HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD1375ORDINANCE NO. 1375
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II,
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER 1,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY ADDING A NEW
ARTICLE, ARTICLE 1-26 DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT;AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED "CASE AM -1-11: AMENDMENTS TO
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 1,ZONING ORDINANCE,PERTAINING TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
DISTRICT"; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, in December of 2010, the Apache Junction City Council
approved and adopted the "Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation
Strategy" presented by G&G Consultants, along with its findings and recom-
mendations for the redevelopment of the Apache Junction, Apache Trail
downtown core areas; and
WHEREAS, shortly thereafter, the City Council gave direction to staff
to process the necessary amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, through the
Planning and Zoning Commission, to implement key recommendations of G&G's
Downtown Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy, mainly in the form of a
Downtown Overlay District ordinance and accompanying Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work session
discussions to review and discuss the proposed Downtown Overlay District
amendments and Design Guidelines on February 22, March 8, and March 22,
2011; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
4 to 0 to recommended in favor of the proposed amendments and guidelines to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated (hereinafter "A.R.S."),
9-802 permits municipalities to enact provisions of a code without setting
forth such provisions in full text as long as the adopting ordinance is
published in full text and at least three copies of the code are filed in
the office of the clerk of the municipality and are made available for
public use and inspection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 9-801(1) and 9-802, codes which may be
adopted by reference include those relating to land development; and
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WHEREAS, staff has determined that for administrative efficiency, it
is more appropriate to adopt the proposed amendments to the Apache Junction
City Code,Volume II,Land Development Code,Chapter 1,Zoning Ordinance,
by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA:
SECTION I:IN GENERAL
1. That the existing Apache Junction City Code,Volume II,Land
Development Code,Chapter 1,Zoning Ordinance,is hereby amended.
2. That certain document known as "CASE AM -1-11:AMENDMENTS TO THE
APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,CHAPTER
1,ZONING ORDINANCE,PERTAINING TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT",
three copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, which document was made a
public record by Resolution No. 11-21 of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if
fully set out in this ordinance, pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-802.
SECTION II:REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance or any part of the codes adopted herein by reference are
hereby repealed.
SECTION III:PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or portion of this
ordinance or any part of the codes or regulations adopted herein by
reference is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST ,2011.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND
ORDINANCE NO. 1375
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DAY OF AUGUST , 2011.
(4-41-14-,,eae_e_ao
OHN S. INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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CASE AM -1-11:AMENDMENTS TO THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,
VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 1, ZONING ORDINANCE,
PERTAINING TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT:
The Apache Junction City Code,Volume II,Land Development Code,Chapter 1,Zoning
Ordinance shall be amended with the addition of a new article titled, Article 1-26 Downtown
Overlay District,to read as follows:
ARTICLE 1-26: DOD DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 1-26-1 GENERAL INTENT AND PURPOSE
(A) Under state law (A.R.S. § 9-462.01-D), municipalities may adopt overlay zoning districts
and regulations applicable to buildings, structures and land within individual zones. An
overlay zoning district is a special zoning district that includes regulations which modify
regulations in another zoning district with which the overlay district is combined.
(B) The purpose of the Downtown Overlay District ("DOD")is to encourage infill
development, redevelopment, and re -investment in areas with existing infrastructure
investments as a means of achieving balanced growth, efficient land use and cost-
effective delivery of public services.The provisions of this district recognize the
economic challenges inherent in developing successful infill properties and provide an
alternative zoning option to promote private re -investment within the downtown area.
The specific objectives of the Downtown Overlay District are:
(1) Provide development regulations and design standards that will set the
downtown area apart from other commercial areas within the city, consistent
with the vision expressed in the 2010 General Plan and the 2010 Downtown
Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy Plan;
(2) Accommodate growth within the downtown area by encouraging and facilitating
new development on vacant, bypassed and underutilized land within areas that
already have infrastructure, utilities, and public facilities;
(3) Allow and encourage a mixed -use pattern of development in the downtown
area;
(4) Provide development standards and incentives that stimulate infill and
redevelopment within the downtown area;
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(5) Create a compact mixture of land uses,including shops,workplaces,civic
buildings, entertainment uses, and residences that satisfy market demand within
the downtown area;
(6) Provide an environment that promotes safe pedestrian access and connections
between developments,more pedestrian -scale amenities and an identifiable
downtown core area;
(7) Create the opportunity to improve the quality of development and retail services
within the downtown area;
(8) Create the opportunity to enhance property values and increase economic and
financial benefits to the city,business owners and property owners;
(9) Provide clear,understandable,predictable and consistent development
standards that promote compatibility between existing and future development;
(10) Encourage development of needed housing in close proximity to downtown
employment and services;
(11) Promote downtown preservation and enhancement through redevelopment of
blighted, distressed and underutilized properties;
(12) Encourage the development of flexible space for small and emerging
businesses;
(13) Facilitate development proposals that are responsive to current and future
market conditions.
