(a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions for Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Districts subject to the regulations and procedures contained herein and in conformance with the provisions of Part Twelve of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Olmsted Falls in order:
(1) To encourage economic development that is compatible with the existing character of Olmsted Falls.
(2) To encourage, in select areas, a mixture of uses including offices, limited retail, and higher density residential in a manner that reinforces the present small-town, mixed-use environment.
(3) To encourage creative, high quality site design practices in the development of residential areas.
(4) To utilize the unique environment between Plum Creek, Minnie Creek and the West Branch of the Rocky River along Columbia Road according to the policies established in the Comprehensive Plan.
(5) To create neighborhoods which are pedestrian oriented and which are focused on walkability and green spaces but still accommodate vehicular access.
(6) To promote safe and efficient pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular movement.
(7) To preserve an open space corridor along Plum Creek, Minnie Creek and along the West Branch of the Rocky River and ensure that natural resources, including views of the River and Creek, will be preserved.
(8) To ensure that development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with a development plan.
(b) Intent. The regulations contained herein are intended to permit the creation of higher density residential neighborhoods that combine larger scale residential development in coordination with nonresidential uses in a manner that has a pedestrian rather than a vehicular orientation and that complements the existing features, image and character of Olmsted Falls. It is further intended that architectural treatment within Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Districts be of high qualify and be designed with characteristics compatible to Olmsted Falls that will enhance the established characteristics of the community and downtown area. Finally, it is intended that Mixed Use Traditional Neighborhood Districts provide bike and pedestrian ways that provide enhanced connectivity with other neighborhoods and the downtown.
(Ord. 25-2016. Passed 6-28-16.)