E.7 The development of urban design elements as part of local and refinement plans shall be <br />encouraged. <br />E.8 Site planning standards developed by local jurisdictions shall allow for flexibility in <br />design that will achieve site planning objectives while allowing for creative solutions to <br />design problems. <br />E.9 Refinement plans shall be developed to address compatibility of land uses, safety, crime <br />prevention, and visual impact along arterial and collector streets, within mixed-use areas. <br />During the interim period before the adoption of a refinement plan, these considerations <br />shall be addressed by cities in approving land use applications in mixed use areas by <br />requiring conditions of approval where necessary. <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) III-E"4 Page 212 <br />