§ 1-26-2 DEFINITIONS
(A) Infill.Development of vacant,underdeveloped or remnant lands passed over by
previous development in urban areas.
(B)Downtown Overlay District Design Guidelines.The design guidelines approved by the
Apache Junction City Council through resolution.
(C)Redevelopment:The act or process of renewing,restoring,and/or renovating pre-
existing buildings, structures and/or property in the city.
(D)Substantial Improvement:Any new construction on a vacant lot. Additionally,any
reconstruction,rehabilitation,addition,or other improvement of a structure that
exceeds 50 percent of the existing structure's market value, or exceeds 50 percent of
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the existing structure's floor area. The term "substantial improvement" does not include
the following:
(1) Improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health,
sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local
code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to ensure safe
living and/or working conditions; or
(2) Costs of alterations or improvements whose express purpose is the mitigation of
future stormwater damage.
§ 1-26-3 DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONES
(A) The Downtown Overlay District is comprised of three zones as shown on Figure 26-1.
These three zones differ in the mix of uses, development character and development
intensity. Each zone has a unique focus and role within the Downtown Overlay District.
Together the three zones are intended to create a diverse and vibrant business,
commercial and residential district within the heart of Apache Junction. The three zones
are described as follows:
(1)Suburban Zone
This zone may be described as a typical suburban retail strip that is dominated by
national retail brands. The development pattern reflects corporate architecture,
automobile orientation, and deep building setbacks with parking areas typically
located between the building and road. The overlay zoning and design guidelines
for this zone are intended to essentially maintain and continue the character of
development and redevelopment that has occurred in the recent past.
(2)Transition Zone
This zone may be described as a mixture of older strip commercial uses including
hotels, restaurants, specialty retail, car sales, and gas stations. The properties tend
to be smaller in size, and many of the buildings reflect maintenance and structural
decline.The overlay zoning for this zone is intended to provide reasonable
flexibility to promote and encourage development and redevelopment.
Additionally, the overlay zoning for this zone promotes sign and building design
standards that reflect a western character in accordance with the 2010 Downtown
Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy Plan.
(3)Core Downtown Zone
This zone may be described as the central core of the city with a mixture of old and
new developed properties, vacant land and civic uses. The base zoning district for
much of this zone (i.e.,City Center District)reflects a decidedly more urban
pattern of mixed land use, building height and intensity. The overlay zoning and
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design standards for this zone are intended to maintain and continue the base
zoning's urban theme and promote a mixed -use pattern of land use.
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§ 1-26-4 APPLICATION
(A)Compliance With Base Zoning District Standards.Downtown properties that are zoned
with both a base zoning district (e.g., CB -1, CB -2, CCD, C-2/PD, C-3/PD, C-4/PD, CI-1/PD,
GR and TR) and the Downtown Overlay Zoning District may continue to develop,
redevelop, and operate in accordance with the base district zoning standards.If,
however, a proposed structural improvement is deemed by city staff to be a substantial
improvement, the proposed structure and site shall comply with the Downtown Overlay
District Design Guidelines (excludes established single-family residential properties with
residential base zoning).
(B)Compliance With Downtown Overlay District Standards.If the property owner chooses
to follow and use the more flexible Downtown Overlay District standards rather than
the base district standards,the owner/applicant shall submit the appropriate
Downtown Overlay District application, execute and record the Proposition 207 Claim
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Waiver/Indemnification/Acknowledgement form,and comply with the Downtown
Overlay District zoning standards. Additionally, if a proposed structural improvement is
deemed by city staff to be a substantial improvement, the proposed structure and site
shall comply with the Downtown Overlay District Design Guidelines.
