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M_ uses . However, to allow for expansion of existing firms, vacant land is allocated for heavy industrial use when (1) i t is owned by and adjacent to existing heavy industry, (2) i t is zoned for heavy industry, and (3) it is not larger than twice the size of the existing site as used for heavy industry. b. Light - Medium Industrial . This type is markedly different from heavy industrial. Light and medium industries are generally involved i n . the secondary processing of materials into com- ponents, the assembly of components into finished products, transportation, communication and utilities, wholesaling and warehousing. The external impact from these uses is usually m i n i m a l ' . The need for trans port at i on is usually met by truck, although rail and air transportation may be necessary. The labor force varies from small to large. Activities are gen- erally located indoors, although there may be some outdoor storage. c. Special Light Industrial. This. is a specialized concept devel- oped to deal with relatively large (projected employment of at least 500 per firm) light industrial firms such as manufactur- ers of semiconductors, medical and dental s u p p l i e s , photographic equipment, computers, and other electronic equipment and large- scale research and development complexes. The activities involved are generally characterized by highly skilled and technical labor, and are located indoors. often precision is of such importance that the air pollutants, noise, and vibra- tion associated with heavy industry are not compatible. These industries are often located in campus-type industrial parks and are general involved i n the manufacture of assembly of final products of small unit size or research --type development in an office -based atmosphere. Both their energy requirements and their necessary component material volumes are normally small. There are generally no effluents or other emissions to create problems. Heavy transport is not important, although access to air transportation may be required. Supporting office -based commercial development shall be considered appro- priate use planned to compliment the primary intent of special 1- i ght industrial development'. Eight sites are depicted with a star ( *) on. the diagram. Loca- ti anal c.riteri a used for site selection include a minimum of fifty acres, five or ownerships, good access to existing or planned transportation faci 1 ities, especially highways, compatibility with surrounding designations, and ability to maintain a campus-like atmosphere... While all such sites may not be needed during the planning period, they shall be 'pro- tected for this specialized use to provide a selection in order to attract firms i n response to the need to 'diversify the econ- omy. Local governments shall take actions to protect the iden- tified sites from premature or piecemeal development and sub- division. II -E -7