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111) Adding two new Zone Districts to Article V District
Regulations - Urban Use (UQ) and Low Density Residential (R -
4A)
SECTION—. URBAN USE DISTRICT
(a) General Purpose and Intent. The Urban Use district established by this
chapter is designed to assure the continuation of development consistent with a
traditional urban form. The Urban Use district is designed to help create a
compact, dense, distinguishable core area. The district is established in order to
provide for an urban form allowing mid -rise and high rise structures. This District
is to provide for the office, civic and business core of the City. Structures within
the Urban Use district are encouraged to provide multiple uses within the same
structure. The ground or street level of structures should include street oriented
activity and pedestrian amenities. The resulting area is to be pedestrian 'urban'
oriented.
(b) Application of Regulations. The regulations of this District shall apply to new
development, redevelopment, expansion of existing development or exterior
modifications.' Routine repairs and maintenance shall not require compliance
with this section.
Except for construction of improvements in the public right of way required by the
City, and redevelopment or expansion of existing development, all uses,
structures or lots which existed on the effective date of this section which do not
conform to the standards and guidelines established in this section, shall be
treated as nonconforming according to the provisions of Article III of this chapter.
(c) Development Criteria.
(1) Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect light away from adjacent
residential structures. No excessive or unusual noise, odor or vibration
shall be emitted so that it constitutes a nuisance, which substantially
exceeds that general level of noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses
adjacent to or immediately surrounding the site. Such comparisons shall
be made at the boundary of the site. or-MOIJ
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(2) All trash receptacles and pickup shall be oriented away from the street
side of the property and screened from the public right-of-way. 'rash
receptacles shall be placed in alleys if alleys are available.
(3) No new drive-in or drive-through facilities may be visible from the public
right-of-way or take direct access from the street.
(4) Building materials. Primary building fagade materials shall be wood,
masonry, or glass.
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(5) Landscaping
a. All vehicular use areas and public right-of-way shall be in compliance
with chapter 15, article IV.
b. Street trees shall be a minimum 3" caliper trees. The trees shall be
located 2'-0" off back of curb and shall be 30' - 0" on center with a
water source provided. The tree canopy shall be maintained at least
8 feet above the sidewalk.
c. Unless otherwise approved, the planter well shall have placed at its
base a six (6) inch thick section of approximately one (1) inch gravel
with filter fabric laid on top to assist with drainage.
(6) Sidewalks.
a. Sidewalks shall consist of a minimum 5 foot concrete walk, excluding
the first 2 feet from the curb. Sidewalks shall provide a minimum 7
"foot horizontal clearance at a height of 4 feet from the ground.
b. Sidewalk sales and daily display or vending that is stored inside the
principal business building during closed business hours, shall be
allowed. However, these activities shall not obstruct pedestrian
movement, fire lanes, or areas designated for access by the
physically impaired.
(7) Building orientation. Buildings must be oriented to the street. The
primary entrance of the building shall be at street level on the street at
the sidewalk. Entrances shall be designed so that the door will not swing
beyond the property line.
(8) Street -level floor. The ground -level (street fronting) floor of non-residential
structures shall have a minimum of Wpercent transparent or window
display. zs
If at Ieast,501percent of the street -level office and retail space has direct
access to the street, the total building square footage may be increased
with additional floor(s) at a rate of 2 square feet for each one square foot
of leasable space directly accessible to the street. On the street level the
maximum area of sign may also be doubled if the above requirement is
met.
(9) Projections (all requirements for a franchise remain in place).
a. Objects shall not project from the building facade over the public right
of way except for awnings and balconies.
b. Awnings shall not project more than 5'-0" from the building facade
and have a minimum clearance of 9'-0" above the sidewalk.
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c. Balconies over the public right of way shall have a minimum
clearance of 9'-0" above the sidewalk. The maximum projection shall
be 4'0
(10) Parking requirements. No off-street parking shall be required. "T
r,n r%C 1per ! 0 -r -a. Parking structures. The ground or str - eve of a parking structure
shall have at least 50 percent of the treet-level structure frontage
(exclusive of entrance driveways, stairways and pedestrian
entryways) for active use other than parking, such as offices, light
retail, personal services and entertainment. The structure mAy be r
constructed without these alternative uses as long asn he first level of P�
the structure has a minimum height of 12 feet to allow for a retrofit
adding them in the future.
If the parking structure includes the alternative uses at the time of
':initial construction, then the related structure may add one story in
--height. In addition, the maximum area devoted to signage on the
first story may be doubled if the alternative uses are in place at initial
construction.
b. Parking lots. Surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to
a structure, never in the front yard.
