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(a) In the CBD-0.5, CBD-R1, and CBD-1 zones it is further the intent:
(1) To foster and promote the orderly development of the fringes of the Central Business Districts of the county so that these areas will provide land uses at a density and intensity which will encourage small business enterprises and diverse living accommodations, while complementing the uses in the interior portions of these districts; and
(2) To provide a density and intensity of development which will be compatible with adjacent land uses outside the Central Business Districts.
(b) In the CBD-R1, CBD-R2, CBD-2 and CBD-3 zones it is further the intent to foster and promote the orderly development of the Central Business Districts of the county so that these areas will enhance the economic status of the county as well as providing an expanding source of employment and living opportunities for its citizens in a desirable urban environment.
(c) In the CBD-2 zone it is further the purpose:
(1) To provide a density and intensity of development which will permit an appropriate transition from the cores of central business districts to the less dense peripheral areas within and adjacent to the districts; and
(2) To provide an incentive for the development of residential uses to meet the needs of those employed within the central business districts and those who will be able to use the district transit facilities to travel to and from places of employment.
59-C-6.214. Location. Except for existing and proposed public rights-of-way and privately owned railroad rights-of-way, as shown on an approved and adopted master or sector plan, no land shall be classified in any central business district zone unless it lies within a central business district as defined in section 59-A-2.1 and is recommended for that zone on an approved and adopted master plan or sector plan.
(a) Standard method of development. The standard method requires compliance with a specific set of development standards and permits a range of uses and a density compatible with these standards. If residential uses are included in a development, Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) must be provided as required by Chapter 25A, and workforce housing units may be provided under Section 59-A-6.18 and Chapter 25B. The maximum dwelling unit density or residential FAR may be increased in proportion to any MPDU density bonus provided on-site and under Section 59-A-6.18.2.
(b) Optional method. Under the optional method, greater densities may be permitted and there are fewer specific standards, but the developer must provide certain public facilities and amenities. The presence of these facilities and amenities is intended to make possible the creation of an environment capable of supporting the greater densities and intensities of development permitted. The Planning Board may, under Division 59-D-2: (1) authorize a payment instead of all or some of the required public facilities and amenities, or any required public use space; or (2) permit any required public use space to be provided off-site on private or public property in the same CBD. If residential uses are included in a development, Moderately Priced Dwelling Units must be provided under Chapter 25A and workforce housing units may be provided under Section 59-A-6.18 and Chapter 25B. The maximum dwelling unit density or residential FAR may be increased in proportion to any MPDU density bonus provided on-site and under Section 59-A-6.18.2. The procedure for approval of an optional method project is specified in Division 59-D-2, and the procedure for approval of a site plan is specified in Division 59-D-3.