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7.2. 1 Compatibility Criteria The following is a summary of the general criteria used in formulating the plan map. The Future Land Use section contains policies addressing location criteria. 1. If the parcel is vacant, is the vacant land adjacent to a use that would not be compatible or prevent reasonable future development of the property? . 2. Is the size of the vacant tract conducive to a single use or multiple uses? 3. Are natural barriers available to buffer incompatible uses? 4. Do the new or proposed uses meet goals or objectives established in this pIan or by other adopted studies? . 5. Do the proposed uses protect adjacent residential neighborhoods? 6. Do the proposed uses "fit" an established pattern or trend that is desirable? 7. Can the proposed uses be adequately served by public facilities/amenities? In order to apply these basic criteria, a parcel-by-parcel existing land use inventory was conducted and mapped by the Department of Commwrlty Development in 1995 to fully analyze and understand existing land use patterns in Irving. The existing land use was initially mapped to apply compatibility criteria and goals and objectives for the community. Since Irving is over two-thirds developed, it was important that the present character and development type be considered before identifying new land uses. 7.2.2 Land Use Categories Prior to preparing the future land use map, a list of land uses categories was formulated. These categories reflect uses grouped together that will generally be compatible with each other. They do not reflect the City's existing zoning district categories, but will be used as a guide to develop new zoning districts to assist in plan implementation. These categories are listed in Table 1 with ex- amples of the type of use or development associated with each. 7-4 C()lnprcltC'l:si'(le PlaT: . City of 11'Ving --------------------.-.... .~...