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The intensity of non-residential uses is limited by a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1 and an
impervious surface coverage of 75%. temporary event or function conducted on the property with the consent of the agency or
government controlling the property.
Where low density lands or single family neighborhoods exist adjacent to a property
proposed for development in this category, compatibility shall be demonstrated using the
criteria established in the Land Development Code. Such criteria includes, but is not limited
to, the scale, density/intensity of the proposed development and existing development,
existing and proposed building heights and orientation, site design, buffers and setbacks and
orderly transitions from lower density/intensity uses to higher density/intensity uses.
Typically, lower density uses will be near the perimeter of a development site or the adjacent
low density land or uses and higher density uses will be internal to the site or transitioned
from the adjacent low density area. Site Plan approval by the City Council is required prior to the issuance of a Development
Order for any land in this category.
f. The Commercial land use category is designed for a wide range of business uses, including
retail, wholesale, communication facilities, offices, services, motel/hotel uses, churches and
places of worship and residential dwelling units that are clearly accessory or incidental to the
principal non-residential use. The intensity of non-residential uses shall be governed by a
FAR of 1.08 and an impervious surface coverage of 80%.
Note: Prior to adoption of this policy, residential uses were allowed and permitted within the
Commercial category. Any legal residential use existing or approved at the time of adoption
of this Policy may continue as a "conforming use" and is not inconsistent with this Plan. This
provision is included in anticipation of the Future Land Use Map being changed to reflect the
residential use and the appropriate land use category on the Future Land Use Map. It is
anticipated that the map changes will occur over time or during the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) process.
g. The Industrial land use category is designed to protect lands for production and distribution
of goods and for other industrial activities. A wide range of industrial and commercial uses
are allowed in this category. Specific uses include light and heavy manufacturing, assembly,
training facilities, vehicle repair (including body work and painting), packaging, processing,
wholesale business and warehousing, truck terminals, borrow pits, asphalt/concrete plants,
heavy equipment sales, service and/or rentals, and other uses similar to those listed herein.
Residential uses are prohibited except as an accessory to a permitted use. All uses in this
category are governed by a FAR of 1.2 and a maximum impervious surface coverage of 82%.
The note in sub-part "e", Commercial, also applies to this category.
h. The Public Lands/Institutional category is intended for lands used for passive or active
recreation, schools, municipal functions, County, State or Federal functions, utility facilities,
and other functions planned for property owned by Local, State or Federal agencies or
governments.
Public lands to be used for recreation in this category may include all types of indoor or
outdoor facilities. Lands and/or buildings intended for sport, game and other recreation
activities, including meeting rooms and food service areas are permitted.
The impervious surface coverage shall not exceed 70% and the FAR for this category is 0.8.
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The Conservation land use category is intended to protect important resources. Placing
lands in this category is intended to result in the conservation, preservation, protection or
management of environmentally sensitive lands or other important resources.
No dwelling units or commercial activities are allowed in this category. Passive recreation
uses that are consistent and compatible with the conservation purpose of the category may be
allowed. Such passive uses may include walkovers, viewing platforms, information signs,
etc., and are governed by an impervious surface coverage of 5%.
The Land Development Code includes the City's Zoning Ordinance, subdivision regulations and
other provisions governing the height, area and bulk of proposed development and re-development,
landscaping, open space requirements, parking, access