Division 5C.1 — GENERAL USE STANDARDS

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Accessory To) is to allow an accessory use to

complement a primary use by limiting its scale in proportion to the primary use, thereby ensuring

that the accessory use does not undermine the mix of primary uses that the Use District is

intended to accommodate.

B. Applicability

This Section (Accessory To) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a lot modifcationi, a use

modifcationi, or a renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Accessory to" in the

Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

The proposed use shall be accessory to the use identified in the Specification column in the Use

District table and comply with all of the following:

1. Accessory uses are only allowed when provided on the same lot or within the same building as

the primary use.

2. The foor areal of the accessory use shall not exceed 25 percent of the foor areal designated

for the primary use.

3. For outdoor uses located at-grade, the total lot coverage occupied by the accessory use shall

not exceed 25 percent of the lot coverage occupied by the primary use. In instances where

the accessory use is located outdoors and the primary use is within a building, the lot coverage

of the accessory use shall not exceed 25 percent of the building coverage area occupied by

the primary use.

4. Where there are conflicts between the use standards required for the accessory use and the

primary use, the most restrictive of the use standards shall prevail.

D. Measurement

1. For measuring foor areal, see Sec. 14.2.7. (Floor Area) .

2. The maximum foor areal allowed for an accessory use is calculated by multiplying the total

foor areal occupied by the primary use by 25 percent.

3. Lot coverage is measured by dividing the total at-grade surface area occupied by a use by the

total lot area.

4. The maximum lot coverage allowed for an accessory use is calculated by multiplying the total

lot coverage occupied by the primary use by 25 percent

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5. Where the accessory use is located outdoors and the primary use is within a building, the

maximum lot coverage allowed for an accessory use is calculated by multiplying the total

building footprint occupied by the primary use by 25 percent.

E. Relief

1. A 20 percent or less square footage increase for the allowable accessory use may be granted

in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Incidental To) is to allow an incidental use to

complement a primary use in limited scale, to ensure that the incidental use does not undermine

the mix of primary uses that the Use District is intended to accommodate.

B. Applicability

This Section (Incidental To) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a lot modifcationi, a use

modifcationi, or a renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Incidental to" in the

Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

The proposed use shall be incidental to the use identified in the Specification column in the Use

District table and comply with all of the following:

1. Uses that are required to be incidental to a primary use are only allowed when provided on the

same lot or within the same building as the primary use.

2. The foor areal of the incidental use shall not exceed the foor areal designated for the primary

use.

3. For outdoor uses located at-grade, the total lot coverage occupied by incidental use shall not

exceed the lot coverage occupied by the primary use. In instances where the incidental use

is located outdoors and the primary use is within a building, the lot coverage of the incidental use shall not exceed the building coverage area occupied by the specified primary use.

4. Where there are conflicts between the use standards required for the incidental use and

primary use, the most restrictive of the use standards shall prevail.

D. Measurement

1. For measuring foor areal, see Sec. 14.2.7. (Floor Area) .

2. The maximum foor areal allowed for an incidental use is calculated by determining the total

foor areal designated for the primary use.

3. Lot coverage is measured by dividing the total at-grade surface area occupied by a use by the

total lot area.

4. The maximum lot coverage allowed for an incidental use is calculated by determining the total

lot coverage occupied by the primary use.

5. Where the incidental use is located outdoors and the primary use is within a building, the

maximum lot coverage allowed for an incidental use is calculated by determining the total

building footprint occupied by the primary use.

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E. Relief

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See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (In Conjunction With) is to ensure that a proposed use is consistently combined with other specified uses to help sustain the mix of uses that a Use District is intended to accommodate, and to achieve the benefits of multi-use facilities.

B. Applicability

This Section (In Conjunction With) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a lot

modifcationi, a use modifcationi, or a renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes

"In conjunction with" in the Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

The proposed use shall be provided in conjunction with the use or uses specified in the Specification column in the Use District table and comply with all of the following:

1. Uses that are required to be in conjunction with another specified use are only allowed when

provided on the same lot or within the same unifed developmenti as the specified use.

