§ 270-53.20. Purpose.

A. 

The purpose of the Main Street/Neighborhood Center Overlay District (MS/NC) is to:

(1) 

In certain specified areas, transition existing land uses and site designs that are permitted in underlying existing zoning districts to land uses and site designs that are consistent with the provisions of this article, without adversely affecting existing use and development rights;

(2) 

Promote a mixture of complementary land uses that includes housing, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic uses, to create economic and social vitality and to encourage the linking of trips.

(3) 

Develop commercial and mixed-use areas that are safe, comfortable, and attractive to pedestrians.

(4) 

Provide flexibility in the siting and design of new developments and redevelopment to anticipate changes in the marketplace.

(5) 

Reinforce streets as public places that encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel.

(6) 

Provide roadway and pedestrian connections to residential areas.

(7) 

Encourage efficient land use by facilitating compact, high-density development and minimizing the amount of land that is needed for surface parking.

(8) 

Facilitate development (land use mix, density, and design) that supports public transit, where applicable.

(9) 

Maintain mobility along traffic corridors and state highways.