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Home My WebLink AboutMuniCode PED - UPDATE EFFECTSChanges to remainder of code with amendment of PED and Infill/Redevelopment Remove this information from code – Symbolized Add this information to the code – Symbolized • Definitions in chapter 2 – definition o Infill/Redevelopment Area: An area of the City that has been designated by the Rexburg City Council as a focus area for Infill and Redevelopment. Whenever possible, mixed-use projects, apartments, multi-family projects, dormitories and other higher-density- residential developments should be constructed on vacant lots and underutilized properties within this focus area. Secondary consideration should be given to infill and redevelopment within the city limits before the use of viable agriculture ground. (See section 9.1.) • 3.02.100, g. screening and landscaping o Infill/Redevelopment Buffering. Buffering is increased as per Section 9.1: Infill/Redevelopment Projects. • 3.04.080, A. Reduced Parking o Infill/Redevelopment. Multiple-family developments with more than one (1) bedroom and more than six (6) units may be reduced by 20% in Infill/Redevelopment Area. (See section 9.1) • 3.04.080, B. Change to (see section with PED) o Infill/Redevelopment. Multiple-family developments with more than one (1) bedroom and more than six (6) units may be reduced by 20% in Infill/Redevelopment Area. (See section 9.1)  See Chapter 9.2 Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED). • 4.06.080, D. Yard Requirements o Infill/Redevelopment Setbacks. Setbacks are increased as per Chapter 10 Infill/Redevelopment Projects. o Pedestrian Emphasis District Setbacks. Setbacks are decreased as per Chapter 9, Pedestrian Emphasis District. (see section 9.02.040) • 4.06.130, G. Referenced Sections o Infill/Redevelopment Buffering. Buffering is increased as per section 10.1 for Infill/Redevelopment projects. o Pedestrian Emphasis District Setbacks. Setbacks are decreased as per Chapter 9, Pedestrian Emphasis District. (see section 9.02.040) • 4.08.070, B. Lot Configuration and Density (PED) o PED. The Pedestrian Emphasis District density is regulated by the University, the adopted Building Code, and any requirements imposed as part of the required CUP. For Increased Densities see section 9.2. • 4.08.070, C. Lot configuration and Density o Infill/Redevelopment Area. The Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED) area lies within the Infill/Redevelopment Overlay. (See section 9.1.) • 4.08.130, F., 1. Referenced Sections o Infill/Redevelopment Buffering. Buffering is increased as per section 9.1 for Infill/Redevelopment projects. • 5.01.090, F. Yard Requirement o Infill/Redevelopment Setbacks. Setbacks are increased for Infill/Redevelopment projects. (See section 9.1) o Pedestrian Emphasis District Setbacks. Setbacks are decreased as per Chapter 9, Pedestrian Emphasis District. (see section 9.02.040) • 5.01.140, B. Other requirements o Infill/Redevelopment. Buffering is required. (See section 9.1.) • 9.1 Infill/Redevelopment Overlay 9.1 INFILL/REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY 9.01.010 Purpose and Objectives 9.01.020 Reduced Setbacks 9.01.030 Increased Setbacks and Buffering 9.01.010 Purpose And Objectives The City of Rexburg City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Staff have been actively engaged in an effort to promote good planning principles. After a great deal of study, it has been determined that whenever possible the large demand for community housing generated by a growing university be focused to areas within the City core that are close to the BYUI campus, commercial centers, community amenities (such as parks, library, pool, theaters) and job centers. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Infill/Redevelopment effort is to balance community good with individual choice and property rights. 2. Policy Statement. 1. Reduce Costs. Densification through Infill and Redevelopment will save tax dollars by reducing the cost of Streets, Infrastructure, Police, Emergency Services, Sanitation and other vital services. The existing Comprehensive Plan Map is the primary document for planning future city growth and development. 2. Best Interest of Citizens. It is in the best interest of all of the citizens of Rexburg to locate Higher Density Housing Projects near Campus and the City Core whenever possible. Besides the savings of tax dollars, there is also a positive health effect and other cost savings associated with being able to walk to campus, shopping, parks, and other City amenities. 3. Beautify City. Identifying Infill/Redevelopment projects near the City Core and making the necessary zone changes to encourage development not only will clean up vacant weeded properties, but will also partially “level the playing field” for these projects versus the lower cost of finding cheaper agricultural ground on the periphery of the City. 4. Infill and Redevelopment are also encouraged in other parts of the City of Rexburg besides the Focus Area. 9.01.020 Reduced Setbacks 1. In the Infill/Redevelopment area, the required front yard setbacks for buildings (not parking) may be reduced up to fifteen (15') feet from right-of-way by meeting the following requirements: 1. Sidewalk. A minimum 8' wide sidewalk is required parallel to any city street. 