The City shall work toward the elimination or reduction of uses inconsistent with the community's character and future land uses. The measurement of this Objective is the consistency and compatibility of land uses within Cape Canaveral and the degree to which the following Policies are implemented.

Policy LU-3.1

The City shall enforce its various ordinances which regulate the land use categories included in the Future land use Map (Zoning Ordinance), subdivisions (Subdivision Regulations), signage (Sign Ordinance), and areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding (stormwater management Ordinance and Federal Flood Insurance Program Regulations).

Policy LU-3.2

The City shall require new development to be compatible with adjacent land uses.

Policy LU-3.3

The City shall enforce its requirements pertaining to densities and intensities of land use in each land-use category--i.e.

*R-1, Low density Residential: maximum 5.808 lots/acre.

*R-2, Medium density Residential and townhouse Apartments: maximum 15 units/acre.

*R-3, Duplex/Multi-Family/Townhouse Apartments: maximum 15 units/acre.

*M-1, light industrial: maximum 4.356 lots/acre.

*C-1, commercial: zoning regulations impose a variety of requirements, depending upon type of use.

*C-2, commercial: zoning regulations impose a variety of requirements, depending upon type of use.

PUB, Public and Recreation Facilities

CON, Conservation

Policy LU-3.4

Appropriate locations for public schools should be based upon the following criteria:

A. public schools should be considered for locations within the following land use designations: R-2, R-3 and C-1 categories.

B. Public vocational schools and colleges should only be considered in M-1 categories.

C. school facilities should be centrally located to serve residential areas and be of sufficient size to accommodate the projected enrollment. Convenient pedestrian access is desirable. Locations on major roadways, in commercial and industrial areas should be avoided to minimize hazards of vehicular traffic and to limit disturbances from noise, odors and fumes.

D. The City shall encourage siting and collocation of public schools with other public facilities as permitted land uses. To the maximum extent possible, new public facilities shall be located, designed and constructed on or adjacent to library, community center, park and or recreation center.