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IV. ANALYSIS Land Use Conformance with the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan The site's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Designation of"High Density Residential" requires projects to have densities greater than eight dwelling units per acre (DUA). Any housing type (detached and attached single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments) is allowed as long as it meets the density requirement. The proposed detached single-family residential housing development with a density of 12.0 units per acre is consistent with the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan land use designation for the site. The proposed project would also further the following General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Programs, Policies, and Objectives: General Plan Land Use Element Program 4.1: Ensure consistency between the General Plan Land Use Map and the zoning designation for all properties within the City's sphere of influence. Policy 7: Continue to implement adopted specific plans along with relevant rezoning. Policy 9: Develop new housing in infill and peripheral areas which are adjacent to existing residential deve opment, near transportation hubs or local-serving commercial areas. Program 10.1: Use plan:led unit development (PUD) zoning for residential properties that have unique characteristics or to accommodate development that does not fit under standard zoning classifications. Housing Element Goal 1: Attain a variety of housing sizes, types, densities, designs, and prices which meet the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. Goal 14: Provide adequate locations for housing of all types and in sufficient quantities to meet Pleasanton's housing needs. Policy 2: At a minimum, maintain the amount of high-density residential acreage currently designated on the General Plan Map. PUD-82 Page -9 - September 15, 2010