§ 5.3008. Bonus provisions.

A.

Purpose. The bonus provisions provide higher gross floor area ratios (GFAR) for properties zoned Downtown District that provide significant sustainable, high-quality urban design and other features, beyond those required by the City, to achieve the goals of the General Plan and Downtown Plan and increase the quality of life for the community.

B.

Gross Floor Area Ratio (GFAR) bonus.

1.

GFAR bonuses are as set forth in Table 5.3008.B., Gross Floor Area Ratio Bonuses.

Table 5.3008.B. Gross Floor Area Ratio Bonuses
Mechanism	Bonus	Regulations
Underground parking structure	0.4 GFAR	Section 5.3008.C.1.
Incorporation of dwelling units	One square foot of nonresidential floor area for each square foot of dwelling floor area, up to 0.5 additional GFAR	Section 5.3008.C.2.
Above-ground parking structure	0.1 GFAR	Section 5.3008.C.3.
Downtown historic preservation	0.2 GFAR	Section 5.3008.C.4.

 

C.

Bonus provision regulations.

1.

Underground parking structure. At least ninety (90) percent of the total required parking for the development shall be in an underground parking structure. Each phase of construction shall provide its pro rata share of required parking in an underground parking structure.

2.

Incorporation of dwelling units. The floor plan shall identify the amount and locations of floor area used exclusively for dwellings.

3.

Above-ground parking structure. At least ninety (90) percent of the total required parking shall be on the second floor or above in an above-ground parking structure. Each phase of construction shall provide its pro rata share of required parking in an above-ground parking structure.

4.

Downtown historic preservation. Where applicable, the Development Plan shall incorporate property zoned historic property, and include a Historic Preservation Plan.

(Ord. No. 3987, § 1(Res. No. 8948, § 1(Exh. A, § 18), 11-14-12; Ord. No. 4143, § 1(Res. No. 9678, Exh. A, §§ 119, 120), 5-6-14)