The MX-U district is intended to provide flexible, creative development on Boise State University’s (Boise State University) campus, including both new development and infill. This district allows for a mix of uses that support near-university residential, retail, and service functions.
LOT STANDARDS
| Lot Area (minimum) | N/A | |
| Street Frontage (minimum) | 30 ft. |
SETBACKS (MINIMUM)
| A | Front | 0 ft. [1] |
| Side Street | 10 ft. [2] | |
| B | Interior Side | N/A |
| C | Rear Yard | 20 ft. [1] |
PARKING SETBACKS (MINIMUM)
| Front | 10 ft. [1] | |
| Street Side | 10 ft. [1] | |
| Interior Side | 10 ft. [1] | |
| Rear | 10 ft. [1] | |
| Any Yard Adjacent to Interstate (I-84 & I-184) | N/A |
HEIGHT (MAXIMUM)
| D | Building Height | Unlimited [2]: 70 ft. [3] or 45 ft. or the maximum height of the Residential zoning district, whichever is greater [4]. |
Streetscape Standards
All development adjacent to the adopted Boise State University campus master plan boundaries shall comply with the following streetscape standards. The stricter provisions shall supersede any inconsistent dimensional standards in Section 11-04-07, Access and Connectivity.
(1) Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
(2) Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.
Additional Standards
Fire access to existing and new buildings shall be shown on all required site plans. A letter from the Idaho State Fire Marshal verifying compliance of the building plans with state requirements regarding fire safety shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to construction.
Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections (Table 11-02.22)
- Use Regulations - Chapter 11-03
- Lot and Building Forms and Dimensions - 11-04-03
- Subdivision Standards - 11-04-04
- Sensitives Lands - 11-04-05
- Building Design - 11-04-06
- Access and Connectivity - 11-04-07
- Parking and Loading - 11-04-08
- Landscaping, Fencing Walls and Screening - 11-04-09
- Assured Water Supply - 11-04-10
- Exterior Lighting - 11-04-11
- Signs - 11-04-12
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