containing information on a specific regulatory category and purpose. The table below briefly describes the general purpose of each of these Articles. ARTICLE 1 Title, Purpose, and Applicability 2 Definitions and Rules of easurement GENERAL PURPOSE Article 1 introduces the purpose of the Unified Development Code through a series of purpose statements, describes how the UDC applies to land within the city limits of the City of Shreveport, and contains the rules for transitioning between the previous ordinances and the new UDC. Article 2 includes two major items of general applicability throughout the UDC: 1) Definitions for all the terms used generally throughout the Code; and 2) Rules of easurement for various dimensional requirements, which ensures consistency. 3 Article 3 identifies all of the zoning districts included in the Unified Development Code, and provides an introduction the Zoning ap. Zoning s Article 4 includes general zoning district regulations, as well as specific regulations for each district included in the Unified Development Code. s are divided into categories as follows: Residential, Commercial, Downtown, Industrial, and Special Purpose s. Each category contains a table that provides all the dimensional standards for each set of districts. Additionally, categories may contain additional standards pertaining to specific issues such as residential conversions (residential districts), commercial design standards (commercial districts), and minimum/ maximum height maps (Downtown ). The following districts are included in Article 4. 4 Zoning Regulations Residential s R-A Rural-Agricultural Zoning R-E Residential Estate Zoning R-1-12 Single-Family Residential Zoning R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning R-1-5 Single-Family Residential Zoning R-UC Urban Core Residential Zoning R-HU Highland Urban Conservation Residential Zoning R-TH Townhouse Residential Zoning R-2 ulti-family Residential Zoning R-3 ulti-family Residential Zoning R-4 High-Rise Residential Zoning R-HS Residential anufactured Home Subdivision Zoning R-HP Residential anufactured Home Park Zoning Commercial s C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning C-3 General Commercial Zoning C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning C-UC Urban Corridor Zoning C-UV Urban Village Commercial Zoning Downtown s D-1 Downtown Zoning Industrial s OR Office Research Zoning I-U Industrial ixed-use Zoning I-1 Light Industrial Zoning I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning Special Purpose s IC Institutional Campus Zoning NA Natural Areas Zoning OS Open Space Zoning RBO Riparian Buffer Overlay Zoning CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning RRO Red River Overlay Zoning RP Residential Professional Overlay Zoning CD Conservation Design Overlay City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Ordinance Organization 1

6 Use Standards - Article 6 Landscape & Tree Preservation - Article 10 ARTICLE GENERAL PURPOSE 5 Uses Article 5 contains the Use atrix, a matrix that shows which uses are permitted, special, or prohibited in each district. Article 5 also contains general use regulations, and definitions for all of the principal and temporary uses allowed within the zoning districts. 6 Use Standards Article 6 contains use standards for certain principal and temporary uses that may have additional impacts, or are linked to other City Ordinances outside the UDC, or to federal or state regulations. The use standards included in Article 6 are designed to mitigate impacts or design concerns associated with these specific uses. 7 On-Site Development Standards Article 7 includes regulations that apply to lots, aside from the principal dimensional standards contained within the districts. These regulations include standards relating to lighting, accessory structures and uses, encroachments into yards and the right-of-way, and environmental performance standards. 8 Off-Street Parking and Loading Article 8 contains the standards for parking, which include the required number of vehicle parking, bicycle parking, and loading spaces. This Article also includes standards for the design of all parking areas and driveways, parking exemptions and parking flexibilities, and shared parking provisions. 9 Article 9 contains the regulations and design standards for signs, including prohibited signs, exempt signs, and signs that require a permit. Regulations related to billboards are also included in Article 9. Sign Regulations 10 Landscape and Tree Preservation Article 10 contains regulations related to right-of-way landscape, tree preservation incentives, and landscaping requirements for both residential and non-residential districts, including site landscape, parking lot landscape, and required landscape buffer yards. Article 10 also includes a tree and plant palette, with trees and shrubs that are approved for planting based upon their growth habit, natural range, and aesthetic quality. 2 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Ordinance Organization

7 Sign Regulations - Article 9 Right-of-way and Access Standards - Article 12 ARTICLE GENERAL PURPOSE 11 Article 11 contains regulations related to stormwater management in the UDC Planning Area, which is primarily a reference to Chapter 34 of the unicipal Code. Stormwater anagement 12 Right-of-way and Access Standards Article 12 includes general right-of-way and access standards, as well as specific standards related to the design of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This article also includes a variety of right-of-way types, complete with illustrations, which may be modified as needed by the City Engineer to address specific site conditions. 13 Subdivision Requirements Article 13 contains the Unified Development Code s subdivision regulations. This article contains standards related to the subdivision of land in the City, including standards relating to public facility requirements, lot configurations, servitudes, rights-of-way, and utilities. 14 Article 14 introduces the administrative bodies and officials with authority under the Unified Development Code, and outlines the specific powers and responsibilities of each pursuant to the UDC. Code Administrators 15 Article 15 describes how to file an application, requirements for notice, and how to conduct a public hearing for a zoning application or approval, related to the zoning applications found in Article 16. Application Procedures 16 Zoning Application Approval Processes Article 16 describes the purpose and process for each of the zoning applications, approvals, and appeals in the Unified Development Code. This article also includes flow charts to illustrate many of the processes. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Ordinance Organization 3

8 ARTICLE GENERAL PURPOSE 17 Article 17 describes the purpose and process for subdivision approvals under the Unified Development Code. Subdivision Approvals 18 Article 18 describes the rules for maintaining a structure, use, lot, site element, or sign that legally exists as a nonconformity as of the effective date of the Unified Development Code. Nonconformities 19 Article 19 describes the rules for enforcement of the Unified Development Code. Enforcement 20 Article 20 establishes and outlines a procedure and criteria for annexation of unincorporated Caddo Parish territory to the City of Shreveport. Annexation Standards 21 Article 21 establishes the schedule of fees for the Unified Development Code and how they are adopted. Fees Flow charts are included to illustrate zoning application approval processes - Article 16 of the UDC 4 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Ordinance Organization

9 Zoning s All of the districts within the City of Shreveport Unified Development Code are described in the table below. The table includes a description of the purpose for each district, and indicates the location of key dimensional standards, design standards, and unique requirements for each district in the Code. Refer to the Zoning ap to determine the location of zoning districts. Residential s ( Section 4.2) DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS ADDITIONAL STANDARDS R-A Rural Agricultural Zoning The intent of the R-A Rural Agricultural is to permit single-family residences within agricultural areas. All residences within this district must be compatible with surrounding agricultural operations, and must maintain and preserve agricultural activities. Regulations are structured to protect the agricultural character of the district. Table 4-1 in Section 4.2.C R-E Residential Estate Zoning The purpose of the R-E Residential Estate is to provide for large-lot, estate-type residential areas that create a low density environment that relates to the natural setting. Limited non-residential uses are allowed that are compatible with the low density, open character of the district. provides key dimensional standards for each residential district, including: The use standards of Article 6 provide design R-1-12 Single-Family Zoning R-1-7 Single-Family Zoning R-1-5 Single-Family Zoning The R-1-12 Single-Family Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached dwellings located on larger lots of 12,000 square feet or more. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. The R-1-7 Single-Family Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached dwellings located on 7,000 square foot lots that reflect the predominant pattern of single-family residential development in the Planning Area. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. The R-1-5 Single-Family Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached dwellings located on 5,000 square foot lots that have been established with a smaller lot size than the predominant pattern of single-family residential development. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. inimum Lot Area and Lot Width aximum Building Height aximum Building Coverage and Impervious Surface Coverage inimum setbacks for front, rear, interior side, corner side, and reverse corner sides as applicable standards for the dwelling types including townhouse, multifamily, and single-family dwellings. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s 5

