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. . _ , 731 Where existing developments exist, are proposed and previously approved devel- opments are (in progress, which are of nature substantially in accord with the intent of these regulations they may be rezoned to PD-OI status, and shall there- after be subject to the regulations and requirements for such districts) . It is the intent of these regulations to provide for development of such districts at locations appropriate in terms of the Land Use Plan and the Orange County Thoroughfare Plan and in accord with standards set forth herein. It is further intended that PD-OI devel- opment shall be scaled, balanced and located to reduce general traffic con- gestion by providing employment to close to principal places or residence, and convenient pedestrian circulation systems and mass transit devices to iclIatfritihz:.reduce need for private auto Within such districts, it is intended that uses shall be arranged horizon- tally and vertically: l. That major vehicular flows and other disquieting influences be so sep- arated from residential areas as to protect privacy and tranquility; 2. That general commercial and service uses be concentrated for maximum pedestrian convenience and located , for easy accessibility by workers • . , and visitors arriving by mass transit; and Where such districts adjoin resi- dential neighborhoods, it is in- tended that arrangement of build- ings, uses, open space and vehi- cular access be such as to pro- vide appropriate transition and reduce potentially adverse effects. 17 . _