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contemporary building and living standards, including the provision of municipal water and sewerage systems. The minimum lot size is 5,000 square feet for single family residences and 7,000 square feet for duplexes, however under limited circumstances ~ accessory dwelling units are pennitted. Development is encouraged to occur in congruence with traditional settlement patterns. Neighborhood connectivity for both automobiles and multi-modal transportation is encouraged. Isolation of neighborhoods, including the pervasive use of curvilinear streets, tenninating vistas, cul-de-sacs and dead ends does not serve to promote Cle Elum's goals and policies for the Residential district. II. Multi-Family, Residential DJstrlct-RM The purpose and intent of the Multi-Family Residential District [R..\fJ is to provide for and protect higher density urban residential areas where a mixture of multi-family development may occur. Multi-family residences may include duplexes, triplexes, quad- plexes, townhomes, zero-lot line, unit-lot line or apartment complexes. By pennitting a range of densities and multi-family development types, the City will be able to achieve a greater variety of available housing for its residents, promote affordability, and retain existing single family neighborhood character. Cle Elum is working toward solid strategies for affordable housing options within the RM District. III. Old Town Commercial District-OTC The purpose and intent of the Old Town Commercial District [OTC] is to create an active, vibrant, intense, pedestrian-orientated retail core which reflects the historic character of the City and which is a nexus for civic and community functions. Existing Historic buildings should be preserved and serve as the benchmark for new construction and infi11 development in the historic City Core. Additionally, this district is well suited for traditional mixed-use development (i.e. dwelling units on the upper floors of buildings) which promotes patronage to local businesses and further diversifies housing options. Design review standardS should be established that pay special attention to signs, view shed protection, ambient lighting and landscaping. IV. Entry Commercial Districi-EC The purpose and intent of the Entry Commercial District [BC] is to create a unified design of allowed commercial uses at freeway interchange areas of the City. These areas are intended to serve the traveling public, as well as larger scale commercial activities. Objectives for the district relate to a high standard of visual quality, maintenance of human scale development, consistent architectural style, increasing multi-modal circulation, creating entrance areas or "City Gateways", and providing reasonable buffers to Interstate-90. Design review standards should be established that pay special attention to signs, view shed protection, ambient lighting and landscaping. v. General Commercial District-GC City of ele Blum -Land Use Plan 13