2. The proposed use may exceed the size of the specified use.

3. When a Use District table includes a “Minimum area” requirement in the Use Standard column,

the proposed use shall only be allowed when the specified use is provided with dedicated

foor areal that meets or exceeds the minimum foor area ratiol cited in the Use District table's

Specification column.

4. Where there are conflicts between the use standards of the specified use and the proposed

use, the most restrictive of the use standards shall prevail.

D. Measurement

1. A use shall be measured as in conjunction with another use when both uses are present

concurrently on the same lot, within the same building, or within the same unifed i

development.

2. The minimum area that is required to be dedicated for a use is calculated by multiplying the

total lot area or cumulative site area by the foor area ratiol specified in the Use District table's Specification column.

a. For measuring foor areal, see Sec. 14.2.7. (Floor Area) .

b. For calculating the total lot area, see Sec. 2C.1.1. (Lot Area) .

c. Cumulative site area shall be calculated by determining the total square footage of all land

area within a unifed developmenti .

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1. A 20 percent or less reduction in the minimum foor areal requirement for the specified use

may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Size) is to allow a proposed use while ensuring the

scale of the use is compatible with the overall mix of uses that the Use District is intended to

accommodate.

B. Applicability

This Section (Size) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a use modifcationi, or a

renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Size" in the Use Standard column of

the Use District table.

C. Standards

1. Size, Entire Use

Where the Use District Table specifies "Size, entire use", uses limited to a specified size for the

entire use are allowed only when the total area dedicated to the proposed use on a lot is less than or equal to the size maximum specified in the Use District table.

2. Size, Tenant Space

Where the Use District Table specifies "Size, tenant space", uses limited to a specified size

per tenant space are allowed only when the ground foorl area of an individual tenant space dedicated to the proposed use is less than or equal to the size maximum specified in the Use

District table.

a. Multiple tenant spaces dedicated to the same subject use may be allowed on the same lot

or within the same building, provided that each tenant space is less than or equal to the size maximum specified in the Use District table.

b. Upper story foor areal is exempt from tenant space size limits.

3. Size, Dwelling Unit Average

Where the Use District Table specifies "Size, dwelling unit average", dwelling uses required to

conform to an average unit size are allowed only when the average foor areal provided to dwelling units within the same building is equal to or greater than the average size specified in

the Use District table.

D. Measurement

1. Size, Entire Use

The size of an entire use shall be measured by calculating the cumulative area dedicated to the

proposed use on a single lot.

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a. For uses located within a building, the total foor areal shall be used to determine

cumulative area.

b. For uses not located within a building, the total square footage shall be used to determine

cumulative area.

2. Size, Tenant Space

The size of a tenant space shall be measured by calculating the foor areal dedicated to the

proposed use that meets the following criteria:

a. Is located on the ground story of a building;

b. Has a dedicated entrance, not shared with any other tenant space;

c. Has no direct connections to another tenant space sharing a wall with the tenant space

dedicated to the proposed use;

d. Is not inclusive of common corridors and shared restrooms intended for all tenants of a

building.

3. Size, Dwelling Unit Average

The average dwelling unit size shall be measured by determining the total foor areal dedicated

to dwelling units within a building; then dividing the total foor areal allocated to dwelling

units by the total number of dwelling units within the building. The result will be the average

dwelling unit size.

4. For measuring foor areal, see Sec. 14.2.7. (Floor Area) .

E. Relief

1. A 20 percent or less increase in the maximum size specified by the Use District may be granted

in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Location) is to limit proposed uses to lots having specific qualities in order to ensure the use is compatible with its surroundings and complies with

the intent of the Use District.

B. Applicability

This Section (Location) applies to new construction, a lot modifcationi, or a use modifcationi

when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Location" in the Use Standard column of the Use

District table.

C. Standards

1. Alley Abutting

Where the Use District table specifies "Alley Abutting" for the location requirement, the

proposed use may be permitted when the use is located on a lot that abuts an alley having a

width of 15 feet or greater.

