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Smart Growth

Learn about the Smart Growth Committee's comprehensive report to the County Council, focusing on land acquisition, cluster subdivisions, and diversification of uses in agriculture areas. Discover ongoing implementation efforts and future steps.

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Smart Growth

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  1. Smart Growth

  2. Smart Growth - Background • Committee endorsed by the County Council. • Smart Growth Committee presented a report containing 15 “keystone” and 49 additional recommendations to the County Council on September 8, 2005. • County Council had workshop/public hearing on November 10, 2005 and March 17, 2006.

  3. Currently Implementing • Land Acquisition of critical areas (Map “A”). • Senate Bill 360: School Facilities, Transportation Concurrency, FIAM. • Scenic Roads. • Local Plans for Communities of SpecialInterest.

  4. Implementation Study in Process • Cluster subdivisions: both Urban and Rural Clusters. A density bonus is included. • Diversification of uses within agriculture areas.

  5. Further Implementation Efforts Needed • Smart Growth Vision. • Incorporating Map “A” & “B” concept into current planning program. • Primary and Secondary water/sewer service areas. • Annexation areas. • RLSP • Affordable/Workforce housing.

  6. Next Steps • Continue to implement SB 360 and related programs. • Continue to refine items proposed for implementation. • Seek further input and direction on vision, Map “A” & “B” etc.

  7. Questions?

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