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Sec.30-1026. DD Downtown Development District. <br /> • <br /> (a) Purpo e. As Downtown Elk River changes,future preservation as well as any new <br /> construction should reinforce the general character and-quality of the existing downtown. The <br /> design of new construction should take into consideraton the location of the proposed <br /> buildings) as well as incorporate traditional design elements and techniques that are currently <br /> represented in existing structures. <br /> "r i r t <br /> 1 ' l 1 ) <br /> ft <br /> rf, `/' %.'/ iii f;r ,./0 . <br /> The intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines is to create this character with the <br /> appearance that there are multiple buildings that are distinctly different from one another yet <br /> will allow a uniform mass of building with the appearance of vertical separation. These <br /> standards and guidelines shall be the framework for any new development and designs shall <br /> strive for creative traditional architectural character,while clearly being an expression of the <br /> architecture of its own time. <br /> (b) Process. Processes for permitted and conditional uses are as follows: <br /> 0 (1) Permitted Uses. Upon receipt of an application of a permitted use, city staff shall <br /> determine if the application complies with the standards set forth in this section. For <br /> applications that are considered to be non-compliant with these standards,the <br /> applicant may appeal the determination as specified in Section 30-634, (Appeals). <br /> (2) Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall be in accordance with Section 30 651, <br /> (Application),and shall comply with the standards set forth in this section. <br /> (c) Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in the DD district are as follows: <br /> (1) Governmental,business and professional offices <br /> (2) Financial institutions <br /> (3) Retail stores and shops <br /> (4) Personal service establishments <br /> (5) Outpatient health care facilities <br /> (6) Multiple family dwellings provided that business /commercial uses at street level <br /> occupy the floor <br /> (7) Hotels <br /> (8) Restaurants, (Class 1) <br /> (9) Public parks <br /> (d) Accessory Uses. Accessory uses in the DD district are as follows: <br /> (1) Off street parking facilities <br /> (2) Off-street loading facilities <br /> (3) Telephone booths <br /> 411 (4) Private recreational facilities <br /> 2 <br />