§ 16.20.120.5. Permitted uses and use regulations.

16.20.120.5.1. Permitted uses.

Uses in these districts shall be allowed as provided in the Matrix: Use Permissions and Parking Requirements.

16.20.120.5.2. Use regulations.

	DC-C	DC-1	DC-2	DC-3	DC-P
General use provisions based on approval process
Base approval	Enhanced street level requirements	Enhanced street level requirements	Minimum 75 percent gross s.f. residential or hotel uses	Enhanced street level requirements	All approvals are base approval
Bonus approval, streamline	Minimum 25 percent gross s.f. nonresidential	Minimum 5 percent gross s.f. nonresidential	N/A	N/A
Bonus approval, public hearing	Minimum 50 percent gross s.f. nonresidential	minimum 25 percent gross s.f. nonresidential	SE required for nonresidential uses above 25 percent gross s.f.	Street level plus one story liner minimum at base
For purposes of this chart, the term "gross s.f." means the total floor area of all buildings on the site, including but not limited to the floor area of all parking spaces. Parking spaces dedicated for residential uses shall count towards the residential percentage and parking spaces dedicated for nonresidential uses shall count towards the nonresidential percentage.

 

16.20.120.5.2.1. Pedestrian level "A" streets within DC-C and DC-1.

Developments abutting these streets shall provide nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses and hardscape and landscaping improvements consistent with the landscaping and hardscape standards established for downtown St. Petersburg by the City.

1.

Uses. Appropriate nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses shall include, but not be limited to, retail sales, service establishments, museums, restaurants and bars, hotel lobbies, studios, and limited residential support activities (e.g., lobbies, fitness centers). Such pedestrian-oriented uses shall be incorporated into no less than 75 percent of the linear building frontage abutting all pedestrian level "A" Streets. Each of the pedestrian-oriented uses shall have a minimum average depth of 40 feet and shall meet all requirements of the design guidelines.

2.

Streetscape improvements. The abutting public sidewalk shall be improved in compliance with the streetscape treatment plan identified in the Plaza Parkway Design Guidelines.

16.20.120.5.2.2. Pedestrian level "A" streets within DC-2.

Developments abutting these streets shall provide nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses and hardscape and landscaping improvements consistent with the landscaping and hardscape standards established for downtown St. Petersburg by the City.

1.

Uses. Appropriate nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses shall include, but not be limited to, retail sales, service establishments, restaurants and bars, offices, hotel lobbies, studios, and limited residential support activities (e.g., lobbies, fitness centers). Such pedestrian-oriented uses shall be incorporated into no less than 60 percent of the linear building frontage abutting all pedestrian level "A" streets. Each of the foregoing pedestrian-oriented uses shall have a minimum average depth of 30 feet and shall meet all requirements of the design guidelines.

2.

Streetscape improvements. The abutting public sidewalk shall be improved in compliance with the streetscape treatment plan identified in the Plaza Parkway Design Guidelines.

16.20.120.5.2.3. Pedestrian level "A" streets within DC-3.

Developments abutting these streets are required to provide nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses and hardscape and landscaping improvements consistent with the landscaping and hardscape standards established for downtown St. Petersburg by the City.

1.

Uses. Appropriate nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses shall include, but not be limited to, retail sales, service establishments, museums, commercial recreation, restaurants and bars, hotel lobbies, studios, and limited residential support activities (e.g., lobbies, fitness centers). Such pedestrian-oriented uses shall be incorporated into no less than 75 percent of the linear building frontage abutting all pedestrian level "A" streets and 50 percent of the intersecting streets up to a 200-foot distance westward from Beach Drive. Each of the foregoing pedestrian-oriented uses shall have a minimum average depth of 40 feet and shall meet all requirements of the design guidelines.

2.

Streetscape improvements. The abutting public sidewalk shall be improved in compliance with the streetscape treatment plan identified in the Plaza Parkway Design Guidelines.

16.20.120.5.2.4. Pedestrian level "B" streets within all districts.

Other than as allowed by the zoning district, specific types of uses are not required abutting these streets. Nonresidential, pedestrian-oriented uses in pedestrian level building facades, including office space and retail and support uses, are encouraged. The building shall provide for architectural treatments following the design guidelines.

The abutting public sidewalk shall be improved in compliance with the streetscape treatment plan as identified in the Plaza Parkway Design Guidelines.

16.20.120.5.2.5. All other streets.

The abutting public sidewalk of all other streets shall be improved in compliance with the streetscape treatment plan identified in the Plaza Parkway Design Guidelines.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.120.5; Ord. No. 985-G, §§ 26—31, 7-15-2010)