ARTICLE B. - RETAIL/COMMERCIAL PARK OVERLAY ZONE (RCP)

Part of the City Code of Riverdale, UT.

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10-13B-1: - PURPOSE:#

The purposes of this article are: A.

To describe certain overlay zones to impose special development guidelines on identified areas; and

To establish locations within the city which will accommodate planned retail developments; and

To establish regulations for use and development of land within the city which govern uses, density, open spaces, structures, buildings, energy efficiency, light and air quality, transportation, infrastructure, public facilities, vegetation, and trees and landscaping.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-2: - OBJECTIVES AND INTENT:#

The objectives of this article are:

To create an overlay zone that allows for a mixture of retail and commercial uses; and

To define a range of services and uses which may be offered by planned retail/commercial park (RCP) entities within the community; and

To establish guidelines for the physical development of such retail/commercial park (RCP) entities and uses; and

To preserve and enhance the urban character of the city.

The intent of these regulations is to establish a standard for retail/commercial park (RCP) development and maintenance which:

Promotes the overall functionality, safety and visual attractiveness of retail/commercial buildings, accompanying substructures and surrounding landscape; and

Promotes development and uses that are in harmony with the goals and direction of the city; and

Promotes the quality of architecture and the use of quality building materials to encourage creativity of design; and

Promotes the successful completion of the development of a retail/commercial park project, and of the ability of retail/commercial park entities to succeed; and

Provides for diversity in the tax base of the city; and

Provides for large view corridors between buildings and structures to allow view of mountain ranges, trees, river areas, or such areas as may be deemed viable by the planning commission and city council; and

Promotes implementation of high quality visually integrated urban design corridors, gateways and districts; and

Promotes the integration of public transit in site development.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999; amd. 2001 Code)

10-13B-3: - PLANNED USES:#

All uses in the Retail/Commercial Park Overlay Zone shall be planned uses. The approval of the planned uses shall be granted at the time of approval of the final site plan.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-4: - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:#

Development in the Retail/Commercial Park Overlay Zone (RCP) shall have the following characteristics: A.

In order to encourage uses consistent with the purposes of the Retail/Commercial Park Overlay Zone (RCP) and to ensure adequate site planning, the entire zoned area shall be master planned at the time of the overall development plan approval, even though the entire zoned area may be developed in phases. Each phase shall adhere to an approved original master site plan and development agreement for the retail/commercial park (RCP) zoned area; and

All new or remodeled/refurbished construction shall comply with the provisions of the development agreement for the specific area. The provisions and terms of the development agreement shall be transferable if ownership of the development area changes.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-5: - BUILDING SETBACKS:#

Specific setbacks shall be included in the overall development plan and the project development agreement.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-6: - SCREENING; WALLS, FENCES, HEDGES:#

An opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all zone boundaries, other than streets. The following are acceptable means of providing such screening: A.

Walls: A wall shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, tile or similar type of solid masonry material a minimum of eight inches (8") thick. All such walls must be landscaped with vegetation in front of the wall.

Berms: Berms of varying height and width shall face any street or property. The exact height and width of the berm shall be determined at the time of development review.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-7: - PARKING:#

Design of the parking areas shall attempt to minimize the large uninterrupted hard-surfaced areas with landscaping islands. Landscaping shall integrate the parking areas into the building providing view corridors and pedestrian pathways. Traffic management of parking areas shall integrate these areas with the streets and adjacent uses to increase the safe flow of traffic. Landscaping of parking areas must be five percent (5%) of the land inside the perimeter of the parking area. A.

Landscape Strip: A landscape strip may be required on both sides of a street entrance to allow for queuing. A landscaped pedestrian path from bus stop or public right-of-way shall be provided. Planting islands shall be provided throughout the lot at the ends of parking rows. These strips and islands are to be planted with shade trees, low shrubs and ground cover.

