GREATER LOWNDES
2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Update 2009
Lowndes County and the Cities of Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, Dasher and Remerton
GREATER LOWNDES 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2009 UPDATE
Table of Contents
Title
Section
Issues and Opportunities
A
Goals and Policies
B
Report of Accomplishments FY2009
C
Short Term Work Program
D
Character Areas
E
Future Development Maps
F
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GREATER LOWNDES 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2009 UPDATE
Section A:
ISSUES
AND
OPPORTUNITIES
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3 COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to focusing on land use and development, the Greater Lowndes 2030 Comprehensive Plan
takes a holistic approach at planning our community’s future. One of the greatest milestones occurring
during the Greater Lowndes 2030 planning process was the development of the following list of Issues
and Opportunities. This list is the product of true collaboration as citizens and community leaders alike
were involved in its development. Through a series of public meetings, each of the issues and
opportunities were thoroughly discussed and ultimately agreed upon. While the original list developed
during the Community Assessment process was much longer, this final list represents a concise depiction
of our community’s strengths and weaknesses. As with other parts of the Comprehensive Plan, this list
should be has been amended and fine tuned on a regular basis by the Greater Lowndes Growth Advisory
Committee and staff to ensure it remains a viable representation of the issues and opportunities facing the
Greater Lowndes community. Each of the issues and opportunities mentioned here are addressed either
within the Goals, Polices, and Objectives or within the Short Term Work Program.
3.1 Population
3.1.1 Increasing Number of Senior Citizens – Due to many positive attributes such as location and
climate, Greater Lowndes is becoming increasingly attractive to active, amenity-seeking retirees.
Development of Active Adult Retirement Communities, continued efforts of the Triple Crown
Hometown, and a greater focus on accessibility will encourage continuation of this trend.
3.1.2 Increasing Percentage of Minority Population – There continues to be a steady rise in the
percentage of minority populations, particularly Hispanic and Asian segments. Existing programs at the
South Georgia Regional Library, Valdosta State University, and Valdosta Technical College should help
address the resulting language barriers.
3.1.3 Rising Number of Technical College and University Graduates—Due to Valdosta State
University and Valdosta Technical College, the community has a growing number of college and
university graduates. Efforts should be made to retain those graduates in the Greater Lowndes
community be ensuring available job and housing opportunities as well as a high quality of life attractive
to young professionals.
3.2 Economic Development
3.2.1 Need for Additional High-wage Jobs –A large portion of Greater Lowndes employment
opportunities are low-wage retail and service oriented jobs due to the community’s large retail and
tourism sectors. While this results in a low unemployment rate, many people are underemployed and may
be forced to seek secondary employment. Additionally, a number of high school graduates and young
professionals are choosing to leave the area in search of greater career opportunities. Continued
collaboration, incentive programs, and marketing of potential business clusters could encourage higherpaying employers to locate in our community.
3.2.2 Declining Workforce Adequacy – As young professionals leave the area in search of greater
employment opportunities, our community suffers from the resulting ―brain drain‖. Additionally, we must
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address the remaining workforce and the existing disconnect between the knowledge, skills, and abilities
they possess and that which future employers are expecting. This issue and the need for higher-wage jobs
must be addressed simultaneously to strengthen our community’s economic development opportunities.
Implementation techniques should include continued collaboration between potential employers and
educational institutions.
3.2.3 Support of Regional Economic Engines – South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta State
University, Valdosta Technical College and Moody Air Force all contribute to the economic development
of the Greater Lowndes community. Continued collaboration to allow for the growth of these institutions
with respect to the surrounding environment is vital. This support will only strengthen Greater Lowndes’
position in the developing research triangle within south, central Georgia.
3.3 Housing
3.3.1 Lack of Workforce and Affordable Housing – Throughout each of the communities, the
increasing cost of land has resulted in an observable lack of housing for both low and moderate income
individuals and families. The feasibility of incentive programs should be investigated to encourage
developers to provide housing for a mixture of income levels. Additionally, development regulations
should be reviewed for impediments to workforce and affordable housing.
3.3.2 Abundance of Rental Properties – In some areas of the community there is an abundance of rental
properties resulting in concentrations of absentee landlords and degradation of established residential
neighborhoods. This issue could be partially addressed through increased homeownership.
3.3.3 Lack of Housing Mixture – Throughout the community, there is a lack of housing types for the
various segments of our population. Greater density and implementation of innovative techniques could
encourage a greater amount of home ownership. Again incentive programs should be considered and
existing development regulations should be reviewed for flexibility.
