A. Provide the opportunity for neo-traditional neighborhood planning to implement principals described in the innovative techniques section of the Comprehensive 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. 1024 §47, 1995).