Architectural Design Standards
September 23, 2009
ADS 5.17 Incentives
| Residential | |||
| V | VI | VII | VIII |
ADS 5.17.1 Intent.
Incentives encourage the construction of buildings that provide higher-quality architecture or preferred transition techniques.
Earning Design Incentives.
ADS 5.17.2 Available Incentives.
The provision of design incentives is a mechanism to recognize and encourage unique and innovative developments. This approach acknowledges the value and potential costs of incorporating certain design elements within a residential neighborhood. The following table summaries the incentives available for use with these design standards.
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Section |
Incentive |
Maximum Increase in Maximum Density that may be awarded: |
|---|---|---|
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Building Step-Down |
3% |
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Design Detail Incentives |
4% per item |
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Building Materials |
20% |
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Attached Garages |
10% |
ADS 5.17.3 Density Bonuses.
The successful incorporation of design incentives could allow increases in density up to the maximum density levels specified. Even with the incorporation of these incentives, the maximum density specified is not guaranteed. The amount of density bonus awarded for the successful incorporation of a design incentive is entirely at the city’s discretion, based on consideration of the development’s compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, land use compatibility, zoning patterns, environmental impacts, and traffic impacts. In no case shall the total incentives exceed 25% of the density allowed in the underlying zoning district and in no case shall density earned through incentives exceed any density limits established through stipulations pursuant to a rezoning.
ADS 5.17.4 Application.
To earn incentives, the applicant must apply for each specific incentive. The Site Plan Review Committee shall review each requested incentive and shall recommend to the Planning Commission approval or denial of the requested incentive.
Example Calculations:
ADS 5.17.5 Available Incentives.
Typical example calculations for a RP-5 multi-family development seeking to use incentives are shown in the following tables.
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Example Calculations for Development |
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u = total number of dwelling units |
u = 802 units |
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A = net site area |
A = 50.97 acres |
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d = density (units per net site area) |
d = u / A d = (802 units) / (50.97 acres) d = 15.73 units / acre |
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D = allowed density |
D = 14 units / acre (for RP-5) |
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B = density bonus required to achieve the density of the development; B shall not exceed 25% |
B = (d - D) / D B = (15.73 - 14 ) / 14 B = 12.4% |
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Possible Density Bonuses for Example Calculation listed above: |
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b1 = Providing Sidelight & Transoms for Doors |
b1 = 4% |
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b2 = Providing 75% masonry on Exterior Walls |
b2 = 10% |
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bt = Combined Maximum Density Increase from Incentives used above; bt shall be greater than or equal to B |
bt = b1 + b2 bt = 4% + 10% bt = 14% |
Effective on: 1/1/1901