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5.01 - CURRENT CONDITIONS#
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Most of the existing housing is of single-family developments. Currently, there is very little commercial development on SR-9, the main corridor going through Virgin Town. There is limited open access, through Town, to the Virgin River. There are currently no Town designated "trail" systems which could add to connectivity.
5.02 - DESIRED#
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Private Property Protection - It is desired to continue the protection of constitutionally based private property rights so mandates and changes do not infringe on those lands and rights.
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Highway Commercial and Non-Highway Commercial - Planned commercial along SR-9, and non-highway commercial should have access bia foot and vehicle. During any design phase, all existing property rights need to be remembered and incoming businesses should have the option to help plan and decide roads within their property needs.
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Orderly Growth - Permit orderly growth through synchronization of development with availability of public facilities such as roads, water service, fire protection and other public services needed to support it. There is also the desire to encourage small interactive businesses to develop along the commercial corridor. To the greatest extent possible, encourage attractive development. Walkability will be important along with smooth traffic flow. The preparation of a plan for parks, trails and open space will guide the Town in these areas rather than development dictating to the Town when and where to provide these amenities.
D.
Trails, Trailhead Improvements, River Access - A pedestrian friendly town is high priority while preserving Virgin Town's natural settings, connecting neighborhoods to trailheads with some river access is also important.
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Floodplain / Drainage Area Management - Building in floodplains/drainage areas needs to be managed through the development of community wide floodplain and drainage master plan.
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Economic Enhancements - Encourage responsible economic activities that will benefit all residents of the Town while retaining the atmosphere of the area. Promote the revitalization of historic buildings and focus on areas which serve as gateways to Virgin Town.
5.03 - INTEGRATION#
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GOAL: Economically Sustainable Development.
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Utilize development impact fees to provide adequate public facilities and services in a timely manner.
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Require that adequate infrastructure exists or is programmed for construction within a defined period of time as a condition of development.
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Pursue cooperation with governmental entities that administer and control areas bordering Virgin Town in regard to all policies and activities, which may have cross boundary impacts.
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GOAL: Growth Management.
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Encourage the development of RV Parks and camping in suitable areas to help mitigate BLM land long-term camping issues.
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Encourage the development of higher density, lower cost housing adjacent to the commercial zones where access to public infrastructure is most likely to occur.
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Encourage a tourist based commercial corridor primarily along SR-9 that could also bring benefit to residents.
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GOAL: Connectivity of Trails and Roads.
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Encourage development of walking trails and roadway connectivity plans and amendments for new development.
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GOAL: Adoption and Amendments to Commercial Zones.
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Mitigate the negative impacts on current development and residents.
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Capture tax and service revenues to benefit all residents.
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Encourage contiguous, interactive commercial shared parking and other uses.
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Better use of Permitted and Conditional Use process for development.
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GOAL: Floodplain.
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Provide clarity to the Town's existing floodplain and drainage requirements.
F.
GOAL: Development South Side of River.
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Consider development which is supported by improvements to infrastructure and consistent with local character.