[Added effective 1-16-1987]
A.
Purpose and intent. The purpose of this regulation is to encourage
multifamily dwellings and a diversity of compatible uses in the same
building or on the same parcel of land. Mixed-use development permits
the efficient use of land; places housing convenient to employment,
shopping, services and related activities; and creates a market for
and adds vitality to commercial areas. Further, mixed-use development
tends to reduce traffic, increase pedestrian use and increase public
safety. Due to the unique characteristics of mixed-use developments
and the desire to create an attractive environment, these regulations
are intended to be flexible to allow mixed-use developments to maximize
their benefits to the city.
B.
Regulations.
(1)
Mixed-use developments shall be permitted by site plan review in accordance with the provisions of § 118-1451 and shall comply with the additional standards set forth herein:
(a)
This regulation shall apply to mixed-use developments permitted
in Executive Office, Business No. 1 and Business No. 2 Zones and in
the South Norwalk Business District.
[Amended effective 10-1-1987; effective 6-28-1991; effective 11-27-1991; effective 5-26-2000]
(b)
Mixed-use developments shall consist of multifamily dwellings
and other compatible uses which are not noxious or offensive due to
emissions of noise, pollutants or waste.
(2)
The Commission may modify the lot and building requirements
of this section up to a maximum of 10% where it can be demonstrated
that such modification will permit a mixed-use development to better
achieve the purpose and intent of this section. A modification may
be granted solely where the Commission determines that it will not
adversely affect adjacent properties or the public health, safety
and welfare.
(3)
Open space shall include natural and landscaped areas, pedestrian
plazas, courtyards, walkways, recreation areas and the like. Open
space on the roof of a structure shall be permitted, provided that
the minimum open space requirement extends neither more than 10 feet
nor more than one story above the center-line elevation of the street.
C.
Additional standards.
(1)
Mixed-use development shall comply with the following lot and
building requirements:
(a)
Maximum height: commercial and industrial building, same as
permitted in the Schedule for Commercial and Industrial Uses; residential
building, in whole or in part, four stories and 45 feet.
(c)
Yards, front, side and rear: same as permitted in Schedule for
Commercial and Industrial Uses.
(d)
Maximum building area: 40% building, 80% building and parking, 20% open space, subject to § 118-750B(3).
(e)
Recreation area: 150 square feet per dwelling unit. Recreation
area may include balconies, courtyards, indoor recreational facilities,
landscaped roofs and outdoor recreation areas.
(f)
Maximum floor area ratio: same as permitted in the Schedule
for Commercial and Industrial Uses.
(2)
(a)
Twenty percent of the parking required for the residential use
may be met by the parking provided for the nonresidential use. However,
where it can be sufficiently demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Commission that a nonresidential use occurs predominantly during the
weekday and daytime hours, for example, offices, then up to 50% of
the parking required for the residential use may be met by the parking
provided for such nonresidential uses. A use which occurs predominantly
during the weekday and daytime hours shall not be changed to a use
which does not occur predominantly during the weekday and daytime
hours.
(b)
The principal use and structure of the property shall be located
between the front yard and the street wall of a parking structure
which is more than three feet above the center-line elevation of the
street, for a minimum of 50% of the length of the parking structure.
Any portion of a parking structure which is more than three feet above
the center-line elevation of the street and which extends to the front
yard shall be effectively screened.
(3)
Except where modified by this section, all other provisions
of these regulations shall apply.
