In order to implement the Greater Downtown Plan, the following
zoning overlay standards have been developed for the subareas of the
Downtown District. Application of the standards and guidelines will
begin to implement goals of the plan to:
(a)
Maintain and enhance the economic, cultural and social vitality of
the Downtown District.
(b)
Promote downtown living by providing a wide range of housing opportunities.
(c)
Enhance the transportation system to accommodate automobiles, transit,
bikes and pedestrians, and provide adequate, convenient parking.
(d)
Stabilize and enhance the historic residential neighborhoods.
(e)
Establish and promote a unique identity for each of the subareas
of the Downtown District.
(f)
Preserve and restore significant historic structures.
(g)
Activate the edges of the downtown parks with mixed use and programmed/active
use of the parks as urban open space rather than passive green parks.
(Ord. 4572, 3-20-13)
