§ 1411-01. Purposes.

The general purposes of the downtown development district regulations are to:

(a)

Provide a balance of uses and amenities fostering a vital economic and cultural center of the city and enhance its aesthetic qualities.

(b)

Encourage quality and variety in building and landscape design as well as compatibility in use and form.

(c)

Protect and enhance historic, cultural and architectural resource.

(d)

Create and enhance pedestrian-oriented streets to preserve retail vitality and improve the quality of life for downtown workers, visitors and residents.

(e)

Establish appropriate standards for the review of proposals for new development and redevelopment.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004)