§ 13-83.50. Purpose

It is the purpose and intent of this article:

(a) To meet general plan goals to create new housing opportunities in commercial, industrial, and residential areas by allowing mixed-use developments that exhibit excellence in design, site planning, integration of uses and structures, and protect the integrity of neighboring development.

(b) To encourage mixed-use development projects, as allowed by an adopted urban plan, that combines residential and nonresidential uses, including office, retail, business services, personal services, public spaces and uses, and other community amenities as a means to revitalize a defined area in the city without exceeding the development capacity of the general plan transportation system.

(c) To encourage a full array of different land use types and structures, including reuse of existing structures, to create an active city life and enhance business vitality.

(d) To ensure the appearance of buildings complementary to the existing architectural character of the area in which they are located and that on-site residential and nonresidential uses are compatible.

(e) To ensure compatibility of mixed-use development projects with existing and future allowable development in surrounding zoning districts.

(f) To allow residents of a live/work unit, including artists, designers, craftspeople, professionals and small-business entrepreneurs, to maintain a business and living space under common ownership.

(g) To allow conversion of commercial or industrial properties to residential developments pursuant to the standards of an adopted urban plan.

(Ord. No. 06-9, § 1e., 4-18-06 )