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CHAPTER 2 LAND USE 8 �• 3. Continuously review and update the land use plan in light of changing circumstances and events. 4. Maintain the current high development standards by assuring the continued maintenance of required landscaping and site improvements. 5. Increase Zoning Code conformity of developed properties through vigorous administration of nonconforming use restrictions. 6. Development controls should continue to be strictly and uniformly enforced by the City Council, Planning Commission and Administration. Variances and other special permissions should be granted only after definite demonstration of compliance with ordinance criteria, Comprehensive Plan policies, and accepted planning principles. 7. The City should aggressively pursue redevelopment of those areas of New Brighton which are deteriorated and not likely to be redeveloped without public intervention and assistance. 8. The City should continue to use responsibly the economic development and redevelopment tools that are available to help redevelop the City and implement our land use goals and policies. LAND USE DEFINITIONS Business Use — are those areas allocated to active commerce. Within the City of New Brighton these fall into 5 categories: 1. Limited Business areas accommodate professional services and small agency offices. 2. Neighborhood Business areas are designated to accommodate the daily retail needs of the immediate surrounding residential areas. 3. General Business areas provide for retail and service needs for a larger segment of the population than the average neighborhood. 4. Downtown Business area provides a unique commercial area which serves both local and regional commercial needs. 5. Office Development areas are intended for large office developments of one or several buildings. Dwelling Unit — is the physical structure required to meet the basic housing needs of one family or similar grouping. Generally dwelling units are "single family" (1 unit), duplex (2 units), or multiple (3 or more units). Dwelling unit may appear abbreviated as D.U.