2. Boulevard or Avenue Fronting

Where the Use District table specifies "Boulevard or Avenue Fronting" for the location

requirement, the proposed use may be permitted when the use is located on a lot sharing a lot

line with a street designated as a boulevard or avenue. On through lots sharing a lot line with a

street designated as a Collector or Local, the proposed use may only be permitted on the 1/2

portion of the lot that is fronting a street designated as a boulevard or avenue.

3. Ground Story

Where the Use District table specifies “Ground Story” as the location requirement, the

proposed use shall be located at the ground story of a building and no portion of the use shall

be located on any upper story of a building.

4. Upper Story

Where the applied Use District table specifies “Upper Story” as the location requirement, the

proposed use shall be located in the upper stories of a building and no portion of the use shall

be located on the ground story of a building.

5. Corner Lot

Where the Use District table specifies "Corner Lot" for the location requirement standard, the

proposed use may be permitted when the use is located on a lot located at the intersection of

two streets.

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D. Measurement

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1. Alley width is measured as the narrowest horizontal distance between opposite edges of a

designated alley.

2. For lot line determination see Sec. 14.2.12. (Lot Line Determination) .

3. For lot area measurement see Sec. 2C.1.1.D. (Lot Area, Measurement) .

E. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Hours of Operation) is to limit the negative impacts of

the proposed use on neighboring lots containing residential or other sensitive uses by limiting the

duration of activity for a subject use.

B. Applicability

This Section (Hours of Operation) applies to a use when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes

"Hours of operation" in the Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

1. The proposed use shall not open to the public or perform services for clients or customers

earlier than the time of earliest open specified by the Use District table.

2. The proposed use shall not be open to the public or performing services for clients or

customers later than the time of latest close specified by the Use District table.

3. An additional hour prior to the earliest allowed opening time and after the latest allowed

closing time is permitted for the following activities:

a. Opening preparations and closeout tasks associated with the use;

b. Clearing of all temporary installations, debris, trash and any other material associated with

the use;

c. Trash service; and

d. Loading and unloading activities, including deliveries and shipments.

D. Measurement

Subject to Subsection C. (Standards), hours of operation are measured as the hours during which

the proposed use is open to the public or performing services for clients or customers.

E. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Screening) is to mitigate negative external impacts from a proposed use on the surrounding area through filtering pollutants, reducing noise, and

promoting visual interest in order to maintain comfort for users of the subject lot, adjacent lots,

and the public realm.

B. Applicability

Screening standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, a lot modifcationi, or a use

modifcationi when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Screening" in the Use Standard

column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

Proposed uses shall be screened using the screen type specified by the Use District tables as

described in Div. 4C.8. (Screening) subject to the following:

1. Frontage screens shall meet the standards provided in Sec. 4C.8.1.C. (Frontage Screens) .

2. Transition screens shall meet the standards provided in Sec. 4C.8.2.C. (Transition Screens) .

3. Outdoor storage screening shall meet the standards provided in Sec. 4C.8.3. (Outdoor Storage

Screening) .

D. Measurement

1. Frontage screens shall be measured according to the provisions of Sec. 4C.8.1.D. (Frontage

Screens) .

2. Transition screens shall be measured according to the provisions of Sec. 4C.8.2.D. (Transition

Screens) .

3. Outdoor storage screening shall be measured according to the provisions of Sec. 4C.8.3.D.

(Outdoor Storage Screening) .

E. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A. 1.2.C.4.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Enclosure) is to mitigate potential external impacts

from activities generated by a proposed use such as pollutants, debris or noise on surrounding

areas.

B. Applicability

1. Enclosure standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, or a use modifcationi when

the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Enclosure" in the Use Standard column of the Use

District table.

2. Enclosure requirements shall not apply to motor vehicle parking and use areas, such as parking

stalls, drive aisles, and maneuvering, loading, and staging areas, that serve the subject use.

C. Standards

1. Indoors

Where the Use District table specifies “Indoors” for the enclosure standard, the proposed use

shall be located entirely within a building that meets the following criteria:

a. Has an enclosure of 100 percent, with the exception of building entrances and bay doors,

which shall remain closed except during the allowed hours of operation.

b. Is sheltered by a solid roof, including mechanical ventilation to prevent fugitive emissions,

unless another regulatory agency requires natural ventilation. A stack, vent and flare is

exempt from this requirement.

