§ 68.204. Neighborhood and Residential Center Guidelines.

The following guidelines shall apply to Neighborhood and Residential Centers:

(a)

Mix of Uses. Neighborhoods should be designed to foster access to everyday services (public, semi-public, and private commercial), promote a sense of community and encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation. In no instance shall retail uses exceed 100,000 square feet within a Neighborhood Center, or Each neighborhood shall have a Neighborhood Center or Residential Center that provides gathering places for people and walkable destinations for neighborhood-focused retail, day-care, elderly care, places of worship, recreation, and/or civic activities.

(b)

Grocery Store. Neighborhood Centers shall contain no more than one full-service supermarket of 50,000 square feet or more. Secondary anchors, such as drug, hardware, or specialty grocery are allowed. Full-service supermarkets are not permitted in Residential Centers.

(c)

Housing. Medium intensity housing located within Neighborhood or Residential Centers should surround the core commercial area and be integrated with its design. Appropriate building types include: small apartment buildings, residential over commercial, townhouses, duplexes, bungalows, small-lot single family, and standard-lot single family. Owner-occupied housing is specifically encouraged.

(d)

Location. In general, Neighborhood and Residential Centers should be located so that the majority of residents are within a comfortable walking distance (one-quarter (¼) mile) and the mix of uses should ensure that most patrons are from the adjacent neighborhood. Neighborhood Centers along arterial streets shall be spaced so they are at least one (1) mile apart and are designed to provide direct, safe, and attractive access from the adjacent neighborhood.

(e)

Pedestrian-Oriented Design and Access. Neighborhood Centers shall be mixed use, pedestrian-oriented gathering places that help establish the identity and character of the neighborhood. Neighborhood Centers shall require access by autos and require truck loading areas, but their design should prioritize convenient and comfortable access for pedestrians and bicycles.

(f)

Public Spaces. A small neighborhood park, green space, or plaza should be associated with every Neighborhood Center and Residential Center to provide opportunities for small gatherings, neighborhood events, and some active recreational.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)