§ 8.2. PC-D Planned commercial development district.

8.2.1.

Regulations in this section are the PC-D district regulations. The PC-D district identifies land areas for a variety of commercial types within a planned design as further described in section 3.1.12 of this chapter. The PC-D district is intended to:

A.

Encourage new development of greenfield, brownfield, and other infill areas for planned designs;

B.

Encourage redevelopment of existing commercial sites for their highest and best use;

B.

Encourage flexible and creative concepts in site planning;

C.

Encourage functional open space areas to improve both the site and the community in general;

D.

Provide for an efficient use of land; and

E.

Provide a stable commercial environment compatible with surrounding residential areas.

The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for development and redevelopment of commercial properties with the flexibility to allow a full range of uses and designs for retail centers, outparcels, infill buildings, and open space.

8.2.2.

Master plan. A preliminary master plan of the planned commercial development shall be submitted to the department of planning and development at the time of filing for rezoning to the PC-D district. The preliminary master plan shall contain a list of permitted uses, setbacks, and other information as required by the zoning administrator. Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use shall be prohibited. Said plan shall be prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, and/or land surveyor whose state registration is current and valid and the plan shall exhibit such seal or other to validate such. The plan shall become a condition of the rezoning.

8.2.3.

Use regulations. Within the PC-D district, land and structures shall be used in accordance with the list of proposed uses as submitted in the master plan (see section 8.2.2). Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use shall be prohibited.

8.2.4.

Development standards.

A.

Height regulations. Buildings shall not exceed a height of forty-five (45) feet or three and one-half (3½) stories, whichever is higher.

B.

Minimum lot width. As specified in conditions of zoning.

C.

Minimum development frontage: Sixty (60) feet.

D.

Minimum lot frontage. As specified in conditions of zoning.

E.

Minimum perimeter setback of entire development. As specified in conditions of zoning.

F.

Minimum interior setbacks. As specified in conditions of zoning.

G.

Accessory structure requirements. See section 4.9 of this chapter.

H.

[Metal panels, metal sheathing, standard gray concrete block.] The use of metal panels or metal sheathing and/or standard gray concrete block on the exterior walls of any building or structure shall be prohibited with the exception that such materials may be used if finished with a product consisting of brick, stone, or hard-coat stucco.

I.

[Gable or hip roofs.] Gable or hip roofs shall have a minimum roof pitch of 6/12. Both gable and hip roofs shall provide overhanging eaves on all sides that extend a minimum of one (1) foot beyond the building wall.

J.

Minimum buffer requirements. In addition to required setbacks, all uses within the PC-D district which abut a single-family residential district or use shall provide a minimum fifteen-foot wide buffer, five (5) feet of which can be within required setback, to provide a visual screen in accordance with section 4.17 of this chapter.

K.

[Air conditioning units and HVAC systems.] Air conditioning units and HVAC systems shall be thoroughly screened from view from the public right-of-way and from adjacent properties by using walls, fencing, roof elements, or landscaping on multifamily and nonresidential properties.

L.

[Front building facade.] The front building facade of all principal buildings shall be oriented toward street fronts or adjacent arterial street fronts.

M.

[Refuse areas.] Refuse areas (dumpsters) shall be placed in the least visible location from public streets, and shall be enclosed on three (3) sides with opaque walls, with the fourth side being an opaque closing gate. Height of an opaque wall shall be at least twelve (12) inches higher than the receptacle.

N.

[Light fixture poles.] Light fixture poles cannot exceed forty (40) feet in height. All site lighting shall be directed onto the site.

O.

[Chain link fences.] Chain link fences are not allowed in the front yards. Where allowed, all chain link fences shall not be taller than five (5) feet in height and shall be vinyl coated, with one (1) of the following colors: hunter green or black.

P.

Building massing. Street fronting building facades greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be modulated with breaks in wall surfaces and materials at intervals not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet, measured parallel to the street. For buildings that are three (3) stories or less in height, each floor shall be delineated through windows, belt courses, cornices lines, or similar architectural detailing.

Q.

Color. Fluorescent colors shall not be employed except as accent colors.

8.2.5.

Other regulations. The headings below contain additional, but not necessarily all, provisions applicable to the PC-D district.

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City of Cartersville Landscaping Ordinance.

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City of Cartersville Sign Ordinance.