2. Covered

Where the Use District table specifies “Covered” for the enclosure standard, any area containing the proposed use shall meet the standards of a covered area specified in Sec.

14.2.2. (Covered Area (%)) .

3. Enclosed

Where the Use District table specifies “Enclosed” for the enclosure standard, any area containing the proposed use shall meet the standards of enclosed specified in Sec. 14.2.4.

(Enclosure) .

4. Covered & Enclosed

Where the Use District specifies “Covered & enclosed” for the enclosure standard, any area containing the proposed use shall meet the standards of both covered area specified in Sec. 14.2.2. (Covered Area (%)) and enclosed specified in Sec. 14.2.4. (Enclosure) .

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D. Measurement

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1. For the measurement of indoors, see Sec. 14.2.2.A.3. (Sheltered), Sec. 14.2.2. (Covered Area (%))

and Sec. 14.2.4.B. (Measurement) .

2. For the measurement of covered, see Sec. 14.2.2.A.1. (Covered Area (%)) .

3. For the measurement of enclosed, see Sec. 14.2.4.B. (Measurement) .

E. Exceptions

Motor vehicle use areas allowed in connection with the subject use are exempt from enclosure

requirements.

F. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Separation) is to ensure appropriate distancing between

a proposed use, that may be disruptive or hazardous, and residents and sensitive uses within its

vicinity.

B. Applicability

This Section (Separation) applies to new construction, a lot modifcationi, or a use modifcationi

when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Separation" in the Use Standard column of the

Use District table.

C. Standards

The proposed use shall be located at least the minimum distance away from any specified use, Use

District, or lot line as provided in the Use District table.

D. Measurement

Use separation shall be measured as the horizontal distance to any portion of a lot or building

designated with the proposed use from one of the following:

1. When measured from a specified use, the nearest lot line of all lots containing that specified

use.

2. When measured from a Use District, the nearest lot line of all lots zoned as that Use District.

E. Relief

1. A 20 percent or less reduction in required distance away from any specified use, Use District,

or lot line may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Amplified Sound Restrictions) is intended to reduce

potential negative external sound impacts from activities generated from a subject use on the surrounding area by regulating amplified sound for said subject use.

B. Applicability

This Section (Amplified Sound Restrictions) standard applies to new construction, a major remodel,

a site modifcationi, an exterior modifcationi, or a use modifcationi when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Amplified sound restrictions" in the Use Standard column of the Use District

table.

C. Standards

Where the applied Use District table specifies “Amplified Sound Restrictions” are “Applicable", no amplified sound is permitted and all background music and permanently installed speakers are

prohibited in areas dedicated to the subject use which meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Are uncovered,

2. Are unenclosed, or

3. Meet the definition of an outdoor dining area.

D. Measurement

A subject use shall be measured as having no amplified sound if there is an absence of any

permanently installed speakers in all areas on the lot that meet the criteria outlined in Subsection

C. (Standards), above.

E. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Designated Work Space) is to ensure that a specified

amount of foor areal as part of a dwelling unit is dedicated to uses that generate productive

activity, creative enterprises, and employment.

B. Applicability

This Section (Designated Work Space) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a use

modifcationi, or a renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Designated work

space" in the Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

1. Where the applied Use District table specifies a “Designated Work Space” is “Required”, the

proposed use shall be combined with a space that meets all the following standards:

a. Contained within each dwelling unit provided;

b. Occupy a minimum of 48 percent of the total foor areal of each live/work unit;

c. Designed and intended for general commercial uses and/or light industrial uses;

d. Have a minimum width of 10 feet;

e. Have a minimum depth of 15 feet;

f. Have a minimum floor to ceiling height of 16 feet when occupying the ground story of a

building;

g. Have a minimum floor to ceiling height of 10 feet when occupying the upper stories of a

building; and

h. Provide an open plan area, with no fixed interior separation walls for 70 percent of the

total designated work space area.

2. Where the Use District table stipulates that live/work uses shall be provided in conjunction with

a minimum area reserved for specified uses, the designated work space incorporated within

each live/work unit can be included in the calculation of the minimum foor areal required to be reserved for specified uses.