(C)Shared Benefits.All property that is zoned Downtown Overlay District shall be allowed
to take advantage of the following streamlined processes even if the property owner
does not choose to legally apply for the Downtown Overlay District standards discussed
above in Section 1-26-4-B:
(1)Optional Preliminary Development Plan ("PDR") Review.The property owner
may choose to skip, at their risk, the PDR process outlined in Article 1-25 of
the City of Apache Junction Land Development Code.
(2)Administrative Approval of Temporary Uses.Temporary uses are subject to
administrative approvals as identified in Section 1-26-6 of the City of Apache
Junction Land Development Code.
(3)LED/Digital Signage.LED/digital signage shall be allowed subject to the
following conditions:
(a)LED/digital signage shall only be located within an approved
freestanding sign.
(b) The LED/digital sign portion of the freestanding sign shall not be
greater than 50% of the total freestanding sign area.
(c)The LED/digital sign message and/or graphic display shall be changed
at minimum intervals of 8 seconds.Continuous animation,motion
graphics and/or videos shall not be allowed.
(d) Maximum brightness for LED/digital signs shall not exceed an
illumination of 7,500 NITS during daylight hours and 500 NITS during
the period from sunset to sunrise, as measured by a luminance meter
from a sign face at the point of maximum brightness.
(e) LED/digital signs shall be turned off at 10 pm or close of business,
whichever is later.
(D)PD Zoned Property.Properties that are zoned Planned Development District (PD) are
governed by the terms of the PD zoning ordinance rather than the requirements of the
base zoning district or Downtown Overlay District. Accordingly, any proposed changes to
a PD zoned site shall require an appropriate PD amendment.
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§ 1-26-5 USE REQUIREMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONES
(A)Allowed Uses.Business uses allowed by right within the Downtown Overlay Zones are
reflected in Table 26-1. Since it is difficult and cumbersome to attempt a complete
listing of allowed uses,Table 26-1 refers to the 2007 North American Industry
Classification System ("NAICS") as the basis for identifying uses. The North American
Industry Classification System is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in
classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting,analyzing,and
publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Residential uses allowed by right within the Downtown Overlay Zones shall be limited to
stand-alone multiple -family residential buildings (i.e., 4+ dwelling units per building), or
any number of residential units constructed above the first floor commercial space.
(B)Prohibited Uses.
(1) The following uses are expressly prohibited:
(a) Stand-alone single-family residential homes (i.e.,1 dwelling unit per
building/structure).
(b) Stand-alone plex residential uses (i.e.,2 to 3 dwelling units per
building/structure).
(c) Recreational vehicles used as a dwelling.
(d) Recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds (excepting grandfathered
properties).
(2) Business uses that are not included in Table 26-1, or expressly prohibited
above, are considered prohibited unless the Development Services Director
or designee determines that the traffic generation, parking demand, noise
impact and odor impact of the use falls within the range of expected impacts
generated by the permitted uses allowed within the overlay zone, and that
the character of the use is related to one of the categories of uses listed in
Table 26-1.
(C)Conditional Uses.The following uses are classified as conditional uses and subject to
approval in accordance with the conditional use permit process:
(1) Medical Marijuana Uses
(2) Ancillary Manufacturing Uses between 50% and 75% of existing building floor
area.
(3) Airplane Sales and Service
(4) Boat sales and service
(5) Recreational vehicle sales and service
(6) Manufactured home sales/display
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(D)Ancillary Manufacturing Uses.An ancillary use is a subsidiary or secondary use or
operation connected to the main use of a building or piece of land.Ancillary
manufacturing uses (i.e.,NAICS code 31-33) shall only be allowed in the downtown
overlay district if incidental and subordinate to the primary retail,office,public or
quasi/public use, provided that not more than 50%, up to a maximum of 1,500 square
feet, of the floor area of the business is engaged in these activities. No visible outside
storage of manufacturing vehicles,equipment and inventory shall be allowed for
ancillary uses.
