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The purpose of the Town Center Overlay is to encourage mixed-use development. The overlay will provide enhanced flexibility in order to encourage creative development that will lead to an active and vibrant town center. The intent of the overlay district is to accomplish the following:
(a) The Town Center Overlay District is defined as Cleveland Massillon Road from Panther Way south to Trotter Road, and east to west, from Long Drive to Columbia Woods Drive.
(b) Provide an opportunity to include a mix of zoning that would otherwise not be available through regular municipal zoning strategies.
(c) Develop a specific design for the district that improves the aesthetics of the district and create town character.
(d) Assure uniformity through development controls that also inspire creative building design.
(e) Further the development goals of the City of Norton.
(f) Promote walkability and connectivity.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)
(a) The applicant must own or have the option to purchase the land for proposed overlay development. If the applicant is an authorized agent of the owner then an exception is granted.
(b) Any transfer of land after an application has been filed shall not alter the applicability of the regulations herein so long as the new owner authorizes the continuation of overlay development.
(c) No building permit shall be issued until overlay final site development plan is approved, and if applicable, a final subdivision plat is recorded and approved.
(d) Town Center Overlay District shall abide by the design guidelines of the C-1 District with the addition of the guidelines listed herein.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)
The following development standards have been created to guide and control planning and land use development within the overlay:
(a) Permitted Uses.
(1) Mixed-use buildings may include the permitted uses provided by the land use Table 1279-1, C-1 Permitted Uses.
(2) Attached single-family and mixed density residential is expressly prohibited on the first floor of mixed-use buildings.
(3) Planning Commission and/or City Council reserve the right to prohibit uses that do not fit the character of the overlay district once overlay has been established.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)
(a) Complementary Uses. A complementary mix of land uses that support each other should be included in the district. Opportunities should include the promotion of multiple purpose trips. Development should be of high quality and promote creative design and development of complementing uses.
(b) Concentration. Appropriate concentration of uses should be allowed to create the best scenario for economic vitality while also being compatible to surrounding uses, especially surrounding residential areas.
(c) Building Form. Front facades of building should be oriented toward public space and public gathering areas rather than parking lots. Commercial and mixed use buildings should promote an active street frontage and quality street design.
(d) Building Design. Building design should be compatible with adjoining and adjacent developments, but should allow for creative designing to avoid homogeneity.
(e) Walkability, Connectivity, and Circulation. Safe, convenient and comfortable circulation patterns for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles should be included in site development plan. Developers are encouraged to invest in shared parking to alleviate unnecessary envelopment of parking spaces. The developments should be pedestrian friendly rather than vehicle.
(f) Housing. When residential uses are included within the development area, consideration should be given to ensure that the proposed housing type balance the existing housing within the overlay or adjoining residential districts while also considering market demand.
(g) Public Spaces and Uses. Developments should include publicly accessible spaces and amenities that may include open spaces, public buildings, or public gathering areas.
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)
(Ord. 61-2019. Passed 6-10-19.)
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