Within -this -district no -additional commercial -surface -parking -lot
be permitted after the date of this ordinance. If a comm- emb surface
lot is removed then a new comm_e�ia[-surface lot may be added
within this distric as-iong-as the total area which is devoted to this
use-daes-not-increase-from-ttiatas' of-th(--dat"f this ordinance.
(11) Signs. Off -premise, pole, and monument signs are not allowed;
otherwise, permitted signs shall be as in Section 36-553 "Signs
permitted in institutional and office zones" of the Zoning Ordinance.
(d) Use Regulations
(1) Permitted Uses. Uses permitted shall include all those allowed in the
Residential Districts, Office Districts and Commercial Districts as
`permitted uses', in Chapter 36. Except that, all uses must be inside or
enclosed. Within the front setback where an integral accessory use is
provided, the integral accessory use area need not be totally enclosed.
(2) Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall include those allowed in the
Light Industrial '1-2' District as 'permitted uses', in Chapter 36. Except
that all uses must be inside or enclosed.
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(e) Height regulations. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall
exceed a height of three (3) stories or 45 feet, whichever is less. Developments
which provide a minimum 20 percent of the gross floor area for residential uses
are entitled to a maximum height of five (5) stories or 75 feet, whichever is less.
Any structure which is certified by CATA (Central Arkansas Transit Authority) as
providing a portion of the structure for mass transit (such as a bus stop, etc.), is
entitled to one bonus floor. All building height bonuses are cumulative not to
exceed ten (10) stories or 150 feet. _T7 6 3o
For those structures in the area bounded by Markham Street on the north,-8th—
street on the south, Scott Street on the east, and Broadway Street on the west,
building height shall be controlled by the Airport Building Height Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 14613) – Code of Ordinances 7-57.
(t) Area regulations.
(1) Front yard. Five foot build to line. If there is an adjacent structure which
is closer than five feet, then the new structure may be built using the line
of the pre-existing structure. (In no case may a structure be built in the
right-of-way.) A development with an integral accessory use may
increase the setback (build -to fine) to 20 feet. Z, _� e-" r ^a� a��eSs9�-�
Along Capitol Avenue, west of Broadway Street and east of Scott Street,
the front building line shall be 25 feet. Along Chester Street from 1-630 to
La Harpe Boulevard the front building line shall be 10 feet.
In no case is the storage or parking of vehicles allowed in the front
setback.
(2) Rear yard. No setback required except where adjacent to lots containing
single family detached structures. In this case the rear yard shall have a
set back of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
(3) Side yard. No setback required except where adjacent to lots containing
single family detached structures. In this case the side yards shall have
a set back of not less than four (4) feet.
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Sec. . R4 -A Low Density Residential
(a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of the R -4A District is to protect existing
developed residential neighborhoods. It is intended for single family use with
conversions to two family units or the addition of accessory residential units.
The R -4A district should be located in developed areas of the city where an
environment suitable for moderate -density residential (use) and in an established
medium -density residential areas where densification may facilitate their
continuation as desirable residential areas. Accessory uses, conditional uses
and home occupations are permitted as long as they do not have objectionable
characteristics and are not unduly concentrated in the area. These uses must
otherwise conform to the provisions of this chapter and be compatible with the
character 0 the neighborhood. The district is intended to be an urban low to
moderate -density residential area, where an occasional nonresidential use adds
to the overall character of the neighborhood.
(b) Use Regulations.
(1) Permitted uses.. Permitted uses are single-family and tw/o-/family �� `y�0 L"S"`L
residences rn �i t,' -•�. ��_s a.� c( Ler 6 ' mss.
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(2) Other uses. Accessory, home occupation, temporary, special and C2 p
conditional uses allowed within the R -4A low-density residential district �� s
shall be the same as those in the R-1, R-2, R-3 single-family districts. �� a
In addition any by -right uses within the C-1 neighborhood commercial
district may be allowed as conditional uses in R -4A as specifically
approved by the Planning Commission. These uses must follow the
development criteria listed under C-1 neighborhood commercial and '&4L0`"-�
have a traditional design consistent with the neighborhood. ' n&'l .
(3) Within the area bounded by Capitol Avenue on the north, 9th street on
the south, 1-30 on the east, and Cumberland Street on -the west, in
addition to the above uses multi -family use, as defined by R-5 urban
residential district shall be a permitted use.
(c) Height regulations. No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall
exceed a height of thirty-five (35) feet.
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(d) Area regulations. _
(1) Front yard. There all be a front yard setback having a depth of not less
than twenty-=) feet. If there is an adjacent structure which is closer
than 25 feet, then the new structure may be built using the line of the pre-
existing structure. In no case may a structure be built in the right-of-way.
(2) Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the building having
a width of not less than ten (10) percent of the average width of the lot,
not to exceed five (5) feet.
(3) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than
twenty-five (25) feet.
