A. Purpose: It is the purpose of the downtown core district to:
1. Create a distinct, strong identity for the downtown core, preserving a civic heart for Coeur d'Alene.
2. Encourage private and public investment, attract shoppers and visitors, and appeal to existing and new residents.
3. Produce a concentration and a mixture of commercial, office, retail, residential, and public uses within the downtown.
4. Develop a downtown that supports pedestrian movement and use of public transit.
5. Implement the city's comprehensive plan.
B. Application And Intent:
1. This district is envisioned to have the highest intensity uses, especially retail, office, residences, and hotels contained within low rise, mid rise and high rise buildings. Shops and restaurants would be located along key streets. Major public spaces and buildings would anchor the district. Over time, parking would be increasingly located within structures.
2. This district is centered in and around the downtown area surrounding Sherman Avenue and has density and development incentives to encourage the revitalization of the core business area.
3. Project review is required for all subdivisions and for all residential, civic, commercial, service and industry uses except residential uses for four (4) or fewer dwellings. (Ord. 3268 §13, 2006: Ord. 2788 §1, 1996: Ord. 2696 §1, 1995: Ord. 2049 §39, 1987: Ord. 1691 §1(part), 1982)