Chapter 18.70
GATEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-G) ZONE

Sections:

18.70.010    Purpose.

18.70.020    Permitted uses.

18.70.030    Conditional uses.

18.70.040    Setback requirements.

18.70.050    Lot coverage.

18.70.060    Architectural standards.

18.70.070    Development standards.

18.70.080    Parking areas.

18.70.090    Uses within buildings.

18.70.100    Outside storage.

18.70.010 Purpose.

The “Gateway,” as established by area and definition in the Riverton City commercial district master plan, is where a combination of retail, professional businesses and related activities are encouraged and established. Regulations of this district are designed to provide a suitable environment for those commercial and service uses which can be well integrated with the adjacent mixed commercial and residential zones.

The “Gateway” shall be any property aligned with main arteries, such as Redwood Road and 12600 South, at or near entrances to the city. [Ord. 15-18 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-005.]

18.70.020 Permitted uses.

Uses are permitted and allowed in the C-G zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone and other applicable ordinances are adhered to, are shown in RCC 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses. [Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-18 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-010.]

18.70.030 Conditional uses.

The following use is conditional, and may be considered within the C-G zone; provided, that the regulations and intent of this zone are met:

(1) Storage units (except on any property or development adjacent to or having access to 12600 South east of the Bangerter Highway).

Other conditional uses are listed in RCC 18.90.010, Table of commercial uses. [Ord. 23-08 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 21-10 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-18 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-015.]

18.70.040 Setback requirements.

(1) Adjacent to Public Streets. All buildings adjacent to public streets shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from back of curb. A minimum side and rear setback of 10 feet from back of sidewalk may be allowed where the structure(s) are being incorporated in perimeter fencing or enclosure of some or all of the site.

(2) Side Yard Setbacks.

(a) Compatible Land Uses. Setbacks between buildings of compatible land use may have a zero setback if both buildings are constructed with a one-hour fire wall. Otherwise, the setbacks shall be a minimum of 15 feet for adequate access. Also, building spans shall have separations for rear access every 300 linear feet unless it can be shown that safety vehicles can adequately service the buildings.

(b) Noncompatible Land Uses. When located adjacent to a residential district (excepting recognizable holding zones for future commercial development), side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 20 feet.

(3) Rear Yard Setbacks. Where adjacent to residential zones, the minimum rear yard setback shall be one foot for every one foot in building height. However, there shall be a minimum setback of 20 feet, unless an access lane is planned; in which case, a minimum of 22 feet is required.

(4) Zero lot lines, or structures constructed with no setback from the property lines, may be allowed for storage unit facilities where the structure(s) are being incorporated in perimeter fencing or enclosure of some or all of the site. A conditional use permit in conjunction with site plan approval is required for zero lot line development. Where adjacent to residential zones, criteria for consideration may include the proposed building height at property line and control of runoff and drainage.

(5) Setbacks shall be measured to the foundation. [Ord. 17-10 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-18 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-2-03-2 § 1; Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-020.]

18.70.050 Lot coverage.

(1) Building Pad Coverage. Commercial lots in the C-G zone shall have a maximum coverage of 35 percent within property boundaries. Storage units shall be permitted a maximum coverage of 60 percent within the property boundaries.

(2) Open Space. Each commercial site in the C-G zone shall contain a minimum of 20 percent landscaped open space. Storage units may contain a minimum of 20 percent landscape in the front office area. [Ord. 16-37 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 16-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-025.]

18.70.060 Architectural standards.

(1) Turn-of-the-Century. The C-G zone should incorporate a formal entry into Riverton. The following are encouraged features for all commercial buildings. A minimum of three turn-of-the-century features shall be used in all developments. However, developments are encouraged to use as many of these features as possible. Other acceptable features not listed herein can be found in the architectural guidelines of the Riverton City commercial district master plan.

(a) High pitched roofs.

(b) Arched doorways and windows.

(c) Decorative block or brick quoins.

(d) Columns, either brick, rounded wood or colonial.

(e) Clock towers and other decorative vertical features.

(f) Keystones over doorways or windows.

(g) Decorative wood window shutters.

(h) Brick accent walls.

(i) Other features as approved by the city council after recommendation by the planning commission.

(2) Building Height. Buildings shall not exceed 35 feet in height. Where a zero lot line is utilized per RCC 18.70.040(4), building height adjacent to the property line shall not exceed one story.

(3) Bulk. Commercial buildings shall be designed with architectural wall variations at least every 30 feet in linear width. Variations could imply an undulation in wall surface or additional architectural elements that break up the large surface into smaller sections.

(4) Roof.

