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Centerville2040 Comprehensive Plan Limit development to areas identified with utility capability or staged according to growth sequencing plans. Prohibit residential development with private utilities in areas included in the long range public utility service area. Require all subdivisions to adhere to long range plans for thoroughfares, trails, parks and utility corridors to ensure continuity of development patterns and implementation of community priorities. R ESIDENTIAL G OALS AND P OLICIES It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: Provide a housing mixture that will allow for low, middle, and high income families which does not discriminate against persons seeking housing based on age, religion, race, ethnic origin, sexual preference, gender, or disability. Provide for the orderly development of safe and efficient housing opportunities in the City. Maintain a level of growth compatible with the available level of public services. Provide non-motorized access to commercial properties and park amenities within the city and surrounding areas. Develop design guidelines to support new or renovated housing that contributes to the physical character of the neighborhood, healthy living, and environmental and economic sustainability. Promote and emphasize the small town atmosphere of the City. Plan densities and provide services for a sustainable population in excess of 5,000 people at full build-out. It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: Encourage the revitalization of the existing housing stock in the City as a source of affordable housing which does not discriminate against persons seeking housing based on age, religion, race, ethnic origin, sexual preference, gender, or disability. Avoid adoption of regulations which create excessive obstacles to the development of affordable housing. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible and offensive uses. Identify areas appropriate for multiple family and senior housing opportunities. Allow residential lot divisions only when adequate utilities are immediately available and are consistent with public utility sequencing. Prohibit residential development without public utilities. Require the installation of sidewalks on at least one side of the street in new neighborhoods where suggested by the City Engineer. Explore opportunities to install sidewalks in existing neighborhoods that lack them. Maintain standards for landscaping and screening to ensure adequate aesthetic controls. Maintain adequate standards for site access, parking, and structure setbacks. Page 23