General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

LAND USE AND COMMUNITY CHARACTER, Chapter 11.7. The City shall institute an Annual Community CleanupDay.Responsibility:City CouncilCity ManagerPublic Works DirectorTime Frame: FY 2006-2007COMMERCIALLAND USESign for future shopping centerWheatland’s commercial land uses provide limited shopping andemployment opportunities for its residents, employees, andvisitors. Existing commercial in Wheatland is concentratedprimarily in Downtown, and along State Route 65. New regionalcommercial centers are planned along the SR 65 bypass and in thenortheast. Neighborhood commercial centers are also planned inresidential neighborhoods.The policies in this section address the design of commercialfacilities to reflect the character of Wheatland, preserve andenhance Downtown, and provide accessibility for pedestrians,bicyclists, and transit riders. This section includes policiespromoting well-located and designed commercial development.Policy section 1.F specifically addresses Downtown.GOAL 1.ETo designate adequate commercial land for development of localand regional commercial uses compatible with surrounding landuses that will meet the present and future needs of Wheatlandresidents and visitors and enhance Wheatland’s economic vitality.POLICIES1.E.1. The City shall designate commercial land in appropriatelocations to provide for various kinds of commercialdevelopment to meet the needs of Wheatland residents andvisitors, with necessary access, exposure, and utilities.1.E.2. The City shall strive to avoid creating an oversupply ofcommercially-designated land to prevent the dilution ordeterioration of currently viable commercial areas, as wellas efforts to improve and extend Downtown.1.E.3. The types and locations of future outlying commercial usesshould be examined to minimize any adverse effects on theefforts to improve and extend Downtown.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 1-13July 11, 2006