A. Facilitate transition of the State Street corridor from undeveloped, underdeveloped and underused commercial parcels larger than one acre into a more vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses;

B. Provide an identifiable entry corridor for the city by encouraging high quality, distinctive development;

C. Promote economic development by encouraging a mix of commercial, retail, high quality office, open space, entertainment, recreation, residential, public and institutional land uses;

D. Encourage the creation of high quality development including residential, retail, office, and other commercial and public uses in coordinated, visually exciting and durable projects. This overlay zone encourages a coordinated mix of uses and buildings that complement each other and the overall Midvale community;

E. Improve urban design in the area by providing opportunities for variations in architectural design and housing types including multiple unit living where full amenities are available;

F. Promote pedestrian connections within developments and between adjacent neighborhoods;

G. Coordinate urban design and streetscape elements in order to create a distinctive visual quality for the area;

H. Require thematic landscaping to provide a distinctive visual quality to the area;

I. Manage parking and access in a manner that enhances pedestrian safety, pedestrian mobility and quality urban design; and

J. Assure and enhance the investment of property owners in the State Street corridor. (Ord. 6/6/2006O-6 § 1 (part))