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(a) Intent. <br /> It is the intent of this NNZO to codify a number of the recommendations of the Northeast <br /> Neighborhood Design�uidelines which are most relevant and applicable to new <br /> development in the NNDA. <br /> 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 <br /> that 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 <br /> opportunities; and <br /> (5) To instill and enforce the sense of"pride of place" among residents, <br /> businesses, and property owners. <br /> (b) Applicability <br /> (1) New Development—The regulations contained in this NNZO shall be <br /> applicable to all new construction on real property located within the area <br /> designated as the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area <br /> Overlay Zoning District on the Zoning District Map for the City of <br /> South Bend. In order to assure the compatibility of new development <br /> within the NNDA with that of the surrounding community, any new <br /> building, structure or sign within the NNDA after the effective date of the <br /> NNZO shall be subject to the regulations contained in this NNZO. <br /> 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 <br /> applicable regulations of the underlying zoning district. <br /> (2) Land Use—The land use permitted on any individual lot with this NNDA <br /> shall be 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 <br /> lot,project or development shall be determined by the proposed use of the <br /> real property, not by the underlying zoning district. <br />