Environment & Recreation

Feedback Report

Summary

  • Submissions
    19
  • Engagements
    378
  • By Zip Code
    • 37806
      1
    • 37923
      1
    • 37721
      6
    • 37918
      4
    • 37934
      1
    • 37917
      2
    • 37920
      1
    • 37764
      1
    • 37922
      2
Natural Features / Habitats

Encourage development practices that conserve and connect natural features and habitat

19 Submissions

Natural Features / Habitats

315 Engagements

Protection Priority Standards

Establish clear priorities for natural feature protection including rare species habitat, mature forests, wetlands, and stream corridors.
YES
15

Green Infrastructure Integration

Require integration of green infrastructure elements that provide ecological benefits while managing stormwater and providing other community benefits.
YES
16

Minimum Lot Size Standards

Establish minimum lot sizes of 10-40 acres depending on, topography and agricultural viability to maintain farm operations.
YES
11

Agricultural Use Protections

Provide strong protections for agricultural uses, including right-to-farm provisions and standards to limit conflicts with non-agricultural uses.
YES
17

Preserve Agricultural Uses

Allow limited residential development to provide economic flexibility for farmers while protecting rural character and preventing subdivision and suburban sprawl in agricultural areas.
YES
15

Farm Business Provisions

Allow farm-related businesses, agritourism, and value-added agricultural processing as accessory uses to support agricultural viability.
YES
18

Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Integration

Consider TDR provisions that allow farmers to sell development rights to developers in designated growth areas.
YES
8

Density Neutral Approach

Allow conservation subdivisions to achieve the same overall density as conventional subdivisions while clustering development to preserve open space and natural features.
YES
9

Open Space Preservation Requirements

Require minimum 50% open space preservation depending on the size of development and environmental constraints of the site.
YES
11

Development Standards by Slope Category

Establish development standards for different slope categories with attention paid to erosion and stormwater, with the most restrictive standards on the steepest slopes and most visible ridgelines.
YES
14

Scenic View Protection

Identify important public views and establish protection standards that prevent development from blocking or degrading these views.
YES
13

Alternative Development Approaches

Provide guidance on alternative development approaches such as clustering, reduced density, or conservation design that can achieve development goals while protecting hillside and ridgetop resources.
YES
14

Flexible Design Standards

Provide flexibility in lot sizes, setbacks, and street design to accommodate clustered development while maintaining neighborhood character.
YES
10

Primary Conservation Area Protection

Ensure protection of primary conservation areas including wetlands, steep slopes, mature forests, and stream corridors.
YES
16

Open Space Management and Stewardship

Establish requirements for long-term management and stewardship of preserved open space including management plans and funding mechanisms.
YES
14

Development Standards

Create standards for scenic corridors that protect important views, maintain rural or natural character, and manage development impacts.
YES
13

Corridor Designation Process

Establish criteria and procedures for scenic corridors based on scenic quality, public use, and community input.
YES
9

Enhanced Development Standards

Require greater setbacks, height restrictions, and design standards for development visible from designated scenic corridors.
YES
10

Vegetation Preservation Requirements

Mandate preservation of existing vegetation and require additional landscaping to screen development from scenic corridors.
YES
16

Sign and Billboard Restrictions

Limit signage along scenic corridors to preserve scenic character and prevent visual clutter.
YES
12

Access Management Provisions

Consolidate and limit access points along scenic corridors to preserve safety and scenic quality while accommodating necessary development access.
YES
10

Tree Preservation Standards

Establish standards with clear criteria for preserving existing mature trees during development.
YES
13

Reforestation Incentive Programs

Provide incentives for reforestation of cleared or agricultural areas.
YES
14

Native Species Requirements

Prioritize native tree species in preservation and replanting requirements to support local ecosystems and reduce maintenance needs.
YES
17
Park Systems

Create a park system that is accessible to and meets the needs of all residents

15 Submissions

Park Systems

63 Engagements

Land Banking

Consider land banking strategies that acquire suitable sites when available and affordable, even if immediate development is not planned.
YES
10

Park System Access

Ensure access to parks and recreation facilities for all residents including accessibility requirements, geographic distribution standards, and diverse facility types that serve different age groups and interests.
YES
11

Transportation and Connectivity

Ensure park facilities are accessible to existing and proposed developments by multiple transportation modes including walking, bicycling, and vehicles.
YES
9

Proactive Site Identification

Identify suitable sites for community parks in underserved and growing areas before development makes acquisition expensive or infeasible.
YES
13

Diverse Funding Mechanisms

Use multiple funding mechanisms including land dedication requirements and grant funding to acquire park land.
YES
10

Partnership Opportunities

Explore partnership opportunities with school districts, other public agencies, and private developers to acquire and develop community park facilities.
YES
10