33.030 Zone District Designation and Description

A. The SE Zone is a separate zoning district and is identified by this Chapter as a standalone zoning district designation, with its accompanying and associated development standards and requirements. B. An SE Zone shall include a broad mixture of complimentary land uses including retail shopping centers, office and residential uses, hospitality services, Adopted 08/28/07 convention services, recreational uses, venues for professional sports teams, and public gathering places for large events. Public and private facilities included within the zone will focus on venues and facilities that are unique to the City and region and encourage use by visitors and local residents. An overall design shall unite the various uses. The development of property in the SE Zone shall promote creativity, as well as maximize available public and private open space and recreation and entertainment venues. Section 33.040 Minimum Eligibility Requirements. In order for a property and development to be considered eligible for establishment as an SE Zone, it must meet the following requirements: A. The property shall include a minimum area of 75 acres. B. The property shall be located near or adjacent to the I-15 corridor to facilitate significant traffic movements associated with large scale sports and entertainment events. C. Unique sports venues and recreational amenities for both visitors and residents is a main goal of the SE Zone. At least one major facility for professional sports with a capacity minimum of 9,000 seats shall be included in the SE Zone. Development shall also feature elements including, but not limited to, restaurants, shops, theatres, amphitheaters, art galleries, and exhibition halls. D. Retail and commercial uses shall include at least 750,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, comprising anchor stores, boutique level merchants, and office uses. E. To maximize the area available for open space and to avoid large expanses of asphalt, all of the required off street parking in the SE Zone shall be located in parking structures.