The purpose of the village’s form-based code is to provide specific regulations to achieve the following:
(A) Develop a fully integrated, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment with historic residential neighborhoods and a traditional downtown with buildings that contain commercial, residential and office uses;
(B) Create a synergy of uses within the downtown to support economic development and redevelopment;
(C) Calm traffic traveling through the village to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Prevent a clustering of auto-oriented uses, which could degrade the pedestrian-friendly environment;
(D) Regulate building height and placement to achieve appropriate scale along streetscapes and ensure proper transition between the different areas of the village; and
(E) Establish clear controls on building form and placement to frame a well-defined public realm comprised of human-scale streets, neighborhoods and public spaces, all of which contribute to creating a safe, comfortable and livable environment.
(Ord. passed 5-20-2009, § 4.3.1)