137 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829-2426

Commercial (C) . A. Purpose. The Commercial Zone District is characterized by commercial, office, and multi-unit mixed-use residential uses that are an integral part of the City's ability to provide a diverse range of essential and regionally oriented services, tourism-related businesses , and employment opportunities. This Zone District is primarily located along Manitou Avenue outside of the Downtown Zone District west of Highway 24. This Zone District prioritizes gathering spaces and public art as well as access to the Fountain Creek and the Creek Walk Trail for properties on the north side of Manitou Avenue. This district aims to minimize conflicts with adjacent residential and historic areas, floodplains, steep slopes, connected wildlife corridors, wildlife and pollinator habitats, and ecologically sensitive areas. B. Permitted Uses. Applicable uses may be found in Chapter 4, Table 18.04.2-1. C. Dimensional Standards. The following dimensional standards apply to this district. Table 18.02.3.2-1: Dimensional Standards for the Commercial Zone District Lot Dimensions Standard Requirements Minimum Lot Size N/A Minimum Lot Frontage 50 ft. Building Setbacks Minimum Front Setback - Permanent Principal Structure 10 ft. [1] Minimum Front Setback - Permanent and Temporary Accessory Structures 10 ft. Maximum Front Setbacks N/A Minimum Side Setback - Permanent Principal Structure 5 ft. [1] Minimum Side Setback - Permanent Accessory Structure 5 ft. Minimum Side Setback - Temporary Accessory Structure 5 ft. Minimum Rear Setback - Permanent Principal Structure 10 ft. Minimum Rear Setback - Permanent Accessory Structure 10 ft. Minimum Rear Setback - Temporary Accessory Structure 5 ft. Site Development Standards Maximum Lot Coverage 75% Maximum Building Height 35 ft. [1] Residential Density 20 du/ac [1] Subject to building height and scale requirements per Section 18.03.2.4 and 18.03.3 . Figure 18.02.3.2-1: Illustration of Setbacks 18.02.3.3 Mixed-Use Commercial (MUC) . A. Purpose. The Mixed-Use Commercial District serves as the eastern gateway to Manitou Springs and is envisioned as a pedestrian friendly hub of retail, higher density residential (standalone or mixed-use), entertainment, and lodging. It promotes mixed-use developments (vertical or horizontal) that retain frontage along Manitou Avenue for commercial uses at the street level while expanding available housing options, as well as live/work housing or apartments.