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JUN -20 -1996 12:44 MAC considered for such properties provided only that such activities can exist in harmony with existing and proposed uses and that such uses will not serve as obstructions to planned activities and development. Too often, interim uses can become entrenched. Such uses should be considered only under specific conditions which do not compromise the City's long term land use objectives. • Plans for redevelopment and improvement to the Rice Street corridor shall be coordinated with bordering communities. The City should aggressively pursue its vision of the Corridor since it is a more important factor in Little Canada's land use planning than it is for the bordering Cities. • An aesthetically pleasing environment free from excessive outdoor storage shall guide the physical development of the Rice Street conidor. Outdoor storage can be one of the greatest obstacles to effective enforcement of aesthetics in a commercial district. • The attractiveness Rice Street shall be enhanced through a continuing program of civic beautification; tree planting; maintenance of property, buildings, and streets; and other measures which will promote an aesthetically pleasing environment. • Programs and incentives for continuing privately initiated property maintenance, improvements for energy conservation and redevelopment of questionable land use shall be created and implemented. In order to avoid the need for dramatic City intervention in the future, the maintenance 612 595 983? P.09 PACE 6 of new projects should be a paramount consideration. Northwest Quadrant Goals • Maintain and improve the Northwest Corridor of the City as a safe, viable, orderly, productive and enhanced environment for the residents of the City. • Develop a cohesive land use pattern which ensures compatibility and functional relationships among activities • Substandard housing shall be removed when it is judged not economically feasible to correct deficiencies • Where practical, conflicting and non - complementary uses shall be eliminated through removal and relocation. • Maintain housing stock value by promoting home repairs, maintenance and site clean up through code enforcement. • Preserve and protect property values. • Investigate and utilize public financing alternatives to assist private interests in development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation efforts, Policies • Standards for development quality shall be established for all land uses to insure an enhancement of community character. All such standards shall be strictly adhered to and enforced, CITY OF LITTLE CANADA Page 110 HOUSING ACTIONPLAN