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• Objective LU -1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density <br />residential and non - residential development with existing or planned locations <br />of public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br />supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high -speed internet access, <br />streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and <br />cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities <br />and creating new mixed -use zoning districts where adequate public services <br />are available. (See also Economic Development Objectives ED -2.1, ED -2.3, <br />ED -2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW -2.) <br />• Objective LU -3.1: Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a separation of urban <br />and rural land uses, and direct new development into areas where necessary <br />community facilities and services exist through periodic updates to the Land <br />Use Plan. (See also Economic Development Objective ED -2.8.) <br />• Objective LU -3.9: Create new zoning district(s) which allow for a mixing of <br />commercial and residential uses, a mixing of housing types, and creates a <br />more pedestrian friendly development pattern. New districts should be applied <br />in areas where public services exist or are planned for in the future, in areas <br />that promote higher intensity and high density uses on the Land Use Plan <br />map. <br />❑ Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and /or <br />incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan <br />goals. <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br />C. PROCESS <br />1. TIMEFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />November 1, 2011 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br />February 27, 2012 <br />c. BOCC Updates /Checkpoints <br />Legal ad approval — February 7, 2012 <br />d. Other <br />3 <br />5 <br />