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~~ ~. Natural Area Ftesaures Proservatiar-. 3. Preservation of Rural Land tlse E'attern and Preserrration of Corrrmunity Characte!•. Within these theer? print;ipies are fr~und the goal statements pertaislin~ to SGRC concepts: . t, infrastructure that srtpports desired c~veiopment 2. ~eveioprr~ent ordinances and incentives tfi~at promote in~lusipnary practices and hous'trtig options for ail income levels. 3, Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable grov~rtth, consistent vuith the provision gat adequate sen+ices and facilities and a I~icdh quality ofi ii#e. 4. Preservation of historic, cultural, arct-itectur2il and archaeological resources, and their associated landscapes. ~. A balanced ar~d healthy diversity of native plant and artimai popuial:ions. la. ire#warl~s of protected natural, cultural anti agricultural lands. 7. A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community~and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efFicien# and balanced transportation system. A nUrnber ofi objectives are also reievan#, including: ~~D -- 2.'t. 1=ncvurage compact arid, higher density development in areas served by ~ vdater and sewer, i ED 2~2._ ~ncaura, e~, mixed-use projects that supportwalkable commGnities. _ I H -- 4.3. Evaluate the feasibility of tlevetoprnent incentives to stimulate the proda~ion of needed affordai~le law~incorne housing. _ f{ -- 4.4. Evaluate coliat~ratively with the iQV~r15; identify regulatory barriers to be -~ rr:moved and oppat'tc~nities for develc~rraer,t incentives bo encourage the rflnstructior~ - of adiverse ranee oaf housing types. - ~ - i`U -'i.~f. Coordinate #i~e tocatior~ of higher tntensiiylhigh density residential and Hors- ~i residential development with existing or planned tocatiorts of pubis transportation, r~r>mmerciai and community s~:rvices, and adequate sufaporting infrastructure, while . Voiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. Increasing allowable dsnsitias and txeating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available cc~uid achieve this. CR _ ~. Prar~tote existing programs that offer firtiancial incentives for preservation ' purposes and pursue rtiew programs to encourage tho purchase, #reservatlan, . rr~aintehanCe or adaptive reuse of historic landscapes and scion fa tie historic structt.tres. NJ~ --1. ~onserva high-priority r~at~,ral areas aid wildlife habi#a#s, inraudi9ng wetlands, rivers and streams, flaadplains, steep sl©(~es. prime forests, wildlife corridors, and other critical 13abitats.