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NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN T4. Urban Neighborhood 4.27. Intent The urban zone features a high level of development intensity. Open space is no longer natural or unimproved but rather takes the form of civic space,including community parks,playgrounds,and recreational fields. The development pattern of the transect features high-density development—ranging from a minimum four units per acre to an unlimited maximum. But while density and intensity of development is unlimited in theory,the final character of any given development is dependent upon its surroundings. The highest intensity development occurs on arterial roads or within defined clusters,such as community centers or multifamily developments. Road networks in the urban zone feature the highest level of road density. Streets are arranged in a grid pattern connecting private space with a minimum of four access points. Private spaces,as defined by this road network,form city blocks that often posses a wide variety of uses. Given this development pattern,high density development yields immediate access to most desired destinations via multi-model travel.Walkability is high in these areas. Sidewalks or other walkable spaces are provided with every street,along with streetscape improvements. Buildings are a broad and often even mix between residential and nonresidential. Structures often occupy the majority of their lot and are constructed at a minimum of two stories and a maximum of four. Despite the broad range of possible developments,the final form of structures and blocks are derived by the surroundings.No single block or structure features a drastic increase in form or intensity to its neighbor. 4.28. Applied Comprehensive Plan Character Areas The Urban Zone shall apply to any land area that is bears the following designations from the City of Columbia's General Plan: A. Urban-Neighborhood B. Urban-Center The Columbia Code 79 March 2012,version E i