Bayou Residential District

The following policies shall govern development in the Bayou Residential District.

Policy 1:  Urban and architectural design features are equally important for both the street and water side of buildings.

Policy 2:  Driveway accesses will be tightly controlled

Policy 3: Overhead utilities shall be placed underground as part of all redevelopment projects

Policy 4: All new development or redevelopment shall be required to have site plan approval prior to construction.

Policy 5: Landscaping of the site shall be required on all sites where any development will occur, with particular emphasis on the Gulf Boulevard frontage.

Primary uses - Residential.

Secondary uses - Small-scale commercial and office.

Density/Intensity Standards - Shall include the following:

Residential use – Shall not exceed 18 dwelling units per acre.

Other uses – Shall be permitted only with a primary use of residential not to exceed a floor area ratio of 0.30 as a bonus.

A maximum impervious surface ration of 0.70 is permitted.