1177.10 PURPOSE OF DESIGN STANDARDS.

   (a)   The Mixed-Use Design Guidelines are intended to provide the City of Aurora with a mechanism to assist developers, businesses, commercial property owners and homeowners in the planning and development of projects in the Mixed-Use Development District. The City's intention is to provide workable guidelines that allow flexibility in new development while preserving the historic character of the City and natural geographic assets. Further, these recommendations provide options to create walkable communities, develop a variety of open space and streetscape options while creating jobs and increasing the City's tax base.

   (b)   In order to further the vision of the Mixed-Use Development District, certain recommendations are in place to guide development while allowing a unique and eclectic mix of residential, commercial and retail uses within each area.

   (c)   Please refer to Attachment A for the map of the Mixed-Use Development District. The new mixed-use district encompasses over 500 acres with a wide variety of topography. The City seeks to create a vibrant entertainment district near the lake (referred to as the Waterfront District) with a mix of unique and attractive office, retail and residential uses and with additional office and residential uses in the areas located off SR 43 and Treat and Chillicothe Roads (referred to as Neighborhood / Office areas). (Ord. 2014-144. Passed 12-1-14.)