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LAND USE PLAN Industrial Land Uses The majority of Little Canada's industrial uses are located within the northwest quadrant of the City. Future industrial land uses are guided as "Industrial" as shown on the Future Land Use map. Existing industrial land uses are divided among the City's three industrial zoning districts: Light Industrial (I -1), General Industrial (I -2) and Industrial Park (I -P). Goals: L Promote continued industrial development in order to expand the local employment base and opportunities within Little Canada. 2. Provide industrial development areas that attract businesses and offer employment opportunities for Little Canada residents. 3. Provide opportunities and mechanisms for reinvestment in established industrial areas and redevelopment of targeted areas. 4. Ensure that opportunities exist for business expansion and growth within the City in order to retain key businesses and preserve the industrial tax base. Policies: L Continue to maintain the City's industrial tax base to assist in paying for needed services and in reducing tax impact on residential land uses. 2. Existing industrial uses shall be retained and new industrial development shall be encouraged to locate in existing industrial parks and industrially zoned areas. 3. Encourage industrial site designs that integrate the facility with natural features of the land and provide an aesthetically attractive appearance. 4. Outside storage of equipment and materials shall be screened and landscaped to eliminate any visual impact. 5. Existing industrial development and new industrial development shall not cause pollutants or contaminants to be emitted into the surrounding environment in excess of state and federal regulations. 6. An aesthetically pleasing environment free from excessive outdoor storage shall guide the physical development of the northwest quadrant of the City. Redevelopment Staged Development City of Little Canada — 2030 Comprehensive Plan 29 •