Landscaped Berm: A rolling landscaped berm shall be utilized to screen and buffer parking and loading areas from adjoining access streets and lots.

Circulation: Circulation within the parking areas shall provide for free flow of vehicular traffic. The on-site parking and traffic circulation plan shall be a part of the traffic impact analysis required as a part of the overall development site plan review; said analysis shall be paid for by the developer.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-8: - LANDSCAPING:#

All landscaping shall be installed and maintained in conformance with a landscape plan, which has been recommended by the planning commission and approved by the city council. A.

Landscape Plan: At the time of the overall development plan submittal to the planning commission, an overall landscape plan shall also be submitted showing typical landscaping. Detailed landscape plans shall be submitted at the time of site plan review. Twenty percent (20%) of a business/commercial area shall be maintained in landscaped open space.

Tree Stands, Natural Vegetation: Existing significant tree stands and natural vegetation shall be integrated into the site landscape plan to the maximum extent possible.

Preparation by Registered Architect: The city requires that landscaping plans be designed by a registered landscape architect.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-9: - HARDSCAPE:#

Hardscape may be used in coordination with architecture and landscaping to provide a link between the street edge and individual developments. Hardscape detail shall be included in the overall development plan.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-10: - SIGNS; ILLUMINATION:#

Sign design and illumination themes shall also be included for review by the planning commission and city council. The planning commission and city council shall not approve a development proposal without a sign plan. Architectural themes shall be carried into the sign plan.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-11: - LIGHTING:#

Site and security lighting shall be designed to enhance the architectural quality of the development. Screening of lights from residential areas and glare from traffic areas shall be minimized. Lighting consistency utilizing a design approved for the entire area shall be required in the parking lots.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-12: - OUTSIDE SPEAKERS:#

Outside speakers, pagers and sound systems of any kind or nature whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-13: - RIPARIAN ENVIRONMENT:#

If the project affects the riparian environment, mitigation of effects shall be included in the development agreement.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-14: - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:#

As part of review of proposed development, the planning commission shall review the proposed development plans to ensure compliance with the architectural design guidelines. A.

Overall Architectural Outline:

The proposed development shall include architectural renderings and elevations of the proposed buildings. Relationships to surrounding uses shall be considered in respect to scale and massing of the proposed uses. Architectural style, colors and materials will be assessed in order to maintain a consistent quality throughout the zone.

The design shall improve community appearance by avoiding excessive variety and monotonous repetition.

All building elevations shall be architecturally treated and with the same materials on all faces of the building.

Architectural Guidelines: The following architectural design guidelines apply to all permitted and conditional uses in the Retail/Commercial Park Overlay Zone:

Detailed architectural guidelines are attached to the ordinance codified herein as Exhibit A and on file in the city office.

All architectural treatments may be reviewed by a registered architect chosen by the city and paid for by the developer.

The height of buildings shall be determined at the time of development review.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-15: - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:#

All buildings and structures proposed for development under this article shall be subject to a site plan review process as adopted by the city. There shall be submitted to the planning commission a master plan for the development of the entire zone for the purpose of meeting the requirements set forth in this article. Each phase of the process shall go though a site plan review.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-16: - SECURITY; SITE IMPROVEMENTS:#

All retail/commercial park developments within the city shall comply with the city's bonding requirements.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-17: - GUARANTEES AND COVENANTS:#

Guarantees and covenants for the development shall be included in the project development agreement.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)

10-13B-18: - SITE DEFICIENCIES:#

For all existing developments that have improvements greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), the city shall require that ten percent (10%) of the additional construction cost be provided to address existing deficiencies due to the fact that the development does not meet present zoning ordinances with respect to architectural design, urban design, landscaping, parking and other development standards. Before a building permit can be issued, a plan must be submitted to the city addressing and correcting any and all deficiencies related to the development. The city planning staff will review the site deficiencies to be corrected and will submit their recommendation to the planning commission and city council.

(Ord. 560, 3-3-1999)