(a) Roofline.

(i) Parapet Walls. Parapet walls may be constructed in the C-G zone. Parapet walls must be solid and conform to the building materials and architecture of the overall building.

(ii) Height Variation. Parapet walls may not span more than 50 feet without variation in height or depth.

(iii) Rooftop Mechanical Equipment. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view at the closest edge of adjacent public rights-of-way by parapet walls or other architectural elements as approved by the planning commission.

(b) Roof Materials. Appropriate roofing materials shall be evaluated by the planning department. However, wood shingles are not permitted.

(5) Exterior Surfaces.

(a) Protected Lower Wall. The lower wall shall be at least one-third the height of the first story. This lower portion of the wall shall consist of brick, tile, stone, decorative cinder block, or decorative concrete.

(b) Upper Wall Materials. The remaining portions of the exterior building may consist of glass, brick, stucco, stone, and treated wood. However, not more than 40 percent of the building’s exterior wall surface may be glass.

(c) Color Palette. Exterior wall surfaces shall be consistent with light earth tones for Victorian architecture and dark brick to match the turn-of-the-century architecture. [Ord. 20-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-10 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 17-08 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-030.]

18.70.070 Development standards.

(1) Site Development.

(a) Building Arrangement. A site plan containing several buildings shall be designed with courtyards when possible.

(b) Site Detail. Materials for walks, courtyards, and plazas shall be related to the materials of adjacent buildings and shall be a non-skid finish. Design shall encourage comfortable and safe pedestrian use, including landscaping, seating areas, and lighting as according to the adopted Riverton City lighting standards.

(2) Minimum Lot Size. Development within the C-G zone shall not be less than one-half acre in size, unless it is a pad site included as part of a larger development. Each parcel shall also be of sufficient size to assure compliance with the city’s off-street parking, landscaping, and site plan requirements.

The city may deny a commercial use on property where insufficient lot size or lot shape is such that it creates illogical traffic circulation, or is not conducive to the intent of this title. The city will encourage the consolidation of lots for commercial uses with odd-shaped and insufficient-sized lots.

(3) Streetscape. The public right-of-way, which includes the back of curb, park strip, and sidewalk, shall be designed with a straight sidewalk in the C-G zone. Within the park strip, one-and-one-half-inch caliper trees shall be planted every 25 feet on center according to the streetscape master plan. Behind the sidewalk, the landscaping plan is encouraged to include berms that rise one foot over every three feet in width.

(4) Buffering Between Noncompatible Land Uses. Between noncompatible land uses, a minimum of a six-foot solid masonry wall and seven feet of landscaping shall be installed. Businesses with rear loading docks shall have an eight-foot masonry wall plus 10 feet of landscaping. Special considerations may be made when the rear yard is adjacent to compatible or future commercial holding zones. The landscaped strip shall include a combination of trees and shrubs that, along with the fence, shall maintain proper screening from adjacent residential uses. Unless otherwise specified by the city council as part of site plan approval, no land disturbance or construction not associated with placement and installation of fencing shall be allowed prior to installation of fencing required by ordinance or by action of the city council. [Ord. 20-11 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-07 § 1; Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-035.]

18.70.080 Parking areas.

(1) Arrangement. Parking shall be arranged for convenient access, secured visibility, but also contained by buildings and landscaping. Parking and building arrangements shall avoid a strip mall design. The site plan may be required to group parking lots into courts in order to break up the expanse of parking, thus encouraging parking to be located to the rear and side of the buildings.

(2) Pedestrian Access. Parking lots containing more than 150 spaces must install safe, unobstructed pedestrian paths leading to the store frontage.

(3) Shade. Parking lots shall have a minimum shade canopy of 20 percent at point of mature tree growth. Planters for trees shall be a minimum of five feet by five feet. Planter areas may be counted toward the required open space.

(4) Landscaping. Landscaping medians and borders shall be used to direct circulation flow.

(5) Building Protection. Parked cars shall not block a store front and store access. A minimum of 10 feet shall be required to separate any exterior building wall from parking areas. [Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-040.]

18.70.090 Uses within buildings.

All uses established in the C-G zone shall be conducted entirely within a fully enclosed approved building except those uses deemed by the city council in consideration of the prior recommendation of the planning commission to be customarily and appropriately conducted in the open. [Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-045.]

18.70.100 Outside storage.

Outside storage of any goods or materials in the C-G zone is prohibited except those uses deemed by the city council in consideration of the prior recommendation of the planning commission to be customarily and appropriately conducted in the open. [Ord. 8-17-99-1 § 1 (Exh. A). Code 1997 § 12-265-050.]