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which: (a) preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses; (b) assure compatibility; and (c) consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. Ordinance No. 1 amendments ir~clude a change to make it possible to establish a one-family dwelling or two-family dwelling in C-1 or C-2 if it is above a nonresidential use on the ground floor. These residences are also subject to the limitations in EC 9.2161 (6). These limitations on residential uses preserve the suitability of the C-1 and C-2 zones for commercial uses and take into account compatibility and traffic issues. Ordinance No. t amendments include revisions that increase the allowable uses in the C-4 zone by adding permitted uses in the "trade" category. Two of the uses added, book store and drag store, lend themselves to "neighborhood commercial" developments. Trans,vortation Element, Policy i~ 1. Apply the nodal development strategg: in areas selected by each jurisdiction that have ident~'ed potential for this type of transportation-ed~cient land use pattern. The ordinance concerning nodal development includes a change to clarify the City's intent that residential development in the nodal development areas achieve an average density of 12 units per net residential acre. It sets the minimum density requirement for nodal development areas within the R-1 and R-1.5 zones at 8 units per net residential acre. The amendments in this ordinance related to minimum residential densities for different base zones exceed those set forth in the Land Use Code, consistent with the intent to achieve an average of 12 units per net residential acre. This requirement for higher intensity of development will promote transit use and is consistent with the requirement of Policy F.3. Citizen Znvolvement £]ement, Policy_~3_. Improve and maintain local mechanisms that provide the opportunity for residents and property owners in existing residential areas to participate in the imp[ementation of policies in the Plan that may affect the character of those areas. The ordinance concerning land use regulations ~ncludes a revision to the requirement that the City ~nstall a 12 square foot freestand/ng sign on development sites that have certain types of land use decisions pending. The size requirement has been reduced to 6 square feet. Th/s change will stiI1 provide broad public notice of pending land use decisions, yet the smaller s~ze will be more efficient for installation on the property and is consistent with Policy 3. Refinement Plan Policies The amendments do not address a specific area of the city or a specific public facility. Therefore, no refinement plan is particularly applicable. Exhibit A - 6