In order to encourage innovative building and site designs capable of enhancing the quality of the built environment along a Gateway Corridor or adjoining a residential district, the Plan Commission or the Director (in matters delegated to the Director) may grant a waiver of the: landscaping; lighting; sign; building orientation and site design; or building materials along a Gateway Corridor, development requirements specified in this Article 5.5 for architectural and site design review upon finding that the proposed development:
(1) Represents a innovative use of building materials, lighting, signs, site design features or landscaping which will enhance the use or value of area properties;
(2) Is consistent with and compatible with other development located along the Gateway Corridor or within 600 feet of a residential district; and
(3) Is consistent with the intent and purpose of this ordinance.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 6-2001, passed 6-25-2001; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004; Ord. 51-2005, passed 10-10-2005; Ord. 39-2006, passed 10-9-2006; Ord. 09-2007, passed 4-23-2007; Ord. 27-2007, passed - -2007; Ord. 24-2009, passed 1-26-2009; Ord. 18-2010, passed 11-22-2010; Ord. 06-2011, passed 6-13-2011; Ord. 12-2011, passed - -2011)