10 DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS KEY DESIGN STANDARDS R-UC Urban Core Residential Zoning The R-UC Urban Core Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a denser neighborhood environment of single-family detached and attached, and two-family dwellings on lots with a small lot size to encourage redevelopment of neighborhoods located within or in close proximity to the urban core of the City of Shreveport. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. R-HU Highland Urban Conservation Residential Zoning The R-HU Highland Urban Conservation Residential Zoning is intended for two geographic areas of the Highland-Fairfield neighborhood that are deemed to have special and substantial public interest due to the large number of architecturally fine houses. Although individual structures may or may not be significant, the relationship between various buildings creates a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The regulations of the R-HU aid in the preservation of both the architectural/historical and residential character of the area. The district permits traditional single-family and two-family dwellings with other limited uses allowed by special use subject to specific criteria. Table 4-1 in Section 4.2.C provides key dimensional standards for each residential district, The use standards of Article 6 provide design R-TH Townhouse Residential Zoning R-2 ulti-family Residential Zoning The R-TH Townhouse Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a moderate density neighborhood environment of single-family detached and attached, two-family, and townhouse dwellings. This district may function as a transitional zone between predominantly single-family neighborhoods and adjacent higher density multi-family neighborhoods or non-residential areas. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. The R-2 ulti-family Residential Zoning is intended to provide for an environment of various dwelling types, including single-family detached and attached, two-family, townhouse, and low-rise multi-family dwellings. This district may function as a transitional zone between predominantly single-family neighborhoods and adjacent higher density multi-family neighborhoods or non-residential areas. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. including: inimum Lot Area and Lot Width aximum Building Height aximum Building Coverage and Impervious Surface Coverage inimum setbacks for front, rear, interior side, corner side, and reverse corner sides as applicable standards for the dwelling types including townhouse, multifamily, and single-family dwellings. Additional Standards for the R-HU are provided in Section 4.2.E Residential Conversions of single-family dwellings into multi- R-3 ulti-family Residential Zoning The R-3 ulti-family Residential Zoning is intended to provide for an environment of various dwelling types, including single-family detached and attached, two-family, townhouse, and multi-family dwellings, including low-rise and mid-rise developments. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. Additional dimensional standards apply to residential lots located within the CLO Cross Lake Overlay. Standards family dwellings within the residential districts are subject to additional standards, found in Section 4.2.F. for such lots are found in R-4 High-Rise Residential Zoning The R-4 High-Rise Residential Zoning is intended to provide for a higher density environment of townhouse and multi-family dwellings, including low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise developments. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. Section 4.6.E. R-HS Residential anufactured Home Subdivision Zoning The R-HS Residential anufactured Home Subdivision Zoning is intended for a mix of manufactured homes approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and typical single-family dwellings. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the area. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. Design and operation R-HP Residential anufactured Home Park Zoning The R-HP is intended for manufactured home parks, which are areas containing manufactured home sites arranged on a large tract, usually under single ownership, and designed to accommodate manufactured homes. R-HP Standards are included in Section 4.2.D, in Table 4-2. standards for parks, as well as individual sites within parks can be found in Section 4.2.D.2. 6 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s

11 Commercial districts (Section 4.3) DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS KEY DESIGN STANDARDS C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning The C-1 Neighborhood Commercial is intended to accommodate local non-residential uses that predominantly serve the needs of the nearby residential neighborhoods and are similar in character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Residential dwelling units are allowed above the ground floor. Table 4-3 in Section 4.3.C provides key dimensional standards for each commercial district, including: C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning The C-2 Corridor Commercial Zoning is intended to accommodate the commercial corridors of the Planning Area. The C-2 addresses primarily auto-oriented retail, both individual businesses and retail centers, with the intent of improving the pedestrian environment along the corridor. ixed-use development is encouraged with residential dwelling units allowed above the ground floor. inimum Lot Area and Lot Width aximum Gross Floor Area for Retail Use (C-1 Only) C-3 General Commercial Zoning C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning The purpose of the C-3 General Commercial Zoning is to accommodate regional commercial centers. The C-3 provides for medium- and large-scale development that may generate a sizeable amount of traffic and typically requires significant off-street parking. Higher density residential uses are also allowed to facilitate mixed-use development where appropriate. The C-4 Heavy Commercial Zoning is intended for areas of more intense commercial use, including uses related to motor vehicles and those that may require outdoor storage. Because of the impacts from more intensive commercial uses, the district regulations ensure that setbacks, buffering, and site development controls are in place to mitigate negative impacts on neighboring uses. inimum Building Height (if applicable) aximum Building Height inimum Setbacks for front, rear, interior side, and corner sides Table 4-3 contains two sets of standards for the C-UC district, split into residential and non-residential uses. Table 4.4 in Section 4.3.D contains the Commercial Design Standards. Standards include the categories of façade design, fenestration design, roof design, and retail center design. C-UC Urban Corridor Commercial Zoning The C-UC Urban Corridor Commercial Zoning is intended for corridor development that originally developed as mixed-use, traditional business districts. The C-UC is intended to foster the continued development and redevelopment of these corridors in that established urban character and offer flexibility to developers and property owners in creating a mix of commercial, office, and residential spaces. These standards are applicable per Section 4.3.C.3.. Table 4-3 also contains three sets of standards for the C-UV, split C-UV Urban Village Commercial Zoning The C-UV Urban Village Commercial Zoning is intended for large developments characterized by a mix of commercial uses and higher density residential, creating a coordinated mixed-use environment that is pedestrianfriendly and incorporates public space within the overall design. into those applicable to overall development sites, residential use sites, and non-residential use sites. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s 7

