Chapter 18.50
GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (C6/GDD)
Sections:
18.50.010 Purpose.
18.50.020 Land use objectives.
18.50.030 Permitted uses.
18.50.040 Conditional uses.
18.50.050 Accessory uses.
18.50.060 Minimum lot size.
18.50.070 Minimum lot width.
18.50.080 Maximum building height.
18.50.090 Setbacks and lot coverage.
18.50.100 Parking.
18.50.110 Accessory building and use regulations.
18.50.120 Sign regulations.
18.50.130 Architectural design and materials.
18.50.140 Development proposals.
18.50.010 Purpose.
The gateway development district is intended as a zone in close proximity to freeway interchanges which provides access to the downtown core of the City. The zone includes a range of uses necessary to serve the traveling public, while providing a welcoming entrance to the City of Ferndale. In some cases, “destination uses” as defined by FMC 18.44.320 may be allowed; provided, that the criteria of FMC 18.44.1140(G) are met.
Residential uses are not permitted within the gateway development district, unless associated with caretaker or security dwellings. Developments within the gateway development district shall reflect the retail design standards (Chapter 18.58 FMC), where applicable, regardless of use type, as well as the Ferndale EAGLE program, where applicable. This zone may be applied to some portions of the City that are designated commercial under the City of Ferndale Comprehensive Plan, and is authorized under the commercial land use subset entryway-oriented commercial. The district shall be placed in areas that are directly influenced by and visible from Interstate Five, generally within 2,000 feet of a freeway access road. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009)
18.50.020 Land use objectives.
A. Establish functional, attractive entrances to the City of Ferndale, while providing ancillary services to existing or potential uses in close proximity to the gateway district.
B. Reflect the high design standards, unique character, and development scale of the City and surrounding land uses through design standards adopted by reference through this chapter, while providing ample latitude for creativity of design.
C. Establish a range of compatible uses that together promote a vibrant, relatively dense mix of activities and services.
D. Identify limited areas within the City for which certain nonretail land uses may benefit from freeway exposure, in order to minimize the impacts of incompatible uses on residential districts or other commercial and industrial zones.
E. Provide a logical transition between transportation-oriented uses and uses within the center of the City.
F. Reflect design standards and size limitations in order to preserve the appearance of small-scale commercial development. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009)
18.50.030 Permitted uses.
A. Automobile service station.
B. Delicatessen.
C. Restaurants/drive-through.
D. Restaurants/lounge.
E. Restaurants/sit-down.
F. Restaurants/take-out.
G. Financial institutions.
H. Trail head facilities.
I. Trails for equestrian, pedestrian, or nonmotorized vehicle use.
J. Art galleries.
K. Hotels or motels with stays less than 15 days.
L. Convenience store without fueling facilities.
M. Convenience store with fueling facilities.
N. Publicly owned community signs and public art.
O. Visitor or tourist information center. (Ord. 1603, 2010)
18.50.040 Conditional uses.
A. Real estate office.
B. Churches.
C. Special events including concerts, tournaments and competitions, fairs, festivals and similar public gatherings.
D. Hotels or motels with stays more than 15 days.
E. Supermarkets.
F. Shopping center. (Ord. 1603, 2010)
18.50.050 Accessory uses.
A. Office – consulting.
B. Office – corporate.
C. Office – general.
D. Office – research and development.
E. General retail. (Ord. 1603, 2010)
18.50.060 Minimum lot size.
Minimum lot size is as follows: none. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.030)
18.50.070 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width is as follows: none. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.040)
18.50.080 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height is as follows: 45 feet. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.050)
18.50.090 Setbacks and lot coverage.
Setbacks and lot coverage are as follows:
A. Setbacks.
1. Front: none.
2. Rear and sides: 15 feet, if rear of lot abuts side of residential property or public right-of-way, otherwise none.
B. Lot coverage (maximum): none.
C. Floor Area Ratio.
1. A minimum FAR of 0.33:1 shall apply.
2. For every one square foot of lot area, there must be one-third square foot of indoor space, including covered parking.
3. Required setback areas, critical areas, or otherwise unbuildable areas, in the judgment of the Community Development Director, shall not be included in lot area for FAR calculations. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.060)
18.50.100 Parking.
For specific parking requirements, refer to Chapter 18.76 FMC. A maximum of one curb cut shall be allowed per lot, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the City that additional curb cuts are necessary to satisfy traffic activity. Applicants are encouraged to promote connectivity between individual lots and developments. For properties in close proximity to freeway interchanges, the City may restrict the use of left-hand turns. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.070)
18.50.110 Accessory building and use regulations.
For specific regulations on accessory buildings or uses, refer to FMC 18.72.050. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.080)
18.50.120 Sign regulations.
For specific regulations on signs, refer to Chapter 18.80 FMC. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.090)
18.50.130 Architectural design and materials.
Regardless of use type, development within the gateway development district shall comply with the design standards contained in Chapter 18.58 FMC. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.100)
18.50.140 Development proposals.
The City of Ferndale has identified the gateway development district as an area in which development shall make efficient use of total lot area by consolidating development to the greatest extent practical, and by utilizing shared infrastructure such as parking and storm water facilities. In addition, proposals which are anticipated to result in development which is phased in over time, regardless of the size of the parent parcel, shall be required to identify the project scope on a planned unit development application or, for commercial subdivisions, propose a general binding site plan which will guide the development and be binding upon the City and the applicant, but may be amended if necessary. Commercial subdivisions such as short plats are discouraged in this zone, unless no project is identified. Short plats shall be reviewed based on the highest permitted use in the zone. (Ord. 1603, 2010; Ord. 1556, 2009. Formerly 18.50.110)