Zoning Code Update - Business Districts

On October 27, 2022, staff presented the proposed business zoning district descriptions and the principal use table to the Commission for feedback.  Staff has worked more on the section by adding accessory uses, seasonal uses, and performance standards.  Staff has also worked on other items for the business district like parking, lot dimensions, setbacks, architectural standards, screening, and others.  Attached is the working draft of the business district section. 

Staff is looking for some direction on the following items:

Bulk Standards/Maximum Impervious Surface (section 530).  Would the Planning Commission like to see a maximum amount of impervious surfaces on business properties?  Currently, there is no limitation to the total of building footprint, parking, driveways, etc. other than what is designated by setbacks.  

Accessory Buildings for Business Uses (section 550).  Staff is proposing to allow garages, sheds, or other accessory buildings on business properties in a similar manner as residential properties.  Architecturally, they would need to be compatible with the main building.  How many and how big should be allowed? 

Landscaping Buffaryards (section 570). The bufferyard requirements are complicated, especially where a property borders multiple zoning districts.  Should this be simplified between residential properties and business properties (proposed B1, B2, and B3) or industrial properties (proposed I1 and I2)?  Generally speaking, there are no noticeable impacts between business uses within each grouping.  

Is there anything else that the Commission would like to discuss within the draft business section?  Is there anything that should be added, modified, or removed?

  

None required at this time.

This work is handled through staff's normal duties. 

None at this time.  Please provide any feedback on this section.