This district is intended to preserve the historic, human-scaled, pedestrian-oriented character of the downtown; preserve and enhance a mix of commercial, public and institutional, cultural, residential and professional office uses; enhance and increase the commercial vitality of the downtown; reinforce the image of the downtown as the “heart” of Larkspur and as a public gathering place, and create places and activities for all ages. Of the three (3) downtown districts, the Storefront Downtown has the greatest concentration of buildings which contribute to its designation as a historic district.

The zoning regulations are intended to provide safeguards to the preservation of the architectural integrity of the Historic District. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 841 § 1 (part), 1993)