25.97.011 Planning principles.
The following planning principles have been established for the Broadmoor overlay district, as referenced in the Broadmoor Master Plan:
(1) Encourage a pedestrian and transit friendly, walkable environment.
(a) Developments shall implement development patterns that promote walkability.
(2) Establish a connected community with ample choices in the circulation network.
(a) Create an efficient bike, pedestrian and vehicular circulation network within the area and with connections to the rest of the City. A public transportation system to be utilized to connect residential and commercial land use districts with each other as well as with the region.
(3) Provide a variety of housing choices with a priority on higher density developments.
(a) The area should include a wide range of housing types, such as single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, apartments, etc., that can meet the demands and preferences of current and future residents.
(4) Create economic opportunities for all income groups.
(a) Provide flexibility and choices for a variety of small businesses, entrepreneurship, and general economic growth. Promote businesses in commercial, nonresidential, and mixed-use areas to improve the economic vitality of the City.
(5) Promote environmental protection and network open spaces.
(a) The area should be connected by open spaces, greenbelts, recreational facilities (trails, pathways), and roadways.
(6) Develop and aesthetically pleasing community with quality design.
(a) The design guidelines will promote a complementary scale and size of neighborhood blocks, building form, and landscape design. It will create a balance between residential and commercial uses that will promote sustainable living and working conditions.
(7) Provide infrastructure and public facilities to meet the needs of residents.
(a) The area will have necessary infrastructure to support growth and ensure efficient use of public facilities. This area should also provide amenities and services as growth takes place, such as schools, parks, police and fire services, and recreational opportunities.
(8) Offer flexibility and creativity with monitoring.
(a) The design and development will encourage creativity. In order to promote creative design and a walkable community, there will be provision of choices and flexibility in the development. Development of the area will be monitored on a periodic basis to meet the planning vision of the Broadmoor area. [Ord. 4659 § 2, 2023.]