12 Downtown s (Section 4.4) DISTRICT SUB-DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS KEY DESIGN STANDARDS The D-1 Downtown Zoning is intended for the City of Shreveport s Downtown. In order to address the different character areas that make up downtown, the D-1 is divided into a series of sub-districts (Figure 4-3) that tailor dimensional standards and design standards to recognize and achieve the different physical characteristics of Downtown. D-1-CBD Downtown Core Sub- The D-1-CBD Downtown Core Sub- is intended to establish standards for the design of structures located within the core of Downtown. The standards recognize that this sub-district is to be the most intensely developed portion of the Downtown. D-1-E Downtown Entertainment Sub- The D-1-E Downtown Entertainment Sub- is intended for large-scale entertainment and related uses clustered within the Downtown, such as casinos and the convention center. Table 4-5 in Section 4.4.C provides key dimensional standards for the Downtown Sub-s, Including: D-1 Downtown D-1-CU Downtown Commercial ixed- Use Sub- D-1-RU Downtown Residential ixed- Use Sub- The D-1-CU Downtown Commercial ixed-use Sub- is intended for smaller floor plate office, retail, personal service, and institutional that support the vitality of the Downtown. Residential uses are also permitted to foster a mixed-use environment. The D-1-RU Downtown Residential ixed-use Sub- is intended for a downtown neighborhood environment by allowing a mix of housing types and supporting commercial uses. The D-1-RU Sub- can also function as a transition between the more intensive development of the Downtown and the more modest-scale development found in adjacent neighborhoods. inimum and aximum Building Heights (Controlled by the Downtown Height ap, Figure 4-4 in the UDC, also included on the next page of this manual). These heights may be limited by additional regulations within Chapter 18 (Aviation) of Table 4-6 in Section 4.4.D contains the Downtown Design Standards. Standards include the categories of façade design, fenestration design, and roof design. D-1-AC Downtown Arts & Culture Sub- The D-1-AC Downtown Arts and Culture Sub- is intended to facilitate sustainable development and use as a creative cultural community. The D-1-AC Sub- is intended to be a pedestrianfriendly, mid-rise, mixed-use district, including residential, retail, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and new construction anchored by arts, culture, and entertainment institutions and facilities, as well as signature open space. the Shreveport Code of Ordinances Required setbacks, buildto-lines, or build-to-zones as applicable Required Build-to- D-1-HC Downtown Heavy Commercial Sub- The D-1-HC Downtown Heavy Commercial Sub- is intended for existing areas of heavy commercial uses, such as select light manufacturing and warehouse uses and auto-oriented uses, that are generally located on the edge of Downtown. The standards of the D-1-HC both accommodate existing uses and facilitate the reuse of existing structures. Percentage, as applicable 8 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s

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14 Industrial s (Section 4.5) DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS KEY DESIGN STANDARDS OR Office Research Zoning The OR Office Research Zoning is intended to accommodate larger office structures outside the downtown, office parks, and research and development facilities, which may include limited light industrial uses with no outside impacts. I-U Industrial ixed-use Zoning The purpose of the I-U Industrial ixed-use Zoning is to provide for a mix of light industrial uses, compatible commercial uses, such as recreation entertainment, and retail establishments, and higher-density residential. Table 4-7 in Section 4.5.C provides key dimensional standards for the OR, I-U, I-1, and I-2 s, including: Table 4-8 in Section 4.5.D inimum Lot Area contains Industrial Design I-1 Light Industrial Zoning The purpose of the I-1 Light Industrial Zoning is to provide for a wide variety of light manufacturing, fabricating, processing, wholesale distributing, and warehousing uses. Light industrial uses are enclosed, low-intensity, non-nuisance light fabrication and assembly-type manufacturing, as well as office and research and development facilities with little to no outside impacts. aximum Building Height inimum Front, Interior Side and Corner Side Setbacks, including special provisions when abutting residential and commercial districts Standards. Standards include the categories of façade design, roof design, entrance design, and site design. I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning The purpose of the I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning is to provide for a wide variety of general manufacturing, fabricating, processing, wholesale distributing and warehousing uses. Commercial uses and open storage of materials are allowed. The industrial uses include fabrication, warehousing and assembly-type manufacturing, as well as office and research and development facilities, which may result in some moderate external effects such as smoke, noise, glare or vibration, and typically include outdoor storage and related outdoor activities. 10 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s

15 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS (Section 4.6) DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS, DESIGN STANDARDS, AND UNIQUE REQUIREENTS AND PROVISIONS IC Institutional Campus Zoning The IC Institutional Campus Zoning is intended to accommodate large institutional uses, such as universities, select vocational educational facilities, and healthcare institutions, to allow for their expansion in a planned manner while protecting the surrounding neighborhoods. Table 4-9 in Section 4.6.A.3 provides key dimensional standards for the IC Institutional Campus Zoning. Additionally, an institutional campus may apply for approval of an Institutional aster Plan, which may deviate from the dimensional standards of Table 4-9. Institutional aster Plan provisions are contained in Section 4.6.A. NA Natural Areas Zoning The NA Natural Areas Zoning is intended to protect and preserve existing natural areas such as forest areas, wetlands, and waterways. Natural areas are maintained in a predominantly undeveloped state, though very limited development may be allowed for passive recreation and educational purposes, but must be compatible with and cause little impact to these areas. Table 4-10 in Section 4.6.B.3 provides key dimensional standards for the NA Natural Areas Zoning. Design standards for the district are contained in Section 4.6.B.4, and include provisions related to trail design, protection of native vegetation, and building materials. OS Open Space Zoning The OS Open Space Zoning is intended to provide and protect open space and public recreational facilities, both outdoor and indoor, located within the Planning Area. Larger regional open spaces/parks may include both active and passive recreation areas and certain ancillary commercial activities, such as cultural facilities, performance venues, and restaurants. Table 4-11 in Section 4.6.C.3 provides key dimensional standards for the OS Open Space Zoning. RBO Riparian Buffer Overlay Zoning The RBO Riparian Buffer Overlay Zoning is intended to protect riparian (river and stream) corridors throughout the Planning Area. The buffer standards of the overlay district are intended to reduce soil and nutrient loss by slowing surface runoff, maintain the quality of water by reducing erosion and minimizing siltation, and provide a buffer to reduce sedimentation and nutrient pollution of streams and rivers from non-point sources. The RBO Overlay does not apply to areas zoned the RRO Red River Overlay Zoning. Where the RBO Overlay applies adjacent to Cross Lake, regulations regarding use and construction apply along the 172 Contour Line within the Shreveport Code of Ordinances control over these regulations. Riparian buffers are defined by priority areas as established in Section 4.6.D.3: Priority Areas Within Riparian Buffers. These priority areas are used to establish the minimum buffer widths for each functional zone required by Section 4.6.D.4: Buffer Zones. CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning The CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning is intended for development that abuts Cross Lake. This overlay district accommodates the unique water-related development patterns of these areas. Additional regulations regarding use and construction apply along the 172 Contour Line within the Shreveport Code of Ordinances. Key dimensional standards for the CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning are provided in Section 4.6.E.4. The dimensional standards of the underlying zoning district control, with the exception of the standards included in Section 4.6.E.4. The CLO Cross Lake Overlay Zoning also includes exceptions to the uses of the underlying zoning district, listed in Section 4.6.E.3. RRO Red River Overlay Zoning The RRO Red River Overlay Zoning is intended to preserve, create, and enhance public views of and access to the Red River riverfront, and encourage use of the waterfront by providing a waterfront promenade, including connections to nearby public right-of-way, open space, and other public amenities. New waterfront development should minimize substantial change to existing public views of the riverfront from adjacent public streets and neighborhoods. Where the Army Corps of Engineers has jurisdiction over development along the Red River, such regulations, requirements, and permits control over these regulations. Key dimensional and design standards for the RRO Red River Overlay Zoning are provided in Section 4.6.F.4 and include specific provisions for building separation, view corridors, and building design. The RRO Red River Overlay Zoning also contains provisions related to Waterfront Public Access, provided in Section 4.6.F.4.d. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s 11

