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Land Use Policies W J 0 z D 0 0 l.:.! J 0 J_ U z 0 U Orderly and Efficient Land Use Align land use, development patterns, and infrastructure to make the best use of public and private investment. • Plan and stage development for forecasted growth through 2040 and beyond at overall average net densities of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre in the community. Target higher -intensity developments in areas with better access to regional sewer and transportation infrastructure, connections to local commercial activity centers, transit facilities, and recreational amenities. • Identify and protect an adequate supply of land to support growth for future development beyond 2040, with regard to agricultural viability and natural and historic resources preservation. • Incorporate best management practices for stormwater management and natural resources conservation and restoration in planning processes. • Plan for local infrastructure needs including those needed to support future growth. • Promote land use patterns with clear distinctions between urban and rural areas to protect natural resources and land for agricultural viability. • Provide technical assistance to communities on land use strategies and staged development to inform the local comprehensive planning process. • Partner with local communities to improve land use patterns to reduce generation of carbon emissions. ALL COMMUNITIES • Plan for development to support forecasted growth at appropriate densities as articulated in the following land use policies by community designation. • Plan and develop interconnected and well- connected local streets, adequate stormwater infrastructure, adequate water supply, and properly managed subsurface sewage treatment systems to support local growth forecasts. • Develop plans to improve conditions for and encourage walking and bicycling where appropriate. • Maintain, replace, or expand local facilities and infrastructure to meet growth and development needs. • Adopt and implement the local comprehensive plan following Council review. OVERALL DENSITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPMENT. AND REDEVELOPMENT Metropolitan urban Service Area: Urban FOR NEW GROWTH. Minimum Average Net Density .. 10 units/acre Suburban .. - 3-5 units/acre :.. .. ..3-5 uniWacre • Advance the Council mission of ensuring orderly and economical development. • Develop and update regional plans to manage forecasted growth by using regional systems and land efficiently and effectively. • Coordinate major regional investment projects with local infrastructure and planning for development and redevelopment. • Promote development patterns that protect natural resources, the quality and quantity of our water resources, and our water supply. • Promote land use patterns that differentiate between urban and rural uses. • Promote interconnected, compact development patterns. • Coordinate wastewater conveyance projects with Regional Parks System improvements where appropriate. 1