Sec. 30-48. - Purpose.

The purpose of the area plan is intended to provide the basis for development for specific planning and design proposals for a defined geographical area within the regional mixed use (RMU) zone. The project shall be interconnected with walkable and mixed-use areas developed vertically or horizontally. Planned unit development (PUD) standards and application process outlined herein.

(1)

Create a mixed-use product that accommodates a wide range of commercial, office, medium density residential, civic, open space and may welcome jobrich light manufacturing uses without adverse impacts on surrounding uses. The RMU land use category has a residential density of 12 to 24 du/acre (not including amenity square footage) and a commercial intensity of 0.1 to 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR) and is intended to create vibrant activity centers with compatible activities using both vertical and horizontal true mixed-use projects. RMU projects shall be guided by an area plan.

(2)

To promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

a.

To implement the goals and objectives of the general plan.

b.

To enhance the quality of development.

c.

To obtain the quality of life resulting from comprehensive and orderly planning.

d.

To encourage greater flexibility and more creative and imaginative designs for larger scale projects.

e.

To promote efficient use of land while providing a walkable mixed-use project.