§ 16-18.001. Statement of intent.

It is the intent of these regulations to permit creation of Special Public Interest (SPI) Districts:

(1)

In general areas officially designated as having special and substantial public interest in protection of existing or proposed character, or of principal views of, from, or through such areas;

(2)

Surrounding individual buildings or grounds where there is special and substantial public interest in protecting such buildings and their visual environment; or

(3)

In other cases where special and substantial public interest requires modification of existing zoning regulations, or repeal and replacement of such regulations, for the accomplishment of special public purposes for which the district was established.

It is further intended that such districts and the regulations established therein shall be in accord with and promote the purposes set forth in the comprehensive development plan and other officially adopted plans of the city in accordance with it, and shall encourage land use and development in substantial accord with the physical design set forth therein.

(Code 1977, § 16-18.001)