16 DISTRICT PURPOSE KEY DIENSIONAL STANDARDS, DESIGN STANDARDS, AND UNIQUE REQUIREENTS & PROVISIONS RP Residential Professional Overlay Zoning The purpose of the RP Residential Professional Overlay is to address areas of detached house development where certain detached dwellings are used for residential and others for first-floor, low intensity non-residential uses. This overlay district is tied directly to the underlying residential district in order to maintain the existing character of the development and the neighborhood. Non-residential uses are restricted to only those uses that are compatible with residential uses. Section 4.6.G contains a list of non-residential uses that are permitted in the RP Residential Professional Overlay. Only one such use is permitted per structure, and conversion of a residential structure to any permitted nonresidential use is subject to the design and performance standards contained in Section 4.6.G.3. CD Conservation Design Overlay Zoning The purpose of the CD Conservation Design Overlay Zoning is to preserve environmentally sensitive areas while allowing for residential development. The intent is to work with natural land features and cluster residential development within the larger development space to leave the remainder of the site as natural areas or open space. Conservation design helps to achieve numerous environmental and ecological benefits, including wildlife management and habitat preservation, water quality protection, and greater aquifer recharge. Section 4.6.H contains information on general requirements of Conservation Design, development standards including dimensional requirements (Table 4-12) residential cluster design standards, and requirements for common open space. Special Development Types (Section 4.7) Planned unit developments are included in this Code in Article 16 as a special type of development. The planned unit development technique is intended to encourage and allow more creative and flexible development of land than is possible under base district zoning regulations. Planned unit development is a special approval granted under the provisions of Article 16. Planned unit developments are of two types: a general planned unit development, which must be a minimum of five acres, and a small planned unit development, which may be less than five acres in area and is planned all in one stage. Planned unit developments and small planned unit development are not zoning districts but rather special approvals. 12 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Zoning s

17 Uses Article 5 contains the UDC Use atrix, and all Use Definitions. Article 6 contains all Use Standards for Principal Uses and Temporary Uses. A Principal Use is the main use of land or structures. In the Unified Development Code, principal uses fall into a number of categories, as follows: Permitted Use: A permitted use is a use that is allowed by right, which is specifically authorized in a particular zoning district. Permitted uses are indicated in the Use atrix with a P. Special Use: A special use is a regulated use that is permitted pursuant to the special use permit issued by the etropolitan Planning Commission. Special uses are generally those that would have greater impact on the surrounding neighborhood environment, and therefore require special consideration and approval. Special uses are indicated in the Use atrix with an S. Prohibited Use: Any use that is not listed in the Use atrix is prohibited in all districts. If a cell in the Use atrix is blank, the use is prohibited in that district. A Temporary Use is a use that is not of a permanent nature, such as a farmer s market or entertainment event. Unless otherwise indicated within the Code, all temporary uses require a temporary use permit. The UDC only controls temporary uses on private property; those on public property or in the right-of-way are controlled by other City ordinances. Temporary uses are listed at the end of the Use atrix. The Use Standards, an additional set of requirements that must be met before a use is allowed, appear in Article 6. If Use Standards exist for a use listed in the Use atrix, they are referenced in the last column of the Use atrix. All Principal and Temporary Uses are defined in Article 5. All accessory structures and uses, such as chicken coops and book exchange boxes, are regulated in Article 7 and defined in Article 2 of the UDC. Generic Use Approach The Unified Development Code utilizes what s called the Generic Use Approach to group specific uses like shoe store, clothing store, record store, and hardware store, (below, right) into generic categories, such as retail goods establishment. (below, left) This eliminates the need for a long, extensive list of uses, and makes the code much more flexible and user friendly. It is important to note that a use that is specifically listed cannot be included in any other category. This means, for example, that because drive-through facility is listed as its own principal use, it cannot be included as part of any other use, such as restaurant, but instead must be allowed specifically within a district. Clothing Shoe Record Hardware Retail Goods Establishment Store Store Store Store City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Uses 13

18 Transition Rules (Section 1.4) Transition Rules are located in Section 1.4 of the Unified Development Code, and describe how the Code handles changes from the previous zoning ordinance related to existing uses, structures, lots, and site elements. Section 1.4 also includes provisions related to building permits and variances granted prior to the effective date of the Unified Development Code, and rules for handling pending applications during the transition to the UDC. There are two categories of uses included in the Transition Rules -- Existing Illegal Uses, and Existing Uses. Illegal Uses and Structures existing as of the effective date of the new Unified Development Code that are made legal by the provisions of the UDC are deemed lawful as of the effective date of the Code. However, if such use or structure does not conform to all requirements of the UDC, then it remains illegal and is subject to the enforcement provisions in the UDC. Existing Uses are handled differently depending upon the nature of the existing use or structure, and the nature of the change under the new Unified Development Code. Transition rules for existing uses are explained in the table below. TRANSITION RULES: EXISTING USES IF AND THEN THE USE OR STRUCTURE WAS PREVIOUSLY CLASSIFIED AS: UNDER THE UDC, THE USE OR STRUCTURE IS: WHAT HAPPENS? Permitted Permitted The use continues to operate as it did prior. However, it may be subject to use standards per Article 6 of the Unified Development Code. Permitted Special Use The use is deemed a lawful special use as of the effective date of the Unified Development Code. Any subsequent addition, enlargement, or expansion of the use must conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of the UDC for special uses. Special Use Special Use The use is deemed a lawful special use as of the effective date of the Unified Development Code. Any subsequent addition, enlargement, or expansion of the use must conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of the UDC for special uses. Special Use Permitted The use is deemed a lawful permitted use as of the effective date of the Unified Development Code. Any subsequent addition, enlargement, or expansion of the use must conform to any Code requirements for such permitted use, and is no longer subject to the approval conditions under which it was originally approved. Permitted or Special Use Prohibited The use is deemed a nonconforming use as of the effective date of the Unified Development Code, and is controlled by the provisions of Article 18 - Nonconformities. 14 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Uses

19 CITY OF SHREVEPORT UDC USE ATRIX (EXCERPT) Key: P = Permitted // S = Special Use // Blank = Prohibited PRINCIPAL USE R-A R-E R-1-12 R-1-7 R-1-5 R-UC R-HU R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 R-HS R-HP C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UC C-UV D-1-CBD Community Garden P P P P P P S P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.K Contractor Office S P Sec. 6.1.CC Convention Center Conservation Area P P Country Club S S S S Cultural Facility S S S S S S S P P P P P P P Day Care Center P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.J Day Care Home P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 6.1.J Drive-Through Facility S P P S S Sec. 6.1.K Dwelling Above the Ground Floor P P P P P P P The Use atrix is organized to clearly communicate where the uses defined within Article 5 are permitted, require a special use permit, or are not permitted. Use standards, if applicable, are also listed within the matrix, providing cross references to direct users to the appropriate ordinance section. The P in this cell indicates that a community garden is permitted in the R-1-7. This blank cell indicates that convention centers are prohibited in the R-TH. The S in this cell indicates that drivethrough facilities require a special use permit in the C-2. This reference indicates that contractor offices are subject to additional use standards found in Section 6.1.CC. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Uses 15

