18.125.030 Incentives program.
A project must include the specific number of sustainable development features listed in Table 18.125.030 to obtain development incentive. The following table lists the specific incentives that can be granted by the zoning administrator and requirements necessary to receive each incentive. The qualifying sustainable development incentives are described in MCC 18.125.040. The award levels are cumulative. If a proposed project meets the number of requirements listed in the “Requirements” and “Additional Requirements” columns, then a project may receive the incentive in the “Development Incentive” column.
Development Incentive | Description | Requirements | Additional Requirements |
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Expedited Zoning Clearance/Development Review Permit | Development review permit may be expedited administratively, planning and zoning commission not required. | Development must achieve 9 out of the 17 sustainable development features. | Sustainable feature #14 required. |
Increased Building Height | A development may increase the allowable building height up to 15 feet. | Development must achieve 7 out of the 17 sustainable development features. |
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Setback Reduction | A development may reduce the required front, rear or side yard setback/buffer up to 5 feet. | Development must achieve 5 out of the 17 sustainable development features. | Sustainable feature #11 required. |
Parking Reduction and Project Award Recognition by Development Services | A development may reduce the minimum parking requirements up to 20 percent. | Development must achieve 3 out of the 17 sustainable development features. | Parking study may be required, at developer’s sole cost and expense, as determined by the zoning administrator. |
[Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 411.03.]