D. Measurement

1. Designated work space area as a percentage of each live/work unit shall be calculated as the

total foor areal of the designated work space area divided by the total foor areal of the live/

work unit.

2. For determining the ground story, see Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story) .

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3. Designated work space width is measured as the shortest horizontal distance along the

boundaries of the Designated Work Space.

4. Designated work space depth is measured from the primary entrance to the Designated Work

Space inward to the closest edge of the Designated Work Space.

5. Floor to ceiling height is measured vertically from the top of the finished floor to the top of the

ceiling above.

6. Only portions of the interior space that meet that minimum depth, width, and floor to ceiling

height dimensions shall be counted towards meeting the designated work space standard.

E. Exceptions

1. Adaptive Reuse

Designated work space provided as part of an adaptive reuse project shall be exempt from

all design and dimension standards listed in Subsection C. (Standards) above. Instead, the

following standards shall apply to designated work space provided as part of an adaptive reuse

project:

a. Shall be contained within each live/work unit provided.

b. Shall occupy a minimum of 10 percent of the total foor areal of each live/work unit.

2. Industrial-Mixed 4

Standard provisions described in Subsection C. (Standards) above allowing the Designated

Work Space incorporated within each live/work unit to be included in the calculation of the minimum foor areal required to be reserved for specified uses shall not apply to projects in the

Industrial-Mixed 4 Use District.

F. Relief

1. A reduction in any dimensional standard of 20 percent or less may be granted in accordance

with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. A reduction in the minimum foor areal required to be Designated Work Space of 20 percent or

less may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

3. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Project Category Exceptions) is to allow or prohibit specific project types as an exception to permissions or standards applied to a proposed use.

B. Applicability

This Section (Project Category Exceptions) applies to new construction, a major remodel, a lot

modifcationi, a use modifcationi, or a renovation when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes

"Project category exceptions" in the Use Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

1. Project Category Exceptions

a. Where the Use District table specifies a “Project category exceptions”, the use standard will

cite one of the following project category listed below:

i. New construction

ii. Change of use

iii. Intensifcation of usei

iv. Adaptive reuse project

v. Affordable Housing

vi. Campus Unified Development

b. The Use District table will specify that the project category (or categories) cited are either

“exempt” or “prohibited”.

2. Exempt

When the Use District table specifies that one of the project categories listed in Paragraph 1.

(Project Category Exceptions) above is “Exempt”, the project shall be exempted from otherwise

complying with any general use standards and restrictive permission levels that applies to the

proposed use.

3. Prohibited

When the Use District table specifies that the one of the project types listed in Paragraph 1.

(Project Category Exceptions) above is “Prohibited”, the proposed use shall not be permitted

in accordance with Sec. 5A.3.2. (Permitted (P)) when the use is provided as part of the project

type cited.

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Where the use standard cites "new construction" as the project category exception, any

project involving new construction in order to accommodate the proposed use shall be either

“exempt” in accordance with Paragraph 2, or “prohibited” in accordance with Paragraph 3, based on the exception citied in Use District table's specification column.

5. Change of Use

Where the use standard cites "change of use" as the project category exception, any project

involving a change of use in order to accommodate the proposed use shall be either “exempt”

in accordance with Paragraph 2, or “prohibited” in accordance with Paragraph 3, based on the exception citied in Use District table's specification column.

6. Intensification of Use

Where the use standard cites "intensification of use" as the project category exception, any

project involving an intensifcation of usei in order to accommodate the proposed use shall be

either “exempt” in accordance with Paragraph 2, or “prohibited” in accordance with Paragraph 3, based on the exception citied in Use District table's specification column.

a. Intensification Threshold

When the Use District table includes an intensification threshold represented as a

percentage (%), the use exception applies only to intensifcation of usei projects that are

less than or equal to the threshold cited.

i. Floor Area

The increase in the total foor areal dedicated to the proposed use shall be limited to

a percentage increase from the previously approved foor areal dedicated to the use, based on the percentage cited in the Use District table's Specification column.

ii. Dwelling Units

The increase in the total number of dwelling units shall be limited to a percentage

increase from the number of previously approved dwelling units, based on the percentage cited in the Use District table's Specification column.

iii. Lodging Units

The increase in the total number of lodging units shall be limited to a percentage

increase from the number of previously approved lodging units, based on the percentage cited in the Use District table's Specification column.

