The intent of this chapter is to adopt regulations and procedures specifically tailored to reflect and be consistent with: a) the unique use and form considerations of public amenities as well as community and governmental functions, and b) the often highly specific needs of such uses as to location, intensity of use, and massing, which regulations may be modified pursuant to the terms of this chapter if they impose unnecessary rigidities on the proposed development or redevelopment of a parcel or parcels of land that require an individual, planned approach.
The Recreational, Institutional, and Open Space District (the RIO District) promotes the efficient use of land with a flexible set of regulations that meet these highly specific needs in a manner that is intended to achieve and balance the objectives of:
A. Maximizing the predictability of land use and public benefits as a result of the development and use of property;
B. Providing public amenities including schools, parks, open space, and recreational facilities;
C. Enhancing the character and vitality of RIO District properties in harmony with adjacent uses and residential neighborhoods;
D. Preserving natural, cultural, and historic features;
E. Minimizing the regulatory time and expense burden on the property owner; and,
F. Facilitating development in harmony with the Village's Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 2019-2, 1-28-2019)