206.04: LAND USE MIX AND DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD:

The land uses within a RN district shall be allocated and distributed according to the standards of this section.

A. 1. Consistency with General Plan. Land uses shall reflect the required land use mix in the General Plan Land Use Diagram. Adjustments to the locations of land uses indicated on the General Plan Land Use Diagram may be approved, as long as the total allocation of each use within each plan area is consistent with the proportions indicated on the diagram. Where such locational adjustments are proposed, the standards of this section provide a guide for the minimum allocation of land uses within residential neighborhoods.

2. Residential Uses. Residential uses shall be provided at densities consistent with the General Plan designation(s) for the site. A minimum of twenty (20) percent of the units within each master plan must be small-lot (4,500 sq. ft. or smaller lot size) detached homes, townhouse, or multi-family units within walking distance (1/4 mile) of the neighborhood center.

3. Public Parks. Land for public parks must be provided at a ratio of five (5) acres per one thousand (1,000) residents, or in-lieu fees must be paid as established by the City. Parks shall be consistent with any adopted parks or open space master plan for the city. The allocation of types of parks shall be as follows:

a. A minimum of three and one-half (3.5) acres of neighborhood parks per one thousand 1,000 residents; and

b. A minimum of one and one-half (1.5) acres of community parks per one thousand (1,000) residents.

4. Park Location. At least one (1) public park must be located within one (1) quarter mile, via a direct pedestrian route, of eighty (80) percent of all homes within the master plan area.

B. Non-Residential Uses. At least four (4) percent of gross land area must be designated for non-residential uses, including public and semi-public uses and/or neighborhood-serving commercial uses.

C. Neighborhood Centers. All master plan areas of one hundred sixty (160) acres or more must include a defined, centrally located, neighborhood center composed of a mix of retail, civic, and service-oriented uses, unless an existing or approved neighborhood center is located within one-quarter mile, via a direct pedestrian route, of eighty (80) percent of all homes within the master plan area. At minimum, neighborhood centers shall include:

1. Retail and Service Commercial Uses. Retail and service commercial uses oriented to serving the needs of local residents.

2. Public Plaza, Square, or Commons

• a. Size: Minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

• b. Dimensions: Minimum horizontal dimension of fifty (50) feet.

• c. Street Access: Bordered by public streets on at least one (1) side.

d. Required Amenities: Public plazas, squares, and commons shall include street furniture and other amenities such as gazebos, fountains, statuary, flag poles, kiosks, and benches. At least one (1) lineal foot of seating area shall be provided for each thirty (30) square feet of plaza area. Seating may include wooden benches, steps, seating walls, and retaining walls where the seating area is between sixteen (16) inches and thirty (30) inches above grade.

e. Surface and Planting: Public plazas, squares, and commons shall include paved walkways, and may include paved plaza areas. Landscaped areas and pervious surfaces that provide stormwater infiltration shall also be included.

f. Schools: School sites shall be provided as shown on the General Plan Land Use Diagram. Where locational adjustments are proposed, the applicant shall consult with the school district, Community Development Department, and the Parks and Leisure Services Department prior to submission of a master plan. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)