Chapter 17.84 — G, GATEWAY OVERLAY

The overlay designation G, Gateway Overlay, is intended to provide special land use and site development criteria for designated properties at the primary entry point to the Town. For the purposes of this chapter, the intersection of Washington Street and California Drive is considered to be the primary entry point to the Town. In recognition that the primary entry point establishes an important initial impression of the Town, it is the intent of this designation to ensure that development that occurs at the entry area be of the highest quality design and execution, and that it reflects the historical character of the Town.

This designation shall apply to the specified parcels/areas indicated on the Zoning Map. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following general conditions shall be required on lands where the designation G, Gateway Overlay, is shown on the Zoning Map:

• A. All new development proposals will be subject to the Master Development Plan review process as established in Chapter 17.192 of this title;

• B. New commercial buildings and structures are required to be residential in scale, consistent with the design standards and guidelines of Chapter 17.72 of this title;

• C. The owner, lessee or property manager of a property with this overlay designation shall keep the exterior of all buildings and structures in good condition and free from deterioration; and

• D. Signs shall follow the provisions established in Chapter 17.152 of this title. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

All new and expanded uses within the designation G, Gateway Overlay, shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title, Master Development Plan review as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title, and all new structures and alterations to existing structures are subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title. The following uses may be permitted by a use permit:

• A. Residential uses including single-family and multifamily dwelling units, as allowed in the underlying land use designation;

• B. Commercial uses as allowed in the underlying land use designation;

• C. Accessory uses which are subordinate to and complementary to the primary use; and

• D. Residential uses combined with commercial uses, including residential uses over commercial uses as allowed in the underlying land use designation.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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