W E L C O M E Comprehensive Plan

1. W E L C O M E Comprehensive Plan to the Land Use Public Hearing

2. Comprehensive Plan DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Introduction “Pace & Place…” Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

3. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Background Current Comprehensive Plan 10-21-03 Comprehensive Plan “kick-off” meeting 08-18-04 Plan Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners 09-20-04 The Comprehensive Plan was adopted Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

4. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Current Comprehensive Plan (2004) • Preface • Public Involvement • Community Profile Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

5. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Current Comprehensive Plan (2004) • Preface • Public Involvement • Community Profile • Housing Element • Transportation Element • Public Facilities Element Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Issues, Goals, & Strategies Proposed Amendments Discussion

6. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Current Comprehensive Plan (2004) • Preface • Public Involvement • Community Profile • Housing Element • Transportation Element • Public Facilities Element • Land Use Element Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Growth Influences, Designations, & Planning Principles Discussion

7. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Applications Current Comprehensive Plan (2004) • Inventories county resources • Identifies community needs and preferences • Part of an advisory “tool package,” designed to manage how the community will grow (positively) Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

8. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Purpose Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

9. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Purpose Land Use Update • To provide a clearer picture of where community change is desired—in consideration of other Elements and tools and their applications (More science, less pie-in-the-sky) • To better manage the timing of these changes Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

10. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Purpose Land Use Update • To receive & commit funding and resources to areas that are planned / able to support growth & development (OKI TIP, DCRSD Facilities, etc.) • To minimize potential impacts to existing land uses Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

11. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Purpose Land Use Update • Protect and enhance economic, social, and environmental uses and resources (Establish balance without prejudice) Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Economy Environment Proposed Amendments Quality of Life Discussion Social

12. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

13. What is land use?

14. Existing land useis defined by the primary activity for which land is currently being used

15. Existing Land Use in Dearborn County: Agricultural Residential: Low Density Residential: Moderate Density Residential: High Density Commercial Industrial Mining Institutional Education Parks & Recreation Golf Course Cemetery

16. Future land useis defined by the primary activity for which land is projected to be used

17. What are land use plans?

18. Land use plansare advisory plans that identify future land uses, or use areas, that are preferred by the community as it prepares for change (or growth).

19. Land Use Plans: ADVISORY Identify future land uses, or use areas, that are preferred by the community as it prepares for change (or growth). Provides an opportunity for all interested and affected parties to determine the community’s goals Projects land needs into the future, thus serving as a policy guide for future development Enables government officials to anticipate future public expenditures more effectively =more efficient use of tax dollars.

20. Land Use Plans, In General: Are prepared for 10-20 year time periods Are general in nature Are advisory documents Are used in conjunction with other tools to evaluate development proposals Do NOT change the zoning of a property Do NOT regulate the existing use of the land — NO TAKINGS Do NOT change taxes or tax rates 1979 Dearborn County Land Use Plan

21. Communities with Land Use Plans: Marion County / Indianapolis, IN City of Greensburg, IN Ripley County, IN Franklin County, IN Ohio County, IN Town of St. Leon, IN Town of Dillsboro, IN Boone County, KY Campbell County, KY City of Newport, KY Butler County, OH Hamilton County, OH (10 Townships) City of Cincinnati, OH

22. Franklin County Warren County Decatur County Hamilton County Ripley County Dearborn County Boone County Kenton County Ohio County Switzerland County

23. How do land use plans differ from zoning documents?

24. Zoning ordinances and mapsare legal documents that regulate the type, density, and intensity of uses which are currently allowed on particular properties.

25. Zoning Documents, In General: Are updated as necessary Are specific in nature Are regulatory documents that determine what can be built where Are used as primary tools to evaluate development proposals Often affect taxes or tax rates as development is approved Are NOT future oriented—are often reactive to current conditions If too restrictive, can involve takings

26. How is a land use plan assembled?

27. First, a group must take ownership of the planning process. In Indiana, this responsibility is given to the Plan Commission.

28. Plan Commission Members Ralph Thompson Dennis Kraus, Jr. Nicholas Held Tom Cheek Patrick DeMaynadier Tarry Feiss Michael Hall Robert Laws Ken Nelson

29. Second, a group of community stakeholders is identified by the Plan Commission to “steer” the plan. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee was formed initially in 2003 and currently consists of 58 members.