Ancillary uses proposed to be between 50% and 75% of the total floor area may be
approved as a conditional use permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Table 26-1:Business Uses Allowed in Downtown Overlay District
NAICS Business Category NAICS Code
Retail 44 — 45
Transportation 4851, 4853, 487, 491 and 492
Information 51
Finance and Insurance 52
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing 53
Professional/Technical 54
Management 55
Administrative and Support 561
Education 61
Health Care/Social Service 62
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation 71
Accommodation and Food Service 72
Other Services 81
Public Administration 92
§ 1-26-6 TEMPORARY USES
(A) For zoning purposes, a temporary use is established for a fixed period of time and shall
not involve ;the construction or alteration of any permanent building or structure. A
temporary structure is a feature,device, container or vehicle without a permanent
foundation or footing and which is removed when the designated time period, activity,
or use for which temporary structure was erected has ceased.
(B) Table 26-2 lists temporary uses that may be allowed subject to approval by the
Development Services Director or designee. Table 26-3 illustrates temporary uses that
are allowed without prior city approval.
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(C) The following conditions and standards shall apply to temporary uses and/or structures:
(1) No temporary use signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way.
(2) No unusual risk of injury to persons, no damage to public or private property, and
no detriment to surrounding properties shall occur.
(3) No adverse noise impact,no public or private disturbances, no nuisances shall
Occur.
(4) No unsafe impediments,distractions,or congestion to vehicular or pedestrian
movement shall be allowed.
(5) Proper security and trash removal shall be provided by the operator.
(6) No permanent alterations to the affected site shall be allowed.
(7) No encroachment of a temporary use into established landscaped areas of
developed sites shall be allowed.
(8) Sufficient space for the temporary use and associated off-street parking and
circulation is required.
(9) Temporary use signage shall not exceed 50 square feet (combined total) in size
and 10 feet in height.
(10) Unless otherwise specified by staff, hours of operation shall be limited from 8
a.m. to 10 p.m.
(11) Approval of all applicable permits and licenses prior to operation shall be
required.
(12) The site shall be returned to its original condition within 48 hours of its
discontinuance.
(13) A Performance bond for public infrastructure damage and repair resulting from
the temporary use may be required by the Public Works Department in
accordance with Chapter 10 of the Apache Junction Land Development Code.
(14)Location of parking and temporary equipment/structures, and the appearance of
temporary signs and structures, shall be approved by Development Services
Department staff prior to the temporary use being located on the property.
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(15) Temporary sanitary facilities (i.e., porta-johns) may be allowed subject to staff
approved locations.
Table 26-2:Temporary Uses and Structures Requiring Prior Administrative Approval
Temporary Use or Structure Maximum Time Frame Location
Temporary Office Facilities (i.e., To 1 year (renewable by staff for Developed or
support existing or developing business use)additional year upon a finding developing site
of need)
Construction -Related Activities (i.e.,1 year (renewable by staff for Developed or
Construction trailers, modular units and additional year upon a finding developing site
parking to support construction and land of need)
development projects)
Community Events (Applies to events 4 consecutive days per Developed or vacant
conducted, organized and sponsored by specific event per site
non-profit organizations. See Volume I,calendar year
Chapter 8 of the Apache Junction City Code)
Private Events (Applies to events 4 consecutive days per Developed or vacant
conducted, organized and sponsored by for-specific event per site
profit organizations/businesses. See calendar year
Volume I, Chapter 8 of the Apache Junction
City Code)
Seasonal Holiday Sales for Christmas 30 days per holiday per Developed or vacant
(i.e., trees & wreaths),Halloween (i.e.,location site
pumpkins & gourds)and 4 th of July (i.e.,
fireworks)
Farmers Market, Fruit & Produce 3 days per week per Developed or vacant
Stands (Excludes flea markets and swap location site
meets)
Flea Markets and Swap Meets (See 3 days per week per Developed site
Volume I, Chapter 8 of the Apache Junction location
City Code)
Vendors Using Carts, Booths or 3 days per week per Developed site
Kiosks (excludes food and beverage sales)location
Food/Beverage Cart or Concession 7 consecutive days per Developed site
Trailer (See Volume I, Chapter 8 of the location
Apache Junction City Code)
Car Tent Sales (i.e., Applies only to city 7 consecutive days, 4 Developed site
approved new and/or used car sites)occurrences per year
Classic Car Shows 3 days per week per Developed site
location
Grand Openings (See Volume I, Chapter 14 consecutive days Developed site
8 of the Apache Junction City Code)
Art Display and/or Sales 7 days per week.Developed or vacant
site
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Notes:
1.City council approved special events conducted, organized and sponsored by non-profit
organizations do not require Development Services Department approval.
