INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STRATEGY - City of Darebin

8 RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the key principles for the interaction of land-use policy and economicdevelopment be included in the Municipal Strategic Statement during its review.2. That Council exhibit the necessary amendments to the Darebin Planning Schemeto give effect to the rezonings identified as necessary to implement the IndustrialLand Use Strategy.3. That Council exhibit an amendment to the Darebin Planning Scheme tointroduce an Industrial Land Policy in accordance with this Strategy.4. That Council prepare Integrated Development Plans to guide development of thefollowing areas and to ensure a high quality urban environment is achieved:The Junction (High Street and Plenty Road), PrestonEast Preston Industrial Area (including Bell Street)High Street Internodal/Regeneration Study (Merri Creek to Regent)5. That Council work with any industry or business adversely affected by theimplementation of the Industrial Land Use Strategy to assist them to improve theenvironmental efficiency of the business and reduce off-site impacts or torelocate to a more suitable location to ensure long-term viability.6. That Council prepare a “gateway” policy to direct and control the urban designand built form at key entrances to the City of Darebin and high profile siteswithin the City.7. That Council encourage landscaping and improvements to industrial andformerly industrial streetscapes in accordance with Darebin’s Green Streetsstrategy.8. That Council investigate mechanisms for requiring development contributions toensure the provision of adequate social and physical infrastructure is providedand to offset costs of transforming industrial streetscapes to business andresidential quality streetscapes.9. That Council produce an Industrial Design Guidelines brochure to assist Counciland planners in achieving a high standard of industrial development.10. That Council adopt a regular monitoring and review practice in conjunction withthe triennial review of the Municipal Strategic Statement.11. That Council investigate the establishment of a register of non-conforming userights within the city.Industrial Land Use Strategy 29