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(I) Encourage alternatives to the use of single-occupant vehicles through demand management techniques. (Policy 12) (m) Focus future street improvements on relieving pressure on the city's most congested roadways and intersections to maintain an acceptable level of mobility for all modes of transportation. (Policy 13) (n) Development shall be required to pay the full cost of extending infrastructure and services, except that the city will examine ways to subsidize the costs of providing infrastructure or offer other incentives that support higher-density, in-fill, mixed uses, and nodal development. (Policy 14) (0) Target publicly-financed infrastructure extensions to support development for higher densities, in-fill, mixed uses, and nodal development. (Policy 15) (p) Focus efforts to diversify the local economy and provide family-wage jobs principally by supporting local, and environmentally-sensitive businesses. Direct available financial and regulatory incentives to support these efforts. (Policy 16) (q) Protect and improve air and water quality and protect natural areas of good habitat value through a variety of means such as better enforcement of existing regulations, new or revised regulations, or other practices. (Policy 17) (r) Increase the amount and variety of parks and open spaces. (Policy 18) (s) Expand city efforts to achieve community-based policing. (Policy 19) These policies shall serve as guidance as the city considers proposed changes to this land use code. (2) The land use code is designed to help: (a) Attain community goals and policies. (b) Allow amendments to local plans and regulatory measures to address changes in circumstances and public values. (c) Ensure an appropriate mix of land uses that provide the economic and social advantages which result from an orderly, planned use of land. (d) Provide adequate public facilities and services; allow for adequate light, air, and open space; and protect from fire, flood, and other risks and dangers. (e) Preserve and restore significant historic resources and increase public awareness of the community's historic and cultural heritage. (f) Preserve and enhance environmental resources, the natural scenic beauty of the area, and aesthetic qualities of the community. Section 2. Section 9.0500 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended by adding new definitions of "Alley Access Only Lot/Parcel" and "Residential Character" in alphabetical order therein, and amending the definitions of "Building Height," "Flag Lots," and "Kennel," to provide as follows: 9.0500 Definitions. As used in this land use code, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean: Ordinance - 2