B-2
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Housing
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Areas designated 'special revitalization districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. for education and economic development' on the future land use plan map
Uses
Permitted by right21
Conditional / special use11
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Density in special revitalization districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Density in the 'special revitalization district for education and economic development' will not be limited, per se, but approved densities will be consistent with guidance in the city's comprehensive plan.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. with special exception115 ft
Maximum height shall not exceed 115 feet.
- Minimum building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for residential structures4 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
All structures containing residential uses shall be a minimum of four stories in height.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. bonus for special exception40 ft
A height bonus of up to 40 feet may be granted by the city council. Maximum height shall not exceed 115 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in special revitalization districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.15 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
Building heights and massing should vary over the site, up to a maximum height of 15 stories, not including mechanical penthouses.
Parking
- Parking reductions allowed in special revitalization districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
As part of special exception entitlement approval, minimum parking requirements may be reduced or modified (§ 48-970), provide for shared parking arrangements (§ 48-971) and off-site parking agreements (§ 48-972).
From the ordinance
Principal uses include public buildings, hotels, offices, restaurants, retail, and mixed-use redevelopments. Special exceptions allow height bonuses up to 40 feet, max 115 feet.