§ 38-1713. Special consideration.

The following items should be taken into consideration, but are not mandatory, when designing the urban village and incorporated into the project design as feasible and/or appropriate:

(1)

A transition to adjacent properties should be provided for in the design of the urban village;

(2)

Residential unit types are encouraged to be mixed;

(3)

All residential units should be located within one-quarter (¼) mile of the village center to facilitate pedestrian activity;

(4)

Block spacing within the urban village should be provided at a pedestrian scale;

(5)

Street pavers of a contrasting pattern should be provided at pedestrian crosswalks in the village center;

(6)

Architectural variety in building design is encouraged, especially in the village center;

(7)

The location of government branch offices in the village center is encouraged;

(8)

Buildings and recreation areas are encouraged to be situated to take advantage of natural air flow, sun angle and views;

(9)

Existing trees should be preserved/maintained where practically possible.

(Ord. No. 93-11, § 14, 4-27-93)