(4) Lot area regulations. There shall be a lot area of not less than five
thousand (5,000) square feet. In addition, there shall be a lot width of not
les6 than fifty (50) feet and a lot depth of not less than one hundred (100)
feet,
(5) Accessory structures and additions. Accessory structures or principal
building additions of conventional on-site construction are permitted by
right.
110 Remove Article Vl Sections 36-401 through 36-418 —
Zoning Plan for Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project.
1O Modify map to change the area, from Cross to 130 and 1630
to River, to Urban Use and R -4A Districts.
Other Ordinance Amendments:
Master Street Plan:
Intersection radii — on Broadway, Chester, Scott, Louisiana, 3`d and 2nd
Streets the radii shall be reduced to that for Collectors.
nd Use Plan:
1) Add new Land Use Definition:
Mixed Use -- Urban: This category provides for a mix of residential, office and
commercial uses not only in the same block but within the same structure. This
category is intended for older 'urban' areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist which
support eaph other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the
urban fabric creating a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planed Zoning District or
the Urban lyse District, high and moderate density developments that result in a
vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate.
2) Change Land Use Plan Map to new category and LDR (east of Cross)
3) Replace the Land Use Plan Text for Planning District 5
Replace Text under `Development Principals' with:
Downtown should become a place where people want to live and visit and
should have a lasting and recognizable image, distinguishable from all other
nearby environments.
Because it is the State capital and proud symbol of a metropolitan area,
Downtown Little Rock has many opportunities. Downtown should be the
financial, office and governmental center of the region and as such should be
planned as a place where people live, visit and work in a safe, vibrant,
pedestrian -friendly environment.
The built environment should encourage a sense of community and safety
among residents and visitors. Downtown should be planned to become a place
of 24-hour activity. These general planning goals should be reinforced by such
urban design and planning interventions as the following:
® Specify land uses for entertainment and residential use
Preserve and reuse existing buildings
• Capitalize on the Presidential Library as an economic development tool
Provide an effective transportation plan with a variety of modes
Provide landscaping throughout the area
Utilize the Presidential Library as a regional educational resource center
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■ Develop streetscaping plans designed for specific needs in designated areas
• Develop a means to encourage property owners to reinvest in Downtown
• Work with Federal, State and County governments to ensure the success of
the vision
• Specify land uses that will encourage the development of a niche for retail
activities
• Encourage a built form of quality architectural styles that evoke character
• Preserve civic and historic heritage
• Recognize the riverfront as a key urban activity generator
Objective: The Downtown urban form should be protected by, requiring
structures be built to the street with street level activity and visual connection
between the street and interior.
Action Statement: Modify the development standards to encourage higher
density development and zero lot line construction. Modify parking regulations
(number of spaces, screening, etc.)
Special design studies should be undertaken and regulations implemented for
streets and corridors of community -wide importance.
Objective: To support an urban land use form, a fixed transit system is needed.
An investment must be made in a fixed transit system for Downtown that
effectively connects the different parts of Downtown and moves people within
that area.
Action Statement: Build a transit infrastructure — fixed routes to serve the
Downtown and immediate vicinity.
Objective: Residential use is essential for a n active and successful Downtown.
Because the Downtown residential area has lost most of its residential units, the
City of Little Rock must invest in downtown housing to assist in reviving the area
thereby creating- housing opportunities for high as well as moderate -income
levels.
Action Statement: Create development and use incentives for owner occupied,
market rate rental, and affordable rental residential developments in Downtown.
Objective: Downtown must be actively marketed. In most cities a quasi -public
agency does this work. The City must establish 9with Downtown property
owners) an agency to advance the economic development of Downtown.
Action Statement: Develop a quasi -public downtown development agency to
market and assist with the implementation of projects.
Objective: In order to achieve an active Downtown, developments should be
mixed use and linked.
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Action Statement: Using the Framework for the Future document as a reference,
establish consensus among quasi -public, City, County, and State entities
regarding the vision of Downtown. Implement strategies conducive to the
objectives of the established vision. Assist only developments that conform to
the Framework guidelines.
Replace Text under `Land Use' with:
Residential:
The blocks, north and west of MacArthur Park, in the southeast corner of the
District are designated as Low Density Residential (LDR). Within this area, north
of Ninth Street is predominately Multifamily with some Single Family; while south
of Ninth Street is predominately Single Family with some Multifamily.
Mixed Use:.
The majority of the district is designated for Mixed Use Urban. The uses range
from high-rise office buildings to single family homes. The intent is to create a
vital diverse area, which is pedestrian -friendly.
Parks and Open Space:
Riverfront Park runs along the Arkansas River along the northeast portion of the
district boundary. MacArthur Park, the City's first municipal park established in
1892 is in the southeast corner of the district.
Public/Institutional:
The State Capitol and related buildings are designated as Public Use, in the
western end of the district.
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