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21 Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape On-Site Development Standards On-Site Development Standards, including exterior lighting, accessory structures and uses, permitted encroachments, and environmental performance standards are located in Article 7 of the Unified Development Code. General Requirements are included in Section 7.1. Exterior Lighting (Section 7.2) The UDC regulates exterior lighting on private property in order to ensure that it is well designed, does not create a nuisance, and that impacts on adjacent properties are controlled. For instance, the Code regulates the allowable height of exterior lighting by type, allowing luminaires with a cut off angle of 75 or less to be taller than luminaires with no cut off, to limit light trespass onto adjacent properties. Exceptions to the lighting standards, such as for temporary emergency lighting, are contained in Section 7.2.E. 75 or less Accessory Structures and Uses (Section 7.3) An accessory structure is a structure located on the same lot as the principal building, which may be detached or attached, that is incidental to the use of the principal building. Chicken coops and detached garages are examples of accessory structures. An accessory use is a use of land or of a building, or portion thereof, customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building. Home-based businesses are an example of an accessory use. Section 7.3 contains a full range of common accessory structures and uses with standards for the location, dimensions, and design of each. Accessory structures and uses are permitted in all districts unless specifically prohibited by the Code. Permitted Encroachments (Section 7.4) An encroachment is the extension or placement of any structure, or component of such, into a required setback. The Unified Development Code regulates the types of allowable encroachments, where they are permitted, and how far into the setback they may encroach. For example, a deck is allowed to encroach a maximum of eight feet into a required rear setback, but is not allowed to encroach into a required front or reverse corner side setback. Permitted encroachments are listed in Table 7-1 in Section 7.4. An excerpt from Table 7-1, explaining how the table is used, can be found on the following page. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 17

22 TABLE 7-1: PERITTED ENCROACHENTS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS (EXCERPT) Y= PERITTED // N= PROHIBITED FRONT & REVERSE CORNER SIDE SETBACK CORNER SIDE SETBACK INTERIOR SIDE SETBACK REAR SETBACK Aquaculture / Aquaponics (Section 7.3) N N N Y Arbor Y Y Y Y Awning or Sunshade ax. of 3 into any setback Y Y Y Y Where specific encroachment standards for accessory structures are not included, general accessory structure requirements apply. Some accessory structures have their encroachment permissions described within the table itself. Some accessory structures and uses have their permissions described in a specific set of standards, which are referenced in the table. Environmental Performance Standards (Section 7.5) The Unified Development Code establishes standards for noise, glare and heat, vibration, dust and air pollution, radioactive and hazardous waste disposal and discharge, electromagnetic interference, odors, and fire and explosion hazards. Basic requirements are outlined below, see Section 7.5 for details. NOISE. No activity or use must be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state, and local regulations, as amended from time to time. Exceptions apply per Section 7.5. GLARE AND HEAT. Activities or operations that produce glare or head must be conducted so that no glare or heat is detectable at any point off the lot on which the use is located. Flickering or intense sources of light must be controlled or shielded so as not to cause nuisance across lot lines. STORWATER ANAGEENT. All development must comply with local, state, and federal stormwater management ordinances. VIBRATION. No earthborne vibration from the operation of any use may be detectable at any point off the lot on which the use is located. DISCHARGE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE. The discharge of fluid and the disposal of solid radioactive and hazardous waste materials must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and regulations. See Section 7.5 for details. ELECTROAGNETIC INTERFERENCE. Electromagnetic interference from any operation of any use must not adversely affect the operation of any equipment located off the lot on which such interference originates. ODORS. Any condition or operation which results in the creation of odors of such intensity and character as to be detrimental to the public health and welfare, or which interferes unreasonably with the comfort of the public, must be removed, stopped or modified so as to remove the odor. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS. aterials that present potential fire and explosion hazards must be transported, stored, and used only in conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. DUST AND AIR POLLUTION. Dust and other types of air pollution, borne by the wind from sources, such as storage areas, yards, roads, conveying equipment and the like, within lot boundaries, must be kept to a minimum by appropriate landscape, screening, sheltering, paving, fencing, wetting, collecting, or other acceptable means. 18 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

23 Parking Standards Article 8 includes regulations for the required number of off-street vehicle parking, bicycle parking, and loading spaces. It also contains regulations related to the design and location of vehicular and bicycle parking spaces, surfacing requirements, and driveway design. Table 8-1 lists parking requirements for all of the uses in the UDC that require parking. In some cases, uses that are considered part of a generic use category are listed with specific vehicle parking requirements -- these uses are listed only for the purposes of the parking section, and do not indicate whether such uses are permitted or special uses within any district in the UDC. Certain uses listed within Article 5 are not listed in Table 8-1 and therefore do not have vehicle parking requirements. TABLE 8-1: OFF-STREET VEHICLE AND BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREENTS (EXCERPT) INIU REQUIRED BICYCLE SPACES USE INIU REQUIRED VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED TOTAL BICYCLE SPACES PERCENTAGE OF REQUIRED BICYCLE SPACES THAT UST BE LONG-TER SPACES Place of Worship 1 per 5 seats 1 per 10 seats Public Safety Facility 1 per 500sf GFA Public Works Facility 1 per 1,000sf GFA Reception Facility 1 per 200sf GFA Research & Development 1 per 500sf GFA Over 5,000sf GFA: 1 per 1,500sf GFA 25% This is an excerpt. The full table can be found in Article 8 of the Unified Development Code 1 vehicle parking space is required for every 200 square feet of Gross Floor Area in a Reception Facility 1 bicycle space is required for every 1,500 square feet of Gross Floor Area, for Research & Development facilities larger than 5,000 square feet No longterm bicycle parking spaces are required for Places of Worship 25% of bicycle spaces provided for Research & Development must be longterm aximum Vehicle Parking Limitations (Section 8.1.D) The Code establishes a maximum parking limitation for non-residential uses over 15,000 square feet in gross floor area (this does not apply to restaurants). For such uses, the number of vehicle parking spaces provided may not exceed 115% of the required minimum. Allowances above this limitation may be approved administratively by the Executive Director. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 19

24 Computation of Parking Requirements (Section 8.2) The total number of vehicle and bicycle parking spaces, and loading spaces is based upon the requirements located in Table 8-1 (for vehicle and bicycle parking) or Table 8-2 (for required loading spaces). Where multiple uses with different requirements occupy the same structure or lot, the required number of spaces is the sum of the requirements for each use computed separately, unless otherwise permitted by the Code. Space allocated to any off-street loading space may not be used to satisfy the requirement for any off-street vehicle or bicycle parking space, or to access any portion thereof. Conversely, any off-street vehicle or bicycle space may not be used to meet the requirement for any off-street loading space or portion thereof. A fraction of less than one-half is disregarded, and a fraction of one-half or more is counted as one parking or loading space. For uses where patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or open floor areas used for service, each 48 linear inches of benches, pews, or permanent seating areas, or five square feet of open floor area used for seating is counted as one seat, for the purpose of determining the requirement for the required number of spaces. Design and Location of Vehicular and Bicycle Parking Spaces (Sections ) Article 8 includes regulations for the design and location of surface parking lots, driveways, parking structures, and loading areas. These regulations are intended to ensure safe, efficient, and attractive parking and loading facilities. Regulations related to the design and location of vehicular and bicycle parking include the following: Design of Vehicle Parking Spaces (Section 8.5) Permitted vehicle parking locations for both residential and nonresidential uses (8.5.A) Dimensions of vehicle parking spaces (8.5.B) Access requirements for off-street vehicle parking areas (8.5.C) Accessible vehicle parking requirements (8.5.D) Hydraulic lifts (8.5.E) Striping (8.5.F) Curbing and wheel stops (8.5.G) Surfacing, including residential and non-residential uses (8.5.H) Drainage and aintenance (8.5.I) Lighting (8.5.J) Landscape and screening (8.5.K - in accordance with the requirements of Article 10 of the UDC) Pedestrian walkway design within parking areas (8.5.L) 20 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

