It shall be the intent of this zoning district to reserve land for institutional uses only. The regulations, which apply within this district, are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, economically healthy and compatible environment for institutional uses that are located so as to provide nearby areas with convenient facilities. These regulations are also intended to reduce traffic congestion, provide adequate off-street parking, avoid the development of "strip" type business areas and discourage encroachment by other uses capable of adversely affecting the public/semi-public character of the district.

In most instances, Institutional uses are not for profit and exempt from ad-valorem taxation.