Chapter 27 Downtown Overlay District
Section 27.01
Purpose and Intent
The Downtown Overlay District is an overlay zoning district for development of the downtown area of Fountain Hills. The intent of this district is to integrate commercial activity and professional offices with residential uses, visitor attractions and parks as appropriate for the established districts within the downtown area. The Downtown Overlay District modifies the underlying zoning district regulations only to the extent specifically set forth in this Chapter. If not specifically modified in this Chapter, all of the regulations in effect in the underlying zoning districts will remain in full force and effect.
Section 27.02
Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in the Downtown Overlay District shall be: A. The Avenue District: 1. Permitted uses: a. Uses listed in Zoning Ordinance Sections 12.02 B. and C. provided, however, that ground floor uses within fifty feet (50’) of the right-of-way for the nearest adjacent street shall be limited to restaurants and cafes; bars and taverns; gift shops, apparel stores, variety stores and similar retail commercial stores; entertainment venues; or similar uses. b. Outdoor seating areas for food and beverage service with associated outdoor entertainment subject to the following requirements. i. Any recorded or live music or sound that is electronically amplified and played outside an establishment shall only be permitted at establishments with dedicated outdoor seating areas for food and beverage service. ii. Establishments with dedicated outdoor seating areas for food and beverage service shall comply with the sound level requirements set forth in the Fountain Hills Town Code Section 11-1-7, as amended.