Downtown Form-Based Code

DFD 801. General Provisions

1. A.
   Permitted Use

   Uses are grouped into categories in DFD 802. Use Table. Permitted uses by Building Envelope Standard frontage and building story are shown. See DFD 804. Development and Performance Standards for any additional specific standards for individual uses.

2. B.
   Use Determination

   1. 1.
      Administrator Responsibility: The Director is responsible for categorizing all uses. If a proposed use is not listed in a use category, but can be said to be reasonably similar in impact on the Form District to a listed use, the Director shall treat the proposed use as a use under that category. If a proposed use is not listed in a use category, and is fundamentally different from any other listed use, the use shall be prohibited.
   2. 2.
      Uses Not Specifically Listed: When determining whether a proposed use is similar to a use listed in DFD 802.  Use Table, including appropriate building envelope standards, the Director shall consider the following criteria:

      1. a.
         The actual or projected characteristics of the proposed activity in relationship to the stated characteristics of each use.
      2. b.
         Types of vehicles used and their parking and or loading requirements.
      3. c.
         The likely impact on surrounding properties.
      4. d.
         The intent of the Form District.

Effective on: 1/1/1901