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24) Evaluate program criteria and make necessary improvements to gain <br />recognition in the Tree City USA Program. Sponsored bythe Arbor Day <br />Foundation, this program helps communities become better stewards of <br />their tree resources, <br />GOAL 7: Refocus the zoning ordinance %oemphasize the character <br />and form mf development lnappropriate zoning districts. <br />The C|4/s zoning ordinance was originally adopted in the 1980s and is based <br />on a conventional (Euclidean) approach to zoning —one that focuses on land <br />use and minimum area standards. As part of the implementation of this <br />Comprehensive Plan Update, it is advisable for the zoning ordinance to be <br />vepurposed and reca|ibratmd to place emphasis on the character of <br />development (without placing as much emphasis on land use). While use <br />should remain a secondary consideration, the density/intensity and design of <br />development is of much greater importance if the City is to enhance its <br />character. <br />housing type ineneighborhood mrmixed housing development, <br />