§ 1411-03. Purpose of Subdistricts.

The downtown development use subdistricts have the following purposes:

(a)

Subdistrict A-Downtown Core. To encourage, support and enhance the downtown area as a high-density, mixed-use urban center of regional importance and a center for business, communications, office, government, retail and entertainment. Subdistrict A allows a mix of large-scale offices, convention facilities and hotels, commercial, high-rise residential, public, recreation and entertainment uses.

(b)

Subdistrict B-Downtown Residential. To create, maintain and enhance areas for residential developments that will complement and support the downtown core. Residential developments may be either as a sole use or as a mixed use and achieved through the adaptive reuse of historic structures or new construction. Subdistrict B also permits loft residences and offices.

(c)

Subdistrict C-Downtown Support. To maintain and enhance the Downtown Development District by providing sites for offices, residential, commercial and public and semi-public uses essential for the livelihood of businesses and neighborhoods located in Cincinnati and residents living in the downtown area. Subdistrict C permits a mix of professional and governmental offices, residential, commercial, public, semi-public and limited industrial uses.

(d)

Subdistrict D-Riverfront. To enhance the downtown area by providing sites for commercial recreation, hotel, retail and office space and housing in an urban neighborhood along the Riverfront.

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