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Recreational - Like institutional, the recreational uses shown are existing and some sites in other classifications may be appropriate for development of recreational uses. Further development of these uses, particularly those integrated in and serving new residential developments, are to be encouraged. A final land use type that is not shown on the "Future Land Use Map", but which can be an alternative, is the mixed use development. Often referred to as planned unit developments, these are different types of land uses that are tied together by common development themes and planned transitions. A mixed use development may contain components of residential, institutional, office, commercial, industrial and recreational land uses. Typically these coexist through strict design standards, well planned transitions and designed pedestrian/vehicular networks. A mixed development may have a stronger emphasis on either residential or non-residential uses, but it can be a complete mix. Mixed use developments are promoted by county zoning ordinance as desirable and they offer landowners in the County a method by which they may comply with the goals of the plan without strict adherence to the projected land use map. The ordinance introduces the purpose of planned developments by stating that they are desirable in promoting public health, safety and welfare. This is true for properly accomplished developments because they allow a resident the possibility of living, Qorking, shopping, playing, and being educated all in a single area. This is in turn beneficial in its allowance of common development themes in areas such as landscaping, architecture, signage and networks among other things. It also allows development flexibility and innovativeness, both of which address the quality of life. LAND USE MAP The land use map of the study area indicates areas designated into the categories described above. Some of those categories, however, are not designated on the map because there were no portions of the study area appropriate for that land use. The boundaries of each land use are not fixed, they are only meant to represent a general area covered by a particular land use. Adjustments to the boundaries may be made to ensure more effective site planning and/or when the factors unique to a piece of property, or properties, can be shown to warrant the adjustment. Zoning districts may not completely match the land use classifications, since a variety of uses are permitted in each district, and the land use map is not necessarily a zoning plan. The land use maps from all area plans will be used, however, as a framework for applying new zoning districts as the Zoninq Ordinance re-write is completed. 16