The purpose of this district is to:
A. Create mixed use, compact, walkable places that transform
residential, commercial, recreational, and other compatible uses into
a traditional neighborhood.
B. Create streetscapes with buildings close to sidewalks
and parking to the rear accessed by alleys and service lanes.
C. Integrate housing types, parks, shops and stores into
a seamless, interconnected place with through streets.
D. Provide for needed transportation and traffic improvements
to minimize the impact of the new village on surrounding roads.
E. Create a network of open space and recreational opportunities
for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Mixed-Use Village Overlay District shall apply to those areas shown on the Smart Growth Zoning Districts and Overlay District map in Article
XXV.
[Added 7-16-2012 by Ord. No. 03-12]
In order to encourage the use of efficient and innovative design,
the Board of Commissioners may permit additional modifications of
the standards set forth in this article as a conditional use, provided
that any such conditional use which modifies the design criteria or
standards in addition to those more specifically enumerated hereinabove
shall be subject to the following:
A. Such
modifications would provide for a safer, more attractive and more
functional use that offers valuable economic base and/or local employment;
and
B. Such
modifications would not result in adverse impact to the use and enjoyment
of nearby properties; and
C. Such
modifications would not jeopardize the safe functioning of adjoining
roads and intersections.