25 Design of Bicycle Parking Spaces (Section 8.6) Location of off-street bicycle parking spaces (8.6.A) Design of off-street bicycle parking spaces (8.6.B) Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces (Section 8.7) Location of off-street loading spaces (8.7.A) Dimensions of loading spaces (8.7.B) Surfacing of off-street loading spaces (8.7.C) Drainage and maintenance (8.7.D) Access control and signs (8.7.E) Lighting (8.7.F - in accordance with the requirements of Section 7.2) Landscape and screening (8.7.G - in accordance with the requirements of Article 10) Driveway Design (Section 8.8) Design of driveways for single-family (detached or attached), two family, and multi-family, townhouse and non-residential driveways (8.8.A) Driveway width (8.8.A) Curb cuts (8.8.B) Cross-access servitudes and joint-use driveways (8.8.C) Article 8 also includes regulations related to the storage of commercial and recreational vehicles. In the RA, singlefamily detached and manufactured homes are permitted a gravel driveway, an exception to the requirement for a paved surface in other districts. However, a paved driveway apron a minimum of 10 feet in depth (measured from the right-of-way line), is required. Parking Exemptions (Section 8.11) The Unified Development Code contains a number of parking flexibilities and exemptions. When a use is exempt from vehicle parking requirements by Article 8, bicycle parking is exempted as well. However, if a use that is exempt from vehicle parking voluntarily provides parking, then bicycle parking is also required per the requirements of Article 8. The D-1 is exempt from all off-street vehicle parking requirements. Lots 5,000 square feet or less in lot area in the R-UC are exempt from all off-street vehicle parking requirements. Non-residential uses of 2,500 square feet or less of gross floor area in the C-1, C-UC, and I-U s are exempt from all off-street vehicle parking requirements. Non-residential uses of 2,500 square feet or less of gross floor area located within a multi-tenant retail center are not eligible for this exemption, and must provide required parking. The use Neighborhood Commercial Establishment is exempt from all off-street vehicle parking requirements. Existing non-residential structures that are 60 years of age or older as of the effective date of the Code that currently do not provide the required amount of parking due to a lack of sufficient space on the lot to accommodate parking are exempt from all off-street vehicle parking requirements, regardless of any change in use or intensity of use. Such nonresidential structures may expand their footprint or gross floor area, so long as the expansion is on the same lot and no additional lot area is added. Once the principal building is demolished, this exemption is no longer valid. In addition, if the lot area is expanded (e.g. the adjoining lot is purchased or leased), this exemption is no longer valid. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 21

26 Shared Parking Provisions (Section 8.12) ixed-use developments, multi-use office parks, and similar types of development, and property owners that establish cross-access servitudes are all eligible for shared parking per Section 8.12 of the Unified Development Code. ulti-tenant retail centers are not eligible for shared parking. The shared parking provision allows the required amount of parking to reflect shifts in demand that occur throughout the day, based on use. For example, restaurant parking is often in highest demand in the evening hours, and resident parking is often in highest demand during overnight hours. The shared parking provision is based on a formula that calculates the number of required spaces for a given set of uses based on how peak parking demand varies for each use by time of day, and day of the week. Table 8-3 in the UDC establishes the peak periods for each type of land use. TABLE 8-3: SHARED PARKING CALCULATION LAND USE WEEKDAY WEEKEND ID-7A 7A-6P 6P-ID ID-7A 7A-6P 6P-ID Residential 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% Commercial 0% 100% 80% 0% 100% 60% Restaurant 50% 70% 100% 45% 70% 100% Hotel 100% 50% 90% 100% 65% 80% Office 5% 100% 5% 0% 40% 10% Industrial 5% 100% 5% 0% 60% 10% Parking requirements are plugged into the table, and using the percentages allotted to each use for each time of day, are calculated as total spaces required per timeframe. LAND USE REQUIRED BY CODE ID-7A 7A-6P 6P-ID ID-7A 7A-6P 6P-ID % # % # % # % # % # % # Residential N/A 100% N/A 75% N/A 100% N/A 100% N/A 100% N/A 75% N/A Commercial 30 0% 0 100% 30 80% 24 0% 0 100% 30 60% 18 Restaurant 20 50% 10 70% % 20 45% 9 70% % 20 Hotel/otel % 60 50% 30 90% % 60 65% 39 80% 48 Office 80 5% 4 100% 80 5% 4 0% 0 40% 32 10% 8 Industrial N/A 5% N/A 100% N/A 5% N/A 0% N/A 60% N/A 10% N/A TOTAL The numbers are totaled within each timeframe and the highest sum total in a timeframe is the required number of spaces. In the above example, with a standard parking calculation, 190 spaces would be required; however, the shared parking provision would allow this mixed-use development to provide only 154 spaces (the highest number of spaces within the various timeframes in the TOTAL row of the table as highlighted above). 22 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

27 Sign Standards Article 9 contains a comprehensive set of sign standards that govern the display, design, construction, installation, illumination, and maintenance of signs. Signs are measured in accordance with the rules established in Section 2.4. Table 9-1 (below) indicates which permanent and temporary signs require a sign permit, and which do not. PERANENT SIGNS TABLE 9-1: SUARY OF PERANENT AND TEPORARY SIGN PERISSIONS SIGNS Additional Sign for Historic Location Additional Sign for ulti-tenant Building Additional Signs for Parking Lots and Structures Additional Sign for Property Identification Awning Sign Canopy Sign Electronic essage Sign Flag Non-Governmental or Governmental Freestanding Sign Government Sign arquee enuboard Projecting Sign Public Information or Event Sign Roof Sign Scoreboard Wall Sign Window Sign - Permanent TEPORARY SIGNS Additional Sign for Construction Activity Additional Sign When Conducting Garage/Yard Sale On-Site A-Frame Sign Attention-Getting Device Banner - Exhibition Light Pole Banner Yard Sign Real Estate Activity Sign Window Sign - Temporary No Permit Required (Section 9.6) Permit Required (Section 9.7) Sign types are defined as part of the general terms in Section 2.3 In addition to the general design and construction standards listed in Section 9.2, and the illumination standards listed in section 9.3, the Code contains standards for specific sign types in Sections 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7 which may limit the number, height, area, and display period of signs, and provide specific exclusions or other unique provisions. Billboards are addressed in Section 9.8 of the UDC Prohibited Signs (Section 9.4) All signs not expressly allowed by the Code are prohibited. In addition, the following sign types are specifically prohibited. Balloon and air-infused/air-inflated signs. Banners wrapped around a permanent sign structure, such as a freestanding sign, projecting sign, or wall sign. Cabinet box wall signs. Flashing or animated signs. oving signs, including signs designed to be moved by wind or other natural elements, and tri-vision signs. This excludes clocks and barber poles. Obsolete signs and sign structures. Temporary Off-premise signs. Portable reader-board signs, including signs mounted on a wheeled structure and those mounted on a stationary structure that can be moved and is not permanently installed on a site. Snipe signs. Strobe lights, moving or fixed spotlights, and floodlights. Any sign that can create a hazardous traffic situation. Video display signs. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 23