2. Landscape Strip. Street trees and other landscape amenities are required and include as a minimum the use of 2" caliper deciduous trees at a maximum of 20' spacing in the landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk. 1. The space between the building and sidewalk shall be landscaped with ornamental trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers to achieve a "fully landscaped look." 2. The landscape strip and the front yard setback shall be planted with grass between the trees, shrubs and other landscape features. 3. Irrigation System. An irrigation system is required and is the responsibility of the property owner as is the maintenance of the landscaped areas. 3. Oriented toward Street. The building shall be oriented toward the street with architecturally defined entrances, a ground floor prominence and elements that break up vertical and horizontal walls. 4. Visual Interaction with Street. There shall be a variety of openings and other features that enhance the buildings visual interaction with the street. These features include doors, windows, balconies and/or other courses, sills, awnings, balconies and other structural elements, etc. that in combination enhance the human scale and pedestrian experience of the street. 1. Projections. Subsection 3.02.090 C. does not apply. Permitted projections shall not project more than three (3') feet extended from the building in the setback. 5. High Quality Materials. The first floor wall facing the right-of-way shall be faced with high quality materials as approved by the Zoning Administrator or designee. 6. Street lighting and utilities within the right of way must be installed as per the City Engineering Standards. 7. Renderings. Renderings identifying all of the above requirements and the Design Standards shall be provided to City Staff prior to the request for a Building Permit. The Zoning Administrator or designee will have authority to review the submittal and determine if it meets the above requirements and spirit in which they were created. At request by the Applicant, the Design Review Board will have the authority to over-rule the findings of the Zoning Administrator or designee. 9.01.030 Increased Setbacks And Buffering Infill/Redevelopment Projects that are located adjacent to existing Non-Fragmented Single Family Neighborhoods are to be held to a higher buffering and separation standard than regular projects. These projects must meet all of the requirements of the City of Rexburg Zoning Standards. In addition, they must also be buffered by the additional requirements: 1. Low Density Residential 2&3 to Medium Density Residential 1&2 and Mixed Use 1. Street Separation. Zones separated by a City street – Standard front yard setbacks allowed as per City of Rexburg Development Code. 2. Property Lines. Zones separated by property lines – Follow LDR requirements and include two (2”) inch (min.) caliper trees spaced at twenty (20’) feet intervals. Tree type to be approved at Design Standard Review. 2. Low Density Residential 2&3 to High Density Residential 1&2 and Mixed Use 1. Street Separation. Zones Separated by a street – Standard twenty (20’) feet front yard setback allowed up to thirty (30’) feet horizontal wall height. 2. Greater than 3 Stories. Eighty (80’) feet front yard setback required for buildings higher than three stories above grade. 3. Parking Lots. Parking lots in front yard setbacks to be buffered with minimum ten (10’) feet (minimum) wide, two (2’) feet high landscape berm planted with bushes and trees as approved at Design Standard Review. 4. Property Lines. Zones separated by property lines – Provide largest of one to one (1:1) setback versus height or applicable LDR setback. Include two (2”) inch (min.) caliper trees spaced at twenty (20’) feet intervals. Tree type to be approved at Design Standard Review. 3. Low Density Residential 1 to Medium Density Residential 1 and Mixed Use 1. Street Separation. Zones Separated by a street – Standard twenty (20’) feet front yard setback allowed up to twenty (20’) feet horizontal wall height. 2. Thirty (30’) feet front yard setback from the right of way required for buildings higher than twenty (20’) feet horizontal wall height. 3. Property Lines. Zones separated by property lines – Provide largest of one to one setback versus height or LDR1 setback. Include two (2”) inch (minimum) caliper trees spaced at twenty (20’) feet intervals. Tree type to be approved at Design Standard Review. 4. High Density Residential, Medium Density Residential 2 and Mixed Use is not allowed against Low Density Residential 1 Zoning. 5. Infill /Redevelopment Area The City of Rexburg City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Staff have identified a focus area for Infill and Redevelopment. See map on following page: A Geographic Information System (GIS) study showing proximity to Campus, Shopping, Parks and other amenities follows (the darker areas are more walkable):