(a) General. The purpose of the Mixed-Use District is as follows:
(1) To provide for a mixing of uses within the same district and physical structure.
(2) To diversify commercial, retail, and housing options for the community.
(3) To create walkable community centers to facilitate day-to-day activities for the Village.
(4) To promote high-quality commercial and mixed-use building design.
(5) Encourage visual variety in non-residential areas of the Village.
(6) To create a sense of place while utilizing available land and repurposing structures efficiently and effectively.
(7) All proposed mixed-use projects are required to submit a site plan with the elements described within Section 1111.03(b), Review Checklist, of this code.
(b) Development Requirements.
(1) Each use or building within a Mixed-Use development shall be connected by direct and convenient sidewalks or pathways to provide pedestrian access from one use or building to another use or building.
(2) Whereas residential uses are proposed within the same building as nonresidential uses, the residential uses shall be limited to the upper floors.
(c) Off-Street Parking and Loading. Parking areas are strongly encouraged, but not required, and shall be located in side and rear yards where such parking areas shall be partially or wholly screened by buildings from the public right-of way.
(1) All parking and loading areas shall be held to the screening standards in Section 1137.03, Landscaping and Screening Standards, of this Code.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)