The Central Business Mixed Use District (CBD) and the regulations are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(a) To provide for orderly growth and development in the City of Rocky River;
(b) To reflect and reinforce the existing and desired pedestrian-scaled development pattern while accommodating the need for future growth;
(c) To provide assurance to property owners, developers and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed in the Central Business Mixed Use District; and,
(d) To provide a central business district that preserves, maintains, enhances, and promotes Downtown Rocky River as a core area for retail sales and to promote and enhance the existing historic, compact pedestrian orientation of the downtown by permitting buildings to be close to the street and to one another. The office, service, entertainment, and retail uses within this district should serve the needs of consumers beyond the corporate boundaries of the City. In addition, residential and mixed-use development are also encouraged. Because the existing Downtown is characterized by pedestrian-oriented storefront architecture, this District is crafted to maintain and enhance this pattern of development.