2.In addition to approval from the Zoning Administrator, temporary uses listed in Table 26-2
may require approval of the Building Official, Fire Marshall and/or Police Department, and
license approvals from the City Clerk's office.
3.Approval of temporary uses not listed in Table 26-2 are subject to conditional use permit or
temporary use permit approval as otherwise provided'in Chapter 1 (Zoning Code) of the
City of Apache Junction Land Development Code.
Table 26-3:Temporary Uses or Structures Not Requiring Prior Approval
Temporary Use or Structure Maximum Time Frame
Temporary Vehicle Washes by Civic and 2 consecutive days per use. No more than 4
Nonprofit Organizations, or by Middle occurrences per parcel per year.
and Secondary School Groups
Sidewalk Sales: Civic and Nonprofit 4 days per calendar year per occurrence. No
Organizations more than 4 occurrences per parcel per year.
§ 1-26-7 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
DISTRICT
(A) The development standards set forth in the downtown overlay district are intended to
provide site design flexibility and a mix of uses. The standards listed in Table 26-4 intend
to regulate building placement, height, floor area ratio, lot coverage, residential density,
setbacks, parking and lot frontage requirements for each of the three overlay zones.
Table 26-4:Zoning Standards for Downtown Overlay District
Zoning Standards
Suburban
Overlay Zone
Transition
Overlay Zone
Core Downtown
Overlay Zone
Max Residential Density 1 30 du/ac
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30 du/ac 50 du/ac
Max FAR 2 1.5 2.0 3.0
Min Lot Size (business use)3 None None None
Min Lot Size (residential use)3 5,000 sq ft 5,000 sq ft None
Min Lot Width 50 ft 0 ft 0 ft
Min Bldg Front Setback 4 0 f t 0 f t 0 ft/None
Min Bldg Side Setback 5 ft 5 ft 5 ft
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Min Bldg Rear Setback 5 5 5
Max Height 5 35 ft 45 ft 75 ft
Min Front Parking Setback 6 10 ft 10 ft 20 ft
Min Side or Rear Parking Setback6 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft
Residential density shall be based on the total number of dwelling units per net acre of
land. Net acreage excludes federally patented easements and public right-of-way.
2 FAR (floor area ratio) is the ratio of the total floor area of buildings of a certain location to
the size of the land at that location (i.e., total building floor area square footage/net lot
area square footage).Floor area ratio shall apply to non-residential development.
Residential development intensity shall be based on residential density standards. Mixed
use development shall allow a combination of the maximum FAR for non-residential
development and the maximum density for residential development.
3 There is no minimum lot size requirements for property being used exclusively for
businesses or work/live units. There is a minimum lot size requirement for property being
used for exclusive or mixed use residential activity in the Suburban and Transition Zones.
4 There is no minimum front building setback in all three zones within the Downtown
Overlay District.
5 Building height shall be measured from existing average grade directly in front of the
building to the highest point of the building.
6 The minimum 10 foot front parking setback is intended to promote parking areas located
to the side or rear of the buildings. The 3 foot side and rear parking setback may be waived
by the Development Services Director or designee if located adjacent to shared parking on
adjoining lots.
§ 1-26-8 OUTSIDE USE AND DISPLAY STANDARDS
(A) The Downtown Overlay District allows outdoor use and display that is intended to
enhance the pedestrian environment through the creative use of outdoor spaces by
providing businesses the opportunity to display a sample of their products and to sell
food and beverages in a manner that enhances the public realm by creating an
interesting and comfortable shopping and dining experience.
Outdoor display of merchandise allows retailers an opportunity to inform and interest
the public by offering a small sample of the products that are available inside. Outdoor
display can also be appropriate for small retail products that are meant to be used
outside, such as garden ornaments, windsocks, and pool toys.
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(B)Restaurants are encouraged to provide outdoor dining subject to compliance with
appropriate licensing requirements.
