(a) To establish procedures whereby the historical and architecturally significant assets located within the Downtown Overlay District are afforded protection from actions that would be detrimental to preserving irreplaceable cultural and community resources;
(b) To follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings;
(c) To enhance property values, protect property rights, stabilize and improve downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, and increase economic and financial benefits to city businesses and inhabitants;
(d) To create a vibrant community focal point through innovative and creative site design and architecture that continuously evolves over time;
(e) To encourage new development at appropriate locations in a manner consistent with desired architectural and urban design guidelines;
(f) To encourage higher density mixed use development with an above-grade residential and office component, pedestrian friendly site design, and an urban “Main Street” character;
(g) To promote developments where the physical, visual and spatial characteristics are established and reinforced through the consistent use of compatible urban design and architectural design elements; and
(h) To prohibit or restrict uses that are disruptive to pedestrian activities and have as their principal function the sale and services of motor vehicles, such as automobile service stations, auto parts retail stores, car washes, new and used motor vehicle sales or service establishments, drive-in restaurants and restaurants with drive-through facilities, business with drive-through facilities (such as, but not limited to, banks, credit unions, pharmacies and the like).
(Ord. 2005-136, passed 11-28-2005)