Sec. 656.399.55. - Intent.

A. The intent of the Zoning Overlay requirements is to protect and enhance the Redevelopment Area's unique aesthetic and physical appearance; improve property values; promote an environment that is visually appealing and safe for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic; and promote appropriate redevelopment of blighted areas. Any deviations from these standards shall remain consistent with the purpose and intent of this Zoning Overlay. B. The standards set forth in this Subpart were designed to encourage infill and redevelopment within the Redevelopment Area that protects, preserves and enhances the unique character of the communities within the Zoning Overlay area. The design principles that guide these standards were developed for this Zoning Overlay through an extensive community participation process and include the following: 1. Protect and enhance existing residential neighborhoods. 2. Establish a Complete Streets program throughout the Redevelopment Area with the intent of providing safe passage for all. 3. Create sustainable commercial/mixed-use corridors that act as local destinations. 4. Ensure appropriate scale, height and density of new development and redevelopment. 5. Calm traffic to ensure safety and encourage economic development along the corridors. 6. Improve key intersections for pedestrians and as gateways to the Arlington neighborhood. 7. Encourage development of walkable streets and blocks. C. Where landscaping and buffering requirements are in conflict with parking requirements, it is the intent of this Subpart that the landscaping and buffering requirements are met and relief from the parking regulations are requested by the property owner as necessary. (Ord. 2019-239-E , § 1)