28 Sign Types Permitted by Signs requiring a permit are permitted within certain districts as specified in Section 9.7 of the Unified Development Code. Table 9-2 (Sign Types Requiring Permit Permissions) indicates in which districts these types of signs are permitted. Specific regulations on each sign type may include further restrictions on which uses within a district may utilize these sign types. TABLE 9-2: SIGNS TYPES REQUIRING PERIT DISTRICT PERISSIONS DISTRICT A-Frame Sign Attention-Getting Device Awning Sign Banner - Exhibition Canopy Sign Electronic essage Sign Freestanding Sign arquee Projecting Sign Public Information or Event Sign Roof Sign Scoreboard Wall Sign R-A R-E R-1-12 R-1-7 R-1-5 R-UC R-HU R-TH R-2 R-3 R-4 R-HS R-HP C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-UC C-UV D-1-CBD D-1-E D-1-CU D-1-RU D-1-AC D-1-HC OR I-U I-1 I-2 IC NA OS 24 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

29 Billboards (Section 9.8) The Unified Development Code specifically addresses billboards in Section 9.8, regulating the location, size, spacing, illumination, and maintenance of all billboard devices. The purpose of these billboard regulations is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens in the Planning Area, and to enhance the beauty, order and attractiveness of the Planning Area to the benefit of residents, tourists, and visitors. Location of Billboards (Section 9.8.B) Construction of a new static or non-electronic billboard is allowed in the C-4, I-1, and I-2 s or where legally allowed within 660 feet of any federal interstate or primary aid highway on land that is zoned commercial or industrial. Construction of a new electronic billboard is allowed in the C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1, and I-2 s or within 660 feet of any federal interstate or primary aid highway on land that is zoned commercial or industrial. All static and electronic billboards are prohibited in the following zoning districts: R-A, R-E, R-1-12, R-1-7, R-1-5, R-UC, R-TH, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-HS, R-HP, C-1, C-UC, C-UV, D-1, OR, NA, OS, and IC s. No property may be rezoned to one of the permitted allowable districts for the sole purpose of allowing the erection of a static or electronic billboard. New Billboard Construction (9.8.B) In order to construct one new billboard, whether static or electronic, the applicant must permanently remove either ne or more existing conforming billboards, or one or more existing nonconforming billboards, whose cumulative sign area is a minimum of two times the square footage of the sign area of the proposed billboard. If the total square footage of nonconforming existing billboards removed exceeds that required to build a new billboard (i.e., the total square footage removed is more than twice the square footage of the new billboard), then the excess square footage will be held in a credit bank by the etropolitan Planning Commission, once verified by the Executive Director. Square footage held in the credit bank can subsequently be applied to the nonconforming billboard removal requirement for construction of a new billboard. Permitted Billboard Conversions (9.8.C) An existing conforming billboard may be converted to an electronic billboard in accordance with the standards included in the Unified Development Code. In order to convert an existing nonconforming static billboard to an electronic billboard, the applicant must permanently remove one or more existing billboards whose cumulative sign area is a minimum of two times the square footage of the sign area of the proposed billboard. If the total square footage of existing billboards removed exceeds that required to construct a new billboard (i.e., the total square footage removed is more than twice the square footage of the new billboard), then the excess square footage will be held in a credit bank by the etropolitan Planning Commission, once verified by the Executive Director. Square footage held in the credit bank can subsequently be applied to the square footage removal requirement for construction of a new billboard. Registration of Existing Billboards No later than 70 days after the effective date of the Unified Development Code, the owner and (if different) operator of each billboard must submit to the etropolitan Planning Commission a complete and accurate inventory of signs erected and operational as of the effective date of the Code. Information included must be in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.8.N (Registration of Existing Billboards). City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 25

30 Landscape Standards Article 10 of the UDC contains a comprehensive set of landscape regulations, addressing the design, installation and maintenance of all required landscape elements such as buffer yards, parking lot landscape and screening, required shade tree plantings, and right-of-way landscape. These regulations are intended to ensure adequate buffers where desired between uses, and to improve both the visual appearance and ecological function of development within the Planning Area. A landscape plan is required as part of a site plan review application for townhouse, multi-family, or non-residential, including mixed-use, development and as part of the preliminary site plan application for planned unit development. Landscape Design and aintenance (Sections ) Section 10.2 of the Unified Development Code contains standards addressing a variety of elements including water conservation, selection and installation of plant material, minimum planting sizes, species diversity (to ensure resiliency and minimize impacts on plant communities due to insects or disease), tree protection during construction, and the location and installation of underground utilities. Section 10.3 of the Code contains the UDC s landscape maintenance standards. Landscape material depicted on an approved site plan is considered a required site element in the same manner as structures, parking, lighting, and other improvements. As such, the property owner is responsible for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of all landscape material and landscape elements pursuant to the requirements of the UDC. Sections 10.4 and 10.5 contain standards related to the planting, maintenance and removal of landscape within the rightof-way and other public grounds. These standards address requirements and responsibilities related to planting and removal, damage to trees, pruning, line-of sight, and storm damage, among others. TREE AND PLANT PALETTE EXCERPT - LARGE SHADE TREES (50+ FEET) COON NAE SCIENTIFIC NAE Height (feet) Width / Spread (feet) Street / Parking Areas Evergreen Fall Color Attractive Flowers Showy Fruit Unique Bark / Trunk Fragrant Streambank Wildlife Drought Tolerant COENTS / NOTES Ash, Green Fraxinus pennsylvanica H Adaptable tree; transplants well; green to purple flowers. Ash, White Fraxinus americana Beech, American Fagus grandifolia Purple in fall; larval plant for butterflies; seeds for birds. Hard to grow plants under. Should be restricted to large area use for parks and estates. Tree and Plant Palette (Section 10.12) The Tree and Plant Palette in the Code contains trees and shrubs that are approved for planting based upon growth habit, natural range, and aesthetic quality. The list is by no means comprehensive, and other species may be used if plant zone requirements are met according to the temperature ranges of the Shreveport/Caddo area, and if approved by the Executive Director. 26 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

