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Built Form & Design <br /> MID BLOCK CONNECTIONS <br /> Standards RETAIL INCENTIVE ZONE <br /> 1 , <br /> RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY k` \` <br /> ill HISTORIC&EXISTING FOCAL POINTS ._ �' <br /> A Regulating plan to guide future Il FUTURE FOCAL POINTS �aPe <br /> �e <br /> development in Downtown f yo� <br /> in tt,dr ItiiSr <br /> As South Bend continues to evolve.it is crucial to guide the i____, . ®a St <br /> built environment and ensure that new developments have a <br /> positive impact on the public realm.These design standards `. <br /> offer guidance on best practices for Downtown. - a Lasalle <br /> Ave <br /> • <br /> Retail Incentive Zone <br /> • Retail uses along Michigan Street should be incentivized ■ ; <br /> in these locations to create an active retail destination r Colfax Ave 1 0 <br /> Ln <br /> Downtown O I 1 1_ '� r a <br /> Washington St.__� o. <br /> Residential District Overlay _ I ,, �' .1 i a <br /> i ,� a o <br /> • Allow smaller lot sizes within this zone to encourage a ~� m 2 _' <br /> • m l — Jefferson Blvd a <br /> variety of housing types downtown v y 1 <br /> �yA • I r ,, <br /> • Provide flexibility on front yard setbacks to allow for a �`� „ile st . <br /> variety of street frontage conditions for residential units — L <br /> n <br /> i '- Western AvB t' %� <br /> Mid-Block Connections _If .... <br /> f . <br /> • Important connections through the middle of blocks should I v ■ r j I j f <br /> be enhanced to improve the wanderability of downtown 1 11M°nr°e St 1 - - <br /> • Existing alleyways should be preserved and designated _ lr <br /> for use as a pedestrian way,access for back-of-house 1 NE <br /> operations,or a combination of both. <br /> Focal Points liMililliliQ 1111.11 t El <br /> • Preserve important views to enhance place-making I �9 <br /> m <br /> opportunities v <br /> • Loading docks,trash enclosures and parking access should J E <br /> be located away from significant corners and views. <br /> Sample St <br /> . . _ . • . - Built Form 8 Design Standards 504 <br />