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COMPATIBILITY • What it is and how it works • Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP • Program Manager, Land Use Review, Development Services Department ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION Compatibility is found in Chapters 25.2 and 25.8 of the Land Development Code One t0 three dwelling units, zoned SF-5 or more restrictive, trigger compatibility Compatibility requirements are stricter than base zoning Compatibility affects setbacks, height, lighting, noise, and building materials What is Compatibility? ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION How does Compatibility work? • Setbacks and height are required to be stepped back from residential uses. • The intent is to limit commercial uses’ impact on neighboring residences • Typical setback requirements are 25 feet from abutting residential, or 15’ if the site is less than 75’ wide • Height is limited to 40’ less than 50’ away from a triggering property; 60’ between 50’ and 75’ away; and base zoning limits beyond 75’ ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION Property Line Compatibility Setbacks • The Compatibility Buffer has two parts. • The 10’ wide Screening Zone adjoins the triggering property • The 15’ Restricted Zone begins at the edge of the Screening Zone, for a total setback of 25’. • Setbacks may be less depending on the size of the site but will always have a Screening Zone. • No vertical structures may be built in either Zone ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION WHAT’S ALLOWED IN THE SETBACK? SCREENING ZONE RESTRICTED ZONE • Landscaping • Fences/walls/berms • Landscaping • Fences/walls/berms • Paths/walkways/public use trails • Surface parking, driveways, alleys • Utility infrastructure if necessary • Utility infrastructure • Private open space • Refuse receptacles (screened) • Bike racks, benches, water features • Windowsills, bay windows, balconies etc. by no more than two feet • Private open space • Bike racks, benches, water features ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION WHAT DOES COMPATIBILITY LOOK LIKE? ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION WHAT DOES COMPATIBILITY LOOK LIKE? ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION