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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

Policies for Land Use and Development

The policies below are intended as a supplement to the broader growth management and land use planning
direction provided by this Grenada County 2040 Plan. City and County officials and staff should use these
statements as a guide and reference, particularly when making decisions regarding proposed development
activity and/or changes in zoning classifications.

General

G1: Land uses should not detract from the enjoyment or value of neighboring properties.

G2: Potential negative land use effects (noise, odor, dust, excessive light, traffic, etc.) should be considered in
development review/approval and mitigated.

G3: Adequate transportation access and circulation should be provided for uses that generate large numbers of
trips. Pedestrian and bicycle access should be addressed where appropriate.

G4: Well-planned mixed-use projects are encouraged where compatible with nearby development.
G5: Floodplain areas should not be encroached upon by development unless there is compliance with stringent
floodplain management practices. These areas should be used for parks, recreation or related purposes, or for
agricultural uses.
G6: Environmentally sensitive areas should be protected, including wildlife habitat areas.

G7: Community attractions that draw many external visitors should be in locations with good regional
transportation access and visibility.

Residential

R1: Residential areas should not be located next to heavy industrial areas.
R2: Residential and commercial areas may be adjacent if separated by a buffer.

R3: Schools, parks and community facilities should be located close to or within residential neighborhoods.
R4: Houses should have direct access to local residential streets but not to collector streets or major
thoroughfares.
R5: Houses should not be adjacent to freeways unless with substantial buffering.

R6: New residential development should be buffered from major thoroughfares and collector streets.
R7: New residential developments should include adequate area for parks and recreation facilities, schools and
places of worship, as appropriate and depending on their scale.

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