7. Adaptive Reuse

Where the use standard cites "adaptive reuse" as the project category exception, any project

involving an adaptive reuse project in accordance with Sec. 9.4.5. (Downtown Adaptive Reuse

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Program) or Sec. 9.4.6. (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) carried out order to accommodate

the proposed use shall be either “exempt” in accordance with Paragraph 2. (Exempt), or

“prohibited” in accordance with Paragraph 3. (Prohibited), based on the exception citied in Use District table's specification column.

8. Affordable Housing

Where the use standard cites "affordable housing" as the project category exception, any project reserving a specified percentage of dwelling units as restricted afordable unitf s, in accordance with the definition of restricted afordable unitf in Div. 14.3. (Glossary), shall be

“exempt” in accordance with Paragraph 2. (Exempt) when the exception is citied in the Use District table's specification column.

a. Dwelling Unit Threshold

When the Use District table includes a dwelling unit threshold, the exception applies

to projects that reserve the minimum percentage of the total number of dwelling units

as restricted afordable unitf s, based on the percentage cited in the Use District table's Specification column.

9. Campus Unified Development

Where the use standard cites "campus unified development" as the project category exception,

any project involving proposed use provided within a unifed developmenti shall be “exempt” in

accordance with Paragraph 2. (Exempt), when the exception is citied in the Use District table's specification column and the unifed developmenti meets the following criteria:

a. The site comprises a total area of 15 acres or more.

b. A total foor areal equivalent to a foor area ratiol of 0.5, or greater is designated to one or

more of the following uses:

i. Hospital: regional

ii. School: post-secondary

iii. Ofcefi

iv. Manufacturing light: all

v. Research & development

vi. Soundstages & backlots

D. Measurement

1. New Construction

Measured as any project involving new construction, as defined in Sec. 14.2.15.B.1. (New

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Measured as any project involving a change of use, as defined in Sec. 14.2.15.B.6.a. (Change of

Use), in order to accommodate the proposed use.

3. Intensification of Use

Measured as any project involving an intensifcation of usei, as defined in Sec. 14.2.15.B.6.b. (Intensification of Use), in order to accommodate the proposed use.

4. Adaptive Reuse

Measured as any project involving the conversion of all or any portion of an eligible

building from a commercial or industrial use to dwelling uses in accordance with Sec. 9.4.5.

(Downtown Adaptive Reuse Program) or Sec. 9.4.6. (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) .

5. Affordable Housing

Measured as a project reserving a specified percentage of dwelling units as restricted afordable unitf s, in accordance with the definition of restricted afordable unitf in Div. 14.3.

(Glossary) .

a. Dwelling Unit Threshold

Measured by dividing the total number of dwelling units a project sets aside as restricted

afordable unitf s by the total number of all dwelling units provided by the project.

E. Relief

1. Relief from a project category exception that prohibits a specified project type may be granted

in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .

2. See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec.

5A.1.2.C.6. (Relief from Use Standard) .

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Affordable Housing) is to limit housing development within a Use District to projects that include affordable housing.

B. Applicability

This Section (Affordable Housing) applies to projects involving new construction or a use modifcationi when the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes "Affordable housing" in the Use

Standard column of the Use District table.

C. Standards

Projects including dwelling units shall provide, at minimum, the percentage of dwelling units specified by the Use District table as restricted afordable unitf s.

D. Measurement

1. The percentage of dwelling units on a lot that are restricted afordable unitf s is calculated

by dividing the number of affordable units by the total number of dwelling units on the lot,

exclusive of a manager unit or units.

2. Dwelling units are measured as restricted afordable unitf s when provided in accordance with

the definition of restricted afordable unitf in Div. 14.3. (Glossary) .

E. Relief

See the Use Standard column in the Use District table for relief options pursuant to Sec. 5A.1.2.C.6.

(Relief from Use Standard) .

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