3.4 Natural and Cultural Resources
3.4.1 Greenspace Preservation – Current growth trends will eventually lead to degradation of natural
greenspaces. Reestablishment of a greenspace program to establish a connected network of greenspaces
and parkland, through programs such as Rails to Trails, would help preserve natural areas for future
generations. Implementation techniques should include promotion of conservation easement opportunities
and greater collaboration with the Tax Assessors office to provide incentives for land owners to
participate in greenspace protection.
3.4.2 Increased Protection of Countywide Historic Resources – Although many have been removed,
there are still a substantial amount of historic resources within Greater Lowndes. Those located outside of
a designated historic district have virtually no protection from degradation or demolition. Greater
protection efforts should occur to build on these valuable resources and incorporate them into the
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community’s tourism efforts. Implementation techniques should include nominations to the federal
register where appropriate.
3.5 Community Wellness
3.5.1 Increased Efforts for Overall Community Wellness – The community has the opportunity to
strengthen and improve its overall environmental and physical wellness. Increased pedestrian/bicycle
facilities and proximity to recreational facilities will help encourage healthier, active lifestyles. Greater
promotion of environmental clean-up, through programs such as Keep Lowndes Valdosta Beautiful,
Adopt-a-Highway, and the school systems, will address litter and pollution challenges. Collaboration
between educational systems, non-profits, and local governments will ensure a comprehensive approach
to improving community wellness, while reducing such items as health care costs, infant mortality rates,
obesity rates, and childhood diabetes rates.
3.5.2 Programs and Opportunities for Youth – To ensure Greater Lowndes remains a ―family
oriented‖ community, opportunities for youth engagement should be enhanced through both school and
recreational programs. Developments should include pedestrian/bicycle facilities and occur in such a
fashion that allows youth access without strict automobile dependence. Future growth should encourage
development of public and private recreational and entertainment facilities in close proximity to
neighborhood centers.
3.5.3 Greater Utilization of Non-Profit Resources – The Greater Lowndes community has a rich
diversity of non-profit resources, which could be utilized to address a number of the community’s
challenges. Greater organization of these resources and professionalization of the individual agencies
would increase their overall efficiency and strengthen their impact on the community.
3.6 Community Facilities
3.6.1 Lack of Sewer Availability (Cities of Lake Park and Dasher) – In the future, the lack of sewer
availability will directly impact the economic development opportunities of the Cities of Lake Park and
Dasher. Additionally, both communities are located in a groundwater recharge area where extensive use
of septic systems should be discouraged. The cities of Lake Park and Dasher along with the Lowndes
County Board of Commissioners will should investigate all possibilities for future service.
3.6.2 Lack of Sewer Capacity (City of Hahira) – The continued maintenance and expansion of sewer
capacity in the City of Hahira has a direct impact on its economic development and residential growth
opportunities. The community should continue to examine long-term solutions to the system’s limited
capacity, in addition to short-term resolutions.
3.6.3 Available Water and Sewer Capacity – Both Lowndes County and the City of Valdosta should
continue to provide available water and sewer capacity in their existing utility systems to support
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additional development. The extension of this capacity should occur in such a fashion as to promote the
development of appropriate land uses.
3.7 Land Use
3.7.1 Designated Urban Service/Rural Service Areas – Depiction of these areas provides guidance for
development decisions to ensure greater protection of our rural character and more efficient expansion of
services. Development of an Urban Fringe Area will provide a transition area allowing for clearer
communication of preferred land development patterns.
3.7.2 Low Mixture of Uses – The continued separation of housing centers and activity centers will only
cause increased commuting times, traffic congestion, and service delivery costs. Specifically, commercial
activity centers and schools should be located within a close proximity to existing or planned residential
areas to allow for greater utilization of alternative modes of transportation. Mixed use developments
should be encouraged in appropriate areas.
3.7.3 Development of Design Standards – To ensure compatible, aesthetically pleasing development
that is in line with our community’s character, each community should establish design standards. These
standards would ensure future development supports the community’s overall vision.
3.7.4 Opportunities for Infill, Greyfield, and Brownfield Development – Throughout the community,
especially the City of Valdosta, there are previously developed or vacant properties served by existing
infrastructure that should be redeveloped. Increased public-private partnerships would aid in returning
these properties to income producing developments. A comprehensive inventory of such projects should
be developed.
3.7.5 Continued Protection of Moody Air Force Base – As a major economic and social engine, Moody
Air Force Base will be protected from incompatible encroachment through utilizing Moody Zoning
districts. Implementation of the recently completed Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) will ensure continued
protection of Moody AFB from incompatible encroachment.
