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(Ord. 2015-LDO-003, 7-23-15; Ord. No. 2017-LDO-01, 1-24-17; Ord. No. 2021-LDO-01, 6-24-21) Share Download Bookmark Print 4.4 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS Share Download Bookmark Print 4.4.1 General Purpose; Relationship to General Use Zoning Districts The overlay zoning districts of this chapter typically apply in combination with the underlying general use zoning districts to impose regulations and standards in addition to those required by the general use districts except where otherwise specified for a particular overlay district. The requirements of an overlay district shall apply whenever they are in conflict with and are more stringent than those in the general use district. Variances may not be granted from overlay district regulations unless specifically provided for in a particular overlay district. The following overlay districts are hereby created: (A) Mixed Use Overlay; (B) Conservation Residential Overlay; (C) Thoroughfare Overlay; (D) Airport Overlay ; (E) Watershed Protection Overlay; and (F) Historic Preservation Overlay. Share Download Bookmark Print 4.4.2 Mixed Use Overlay (A) Purpose and Intent It is the purpose and intent of this overlay district to enable the development of land in areas intended to have a compatible mixture of commercial, office, residential, recreational, civic and/or cultural uses which are highly integrated and function in a cohesive manner. Each Mixed Use Overlay District is intended to function at a neighborhood, community or regional scale identified on the Town of Cary Official Zoning Overlay Map. Benefits of this approach to development will help concentrate land uses, reduce sprawl, promote a more efficient pattern of land uses, provide needed goods and services, reduce automobile trips, and facilitate convenient and safe circulation. (B) Applicability The Mixed Use Overlay District shall apply to areas designated as such on the Town Of Cary Official Zoning Map. (C) [Reserved] (D) Uses Allowed The uses allowed in the Mixed Use Overlay District are set forth in the Table of Permitted Uses in