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By codifying a number of the recommendations of the Northeast Neighborhood Design <br /> Guidelines, the NNZO accomplishes the following purposes: <br /> (1) To establish a comprehensive design approach for the NNDA; <br /> (2) To encourage high-quality design of future buildings and site development that <br /> preserves and enhances the character of a traditional neighborhood; <br /> (3) To create a strong, unique neighborhood identity image; <br /> (4) To provide a range of design options to address future development opportunities; <br /> and <br /> (5) To instill and enforce the sense of"pride of place" among residents, businesses, <br /> and property owners. <br /> (b) Applicability <br /> (1) New Development—The regulations contained in this NNZO shall be applicable <br /> to all new construction on real property located within the area designated as the <br /> Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Overlay Zoning District on the <br /> Zoning District Map for the City of South Bend. In order to assure the <br /> compatibility of new development within the NNDA with that of the surrounding <br /> community, any new building, structure or sign within the NNDA after the <br /> effective date of the NNZO shall be subject to the regulations contained in this <br /> NNZO. Renovations or expansions of existing buildings, structures, or signs are <br /> not subject to the regulations of this NNZO but shall be subject to all applicable <br /> regulations of the underlying zoning district. <br /> (2) Land Use—The land use permitted on any individual lot with this NNDA shall be <br /> determined by the underlying zoning district. <br /> (3) Development Standards—The determination of which of the development <br /> standards and regulations of this NNZO shall be applicable to a particular lot, <br /> project or development shall be determined by the proposed use of the real <br /> property, not by the underlying zoning district. <br /> (4) Special Exception Uses—For those uses which must be reviewed by the Board of <br /> Zoning Appeals and approved by the Common Council through the Special <br /> Exception Process in accordance with the underlying zoning, the applicable <br /> regulations of this NNZO shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals <br /> and the Common Council as part of their determination of the appropriateness of <br /> the use. <br /> Page 2 of 26 <br />