3.8 Intergovernmental Coordination
3.8.1 Continuation of Greater Lowndes Growth Advisory Committee – Established as an advisory
committee for the Comprehensive Plan update, continuation of this committee will ensure successful
communication by all major institutions and stakeholders as Greater Lowndes continues to grow. This
communication is vital to ensure one institution’s growth and development does not negatively impact
another’s or the surrounding community. Membership on the committee should include various
institutional positions and coordination should occur through a third party such as the Southern Georgia
Regional Commission/Greater Lowndes Planning Commission.
3.8.2 Duplication of School Services/Facilities – Currently, the two existing school systems do not
accurately reflect the demographics of the Greater Lowndes population. Perceived differences in the
quality of education have direct impacts on the community’s economic development, residential growth
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patterns, and overall quality of life. A comprehensive study should continue to thoroughly evaluate the
impacts of school consolidation for a final review to allow for a possible referendum.
3.9 Transportation
3.9.1 Need for Expanded Air Service – Following the completion of an Air Service Study, the
community should investigate possible implementation and funding strategies for expanded air service;
thus increasing the community’s economic development potential.
3.9.2 Implementation of Public Transit System - Implement an accessible, coordinated urban public
transit system. The community should continue to pursue the implementation of an accessible,
coordinated urban public transit system. Such a system would benefit not only the low income population
but also the rising senior population while providing a viable alternative to vehicle travel.
3.9.3 Expansion of Alternative Modes of Transportation – Primarily, traffic planning has focused
solely on the automobile resulting in a lack of accessible public transit or adequate bicycle/pedestrian
facilities. The community should actively Implement the Bbicycle/Ppedestrian Mmaster Pplan in addition
to the existing Regional Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, which includes the retrofitting of existing
pedestrian facilities and construction of new facilities.
3.9.4 Increase of Interconnected Residential and Commercial Developments – In some areas of the
community, current development trends do not provide for or promote interconnected access between
adjacent developments. Such access, especially for commercial areas, would decrease the amount of
traffic entering and exiting major roadways thus providing safer and more efficient traffic circulation.
3.10 Technology
3.10.1 Technology improvements and expansions for resulting in a better connected community should
continue to be explored and expanded through public and private resources.
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2009 UPDATE
Section B:
GOALS
AND
POLICIES
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4
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
The following Iimplementation Pprogram represents the overall strategy through which the Greater
Lowndes community will achieve its Vvision and address each of its Iissues and Oopportunities.
1.1 Goals and Policies
The following Goals and Policies were developed to address the previously mentioned Issues and
Opportunities and should be used by community leaders in everyday and long term decision making.
Adherence to these Ggoals and Ppolicies will help ensure our limited community natural and cultural
resources are used most efficiently while providing a high quality of life to our growing population.
Implementation of these objectives will help provide a high quality of life to our growing population
while utilizing our natural and cultural resources in a wise and conscious manner.
The development of the Greater Lowndes 2030 Goals and Policies took into account the State Planning
Goals and Recommended Policies, input from the Greater Lowndes Growth Advisory Committee
community, community feedback, previous Ggoals and Ppolicies, and the community Iissues and
Oopportunities. Overall, the Goals and Policies were developed to ensure our community vision becomes
a reality.
GOAL 1: POPULATION – To ensure overall community growth and development benefits all
segments of the increasingly diverse population.
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POLICY 1.1 –Greater Lowndes shall be marketed as a viable location for retirees due to its
prime location, community and cultural resources, and climate.
o
POLICY 1.2 – The integration of minority populations shall be encouraged through language
programs, cultural awareness programs, and community events.
o
POLICY 1.3 - Efforts shall be made to attract and retain young professionals to the Greater
Lowndes community to assist in achieving community goals such as providing an adequate
workforce and maintaining high wage jobs.
GOAL 2: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – To support a growing and balanced economy that
bolsters the community’s position as a regional economic engine offering high-wage jobs, by ensuring
a high-level of workforce adequacy.
o
POLICY 2.1 – The need for additional high-wage jobs shall be addressed through greater
collaboration of community resources.
o
POLICY 2.2 - The issue of declining workforce adequacy shall be addressed through greater
collaboration among businesses, educational institutions, and local government regarding to
improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the existing workforce. and those
that will be required by future employers.
o
POLICY 2.3 – The continued growth of primary regional economic engines such as
Valdosta State University (VSU), South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC), Moody Air Force
Base (MAFB), Valdosta Technical College (Val Tech), and Georgia Military College (GMC)
shall be actively supported.
