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1.1 BACKGROUND MAMU OVERLAY DISTRICT This Design Manual was developed in conjunction with the adoption of the MAMU Overlay Zoning District. The purpose of the Mall Area Mixed Use (MAMU) Overlay District is to: Promote the redevelopment of the area within and around Great Northern Mall as a compact, mixed -use, walkable, and vibrant neighborhood to: (1) Support the intent and objectives of community and development plans adopted by the City, including the City of North Olmsted Master Plan and 2023 Lorain Road Corridor Study, (2) Encourage the redevelopment and reuse of existing buildings and parking areas, (3) Promote more efficient land use and development patterns through increased densities of residential and commercial uses that support vibrant neighborhoods and increase the local tax base, (4) Enhance the quality of buildings, public spaces, and streetscape environment to establish a sense of identity and attract employers, businesses, residents, and visitors, (5) Increase transit use and expand other mobility options by creating an environment that makes using all modes of transportation comfortable, convenient, and safe through enhanced streetscapes, amenities, and pedestrian -oriented buildings, (6) Increase convenient access to important services, goods, and employment by mixing commercial and residential uses, (7) Encourage an appropriate mix of residential options to promote different housing types for people with various income levels and at different stages of life, and, (8) Incorporate sustainable and green practices. The MAMU district provides use standards, dimensional standards, parking and loading standards, and Design Standards . Additional standards that are addressed include: accessory uses; bicycle parking; access, circulation and connectivity; open space, landscaping, and screening; lighting; and signage. DRAFT NORTH OLMSTED MALL AREA MIXED USE DESIGN MANUAL 5