2008 Comprehensive Plan - Hardin County Government

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LAND USE ELEMENT 3-3Step 1: Compliance with the Community-Wide Development PoliciesThe following policies are applicable to new construction and infill development /redevelopment, as appropriate. They are not specific to the type of developmentproposed or the area in which the development or redevelopment is occurring. Thesepolicies are to be used as the initial test or threshold in determining whether a propertyis ready for development.Development Policies:1. All development should incorporate the protection of natural resources into thedevelopment to preserve the character of the County and protect the naturalenvironment.2. The transportation system should be supported by minimizing the impacts ofaccess points to public roadways and providing connectivity for all developments.3. Arterial and collector classified roadways should be regulated so that individuallots, particularly residential lots, have limited access points. Other existing countyroadways should be assessed to determine the need for additional accesscontrols.4. New development should be encouraged in areas where public water servicesare available and can accommodate additional customers.5. New development should be encouraged in areas where adequate fire protectionservices and fire hydrants are available.6. Expansion of public utilities should be the responsibility of developers with publicagency participation where increase demand for services is anticipated.7. The size and scale of all development should reflect the character and style ofsurrounding uses.8. New development should be allowed only where roadways meet minimumstandards or will be improved to meet such standards before completion of thedevelopment.9. Development should occur in areas where it will not be in conflict with on goingagricultural operations and should incorporate agricultural use by means of landuse techniques such as clustering and conservation easements whereappropriate. The Hardin County Right to Farm Ordinance adopted by FiscalCourt in 1994 serves as a tool to address potential conflicts.10. Development shall not be allowed in areas served by inadequate roadways,those being roadways determined to be narrower than 18 feet in roadway widthand/or with less than 40 feet of right-of-way. The Planning Commission shalldevelop policies relating to the implementation of this development restriction.11. Subdivision design and infrastructure construction should be of the highestquality; befitting the quality of life in Hardin County. Subdivisions should includeunderground utilities, sidewalks, and green space among other desirableamenities. The Planning Commission should take steps to insure that design2008 Comprehensive Plan
LAND USE ELEMENT 3-4criteria and infrastructure requirements meet the needs and desires of thecommunity.12. Use of public sanitary sewage systems should be encouraged.13. The Planning Commission, in conjunction with the Hardin County HealthDepartment and other parties, should continue to monitor requirements for onsitesewage disposal, including, but not limited to, minimum lot sizes, siteevaluation criteria and system requirements in order to insure that effective,environmentally sound practices are utilized.14. The Planning Commission, in conjunction with the Hardin County HealthDepartment and other parties to the April 2007 Interlocal Agreement onalternative wastewater facilities, will encourage alternative or decentralized septicsystems in Hardin County.Step 2: Property CharacteristicsThe following information in the form of a site inventory will be reviewed by thePlanning Commission to learn the significant characteristics of a development proposal.These significant characteristics will then be reviewed for compliance with relevant,applicable standards as codified in local regulations as well as for compliance withpolicies identified in this plan. Policies to be complied with, as applicable, are thoseidentified in Step 1 above, Community-Wide Development Policies, as well as thoseprovided for specific land use areas in Step 3. Compliance must also be achieved withthe policies specified in Step 4 - Planning Area Guidelines. If a site is found to be innoncompliance with any of the policies based on the site inventory informationaddressing property location and/or characteristics as identified in this section, thedevelopment proposal for that site must address the particular characteristic orlocational deficiency in order for a finding of compliance with the Comprehensive Planto be made.1. Access Road Characteristics including safe accessibility, road hazards and roadcapacity and function.2. Fire District, Hydrant and Department locations3. Public Water – hydraulic analysis report and wellhead protection4. Existing land use and densities in the vicinity5. Proposed Wastewater Treatment System6. Proximity to public schools and the ability of those schools to handle theadditional capacity generated7. Existing Natural Features8. Flood Plains9. Cultural & Historical Assets10. Growth Trends2008 Comprehensive Plan
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Page 7 and 8: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTviACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTIONviii5. Implement the In
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