(a) The purpose of the SR 83 Corridor District Overlay is to help ensure that development and redevelopment of this corridor takes place in a manner that results in an efficient, safe, and attractive environment. The SR 83 Corridor is the primary gateway to New Concord, and its character, quality, appearance and urban design is highly significant. This area introduces visitors to the community and creates first impressions of civic desirability and quality. It is also very important that this corridor develop and redevelop with a high level of transportation functionality to help prevent accidents and congestion as vehicular movement increases.
(b) The importance of the SR 83 Corridor justifies additional architectural requirements and development standards contained in this Overlay Zoning District. These standards are articulated in a separate document titled "State Route 83 South Friendship Drive, Design Framework Manual." This document is dated February 9, 2015 and has been adopted by both the New Concord Planning Commission and the New Concord Village Council. It provides, specific design principles to be followed. (Ord. K-5-94-2. Passed 5-9-94.)