General Commercial Zone
The objectives of the General Commercial Zone are to:
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encourage those uses necessary to provide convenience shopping of the lower order outside the Strategic Regional Centre
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avoid development of land for any purposes or in any manner likely to compromise development of the Strategic Regional Centre or the efficient distribution of commercial services within the district
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ensure development provides a high level of visual attraction at street level, and does not unduly detract from the visual amenities of adjacent residential areas
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ensure any on-site advertising is integrated with the overall site development and does not detract from the amenities of the adjacent area
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promote the development of continuous commercial frontages and the integration of adjacent commercial development so as to facilitate pedestrian access to and within commercial areas
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enhance the amenities of the area and the development of a more sustainable environment through the use of complementary landscaping, including shade trees and stormwater recharge facilities.