1102.01 INTRODUCTION.

   These standards for development have been designed to aid the developer in designing a pleasing environment supportive of the goals and objectives of the Central Area of Youngstown.

   These goals and objectives are as follows:

   (a)   To promote a high level of architectural character and integrity in the Central Area.

   (b)   To encourage the preservation of the existing urban character, and to enrich the physical form of the Central Area.

   (c)   To require that development be consistent with an established set of comprehensive standards which will encourage a better quality living environment.

   (d)   To recognize the importance of protecting existing culturally and architecturally significant structures in the Central Area and to enhance, preserve and protect such structures by encouraging the successful integration of new proposals with these resources.

   (e)   To facilitate economic stability and growth in the Central Area.

   The planning staff, together with the Design Review Committee, shall concern themselves with the review of all proposed development projects within the Central Area. Proposals under Committee jurisdiction shall include all new construction projects as well as exterior remodeling work, demolition and/or building additions planned for existing structures.

(Ord. 94-528. Passed 1-11-95.)