A. D-1 Downtown District The purpose of the D-1 District is to encourage and direct development in the downtown to ensure that: new development is compatible with the existing historic building fabric and the historic character of downtown; historic structures are preserved and design alterations of existing buildings are in keeping with historic character; development encourages day and night time activities that relate to the pedestrian and promote the arts, entertainment and housing; greenways and open spaces are incorporated into the downtown; and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan are achieved. The design of the exterior of all buildings, open spaces and all exterior physical improvements in the D-1 District shall be regulated and approved through development plan review in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The permitting authority for development plan review in the Downtown District is set forth in Article 19.

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