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POLICY 2.4 – The community will target reinvestment in declining neighborhoods to
further encourage private sector redevelopment and accommodate future growth.
o
POLICY 2.5 – The community will encourage the development of downtowns as vibrant
centers for culture, government, dining, residential, and retail diversity.
GOAL 3: HOUSING – To ensure access to adequate and affordable housing options for all residents
in all income levels.
o
POLICY 3.1 – The growing need for workforce and affordable housing shall be addressed
through public-private partnerships.
o
POLICY 3.2 – The existing housing stock shall be proactively protected and maintained,
utilizing public-private partnerships when necessary.
o
POLICY 3.3 – A mixture of housing types in varying income levels shall be encouraged and
actively promoted.
o
POLICY 3.4 – New housing developments should be universally designed to provide access
to all persons.
GOAL 4: NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES – To provide for the continued protection
of our natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
o
POLICY 4.1 – Areas where natural processes would be endangered by development (i.e.
floodplains, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, etc.) shall be conserved.
o
POLICY 4.2 –Active preservation and utilization of natural greenspaces and parkland shall
be encouraged and actively supported.
o
POLICY 4.3 – Enhanced solid waste reduction and recycling initiatives shall be supported.
o
POLICY 4.4 –The continued protection, preservation and utilization of historic resources
shall be encouraged and actively supported.
o
POLICY 4.5 – The Community shall dDevelop, maintain and improve T the availability of
adequate cultural facilities such as community arenas, performing arts venues, museums,
monuments, visual arts galleries and conference/meeting centers space shall be pursued
through public-private partnerships.
o
POLICY 4.6 – In response to environmental concerns and rising energy costs, green building
principles shall be researched and encouraged in order to conserve natural resources, improve
indoor air quality and reduce energy cost.
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GOAL 5: COMMUNITY WELLNESS –To utilize our community resources to promote healthy
and active lifestyles for all population segments.
o
POLICY 5.1 – Promote and encouraged Rretrofitting of existing developments and
establishment of new D developments that allow for assent to allows for active lifestyles for
residents of all age groups shall be promote and encouraged.
o
POLICY 5.2 –Community involvement and programming opportunities for youth shall be
maintained and enhanced through public-private partnerships.
o
POLICY 5.3 – Existing non-profit, community resources shall be utilized where possible to
address community wellness issues and opportunities.
GOAL 6: COMMUNITY FACILITIES – To ensure the provision of infrastructure, community
facilities, and public services that support efficient growth and development patterns.
o
POLICY 6.1 – Wise p Policy decisions shall maximize the efficient use of existing
infrastructure as well as future investments in capital improvements, long term operation, and
maintenance.
o
POLICY 6.2 –Public facilities and services shall be coordinated with land use planning to
promote more compact urban development, preservation of natural resources, and
development of activity centers.
o
POLICY 6.3 – The effects of new development shall should be anticipated so as to maintain
or improve appropriate levels of service.
GOAL 7: LAND USE – To ensure the community’s anticipated growth occurs in a well-integrated
and organized fashion, which protects our community resources, promotes efficient use of
infrastructure and transportation facilities, and supports quality economic development.
o
POLICY 7.1 – The Urban Service Area, based on existing and planned infrastructure
improvements, shall serve as a guide for future development.
o
POLICY 7.2 – The Rural Service Area shall be protected from incompatible, dense
development.
o
POLICY 7.3 –Mixed use developments in appropriate areas shall be encouraged to promote
the connection of employment and residential activity centers.
o
POLICY 7.4 – Positive impacts on the built and natural environment shall be anticipated
through only the highest standard of development throughout all parts of the community.
o
POLICY 7.5 – Available land shall be utilized in the most efficient manner while focusing
on redevelopment of land where feasible.
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POLICY 7.6 – A recognizable transition from the urban to the rural areas of the community
shall be developed.
o
POLICY 7.7 – Commercial development of varying sizes shall be encouraged at the
intersections of major roadways.
o
POLICY 7.8 - Innovative planning concepts shall be employed to achieve desirable and
well-designed neighborhoods, protect the environment, preserve meaningful open space,
improve traffic flow, and enhance our community’s overall quality of life.
o
POLICY 7.9 –Major institutions such as Moody Air Force Base MAFB, VSU, SGMC,
GMC, and Valdosta Tech shall continue to be protected from incompatible land uses through
appropriate and consistent land development decisions.
