§ 35-342. "TOD" Transit-Oriented Development District.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The transit-oriented development district encourages a mixture of residential, commercial, and employment opportunities within identified light rail station or other high capacity transit areas. The district allows for a more intense and efficient use of land at increased densities for the mutual re-enforcement of public investments and private development. Uses and development are regulated to create a more intense built-up environment, oriented to pedestrians, to provide a density and intensity that is transit supportive. The development standards of the district also are designed to encourage a safe and pleasant pedestrian environment near transit stations by encouraging an intensive area of shops and activities, by encouraging amenities such as benches, kiosks, and outdoor cafes, and by limiting conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians. It is the intent of this section that a "TOD" district be restricted to areas within one-half (½) of a mile of a transit station, which area is equivalent to a typical ten-minute walking distance.

(a)

Locational Criteria. See subsection 35-208(d).

(b)

Development Standards. No application shall be approved within a "TOD" district unless it complies with the standards set forth in the "TOD" use patterns, section 35-208 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2009-01-15-0001, § 2, 1-15-09)