§ 12.7.2.3. Core Transit Corridors, Waterfront Overlay, Special Regulating Districts, Planned Unit Developments (PUD), and Planned Development Agreements (PDA)

A.

Geographic Areas

1.

Core Transit Corridors - Core Transit Corridors (CTCs) and Future Core Transit Corridors (FCTCs) were established in 2005 and 2006 by City Council in order to improve design standards along major roadways. The roads identified as CTCs and FCTCs are established in Chapter 25-2, subchapter E of the City Land Development Code.

2.

The Waterfront Overlay encompasses land surrounding Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River and includes parkland, part of Downtown, and the South Central Waterfront. The boundaries of the Waterfront Overlay district are established by Appendix B of Chapter 25-2 of the City Land Development Code.

3.

Special Regulating Districts are areas zoned as Transit Oriented Development (TOD), North Burnet Gateway (NBG), and East Riverside Corridor (ERC).

4.

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are a type of special purpose zoning district established in Chapter 25-2 of the City Land Development Code.

5.

Planned Development Agreements (PDAs) are a type combining zoning district established in Chapter 25-2 of the City Land Development Code.

B.

Node support poles shall be placed within the planting zone in alignment with existing street trees or light poles. Poles shall be placed equidistant between street trees, with a minimum separation of 15 feet from tree to pole.

C.

Poles may not be located so as to inhibit a consistent, uniform streetscape, or tree trimming. Any tree trimming must maintain the tree's natural shape and growth pattern.

D.

Node and Pole Design - Network nodes and node support poles must be designed to be compact and unobtrusive so as to minimize the visual impact on the surrounding streetscape. The applicant shall avoid using enclosures that are bulky or include distracting materials.

1.

Placement - Network nodes and equipment shall be grouped or stacked close together on the same side of the pole. Large gaps between equipment and enclosures should be avoided.

2.

The color of a network node placed on any existing pole must match the color of the existing pole.

E.

Cabinet Placement and Design - Equipment cabinets may be mounted to the pole, placed in the designated street furniture area, or located underground. Cabinets placed on poles must be located at least nine feet above ground level and follow the design standards described above in subsection E. The center of the cabinets must be located the same distance from the face of curb as street trees and service poles. Cabinets shall be designed to be unobtrusive and compatible with the surrounding environment.