GOAL 8: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION – To encourage coordination of
planning efforts with other local service providers and authorities, neighboring communities and state
and regional planning agencies.
o
POLICY 8.1 –Cross jurisdictional coordination and collaboration shall be actively pursued
to promote positive impacts of growth and development across jurisdictional boundaries,
which is vital to a successful economy and a high quality of life.
o
POLICY 8.2 – The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission shall serve as a leader in
promoting quality growth and development through appropriate planning and land use
decisions.
o
POLICY 8.3 – The value of j Joint comprehensive planning efforts and resulting
documentation shall be appreciated employed as a vital tool for addressing community issues
and opportunities.
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POLICY 8.4 – Public entities within each community shall utilize shared services and
information to ensure consistent planning efforts.
GOAL 9: TRANSPORTATION – To encourage coordination of land use planning and
transportation planning to support sustainable economic development, protection of natural and
cultural resources, and provision of adequate and affordable housing.
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POLICY 9.1 – A well-maintained system of rails lines shall facilitate safe and efficient
movement of goods to serve the economic needs of the community and region.
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POLICY 9.2 – Encourage Ddevelopment of E efficient air and rail service shall to promote
economic development by connecting the community with major regional centers shall be
encouraged.
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POLICY 9.3 – Walking, biking, and accessible public transit shall be considered viable and
sustainable forms of transportation supported through appropriate land use and infrastructure
decisions.
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POLICY 9.4 –It is recognized that design and construction of residential and non-residential
streets contributes to the overall character and development pattern of the community and
thus shall be considered one of the community’s most important components.
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POLICY 9.5 – The traffic carrying capacity of existing and planned roadways shall be
preserved through coordinated land use and transportation planning decisions.
GOAL 10: TECHNOLOGY – To promote the use of existing and future technology infrastructure
for community-wide economic development, education, and marketing.
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POLICY 10.1– Community-wide technology infrastructure shall be considered a basic
community facility and as such will be adequately planned for.
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POLICY 10.2 – Efforts will be made to ensure all citizens have a Access to basic technology
infrastructure shall be made available to all citizens.
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GREATER LOWNDES 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2009 UPDATE
Section C:
REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FY 2009
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POLICY
SUPPORTING ACTION
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CU
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*NA
*EXPLANATION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$15,000
General Fund
Varies
Goal 1: POPULATION - To ensure overall community growth and development benefits all segments of the increasingly diverse population.
1.1 - Retiree Marketing
1.1.1- Support collaboration between Triple Crown Hometown and the
local development community to identify appropriate locations for
future Active Adult Retirement Communities.
X
1.1.2 - Continued Support of Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of
Commerce (Val-Low Chamber) Programs
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
1.1.3 - Ensure supporting services such as healthcare, transportation,
and commercial resources are developed to attract retirees. For
example: Feed the Elderly Program– Senior Citizens Nutrition Center.
X
Lowndes County
$17,000
1.2.1 – Continued support of language and cultural programs such as
The integration of minority populations shall be encouraged
those at South Georgia Regional Library, Valdosta Technical College
through language programs, cultural awareness programs, and
(Val-Tech), Valdosta State University (VSU) and the Arts
community events.
Commission.
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Greater Lowndes shall be marketed as a viable location for
retirees due to its prime location, community resources, and
climate.
General Fund
1.2 - Integrate Minority Population
Goal 2: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - To support a growing and balanced economy that bolsters the community’s position as a regional economic engine offering high-wage jobs, by ensuring a high-level of workforce adequacy.
2.1 - Secure High-Wage Jobs
The need for additional high-wage jobs shall be addressed
through greater collaboration of community resources.
2.1.1 - Continue marketing the fields of environmental technology,
information technology, and medical services by continuing support
of the Val-Low Chamber and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial
Authority (V-LCIA).
X
2.1.2 - Continuation of Targeted Business Expansion Committee.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$432,000
General Fund Hotel
Motel Fund
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$432,000
General Fund Hotel
Motel Fund
V-LCIA
Staff time
Varies
2.1.3 - Encourage entrepreneurial and small-business development
through the development of business incubator sites and large -scale
Office Parks by resources such as theV-LCIA, the Chambers of
Commerce, VSU’s Small Business Development Center, and the ValLow Chamber Sowing Entrepreneurial Economic Development
Success (S.E.E.D.S.) Center.
X
2.1.4 -Promote development of entrepreneurial small businesses.
X
City of Remerton / SBCD
$50,000
Various
2.1.5 -Encourage entrepreneurial and small-business development by
continuation of S.E.E.D.S. Center.
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
2.1.6 Develop a community-wide workable business plan geared
towards marketing the community to regional, national, and global
high-wage employers.
