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County Council Members Page 2 district will conform to the goals, policies and standards of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. These state the following: Land Use • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. • Zone urban and rural types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. • Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in appropriate locations. • The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. The proposed change of zone for Single Family Residential zoned district will conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the Single Family Residential and Housing Elements of the General Plan. Single Family Residential • To maximize choices ofsingle-family residential lots and/or housing for residents of the County.