§ 1. Purpose.

The purpose of the neighborhood commercial district (NCD) is to enhance the continuity of economic success of designated commercial nodes that are outside of the Manchester Rd corridor by encouraging and promoting well-planned, neighborhood-oriented, market-sensitive commercial and mixed-use development scenarios. All development shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and adjoining land uses and consistent with the general goals and recommendations of the city's comprehensive community plan.

The NCD regulations and procedures are intended to encourage revitalization and infill development that improves the visual character of these areas while simultaneously maximizing the utilization of these commercial nodes. Development in the NCD shall complement the adjoining land uses and promote the following objectives:

(1)

The scale of buildings, intensity and congestion of the district shall reflect, blend or coordinate with neighboring residential areas.

(2)

Encourage commercial land uses that attract users from surrounding neighborhoods and reinforce the local and family oriented focus of these locations.

(3)

Emphasize small, low-impact, local oriented development that respects human scale and the proximity of such locations to residential land uses.

(4)

Strengthen the ability of neighborhood-serving businesses to compete in a changing economic environment.

(Ord. No. 09-03, § 1, 1-12-09)