Thurston County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 21. LACEY URBAN GROWTH AREA ZONING |
Chapter 21.50. VILLAGE CENTER ORDINANCE |
§ 21.50.010. Intent.
The intent of the ordinance codified in this chapter is to:
A.
Provide the opportunity for neotraditional neighborhood planning to implement principals described in the innovative techniques section of the Lacey Joint Plan relating to village centers;
B.
Neo-traditional neighborhoods are a desired alternative to conventional, use-segregated developments, such as large lot suburban subdivisions and strip commercial developments;
C.
Reduce the excessive sprawl of development and the segregation of land uses that results in almost total dependence upon private vehicles for transportation;
D.
Promote creation of places which have pedestrian emphasis, connectivity, mixed use, and centralized public spaces. Emphasize these features and neighborhood concepts of place;
E.
Promote developments which will create a strong sense of community identity.
(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)