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25 <br />7.Once established,geographic land use designations and related zoning classifications shall be changed only <br />when it can be demonstrated that such modifications are in the best interest of the community on a long- <br />term basis and such changes will promote land use compatibility and the goals and policies of the <br />Comprehensive Plan.When the City decides that a particular project meets with its approval,but it is <br />inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and policies,the City shall attempt to update its goals and <br />policies to reflect the most current development and land use philosophy. <br />8.Immediate,short-range market potential and demands for activities which are not suggested for a site or <br />area by the Comprehensive Plan or allowed by the Zoning Ordinance shall not be the sole justification for a <br />change in activity.Often,a private party will request a change in land use controls in order to permit an <br />otherwise prohibited use.In such cases,the City shall address all aspects of its Comprehensive Plan in <br />order to protect and preserve the integrity of all land uses in the City. <br />9.Where land use allocations are provided for long term market needs and absorption,interim uses shall be <br />considered for such properties,provided that interim activities can exist in harmony with existing and <br />proposed uses and that such uses will not serve as obstructions to planned activities and development. <br />Interim uses will be considered only under specific conditions and where such uses will not compromise <br />the City’s long term land use objectives. <br />10.Programs and incentives for privately initiated property maintenance,improvements for energy <br />conservation and redevelopment of questionable land uses shall continue to be created and implemented. <br />In order to avoid the need for dramatic City intervention in the future,the maintenance of new projects should <br />be of paramount consideration. <br />Residential Land Uses <br />The City of Little Canada offers a wide variety of housing choices.People of all ages and income levels can find <br />appropriate housing to fit their needs.The Future Land Use Map designates three different residential land <br />use categories:low density residential,medium density residential and high density residential.These land use <br />categories are implemented by the City’s five residential zoning districts:Single-family Residential (R-1), <br />Medium Density Residential (R-2),High Density Residential (R-3),Mobile Home Park (R-4)and Residential- <br />Business (R-B). <br />Goals: <br />1.Substandard housing shall be removed when it is judged no economically feasible to correct deficiencies. <br />2.Maintain housing values by promoting home repairs,maintenance and site clean-up through code <br />enforcement. <br />3.Provide for a variety of housing types that allow people of all ages to live in Little Canada. <br />4.Create and maintain high quality neighborhoods that are compatible with adjacent land uses. <br />5.Address the density,affordability and unit type requirements for housing as required by the Metropolitan <br />Council.