Vision

The vision Dayton's Bluff District 4 Plan summary includes these components:

• A revitalized business district, focused on East 7^{th} Street, Lafayette Park, and the Hudson/Earl intersection, represented by an active business organization, that provides a full range of good and services.
• Public places, such as parks, that are available for planned or spontaneous activities that engage residents. Spaces in the community which are attractive and welcoming.
• Improvements in the appearance of housing and its character, including retaining single-family residential units and preserving their historic architecture. Rental housing should be designed for that purpose and existing single family buildings should not be subdivided to increase the density of housing.
• Promotion of the livability of the neighborhood by enhancing its appearance through cleanliness, crime prevention and rectifying code violations.
• A comprehensive multi-modal transportation system that incorporates transit, well-paved streets and opportunities for pedestrians.

Strategies

Commercial and economic development (C)

Land Use

C1. Prepare a zoning study of existing commercial districts within District 4 to determine if the Traditional Neighborhood District is appropriate, particularly to promote mixed use development in these areas.

C2. Implement the policies and recommendations for the Lafayette Park business area as described in the Northeast Corridor Development Plan.

C3. Promote the reuse, instead of demolition, of existing commercial buildings.

C4. Promote the shared use of existing surface parking lots; oppose expansion of existing surface parking lots. District 4 supports the use of permeable or semi-permeable paving in parking lot construction and the use of rain gardens to reduce runoff.

C5. The Department of Safety and Inspections shall enforce regulations regarding the operations of retail stores; specifically, the issues of waste disposal, advertising, and parking.

C6. Collaborate with District 4 to expand and implement existing façade improvement programs.

Urban Design

C7. Utilize the East 7^{th} Street Design Guidelines during the site plan review process for proposed projects involving new and remodeled businesses.

Business Development

C8. Work with District 4 to strengthen the business district through the following:

• C8.1. Determine the feasibility of creating a small business incubator; search for potential sites.

Page 2 Dayton’s Bluff (District 4) District Plan Summary December 2009