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Assembly Uses Overlay District Amendments to Articles 3, 5 and 17 and Zoning Map 3 March 19, 2007 ~ General Plan Policy 10.04 Industrial Sanctuary - Protect the City's major industrial areas from encroachment by uses that are potentially incompatible with existing viable industrial activities, or which may inhibit the ability of industry to operate effectively; and ~ General Plan Policy 33.04 Separation from Sensitive Uses - Provide adequate and safe separation between areas where hazardous materials are present and sensitive uses such as schools, residences and public facilities. The following General Plan policies were also considered: ~ Policy 7.09 - Build upon the locational strengths and transportation features of West San Leandro to support the area's continued development as a major industrial, technology, and office employment center. In accordance with the West San Leandro Plan, limit the encroachment of incompatible residential and retail uses into the area, and promote additional development and redevelopment with manufacturing, technology, warehouse and distribution, officelflex, and similar uses. ~ Policy 7.10 - Facilitate the gradual transition of the South-of-Marina (SOMAR) area into a cohesive light industrial district characterized by light manufacturing, office/flex, research and development, bio-medical, e-commerce, and similar uses, along with complementary business services and employee amenities. ~ Policy 13.01 - Ensure that future land use development decisions are in balance with the capacity ofthe City's transportation system. In addition, Article I of the Zoning Code stipulates that the broad purpose of the Zoning Code is to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to implement the policies of the City of San Leandro General Plan. More specifically, the Zoning Code is intended to: ~ Provide a precise guide for the physical development of the City in accord with the policies of the General Plan; ~ Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas consistent with the character of the development districts of the City; ~ Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that are consistent with the development policies of the General Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses; Article 7 - Industrial District indicates the following specific purposes: ~ Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the General Plan for a broad range of manufacturing, distribution and storage, and service areas; ~ Strengthen the City's economic base, and provide employment opportunities close to home for residents ofthe City and surrounding communities;