Comprehensive Plan Goals and Future Uses

Provide your input on the DRAFT Goals! Where should future development be located?

We want to confirm if our DRAFT Goals for the Comprehensive Plan align with what the community has told us so far. These goals will eventually be utilized by the Tate Township leadership and Planning and Zoning Boards to help make development decisions. Do you agree with them? Are we missing any? Then, tell us where future residential, commercial, and other uses should be located.
THEME 1: RURAL CHARACTER AND AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Purpose: Safeguard the township's farmland, natural views, and peaceful lifestyle from overdevelopment.
1.Goal 1: Protect farmland and open views from over-development.
2.Goal 2: Keep scenic roads natural and attractive
3.Goal 3: Limit dense housing in rural areas
4.Goal 4: Support local farms and rural businesses
5.Goal 5: Preserve historic sites and rural heritage
6.Optional: Are there other goals you feel should be included under Theme 1? Please tell us your thoughts below.
THEME 2: : INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES.
Purpose: Maintain and enhance the essential systems that serve residents and businesses.
7.Goal 1: Make roads safer and more efficient.
8.Goal 2: Improve and expand water, sewer, and electric systems.
9.Goal 3: Ensure new growth and utility capacity are compatible.
10.Goal 4: Strengthen and support public services.
11.Goal 5: Increase access to high-speed internet and reliable utilities.
12.Optional: Are there other goals you feel should be included under Theme 2? Please tell us your thoughts below.
THEME 3: SMART AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.
Purpose: Support growth that is well-planned, environmentally responsible, and economically viable.
13.Goal 1: Ensure development is consistent with community character.
14.Goal 2: Identify areas for a mix of uses (homes and businesses).
15.Goal 3: Ensure growth is responsible, viable, affordable, and meets future needs.
16.Goal 4: Support development patterns that balance growth and preservation of open space (such as clustered housing).
17.Goal 5: Direct housing development near existing services and supporting infrastructure.
18.Goal 6: Offer diverse, affordable housing options.
19.Optional: Are there other goals you feel should be included under Theme 3? Please tell us your thoughts below.
THEME 4: LOCAL ECONOMY, COMMUNITY IDENTITY, AND PUBLIC REALM.
Purpose: Support local businesses, promote community pride and gathering spaces, and preserve the township's unique character.
20.Goal 1: Promote a balanced mix of businesses and industries at all scales to support sustainable economic conditions.
21.Goal 2: Host events and festivals to build community spirit.
22.Goal 3: Celebrate and protect local history.
23.Goal 4: Enhance access to parks, trails, and recreational areas.
24.Optional: Are there other goals you feel should be included under Theme 4? Please tell us your thoughts below.
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