(C) There shall not be visible outdoor storage of business inventory,inoperable and/or
unlicensed vehicles,automobile parts;loose rubbish,garbage,junk,or building
materials on the lot. Building materials for use on the same premises may be stored on
the parcel during the time that a valid building permit is in effect for construction.
§ 1-26-9 PARKING STANDARDS
(A) On -site parking for the Downtown Overlay District shall comply with Table 26-5 and the
standards identified below:
(1) Residential parking for mixed -use and live -work units may be designed and used
as tandem parking. Tandem parking is not allowed, however, for guest parking or
common parking areas.
(2) Parking areas shall be located at the rear or at the side of buildings wherever
feasible.
(3) Parking lot layout,landscaping,screening and lighting should be designed to
avoid glare,noise,or exhaust fumes onto adjacent residential properties
wherever feasible.
(4) Parking lot layout shall take into consideration pedestrian circulation.Walkways
shall conform to requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(5) Off-street loading and deliveries shall be conducted on -site. This requirement
may be waived by the Development Services Director or designee if the property
size or configuration cannot reasonably accommodate off-street loading or
deliveries.
(6) Cross access easements between adjacent commercial properties shall be
required as a condition of development or redevelopment approval wherever
feasible and practical. Property owners shall prepare and record a Development
Services Department approved irrevocable offer of cross -access to the adjacent
parcel and must design and build the parking lot to accommodate existing or
future cross -access.This requirement may be waived by the Development
Services Director or designee if the adjacent properties cannot physically or
spatially accommodate cross access.
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When adjacent property owners seek development or redevelopment approval,
they shall also be required to reciprocate with a similar cross -access
agreement(s) and then must install the physical access easement connection.
(7) Individual property owners shall control all rights to the use of their own parking
spaces, but may choose to allow shared use of these spaces in accordance with
reciprocal arrangements with other parties.
(B) Parking plans that do not comply with the Downtown Overlay District's parking
standards may be evaluated and approved by the Development Services Director or
designee in accordance with the following:
(1) Technical evidence that the proposed use(s) generate a parking demand that is
less than the required parking standard and that the resulting reduced number
of parking stalls can be properly accommodated on -site, and/or
(2) Documentation that all or a portion of the required parking can be
accommodated with off -site shared parking that is available within 100 feet of
the property, and/or
(3) Determination that all or a portion of the required parking can be
accommodated with existing public parking that is available within 'A mile of the
property.
Table 26- 5:Parking Standards for Downtown Overlay District
Uses Minimum Number of Required Spaces
Residential Uses
1 Bedroom Units 1 spaces per dwelling unit
2+ Bedroom Units 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Guest Spaces 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Senior Housing Based on individual need
Commercial Uses
Retail and Office Uses 1 space per 300 sq ft of gross floor area
Personal and Business Services 1 space per 300 sq ft of gross floor area
Hotels/Motels 1 space per guest room + 1 space per 120 sq ft
of gross floor area for banquet, assembly, or
restaurant seating area.
Restaurants & Bars (including patio areas)1 space per 120 sq ft of gross floor area
Medical and Dental Offices and Clinics 1 space per 240 sq ft of gross floor area
Health Clubs 1 space per 200 sq ft of gross floor area
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•Misc. Uses
Other Uses Not Listed Determined by the Development Services
Director and may require applicant submittal
of a supporting parking study.
§ 1-26-10 LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
(A) Property located within the Suburban Zone, and portions of the Core Downtown Zone
that are not zoned as City Center District ("CCD"), shall comply with the landscape
standards provided in Chapter 6 of the Land Development Code.
Property located within the Transition Zone and property zoned as City Center District
shall comply with the following landscape standards:
(1) Business zoned properties adjacent to residentially zoned lots/parcels are
encouraged to provide a landscape buffer/screen wall between their business
site and the residential site.
(2) A landscape buffer between the parking lot area and public road right-of-way is
encouraged.
(3) Properties with greater than 50 parking stalls shall be required to install 1 tree
for every 10 parking stalls to reduce the heat island effect. Trees shall meet a
minimum trunk height of 6 feet and a 1.5 inch minimum caliper measured 4 feet
above the ground, and be placed within or immediately adjacent to the parking
area. Each off-street parking space shall be within 40 feet of a tree, measured
from the tree trunk to the outer perimeter of the parking space.
