§ 38-1380. Intent and purpose.

The intent and purpose of this division are as follows:

(1)

To implement the goals, objectives and policies of the village land use classification of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, future land use element;

(2)

To ensure development in accordance with the adopted specific area plan (SAP) for any particular village;

(3)

To promote the development of neighborhoods, villages and community centers that reflect the characteristics of a traditional southern town; where streets are convenient and pedestrian-friendly, and where parks, open space and civic facilities are a focus for public activity;

(4)

To provide for development that has a variety of land uses and housing types in a compact integrated community pattern which creates opportunities for pedestrian, bike and transit use;

(5)

To promote development that utilizes a neighborhood focus as a building block to provide a sense of place and community;

(6)

To provide a system of fully connected streets and paths which provide interesting routes and encourage pedestrian and bicycle use by being spatially defined by buildings, trees, and lighting;

(7)

To provide a system of public open space in the form of accessible squares, greens and parks whose frequent use is encouraged through placement and design;

(8)

To enhance the character of the neighborhoods through the use of building massing, building placement, materials and architectural features which create interesting spaces and pedestrian scaled street frontages.

(9)

To provide that these Village PD Code regulations shall be administered by the zoning division, except that any non-zoning aspects of these regulations shall be administered by the appropriate department or division.

(Ord. No. 97-09, § 1, 5-20-97; Ord. No. 2016-19 , § 30, 9-13-16)