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U0412 <br /> Where existing developments exist, are <br /> proposed and previously approved devel- <br /> opments are (in progress, which are of <br /> nature substantially in accord with the <br /> intent of these regulations they may be <br /> rezoned to PD-OI status, and shall there- <br /> after be subject to the regulations and <br /> requirements for such districts) . <br /> It is the intent of these regulations to <br /> provide for development of such districts <br /> at locations appropriate in terms of the <br /> Land Use Plan and the Orange County <br /> Thoroughfare Plan and in accord with <br /> standards set forth herein. <br /> It is further intended that PD-OI devel- <br /> opment shall be scaled, balanced and <br /> located to reduce general traffic con- <br /> gestion by providing employment to <br /> close to principal places or residence, <br /> and convenient pedestrian circulation <br /> systems and mass transit devices to <br /> further reduce need for private auto- <br /> mobiles. <br /> Within such districts,, it is intended <br /> that uses shall be arranged horizon- <br /> tally and vertically: <br /> 1. That major vehicular flows and other <br /> disquieting influences be so sep- <br /> arated from residential areas as <br /> to protect privacy and tranquility; <br /> 2. That general commercial and service <br /> uses be concentrated for maximum <br /> pedestrian convenience and located <br /> for easy accessibility by workers <br /> and visitors arriving by mass <br /> transit; and <br /> Where such districts adjoin resi- <br /> dential neighborhoods, it is in- <br /> . <br /> tended that arrangement of build- <br /> ings, uses, open space and vehi- <br /> cular access be such as to pro- 4 <br /> vide appropriate transition and <br /> reduce potentially adverse effects. <br /> 17 <br />