Ordinance 3271-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

"Urban center"means (1) the Downtown Area and (2)the compact identifiable sections of the E-1 MUO zones as both are described in Section 3.78.150 of this chapter, where urban residents may obtain a variety of products and services including, but not limited to, shops, offices, banks, restaurants, governmental agencies and a mixture of uses and activities that may include housing, recreation, and cultural activities in association with either commercial or office, or both uses. Section 4. Section 6 of Ordinance No. 2347-98, as amended (EMC 3.78.060), which reads as follows: Residential targeted area standards and guidelines. For the designation of residential targeted area, the city council shall adopt basic requirements for both new construction and rehabilitation, including the application process and procedures. The city council may also adopt guidelines and requirements including the following: A. Requirements that address demolition of existing structures and site utilization; and B. Building requirements that may include elements addressing parking, height, density, environmental impact, public benefit features, compatibility with surrounding property, and such other amenities as will attract and keep permanent residents and will properly enhance the livability of the residential targeted area. The required amenities should be relative to the size of the proposed project and tax benefit to be obtained. C. A proposed project must meet the standards and guidelines listed in subsections 3.78.070 (D)(1)through (9), including parking requirements existing for the applicable zone in effect at the time the applicant submits a fully completed application to the director; provided, all parking shall be provided on site for the project subject to the application. is hereby amended to read as follows: Residential targeted area standards and guidelines. For the designation of residential targeted area,the city council shall adopt basic requirements for both new construction and rehabilitation, including the application process and procedures. The city council may also adopt guidelines and requirements including the following: A. Requirements that address demolition of existing structures and site utilization; and B. Building requirements that may include elements addressing parking, height, density, environmental impact, public benefit features, compatibility with surrounding property, and such other amenities as will attract and keep permanent residents and will properly enhance the livability of the residential targeted area. The required amenities should be relative to the size of the proposed project and tax benefit to be obtained. 5