It is the purpose of the multi-purpose perimeter to create a mixture of business uses (such as retail, third-places, office services and corporate offices) combined with residential at higher densities than allowed elsewhere in the village creating a consistent activity level and a market for the retail center and the multi-purpose perimeter. Facing the major traffic corridors of Rochester Street and Main Street, businesses located on the ground floor or first floor of buildings shall meet the same criteria as the retail center with the purpose of creating street level activity; except by approval of the plan commission if the business adds significance to the village center; such as the business is an employment generator, the aesthetic appeal of the business or the building in which the business is located, or the existing floor plan of the building or tenant space is designed for an office environment. Several buildings within the multi-purpose perimeter may be encouraged to remain to enhance the cultural heritage of the village while other properties are encouraged to be redeveloped or expanded. Conversion of existing homes to low intensity business uses is encouraged (such as professional offices and bed and breakfast establishments).

It is the purpose of the retail center to create street level activity by permitting a range of businesses on the ground floor or first floor space of buildings facing the public street primarily of retail character that sell or provide services directly to customers on the premises or serves as a third-place establishment. Businesses that do not create customer traffic are encouraged to locate within the retail center on upper floors or the ground floor or first floor space of buildings that do not face the public street. Nonetheless, businesses without customer traffic may be allowed by approval of the plan commission if the business adds significance to the village center; such as the business is an employment generator, the aesthetic appeal of the business or the building in which the business is located, or the existing floor plan of the building or tenant space is designed for an office environment. Residential dwelling units are encouraged on the upper floors of the retail center. Several buildings within the retail center may be encouraged to remain to enhance the cultural heritage of the village while other buildings are encouraged to be redeveloped or expanded. In addition, it is the purpose of the retail center to preserve the two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and to promote the cultural heritage of the Village of Mukwonago by maintaining buildings and uses that have been and will continue to be important elements within the village center.

It is the purpose of the residential perimeter to preserve and protect the important residential areas surrounding the business center of the village by identifying the Pearl and Grand Avenue Historic District and allowing homes to be maintained and improved that otherwise are non-conforming pursuant to the required setbacks of the base zoning districts. NOTE: The B-1 suffice means the setbacks in the B-1 district may apply.

It is the purpose of the residential perimeter to preserve and protect the important residential areas surrounding the business center of the village by identifying the Pearl and Grand Avenue Historic District and allowing homes to be maintained and improved that otherwise are non-conforming pursuant to the required setbacks of the base zoning districts. NOTE: The R-2 suffice means the setbacks in the R-2 district may apply.

It is the purpose of the residential perimeter to preserve and protect the important residential areas surrounding the business center of the village by identifying the Pearl and Grand Avenue Historic District and allowing homes to be maintained and improved that otherwise are non-conforming pursuant to the required setbacks of the base zoning districts. NOTE: The R-3 suffice means the setbacks in the R-3 district may apply.