19.12.020 Applicability and user guide.
A. General.
1. Unless otherwise indicated below, the development standards of this chapter apply to nonresidential development on properties in the following zones: UR3, UR4, NB, B, MU, LI1, LI2, HI.
2. For all mixed-use and multiple-family residential development in the above zones, the reader should first review Chapter 19.09 EMC, which will direct the reader back to this chapter for some development standards.
B. UR3, UR4, NB, B, MU and LI1 Zones. See EMC 19.12.030 through 19.12.140 for applicable development standards.
C. LI2 and HI Zones. See EMC 19.12.200 through 19.12.210 for applicable development standards.
D. The standards in this chapter apply primarily to building design. Refer to the following chapters in this title for additional regulations applicable to new development:
1. Chapter 19.06 EMC, Lots, Setbacks and Residential Densities.
3. Chapter 19.33 EMC, Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Circulation.
4. Chapter 19.34 EMC, Parking, Loading and Access Requirements.
5. Chapter 19.35 EMC, Landscaping.
E. This chapter does not apply to properties with a zone designation of R-S, R-1, R-2, R-2(A), WRM or AG.
F. Exceptions. The following are excepted from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Minor exterior alterations, provided, however, the alteration shall meet the following:
a. The alterations to the exterior shall meet the applicable standards of this chapter;
b. The alterations do not create a greater nonconformance unless otherwise allowed through modification of standards; and
c. The alterations are not as a result in a change of use or occupancy (see subsection (F)(3) of this section).
2. Interior alterations which do not change the exterior appearance of the building and/or site.
3. Change of use or occupancy which is either a minor exterior alteration or interior alterations; provided, however, that if the change in use or occupancy creates additional off-street parking or uses outdoor areas to conduct business or store materials, the development shall provide the following:
a. The development shall meet the parking requirements of this title, Chapter 19.34 EMC (Parking, Loading and Access Requirements) and, as required, Chapter 19.35 EMC (Landscaping) and Chapter 19.33 EMC (Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Access); and
b. Any building alteration includes weather protection as required by this chapter.
G. Conflict with Other Provisions. In the event of a conflict between these standards and other sections of the Unified Development Code, these requirements shall control; provided:
1. The requirements for mixed-use and multifamily development established in Chapter 19.09 EMC shall control; and
2. The requirements established as part of any historic or design overlay zone shall take precedence over any conflicting requirements in this chapter. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(I) (Exh. 3), 2020.)