Title
Rezoning the City Dock to the Mixed Use (MX) Zoning District - For the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the City Dock Master Plan by rezoning the City Dock area to the Mixed Use (MX) Zoning District.
Body
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 23-18
Introduced by: Mayor Buckley
Referred to
Planning Commission
Rules and City Gov't Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Rezoning the City Dock to the Mixed Use (MX) Zoning District
FOR the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the City Dock Master Plan by rezoning the City Dock area.
BY repealing and re-enacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2012 Edition
Section 21.44.030
Section 21.48.030
Section 21.50.260
Section 21.54.080
Section 21.56.170
Section 21.64.540
Section 21.66.060
Section 21.70.100
Section 21.72.010
WHEREAS, the City of Annapolis has been a waterfront destination for over 300 years and the downtown district was prestigiously named a National Historic Landmark in 1965; and
WHEREAS, the importance of water and history to the spirit of Annapolis is paramount and both influences have long shaped City Dock and its surrounding environment; and
WHEREAS, while many character-defining features remain, the dearth of pedestrian space and public access to the waterfront detracts from City Dock's overall historic character; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Annapolis states that "City Dock and its environs are fundamental to the City's character and identity as a small seaport town with a rich history." The American Planning Association has designated Main Street as one of "Ten Great Streets in America" for its role as a living museum; a place that makes significant contributions to Annapolis' downtown economy; and for its physical and visual connection to its history, maritime culture, and architectural character. The Comprehensive Plan called for developing a pl...
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