(A) It is the purpose of the West State Road 28 Corridor Overlay Zone (the “Overlay Zone”) to promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare by providing for consistent and coordinated treatment of the properties bordering West State Road 28 in the City of Frankfort, Indiana.
(B) The Plan Commission and Common Council, in establishing this zone, are relying on I.C. 36-7-4-600 et seq. and I.C. 36-7-4-1400 et seq. This zoning district is, likewise, intended to serve as a tool for implementing the development policies and guidelines set for the Corridor in the Comprehensive Plan. West State Road 28 is a limited access highway and an important economic development corridor to the City of Frankfort and Clinton County. West State Road 28 is a premier location and employment center whose viability, quality, and character are important to the community as a whole, adjacent residents, employees, business owners and taxing districts. Therefore, it is the further purpose of the West State Road 28 Corridor Overlay Zone:
(1) To promote coordinated, quality development per the land use recommendations set forth in the Master Plan;
(2) To establish consistent architectural and design guidelines to establish a consistent and uniform appearance along the corridor;
(3) To provide for the preservation of natural features and open space; and
(4) Establish the appearance of a premier business address in Frankfort and Clinton County.
(Ord. 08-04, passed 7-14-08; Am. Ord. 14-23, passed 1-26-15)