The objectives governing development of the Design Manual are: to provide clear guidance for the design of residential, commercial, and mixed use development throughout the City; to facilitate the process for design review and approval of structures within the City’s development review process; to ensure that the public realm is as thoroughly considered and articulated as principal structures; to articulate spatial relationships, provide image, develop sense of place, and improve the aesthetics of the built environment; and to provide flexibility and encourage creative solutions to meet the intents and purposes of the Design Manual. Ord. 16-581