X
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POLICY
SUPPORTING ACTION
CD
CU
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*NA
*EXPLANATION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
Varies
Varies
2.2 - Address Workforce Adequacy
2.2.1 - Continue to support adult literacy programs through
educational institutions and libraries to increase the community’s
average literacy rates to meet or exceed state averages.
X
2.2.2 - Advertise services avaliable through and promote continued
utilization of skills centers through the Workforce Investment Program
and the Labor Department.
X
Workforce Investment
Act (WIA) / Val Tech
Labor Department
Varies
Varies
2.2.3 –Increase standards of performance including high school
graduation rates and CRTC scores to meet or exceed state averages
by implementing strategies of the Lowndes County School System
Continuous Improvement Plan
X
Lowndes County School
Varies
Varies
2.2.4 - Increase standards of performance including high school
graduation rates and Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRTC)
scores to meet or exceed state averages by implementing strategies
of the Valdosta Schools Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan, the
early College Academy and the International Baccalaureate
Programme at Valdosta High School (VHS).
X
Valdosta City Schools
Varies
Varies
2.2.5- Support programs which promote positive workforce ethics, life
skills, and professionalism such as the Haven, Southside Recreation/
QUOLA, and Boys & Girls Club.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund and
Victim Witness Fund
2.2.6 - Funding and support for Metro One.
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
2.3.1 - Promote collaboration among the various business, education,
and local government organizations through Partnership for Regional
Development.
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
The continued growth of primary regional economic engines
such as Valdosta State University (VSU), South Georgia Medical 2.3.2 - Promote collaboration among the various business, education,
and local government organizations through the Greater Lowndes
Center (SGMC), Moody Air Force Base (Moody AFB), Valdosta
Growth Advisory Committee (GLGAC) quarterly meetings.
Technical College (Val-Tech), and Georgia Military College
(GMC) shall be actively supported.
X
Southren Georgia
Regional Commission
(SGRC)
Staff Time
General Fund
2.3.3 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments
by continued support of the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission
(GLPC).
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund
2.3.4 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments
by implementation of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) with Moody
AFB and neighboring Counties.
X
SGRC
$175,000
Office of Economic
Adjustment (OEA) /
Department of
Defense (DOD)
2.3.5 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments
for example: supporting agriculture as a primary economic engine
through the Georgia Grown Georgia Made Program.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
The issue of declining workforce adequacy shall be addressed
through greater collaboration among businesses, educational
institutions, and local government regarding the knowledge,
skills, and abilities possessed by the existing workforce and
those that will be required by future employers.
2.3 - Support Regional Economic Engine
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POLICY
SUPPORTING ACTION
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CU
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*EXPLANATION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund
2.4 - Target Reinvestment
The community will target reinvestment in declining
neighborhoods to further encourage private sector
redevelopment and accommodate future growth.
2.4.1 - Promote infill development, especially within Valdosta’s
designated revitalization areas by implementing residential infill
zoning district.
X
2.4.2 Develop and implement incentive and recognition programs,
such as density bonuses through the Land Development Regulations
(LDR), for businesses willing to redevelop existing properties.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.1 - Continue to support Remerton’s newly created Downtown
Development Authority (DDA).
X
City of Remerton SBCD
$20,000
General Fund
City of Remerton
$10,000
General Fund
2.5 - Downtown Development
The community will encourage the development of downtowns
as vibrant centers for culture, government, dining, residential,
and retail diversity.
2.5.2 - Continue to support Remerton’s DDA by hiring a
BetterHometown Coordinator.
X
On-HOLD Due to lack of
funding.
2.5.3 - Continue investment in the Central Valdosta Development
Authority (CVDA) by managing the Main Street Program which
partners with the community by organizing and promoting events
downtown.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.4 - Main Street Organization and Promotions Committee continue
coordinating a variety of events such as First Fridays After Dark,
Jingle Bell Festival, Brown Bag Concert Series, Jazz Festival,and
more.
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$61,000
Various
2.5.5 - Develop and Implement a Billboard Program to promote
downtown Valdosta events.
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$14,400
Millage Tax
2.5.6 - Main Street Design Committee educates building and
business owners in approriate design, implement Building Marker
Program, provide brochure racks and maintain greenspaces
downtown.
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$3,000
Various
2.5.7 - Promote and coordinate citizen involvement in Martin Luther
King Jr.(MLK) Streetscape Project and year-round farmers market in
Olympic Park.
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
Various
Various
2.5.8 - Reestablish and support Hahira’s Downtown Development
Authority.
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.9 - Appointment of DDA Board Members & Bylaws.
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.10 - Ensure LDR encourage mixed use and dense developments
in downtown areas by reviewing regulations and amending if
necessary.