30. DEARBORN COUNTY LAND USE MAP PREPARATION COMMITTEE FRAMEWORK DEARBORN COUNTY CITIZENS DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEARBORN COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AT LEAST ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH CONSTITUENCY GROUP IDENTIFIED CULTURAL RESOURCES MANUFACTURING/ INDUSTRY HEALTH/SOCIAL UTILITY SERVICES TRANSPORTATION NATURAL RESOURCES PARKS & RECREATION BANKING/ FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOURISM ENGINEER/ SURVEROR HOME BUILDER REALTOR AGRICULTURE RETAIL BUSINESS The City of LAWRENCEBURG BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY COUNCIL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The Town of ST. LEON The City of GREENDALE The City of AURORA The Town of WEST HARRISON The Town of MOORES HILL The Town of DILLSBORO

31. Next, existing and anticipated conditions are considered to produce a base map. Locations of roads, sewers, and other facilities and services as well as site limitations and constraints are generally depicted.

32. Base Map Progression: Roads & Railroads

33. Base Map Progression: Roads & Railroads + Floodplain and Flood-prone area

34. Base Map Progression: Roads & Railroads + Floodplain and Flood-prone area + Steep Slope Constraints

35. Base Map Progression: Roads & Railroads + Floodplain and Flood-prone area + Steep Slope Constraints + Sewer Infrastructure = Base Map* *Also includes Existing Land Use Analysis, etc.

36. Once base mapping efforts are complete, criteria are formed to determine the suitability of sites for certain applications or uses.

37. These criteria are coupled with the comprehensive plan goals, strategies, and guiding principles to produce aland use plan and accompanying map.

38. The Plan must be updated regularly to be effective. It may be amended by the Commissioners at any time. (IC 36-7-4-511)

39. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

40. D E A R B O R N C O U N T Y LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS TIMELINE 2006 2007 SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR 4th 4 4 Advisory Committee Workshops Advisory Committee Workshops 17th Meetings Meetings Public Open House Re-Organization EC (Initiated in 2005) 21st Public Involvement / Public Awareness MN (Post Cards, Press Releases, Websites, Radio, Committee Announce…) 24th LW Public Open Houses Prepared by: Dearborn County Planning & Zoning

41. D E A R B O R N C O U N T Y LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS TIMELINE 2007 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT 2 Advisory Comm. Workshops Advisory Comm. Review Meetings Draft Amendments Plan Commission Review & Approval Public Involvement / Public Awareness 10 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW (Post Cards, Press Releases, Websites, Radio, Committee Announce…) Plan copies available at all County libraries, online, & at Planning & Zoning Office RECOMMENDATION to BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Prepared by: Dearborn County Planning & Zoning

42. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Proposed Amendments Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

43. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Land Use Element Proposal • Existing Land Use(Updated) • Future Land Use Designations (Revised) • Land Use Criteria “Base Maps” (Updated) • Land Use Planning Principles (Unchanged) • Future Land Use Directives & Map (New) • Land Use References (New) • Implementation Plan (New) Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

44. EXISTING MAP

45. REVISED MAP

46. (New) DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

47. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Land Use Element Proposal • Existing Land Use (Updated) • Future Land Use Designations(Revised) • Land Use Criteria “Base Maps” (Updated) • Land Use Planning Principles (Unchanged) • Future Land Use Directives & Map (New) • Land Use References (New) • Implementation Plan (New) Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

48. Comprehensive Plan (New) DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Future Designations Land Use Element Proposal • Light Agricultural, Rural • Heavy Agricultural, Rural • Low-Density Residential • Moderate-Density Residential • High-Density Residential, Single Family • High-Density Residential, Multi-Family • Mixed-Use: Residential & Commercial • Commercial: Retail Services • Commercial: Office / High Tech • Light Industrial • Heavy Industrial • Mixed-Use Corridor Area Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Created for future reference Condensed to create Map Palettes Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

49. Comprehensive Plan “Pace & Place…” DEARBORN COUNTY, IN PLANNING & ZONING Contents Land Use Element Proposal • Existing Land Use (Updated) • Future Land Use Designations(Revised) • Land Use Criteria “Base Maps” (Updated) • Land Use Planning Principles (Unchanged) • Future Land Use Directives & Map (New) • Land Use References (New) • Implementation Plan (New) Land Use Update Introduction Purpose Land Use 101 Planning Process Proposed Amendments Discussion

50. (Revised) Base Map Progression: Roads & Railroads + Floodplain and Flood-prone area + Steep Slope Constraints + Sewer Infrastructure = Base Map* *Also includes Existing Land Use Analysis, etc.