1463 Bolton Rd, Marion, TX 78124

Mixed Use Regional Employment Center District

This zoning district is reserved for areas suitable to provide a mix of very high density residential, retail, office, service, research and development, institutional and clean light industrial uses along major highway corridors. The purpose of this district is to promote economic development and retail activity, while promoting traffic circulation and safety, protecting adjacent residential neighborhoods, and promoting a positive image of the community. It is expressly intended that no low-density residential dwellings will be allowed in this district and that any existing dwellings will remain as legal non-conforming dwellings. Medium density residential uses shall only be considered in the form of apartments or condominiums on upper stories of buildings where higher intensity uses are provided on the ground level; This district is intended to accommodate development of regional/employment centers. The district is for large, intensive activity centers that combine the uses of commercial centers and employment centers and serve the city and region. The district should be utilized for significant and mutually supportive combinations of commercial and employment activities. Because of their size, both sets of activities function as regional centers in terms of market for retail and employment opportunities. Higher density residential use is also a critical component of a regional/employment center in order to assure extended hours of activity within the district and provide support for a mix of uses. Uses should include a mix of commercial and employment uses integrated in a single, mutually supportive regional destination. These uses may range from regional mall anchor stores, government offices, and corporate headquarters to specialty retail and higher density housing. They may also include research and development uses, major service and office center complexes, and major educational facilities, as well as warehousing and industrial uses that will not diminish the suitability of the district for less intensive uses. Supporting uses may include restaurants, hotels, entertainment, childcare, civic activities, business services, lodging for business travelers, and multifamily residential uses. Uses should be concentrated and mixed to create more diversity and synergy among uses, combine destinations, support more effective transit service, and provide viable pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation. Mobility choices should be integrated by providing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity within the center and to adjoining areas.