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Staff Time
General Fund
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2.5 - Downtown Development Cont.
The community will encourage the development of downtowns
as vibrant centers for culture, government, dining, residential,
and retail diversity. Cont.
2.5.11 – Provide educational opportunities regarding programs,
financial assistance, etc.., to promote adaptive reuse and infill
development.
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.12 - Provide financial assistance to existing and new business for
redevelopment opportunities.
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Varies
State/ Federal /
General Funds
2.5.13 - Coordinate with Industrial Authority to continue marketing
Hahira Business Park.
X
City of Hahira /
LCIA
Varies
Varies
2.5.14 - Promote infill development in established industrial parks.
X
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
2.5.15 - Coordinate with Industrial Authority in making plans and
preparations for development of new or expanded industrial parks as
existing parks become full.
X
Lowndes County / City of
Valdosta / V-LCIA
N/A
N/A
2.5.16 - Pursue production of community highlight video for use in
economic development and community marketing efforts
X
Tourism. Authority/ Film
Com.
Varies
Varies
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Goal 3: HOUSING - To ensure access to adequate and affordable housing options for all residents in all income levels.
3.1 – Provide Workforce & Affordable Housing
3.1.1 - Review existing land development regulations for impediments
The growing need for workforce and affordable housing shall be to development of workforce/affordable housing.
addressed through public-private partnerships.
X
X
Pending further research.
X
3.1.2 - Investigate the development of incentive programs for
developers who provide workforce/affordable housing in addition to
market-rate housing.
X
Pending further research.
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
3.1.3 - Implement programs and strategies identified by Consolidated
Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Plans.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund/
Community
Developmepnt Block
Grant (CDBG)
3.1.4 - Promote the appropriate use of infill and redevelopment in
established residential neighborhoods.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
3.1.5 - Implement residential infill zoning district.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
3.1.6 - Provide quarterly training on innovative development
concepts.
X
SGRC
Varies
Varies
3.2 - Maintain Existing Housing Stock
The existing housing stock shall be proactively protected and
maintained, utilizing public-private partnerships when
necessary.
3.2.1 - Continued support and training of Code Enforcement staff to
ensure progressive code-enforcement and encourage property
maintenance.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
3.2.2 - Implement and utilize Community Home Investment Program
(CHIP) grants, Low-Interest Loans, and Community Services to assist
low income home-owners with housing maintenance.
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
Varies
Varies
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maintained, utilizing public-private partnerships when
necessary. Cont'
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3.2.3 - Implement programs and strategies identified by Consolidated
Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Plans.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Funds CDBG
3.2.4– Protect well established neighborhoods from incompatible
uses by utilizing and supporting residential zoning districts.
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
N/A
N/A
3.3- Encourage Housing Mix
A mixture of housing types in varying income levels shall be
encouraged and actively promoted.
3.3.1 - Provide regular educational opportunities to development
community on innovative design concepts.
X
SGRC
Varies
Varies
3.3.2 - Implement Mixed-use Development District (MXD) &
Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) listed in the LDR.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
Staff Time
General Funds
3.3.3 - Evaluate the use of incentive programs and other innovative
programs to promoted mixed housing options.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
3.4.1 –Continuation of the Mayor’s Council for Persons with
Disabilities to promote accessibility.
X
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
3.4.2 – Education regarding methods of providing universal access
and completion of community accessibility inventory.
X
Mayor’s Council for
Persons with Disabilities
N/A
N/A
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds CDBG
3.4- Universally Designed Housing
New housing developments should be universally designed to
provide access to all persons.
3.4.3 - Update Consolidated Housing Plan including Annual Action
Plans.
X
3.4.4 - Complete remaining 10 Neighborhood Revitalization Plans
based on federal standards.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds CDBG
3.4.5 - Implement CHIP.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Funds
Goal 4: NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES – To provide for the continued protection of our natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
4.1 - Conserve Sensitive Areas
Areas where natural processes would be endangered by
development (i.e. floodplains, wetlands, groundwater recharge
areas, etc.) shall be conserved.
4.1.1 - Direct growth away from natural areas unsuitable for
development by utilizing Environmental Resource and Conservation
Zoning districts.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.2 - Provide education on importance of Groundwater Recharge
Areas and Wetlands.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.1.3 - Conserve Sensitive areas through the use of conservation
zoning and/or buffers in the development review or rezoning
process.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.4 - Continue active enforcement of ordinances such as the Water
Resource Protection District Ordinance (WRPDO).
