(a) Overlay districts are zoning tools used for dealing with unique situations or accomplishing special planning and zoning goals. Overlay districts may be created where the land use regulations and associated development standards of the underlying zoning districts are deemed inadequate to be effective. As the name implies, overlay zoning districts are “overlaid” on top of base zoning districts. The overlay district alters or adds to the zoning requirements of the base zoning district or districts. Overlay districts are shown on the official Zoning Map as dashed lines labeled with the overlay map designation or with the overlay district name. Overlay districts shall be given a two letter designator that follows the designation of the underlying base zoning district. For example, a lot located in the B-1 Central Business District and in the Downtown Overlay District shall have the zoning designation of B1-DO.
(b) The following overlay districts are included in the City Zoning Code:
Zoning Map Designation | Overlay District Name |
DO | Downtown Overlay District |
(Ord. 2005-136, passed 11-28-2005)