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JUN -20 -1996 1246 NRC and building/property maintenance Ordinances and follow up inspection and enforcement. • Geographic land use designations and related zoning classifications shall be changed only when it can be demonstrated that such modifications are in the ben interest of the community on a long range perspective and such changes will promote land use compatibility and predetermined goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. • Immediate, short range market potential and demands for activities which are not suggested for a site or area by the Comprehensive Plan or allowed by the Zoning Ordinance shall not be the sole justification for a change in activity. • Strongly discourage any further spot or uncoordinated linear commercial or residential development in favor of a unified development pattern. • When opportunities arise, existing spot and uncoordinated commercial or residential development shall be consolidated into more functional patterns. • Standards for development quality shall be established for all land uses to ensure an enhancement of community character. All such standards shall be strictly adhered to and enforced. • An aesthetically pleasing environment free from excessive outdoor storage shall guide the physical development of the East Portion of Little Canada. 612 595 983? P.14 PAGE 11 • Violations of property maintenance which infringe upon residential neighborhood quality, pose public health and safety problems and threaten neighboring property values shall be aggressively eliminated. • The attractiveness of the East Portion of Little Canada 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, • The City shall respond to the housing needs in the East Portion as they relate to the entire City. Avatiety of housing types, styles, and choices are to be created and maintained. • All new housing shall adhere to the highest community design, planning and construction standards. • Promote and implement programs for housing, rehabilitation, maintenance, redevelopment, and new development through the EDA in order to address the housing needs of Little Canada residents. • Residential development shall be protected from adverse environmental impacts, including noise, air and visual pollution. • Accessory buildings within urban areas shall be of compatible design and size to maintain a residential neighborhood Character. Such buildings shall be limited to residential use related activities. CITY os LIME CANADA Page 115 HOUSING ACTION PLAN