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• Consider options for pedestrian crossings over major freeways – where connections are most important, design elements, issues, etc. • Support transit at existing levels, to address Metro transit cuts in some areas; • Pursue options for green space preservation on both public and private property; • Understand options for alternative energy development and create clearer City policy in this area; • Examine impacts of trail development, and multi-modal use of trails; 2030 Goals and Policies The Future Land Use Plan is designed to accomplish the established goals and policies for land use planning through 2030. The Plan allows for private property owners to make reasonable use of their property, within the context of changing markets and existing public infrastructure including streets, sewer and water and stormwater control. As new development proposals come forward and public investment needs and opportunities arise, long term planning goals must be considered together with current conditions in order to determine the most efficient and effective provision of City services. Goals and policies for the City’s Land Use Plan, shown in the following subsections, are generally to maintain and enhance existing uses and allow for sensible redevelopment of underutilized and deteriorating sites. The following are general goals and policies for all land uses: Goals: 1. Maintain a cohesive land use pattern which ensures compatibility and functional relationships among land uses. 2. Preserve and protect property values. 3. Enhance and ensure proper protection natural environment features. 4. Investigate and utilize public financing alternatives to assist private interests in development, redevelopment or rehabilitation efforts when City objectives are furthered in exceptional ways. 5. Prohibit over-intensification of land use development, that is, development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of supportive services and facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc.). 6. Maintain and strengthen the tax base. 7. Where practical, conflicting land uses shall be eliminated through removal or relocation. Policies: 1. All development proposals shall be analyzed on an individual basis from a physical, economic and social standpoint to determine the most appropriate uses within the context of the community as a whole. Development standards of the particular zoning district in which the project is proposed shall be a starting point for evaluation of the project. 2. To the maximum extent possible, development policies and regulations shall be applied consistently and uniformly. It is acknowledged that certain policies will not apply to certain projects, or that within the context of the neighborhood, certain standards may conflict. When there are conflicts, the City’s policies should be balanced and evaluated to provide for the optimal outcome.