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Industrial Plan <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />City is concerned with providing an appropriate industrial base to supply jobs for its residents <br />J to ensure a strong fax base. There is a need for lands designated for industrial use to ensure <br /> opportunity for a wide variety of industrial applications. <br /> <br /> GOALS AND POLICIES <br /> <br />Jollowing is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to industrial <br /> ~ment. <br /> <br />GOAL: Maintain and encourage the continuation of well-designed employment and <br />business opportunities in close proximity to the community. <br /> <br />POLICIES: <br /> <br />Encourage the clustering of industrial uses to avoid the appearance of "strip" or <br />scattered industrial operations along the City's major roadways. <br /> <br />Encourage industrial expgnsion in close proximity to existing services. <br /> <br />Evaluate all proposals for industrial development to minimize impact on municipal <br />and natural systems. <br /> <br />Industrial development should be located next to adequate transportation system <br />and the transportation system should complement industrial development. <br /> <br />GOAL: Preserve, maintain and/or strengthen the physical and visual qualities unique to <br />the community. <br /> <br />POLICIES: <br /> <br />Establish controls for the size and placement of signage, screening, noise and other <br />visual concerns for industrial operations within the City limits. <br /> <br />Require that developers provide for a buffer area between differing, non- <br />compatible land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land <br />characteristics. <br /> <br />Encourage well designed buildings that are visually consistent with the surrounding <br />area. <br /> <br />CURRENT STATUS <br /> <br />Industrial Zones <br /> <br />The City has three industrial zoning designations in effect. The designations are as <br />follows: <br /> <br />25 <br /> <br /> <br />