The purpose of the Target Investment Zones (TIZ) is to encourage the development of fully integrated, mixed use, pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods. The Traditional Neighborhood Design Standards are provided as the design criteria for the TIZ's, not a specific or rigid regulatory requirement. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to follow these standards, but the Commission (and Council) may approve applications that deviate from the standards when the applicant demonstrates that such deviations are consistent with the Core Targeted Investment Areas recommendation in the most current comprehensive Plan, and subsequent amendments approved by Council, result in better site design, are consistent with the character of the surrounding properties and areas, and do not create a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
Traditional Neighborhood Design is characterized by the following design elements:
(a) Neighborhoods or developments which are limited in size and oriented toward pedestrian activity:
(b) A variety of academic, retail, office, research and design, service, housing and public facility uses;
(c) Residence, retail, workplaces and civic buildings are interwoven within the neighborhood and are all within close proximity;
(d) A network of interconnecting streets and blocks;
(e) A coordinated transportation system with a hierarchy of appropriately designed facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, public transit and automobiles;
(f) Well-configured greens, squares, plazas, landscaped streets and parks woven into the pattern of the neighborhood and dedicated to the collective active and passive social activity, recreation and visual enjoyment of the populace;
(g) Compatibility of buildings and other improvements as determined by their arrangement. bulk, form, character and landscaping to establish a livable, harmonious and diverse environment;
(h) Buildings which form a consistent, distinct edge and define the border between the public street and the private block interior; and,
(i) Architecture and landscape which respond to the unique character of the neighborhood.
Various aspects of these design goals are demonstrated by the following building typologies, the use of which is strongly encouraged when designing new construction or expansion of existing buildings. (See Illustration #5)
Neighborhood Design Standards Diagram
Illustration #5
Wherever possible the provisions of this section shall be interpreted in a manner which is consistent with these design goals.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
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