Commercial/Mixed Use

What does Community Industrial mean?

Community industrial is a term the City of Smithville uses to describe a type of light industrial use that is more reliable than what is currently allowed. These uses will be generally restricted by the size of the business, number of employees, and types of activities. The inclusion of this type of industrial category was planned for and encouraged in the overlay of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Page 54 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plans identifies areas like this overlay as character areas that represent the community’s vision for how these areas may evolve over the next decade in Smithville.

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General Office

Bio-Science Industry

Tech Industry

Animal Health Industry

Mixed Use Developments

Higher Education Facilities

Medium - High Density Residential

Residential Above Commercial

Artisan or Community Scale Industrial

Mixed Use and Commercial Area Vision

The images are examples of development patterns depicting a mixed-use district primarily consisting of commercial, office, and community (light) industrial uses. Residential uses would be allowed as stand-alone multi-family units or within the same building above commercial uses.

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What is a resaonbale building height for this type of development?

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1 - 2 stories

50% (10 votes)
2 - 3 stories

45% (9 votes)
4 - 6 stories

5% (1 vote)

Total Votes: 20

Commercial Area Vision

These photos are examples of form-based zoning developments with a mix of commercial and residential uses. A familiar example in the top right is Zona Rosa. The new zoning regulations wouldn't create a development that looks exactly the same but would encourage a similar design pattern, including buildings built up to the sidewalk, multiple buildings on one parcel, and an inviting streetscape.

What design features do think should be prioritized?

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Total Votes: 22