(4) All trees and plant material shall be compatible with the desert environment, be
water -efficient landscaping and shall conform to the current recommended plant
listing of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, or alternative materials
that are drought-resistant.
(5)Required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or final inspection, as applicable. A site inspection must be conducted
by the Planning Division to verify proper installation. It is the owner's (or owner's
representative's) responsibility to arrange an inspection appointment with the
Planning Division. A surety bond, cash deposit or assured letter of credit in an
amount to guarantee the installation of the landscaping within 6 months from
the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy or final inspection may be
permitted by the Development Services Director or designee in lieu of
immediate installation of plant materials.The allowable installation period will
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not be extended more than 6 months from the date of the certificate of
occupancy or final inspection.
(6) All landscaping shall be reasonably maintained and any dead plant material shall
be replaced by the property owner within 30 days. Maintenance shall include
but not be limited to removal of debris, pruning, trimming, watering or other
requirements to create an attractive appearance for the development.
Maintenance must ensure that pedestrian and vehicular traffic will not be
obstructed by any of the vegetation.
(7) The requirement for undergrounding of overhead wires and equipment shall
comply with the Land Development Code, Chapter 6, Article 6-1-6 (D).
(8) Landscape planters,pots and/or flower boxes shall be required between the
building and the road right-of-way(s), along walkways, and within parking areas,
as approved by the Development Services Director or designee. The landscape
planters, and/or flower boxes shall be appropriately sized and accommodate a
minimum of two 5 gallon shrubs per 20 feet of property frontage.
§ 1-26-11 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(A) Mixed -use development shall be allowed in the Downtown Overlay District. Mixed -use
combines residential use(s)with non-residential use(s).These uses may be mixed
vertically, for example by building apartments above ground -floor commercial space; or
horizontally, by building townhomes or apartments adjacent to commercial space.
The maximum intensity of a mixed -use development shall not exceed the combined
maximum FAR for non-residential development and the maximum density for
residential development (see Table 26-4).
Mixed -use developments shall comply with the zoning and design standards provided
for in the Downtown Overlay District regulations. Mixed -use development is intended to
promote the following:
(1)Office,storefront retail,restaurant and entertainment that integrates with
various residential components in order to create a downtown where people
live, work, and entertain.
(2)Developments that create a pedestrian environment and promote pedestrian
activities that balance day and night uses.
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(3) Innovative integration of compatible uses through the conversion of existing
buildings and the development of new buildings in a manner that fosters
sensitive and sustainable site design and architectural style.
§ 1-26-12 LIVE -WORK UNIT STANDARDS
(A) Live -work units are a unique type of mixed -use development that combines residential
living space and commercial or office space within one structure for a single
owner/operator. Live -work uses enable the city to adapt to changes in the economy and
meet the needs of special groups such as artists or new businesses that need smaller,
affordable work and housing space.
(B)Live -Work units are allowed in all downtown overlay zones subject to the following
standards:
(1)Live -work premises shall only be used by people who live and work on the
premises. Living and working spaces shall not be rented or sold separately.
(2)Live -work units and buildings must comply with life/safety requirements
administered and enforced by the Development Services,Police and Public
Works Departments intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
(3) The minimum total floor area of a live -work space shall be 750 square feet within
each unit.All floor area other than that reserved for living space shall be
reserved and regularly used for working, sales and display space.
(4) The living space within the live -work unit shall be contiguous with and an integral
part of the working space, with direct access between the two areas, and not as
a separate stand-alone dwelling unit. The residential component shall not have a
separate street address from the business component.
(5)Where more than one live -work unit is proposed within a single structure, each
live -work unit shall be separated from other live -work units and other uses in the
structure. Access to each unit shall be provided from common access areas and
corridors.
(6) Live -work units shall comply with building code requirements.
§ 1-26-13 CIVIL ENGINEERING STANDARDS
(A) Except as otherwise stated below, development or redevelopment being planned and
processed in accordance with the Downtown Overlay District standards shall comply
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with the Engineering Design Guidelines and Policies Manual (see Land Development
Code, Volume II, Chapter 10):
(1) The Development Services Engineer or designee shall review and approve all site
plan applications for best access management practice. Due to the unique nature
of established development sites along Apache Trail and the need for site design
flexibility for redevelopment, the Development Services Engineer may vary the
required access management standards identified within the Engineering Design
Guidelines and Policies Manual if determined that the development or
redevelopment site can safely manage ingress and egress.
