§132.1101 Purpose of the Urban Village Overlay Zone

The purpose of the Urban Village Overlay Zone is to provide regulations that will allow for greater variety of uses, flexibility in site planning and development regulations, and intensity of land use than is generally permitted in other Citywide zones. The intent of these regulations is to create a mix of land uses in a compact pattern that will reduce dependency on the automobile, improve air quality, and promote high quality, interactive neighborhoods. Urban villages are characterized by interconnected streets , building entries along the street , and architectural features and outdoor activities that encourage pedestrian activity and transit accessibility. The regulations of this division are intended to be used in conjunction with the Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines of the Land Development Manual and the applicable land use plan .

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)