Overlay districts hereby created and hereafter established shall be for the purpose of imposing special regulations in certain areas to address specific situations and unique development issues in Stow. Each of the overlay districts is created specifically to accomplish the stated purpose of the particular overlay district and furthermore, intended to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizenry and to promote the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; provide an opportunity for new and innovative development in areas of the City which have special characteristics or special redevelopment opportunities as designated in the Comprehensive Plan; protect residential and commercial property values; safeguard the aesthetics of the City's residential neighborhoods; and protect residential neighborhoods from the potential negative impacts of business development.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)