(2) Stormwater management and retention requirements identified in the
Engineering Design Guidelines and Policies Manual shall not be required unless
there is an increase in the amount of impervious surface area as a result of the
proposed redevelopment,development,or expansion.The City Engineering
Design Guidelines and Policies Manual standard for stormwater management in
this area of the city is to retain 110% of the stormwater which falls within the
development from a 10 -year storm of 24 -hour duration for new developments.
New developments on vacant land within the Downtown Overlay District shall
adhere to this stormwater management standard. Redevelopment, expansion,
replacement and renovation projects within the Downtown Overlay District shall
comply with this standard for any net increase of impervious surface area that is
in excess of the existing site's impervious surface area.
(3) All developments, redevelopment, or expansion impacted by the Special Flood
Hazard Areas inundated by 100 -Year flood shall comply with the federal/state
guidelines and requirements,and the City Engineering Design Guidelines and
Policies Manual for stormwater management. All developments shall comply
with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES), the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES), and the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention measures.
§ 1-26-14 DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES
(A) Substantial improvements within the Downtown Overlay District shall comply with the
Downtown Overlay District Design Guidelines.
§ 1-26-15 SIGN STANDARDS
(A) Sign standards for the Downtown Overlay District shall comply with the standard zoning
code sign regulations provided in the Land Development Code, Chapter 1, Article 1-21,
except as follows:
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(1) City Center District ("CCD") zoned properties shall comply with the CCD sign
standards provided in Chapter 1,Article 1-16-7-1-(F)of the City of Apache
Junction Land Development Code.
(2) A sign located within the Transition Overlay Zone shall not hereafter be erected,
re -erected, constructed, or substantially altered except in conformance with the
Old West sign character as specified and illustrated in the Downtown Overlay
District Design Guidelines. Substantial alteration shall be defined as any change
in the sign or sign structure exceeding 50% of the existing sign value, according
to the appraisal thereof by competent appraisers. Reasonable maintenance and
repairs shall not be considered as a substantial alteration
(3) If the property owner/applicant is proposing a substantial improvement to their
existing building located within the Transition Zone, proposed and/or existing
signage shall comply with the Old West sign character as specified in the
Downtown Overlay District Design Guidelines.
§ 1-26-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
(A) Exterior lighting shall comply with the outdoor light control regulations provided in the
City's Land Development Code, Chapter 1, Article 1-23.
§ 1-26-17 REBUILDING DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BUILDINGS
(A) In cases of fire or natural disaster, a structure in the Downtown Overlay District that was
damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt upon the same lot provided that the new
structure complies with the building code(s)and conforms to either the base
commercial zoning district regulations or Downtown Overlay District regulations.
§ 1-26-18 BUILDING AND SITE RENOVATION, ENLARGEMENT, REPLACEMENT,
OR REPAIR
(A) Renovation, expansion, enlargement, replacement or repair of existing buildings that
are deemed by staff to be substantial improvements shall comply with the Downtown
Overlay District Design Guidelines.
(B)Any alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work necessitated by a governmental or public
agency, public utility, or private utility shall not be subject to the Downtown Overlay
District standards.
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(C) All renovation, expansion, enlargement, replacement, or repair of existing structures
shall comply with the local building code(s).
§ 1-26-19 INCENTIVES
(A) In addition to the modified zoning standards provided in the Downtown Overlay District,
development and redevelopment within the Downtown Overlay District may take
advantage of the incentives provided in the Downtown Infill Incentive District plan as
approved by the City Council through Resolution No. 04-25, or subsequent amendment.
§ 1-26-20 OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ("PDR") REVIEW.
(A) The property owner may choose to skip, at their risk, the PDR process outlined in Article
1-25 of the City of Apache Junction Land Development Code.
§ 1-26-21 FEES
(A)Administrative fees associated with plan review and approval of development or
redevelopment projects in the Downtown Overlay Districts shall be subject to Apache
Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4.
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