(a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of the East Valley Parkway overlay
zone is to identify and designate the East Valley Parkway overlay
area, described in this chapter and incorporated by this reference,
to encourage revitalization of the area, and to ensure land use compatibility
by establishing standards to enhance the area's appearance, strengthen
its economic base, increase property values, and support surrounding
areas.
(b) Applicability. This article shall apply to all public and private
development located within the overlay zone, that requires discretionary
or administrative permits, including new development, additions, expansions,
exterior modifications and changes in land use. The East Valley Parkway
overlay zone shall be used in conjunction with the East Valley Parkway
area plan document adopted by separate resolution, to implement the
general plan by establishing appropriate design guidelines for site
planning, architectural style, landscaping, signage and lighting,
and to establish permitted, conditional and accessory uses.
(Ord. No. 2004-15, § 4, 10-6-04)
(a) Underlying zone. Areas zoned general commercial (CG) and located
within the overlay zone shall comply with any underlying zone requirements
as well as the East Valley Parkway area plan.
(b) Conflict in zone standards. If there is any express conflict between
the underlying zone standards and the overlay zone standards, the
overlay zone standards shall prevail.
(Ord. No. 2004-15, § 4, 10-6-04; Ord.
No. 2023-15, 10/25/2023)
All new projects within the overlay zone are must conform with
the separate design standards of the East Valley Parkway area plan
document and with the overlay zone's goals and objectives.
(Ord. No. 2004-15, § 4, 10-6-04)