The Mayfield-Green District (M-G) and its regulations are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(a) To permit and encourage a mixture of uses including higher density residential, offices, limited retail and civic uses in a manner that ensures the City is functionally competitive in today's housing and retail markets.
(b) To provide increased opportunities for economic development and expansion of the City's tax base while strengthening the diversity of uses found in the community.
(c) To create a pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use district that imparts a sense of identity and acts as a focal point for the community.
(d) To establish design guidelines for new development or redevelopment that reinforces the district's "sense of place" and ensures that an aesthetically pleasing environment is created. Specifically, the design guidelines are intended to:
(1) Protect and preserve the appearance and character of the community.
(2) Reduce the impact between zoning districts.
(e) Provide interest along the public streetscape.
(f) Promote building additions and renovations in a manner consistent with the objectives, standards, and design criteria for this district.
(g) To ensure that development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with an approved development plan.
(Ord. 08-07. Passed 2-25-08.)