31 Required Shade Tree Planting (Section 10.7) In order to restore and preserve the urban forest in the Planning Area, shade trees, including broad-leaf evergreens, are required to be planted both on-site and in the parkway of rights-of-way that are of a collector or higher street classification. Existing trees are counted toward this required minimum number, as are any trees in required landscape areas. In certain cases, where a hardship is demonstrated, the Executive Director may waive these requirements. Table 10-2: Required Shade Tree Planting lists the requirements for each district. TABLE 10-2: REQUIRED SHADE TREE PLANTING Parkway Trees per Linear On-Site Trees Feet of Lot Abutting the Parkway R-A 4 None R-E 4 None R * None R * None R * None R-UC 1 * None R-HU 1 * None R-TH Townhouse: 2 per building None R-2 R-3 R-4 Townhouse: 2 per building ulti-family: 2 per building Townhouse: 2 per building ulti-family: 4 per building Townhouse: 2 per building ulti-family: 4 per building None None None R-HS None None R-HP 2 per acre None C-1 None 1 per 25 linear feet C-2 None 1 per 25 linear feet C-3 2 per acre 1 per 25 linear feet C-4 2 per acre 1 per 25 linear feet C-UC None 1 per 25 linear feet C-UV 2 per acre 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-CBD None 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-E None 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-CU None 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-RU None 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-AC None 1 per 25 linear feet D-1-HC None 1 per 25 linear feet OR 2 per acre 1 per 25 linear feet I-U None 1 per 25 linear feet I-1 None 1 per 25 linear feet I-2 None 1 per 25 linear feet IC 2 per acre 1 per 25 linear feet NA None 1 per 25 linear feet OS None 1 per 25 linear feet Tree Preservation Incentive (Section 10.6) To encourage the preservation and maintenance of the urban forest, and to protect the rural character within areas of the Planning Area, the UDC contains a tree preservation incentive. Under the tree preservation incentive, preserved trees that are 8 inches or greater in caliper may be used to satisfy a development s tree planting requirements at a preferential ratio. Any tree proposed for use as credit to satisfy tree planting requirements must be shown on a tree preservation plan and approved as part of the underlying site plan review process. Preserved trees included on the Tree and Plant Palette may provide up to 50% of the minimum tree planting requirement. * Required shade trees must be planted within the first ten feet of front yard. City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape 27

32 Landscape Buffers (Sections 10.9.A and A) Landscape buffer requirements are included in Article 10 of the Unified Development Code, and are separated into two categories: Non-Residential (Section 10.9) and Residential (Section 10.10). Buffer yards are located within rear and interior side yards, and must be reserved for the planting of material and installation of screening as required by the UDC. No parking spaces or accessory structures are permitted within required buffer yards. Non-Residential Landscape Buffer (Section 10.9.A) Non-residential districts and uses require buffers along interior side and rear yards in the following cases: Where a non-residential use is located within a residential district, excluding parks. Where a non-residential district abuts a residential district. This does not apply to the D-1, NA, or OS districts, or to any public parks. Where an OR, I-U, I-1, or I-2 district abuts a commercial district. Requirements for the minimum size and improvements of buffer yards for non-residential districts and uses are included in Section 10.9.A of the UDC. Residential Landscape Buffer (Section A) For residential districts and uses, buffer yards are required for new construction along interior side and rear yards in the following cases: Where an R-2, R-3, or R-4 district abuts an R-A, R-E, R-1-12, R-1-7, R-1-5, R-UC, R-HU, or R-TH district. This does not apply to any single-family detached or attached, and two-family dwellings. Where a multi-family dwelling is located within an R-A, R-E, R-1-12, R-1-7, R-1-5, R-UC, or R-HU district. Requirements for the minimum size and improvements of buffer yards for residential districts and uses are included in Section A of the UDC. Landscape Along Street Rights-of-Way, Including Parking Lots (Section 10.9.B) Landscape is required along the perimeter of parking lots where they abut street rights-of-way (excluding alleys) in accordance with the requirements of Section 10.9.B of the Unified Development Code, which includes general requirements for landscape along street rights-of-way, requirements for planting area size, and parking lot edge planting requirements. Additionally, interior landscape is required for parking lots that abut a street right-of-way and contain 10 or more parking spaces (Section 10.9.C). Parking lots that do not abut a street right-of-way and are not visible from the street right-of-way (including lots abutting an alley) and contain 20 or more spaces must also provide interior landscape per the requirements of Section 10.9.C, including: inimum landscape area within a parking lot must be 10% of the total parking lot area, excluding parking lot landscape along the street lot line as required by Section 10.9.B. One landscape island is required between every ten parking spaces, and all rows of parking must end in a landscape island. One shade tree is required for each parking lot island. Landscape requirements for specific development types, such as below-grade open parking structures (10.9.D), above-ground or at-grade parking structures (10.9.E), and Planned Unit Developments (10.11) are also included in Article 10 of the UDC. 28 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Site Development, Parking, Signs & Landscape

33 Subdivision & Right-of-Way Standards Subdivision Requirements Article 13 contains the Unified Development Code s Subdivision Requirements. These requirements are intended to establish a reasonable set of standards for the subdivision of land, to ensure adequate facilities are provided for future growth within the Planning Area, and to protect and provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of Citizens of the City of Shreveport. Article 13 contains a series of regulations that specifically address the following components of subdivision: Public Facility Requirements (Section 13.2) Lot Configuration (Section 13.3) Servitudes (Section 13.4) Right-of-Way Design (Section 13.5) Sanitary Sewers (Section 13.6) Water Supply (Section 13.7) Utilities (Section 13.8) Stormwater (Section 13.9) Public Facility Requirements (Section 13.2) Section 13.2 contains a set of requirements to ensure that land proposed for subdivision within the Planning Area is adequately served by essential public facilities and services. Under the Unified Development Code, land will not be approved for subdivision unless and until public facilities exist, or provision has been made for water facilities, wastewater facilities, drainage facilities, and transportation facilities necessary to serve the proposed development. Approval procedures for the subdivision of land in the Planning Area are included in Article 17 of the UDC. Right-of-Way and Access Standards Article 12 of the UDC contains a series of regulations that address the design of blocks, streets, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes. Specifically, the UDC contains standards that regulate the following: Blocks (Section 12.1) Including standards for block length and block design. General Right-of-Way Standards (Section 12.2) General standards address right-of-way construction, access and intersection requirements, property lines and curb radii, clearing and grubbing, drainage, utility installation, and street lighting. Sidewalk Design Standards (Section 12.3) Bicycle Lane Design Standards (Section 12.4) City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Subdivision & Right-of-Way Standards 29

34 Right-of-Way Dimensions (Section 12.5) Section 12.5 of the Unified Development Code contains a series of right-of-way types with design and dimensional requirements. All rights-of-way must match one of the types included in Section 12.5, though they may be modified as needed by the City Engineer to address specific site conditions. Rights of way are divided into multiple classifications including: ajor Streets, which carry the majority of trips entering and leaving the Planning Area, as well as the majority of through movements. Collector Streets, which provide both access to and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial areas. Collector streets differ from major streets in that collector streets enter residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from arterials through the area to destinations. Collector streets also collect traffic from local streets in residential neighborhoods and channel into the arterial system. inor Streets, which primarily provide direct access to abutting land and access to the higher order street. Frontage Roads, secondary roads running parallel to a major street or highway that provide access to homes and businesses. Alleys, paved vehicular lots located to the rear of lots and providing access to service areas, parking, and outbuildings. Rural Roads, which provide access and circulation through portions of the Planning Area that are largely undeveloped or rural in character. Section 12.5 contains a series of figures that illustrate the design and dimensional requirements, and show potential configurations for all right-of-way types. Variations to these configurations may be approved by the City Engineer. Importantly, rights-of-way must be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards of Section Illustrative examples show potential configurations for each right-of-way type. All dimensions indicated are minimums, unless otherwise noted. 30 City of Shreveport Unified Development Code User s anual Subdivision & Right-of-Way Standards