1.

The provisions of this section apply to all lands, uses and structures in areas approved by the board of commissioners as Overlay Districts. Such lands, uses and structures are also subject to the provisions of their underlying zoning designation; provided, however, that where the provisions of this section are more restrictive than the provisions of the underlying designation, the provisions of this shall section shall apply.

2.

The special public interest overlay districts established in this section generally operate by establishing performance standards to effectuate the purposes of the district. Except as otherwise provided, they do not supersede the regulations of the underlying district.

3.

Land lying within special public interest overlay districts shall remain part of the underlying zone district(s) established by other provisions of this ordinance, and may, in addition, lie in one or more overlay districts in accordance with the designation of each.

4.

Unless otherwise specified in this ordinance creating the special public interest overlay districts, when any lot or use is partially located within a special public interest overlay district, the remainder of the lot or use shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.