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Centerville2040 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />of 25% comprised of housing. The remaining 75% shall be a variety of commercial and <br />office space. These areas provide buildings that are close to the street, with a focus on <br />providing a pedestrian-friendly environment. The Downtown Master Plan contains <br />detailed plans and design guidelines for these areas. <br />The areas proposed for residential growth during the planning period include medium <br />density development in the southern portion of the City on what is currently some of the <br />last remaining agricultural land, low density development east of Mill Road and north of <br />Revoir Street, and high density and mixed-use development at various locations in the <br />City including the downtown redevelopment area. <br />The Future Land Use Plan identifies appropriate locations for commercial uses and future <br />development opportunities. There is one land use category for commercial development <br />(other than the CBD/Mixed Use category previously described). The City will encourage <br />clustering of commercial development, as opposed to strip developments, to minimize <br />highway access concerns, to strengthen the viability and marketability of co-located <br />services, and to minimize the impacts on the natural environment of the City. <br />The existing commercial areas will continue to develop in the City, with continued <br />expansion of the current commercial area west of CSAH 21 and County Road 54, north <br />and south of Main Street. The downtown area will also be a priority in terms of retaining <br />its vitality and importance as a focal point in the community. The City will continue to <br />implement the mixed-use concept developed in the Downtown Development <br />Guidelines, including restaurants, service uses and multifamily and senior housing. The <br />City will also evaluate the potential use of tax increment financing and other public <br />assistance programs to assist in implementing redevelopment opportunities. <br />Development standards will be established for new businesses and renovations. <br />Adequate lot sizes and structure setbacks will be required to provide safe and convenient <br />access and parking. Site buffering and landscaping criteria will also be required, as well <br />as revisions to the City's sign standards to provide for the installation of more attractive <br />and consistent signage throughout the City. <br />The Future Land Use Plan also identifies appropriate locations for industrial uses and <br />future industrial development opportunities in the City. There is one land use category <br /> Page 42 <br /> <br /> <br />