§ 85-599. Legislative intent.

The Town Board's intent in adopting this article and the Ronkonkoma Hub TOD District is to allow for comprehensive, transit-oriented, and economically viable revitalization of the area including and proximate to the LIRR Ronkonkoma train station by:

A. 

Promoting economic development opportunities;

B. 

Encouraging the efficient use of land;

C. 

Encouraging land uses that complement existing surrounding uses and better utilize existing public transit infrastructure at the train station;

D. 

Encouraging building reuse and "infill" to create higher densities;

E. 

Encouraging a pedestrian-friendly environment, as well as pedestrian-oriented commercial enterprises and consumer services that do not rely on automobile traffic to attract consumers;

F. 

Encouraging flexibility and consistent high quality in site and architectural design;

G. 

Facilitating new development, as well as redevelopment of existing vacant/unoccupied parcels, that increases the area's marketability and enhances the tax base; and

H. 

Facilitating development of a compact, mixed-use, self-sufficient community that fosters a "sense of place" and serves the diverse needs of workers, visitors, and residents.