§ 58.812. Assembly PBUs: Development and Design Criteria.

In addition to any applicable zoning district and use regulations of Figures 1—2, the following requirements shall apply to all assembly public benefit uses.

A.

Architecture. Buildings must be compatible with the predominate architecture, articulation, and massing of surrounding development, but are encouraged to include distinctive features such as steeples, cupolas, sculptures, and other architectural elements that identify the building as a public or semi-public gathering space, enhance the public realm, or contribute to a sense of place for the neighborhood.

B.

Lighting. Lighting of outdoor areas must be cut-off or fully shielded to reduce glare and prevent light overspill into adjacent properties. Lighting for sports fields and outdoor recreation areas, where operational characteristics prevent the use of cut-off or fully shielded lights, must be turned off no later than 10 p.m. or be located such that the lights are not visible from a residential zoning district or residential uses in an approved PD.

C.

Parking. Parking areas must be designed and located to minimize conflict with pedestrian and bike pathways.

D.

One and Two Family Residential Zoning Districts. In order to protect the surrounding residential neighborhood from the encroachment or expansion of assembly public benefit uses, assembly facilities located in one or two family residential zoning districts must meet the following additional standards:

1.

Desired Development Patterns. Assembly facilities located in residential zoning districts should function as compact, singular sites and all desired activities and required facilities (to include parking facilities, principal use buildings, and accessory use buildings) should be located on one development site consisting entirely of contiguous parcels of land, which may include property located directly across the street.

2.

Non-contiguous Parcels. Where a parcel owned or leased by the public assembly use is not contiguous to the parcel(s) containing the principal assembly building, the use of the non-contiguous parcel(s) is limited to the following uses: occasional overflow parking (maximum 2 times per week and must be located within the pedestrian shed of the building site - see Section 61.302), passive recreation space, playgrounds, walking trails, outdoor classrooms or seating, or reflection or meditation space.

3.

Acquisition of Land. If additional property is acquired for use by the assembly facility, an amendment to the special or conditional use permit shall be required prior to any development on the property.

4.

Vehicular Access. For community and regional assembly facilities, vehicular access to the facility must be off of a collector of four lanes or more, or an arterial street.

(Ord. No. 2018-45, § 4, 8-20-2018, Doc. #1808201202)