§ 33-3.53.5. Dimensional standards.

(a)

Dimensional standards are provided in Table 33-3.53.5-2.

(b)

Section 40-737, Exceptions to height requirements, of this Code shall not apply.

(c)

The following exceptions to the dimensional standards shall apply:

(1)

Front or corner side yard setback. In the FC-1 district:

a.

Outdoor seating areas. A portion of the building may be set back farther than the maximum front or corner side yard setback to accommodate an outdoor seating area, plaza, or courtyard at ground level between the building and the property line, provided that the outdoor seating area, plaza, or courtyard shall:

1.

Adjoin the sidewalk;

2.

Not be wider than the greater of fifty (50) feet or fifty (50) percent of the development site width;

3.

Not be deeper than two hundred (200) feet;

4.

Have a floor area no less than two hundred (200) square feet and no greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet;

5.

Be constructed of a durable outdoor surface that is compatible with Parish-approved sidewalk material; and

6.

If elevated, not exceed eighteen (18) inches above the level of the abutting sidewalk.

b.

Covered walks or galleries. To create a covered walk or gallery along the exterior front or corner side of a building, awnings, canopies, balconies, the projection of the upper floor of a building, or similar structures above the ground floor of a building may have no minimum front or corner side yard setback, and may project into the public right-of-way, subject to the following conditions:

1.

Purpose. Covered walks or galleries provide public benefits, including visual interest and shade, and promote the vision of a traditional, pedestrian-friendly, and vibrant main street, and are encouraged.

2.

Projection to back-of-curb. Any structure used to create a covered walk or gallery may project no farther than the back of the curb; however, the upper floor of a building may only project to the back of the curb where it abuts on-street parking.

3.

Projection into public right-of-way. The upper floor of a building may not project into the public right-of-way. Other structures, including balconies, awnings, and canopies, may project into the public right-of-way subject to parish attorney approval of an agreement allowing use of the public right-of-way and indemnifying the parish.

4.

Dimensional standards. Any structure used to create a covered walk or gallery, and any posts or columns supporting such structures, shall comply with the dimensional standards in Table 33-3.53.5-1, FC-1 Dimensional Exception—Covered Walk or Gallery.

5.

Location of posts or columns. Posts or columns supporting such structures may be located in the furniture zone but shall not be located in the pedestrian zone.

6.

General design. To provide pleasant, usable space that connects with surrounding properties, covered walks or galleries shall be well-lit and shall not terminate at dead ends at the side of adjacent buildings.

Table 33-3.53.5-1. FC-1 Dimensional Exception—Covered Walk or Gallery

From such structure to:	Distance (feet), minimum
A. Hazards (e.g. power or telecommunications lines)	10
B. Sidewalk (vertical clearance)	14 for balconies or ceilings 9 for awnings or canopies
C. Ground floor building façade (horizontal clearance)	8
D. Face of curb	1.5
Height	Distance (feet), maximum
E. Awning (lowest to highest point)	4

 

(2)

Maximum non-residential ground floor area. In the FC-1 district, buildings with more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of ground floor area that accommodate multiple non-residential uses are allowed, provided that:

a.

There shall be a separate street entrance for each disruption of horizontal plane required by section 33-6.8.3.2, Facades; and

b.

The applicant for approval of a building with more than forty thousand (40,000) square feet of ground floor area shall submit a traffic mitigation plan that provides a vehicular connection between two (2) north-south streets unless LURTC determines that existing connections are adequate.

Table 33-3.53.5-2. Dimensional Standards—Fat City Districts

	FC-1	FC-2	FC-3
Height
Building Height (feet), maximum	65	65	65
Building Height (stories), minimum	Corner lots: 3 Interior lots: 2	Not applicable	Not applicable
First floor ceiling height (feet)	14 to 20	For non-residential uses: 14 to 20	For non-residential uses: 14 to 20
Yard Requirements
Front and Corner side (feet), minimum	5	5	5, except 10 on W Esplanade Ave.
Front and Corner side (feet), maximum	5	10	10
Side (feet), minimum	None	5	None
Rear (feet)	None	None	None
Bulk Regulations
Total ground floor area, non-residential uses, maximum (square feet)	25,000, except hotels None with exception	15,000	None

 

Where a public sidewalk servitude is located in the front or corner side yard, the front or corner side yard setback shall be measured from the servitude line.

(Ord. No. 25411 , § 4, 8-23-17)