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.5 - Support and enforce Storm-Water, Land-Disturbance, and
WRPDO Programs.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
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Areas where natural processes would be endangered by
development (i.e. floodplains, wetlands, groundwater recharge
areas, etc.) shall be conserved. Cont'
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4.1.6 - Utilize public sewer systems in areas not suitable for on-site
absorption systems.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.7 - Promote E-One Service Extensions.
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
4.1.8 – Utilize innovative site design through Low Impact
Development and to promote on-site Best Management Practices
(BMP) to reduce stormwater runoff.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.1.9 - Continued education of BMP regarding stormwater runoff and
innovative design concepts through Low Impact Development.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.1.10 - Develop an effective Stormwater Management Program.
X
Cities of Hahira,
Remerton, Lake Park,
Dasher
Varies
General Funds
4.2.1 – Complete update to existing County Greenspace Plan to
include a comprehensive mapping of the community’s greeninfrastructure, designation of future Linear Greenspace areas, and
identification of potential funding sources for acquisition of such
areas.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
4.2.2 - Continue preparation and implementation of the
Withlacoochee River Greenway Plan.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
4.2.3 - Adopt, implement, and update provisions of the Greenspace
Initiative Plan to include land acquisition and resource enhancement /
protection.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
$500,000
Special-Purpose
Local-Option Sales
Tax (SPLOST) and
General Fund
4.2.4 - Identify funding sources and pursue acquisition of appropriate
greenspace areas.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
General Fund /
SPLOST / Grants &
Loans
4.2.5 - Provide regular educational opportunities regarding benefits of
greenspace conservation and mechanisms.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority / SGRC
Staff Time
General Funds
4.2.6 - Pursue grants for the upgrade of park facilities.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Staff Time
SPLOST Funds
4.2.7 - Upgrade public park facilities to include more lights, shelters,
pathways, etc. where applicable.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
4.2.8 - Continue to develop alternative-use trails within public parks.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
4.2.9 - Continue new construction and implementation of the
Freedom Park Master Plan.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
4.2.10 - Investigate ways to further promote the preservation and/or
creation of urban forests.
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Funds
4.2 – Preserve and Utilize Natural Greenspace and Parkland
Active preservation and utilization of natural greenspaces and
parkland shall be encouraged and actively supported.
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N/A
Staff Time
User Fees / General
Funds
Varies
User Fees / General
Funds
4.3 – Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling
Enhanced solid waste reduction and recycling initiatives shall
be supported.
4.3.1 –Maintain involvement and membership on Deep South Solid
Waste Authority (SWA).
X
4.3.2 - Maintain 5 year updates to Solid Waste Management Plan
(SWMP).
X
4.3.3 Encourage education regarding local recycling efforts and
investigate ways to increase the recycling program in both volume
and number of users.
X
4.3.4 - Implementation of grant program to promote local recycling
and liter control efforts.
X
Deep South SWA
Varies
Deep South SWA /
General Funds
4.4.1 - Publicize information contained in most recent historic
resources survey.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta SGRC
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
4.4 - Protect and Utilize Historic Resource
The continued protection and utilization of historic resources
shall be encouraged and actively supported.
4.4.2 - Continue updating and publicizing Historic Resources
Inventory.
X
4.4.3 - Promote heritage tourism opportunities including historic
driving tours.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.4.4 - Create historic preservation education program for
dissemination of local preservation program benefits and regulations.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.4.5 - Advertise Historic Driving Routes
X
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
Hotel/Motel Fund
4.4.7- Investigate and promote Agritourism .
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
4.4.8- Investigate and Promote Eco-Tourism.
X
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
Lowndes County
$10,000 - 15,000
General Funds
City of Valdosta
Valdosta HPC
Staff Time
General Funds
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
4.4.6 - Support the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center &
Tourism Authority (VLCCCTA).
4.4.9 - Promote use of National Register Nominations for qualified
sites and structures.
4.4.10- Support Historic Preservation Society.
4.4.11 - Reevaluate existing boundaries and nature of locally
designated historic districts.
4.4.12 - Seek professional training and guidance for members of the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) with regard to official
responsibilities.
X
X
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Varies
$1,020,000
General Fund & Hotel
/Motel Fund
4.5 – Ensure Cultural and Community Facility Availability
The availability of adequate cultural facilities such as
community arenas, performing arts venues, and
conference/meeting center space shall be pursued through
public-private partnerships.
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
VLCCCTA
4.5.1 - Investigate the establishment of a Countywide Performing Arts
Center and/or Civic Center.
X
4.5.2 - Continue developing Strategies to Promote Destination
Oriented Tourist Attractions.
X
4.5.3 - Pursue development of a general purpose community center.
X
City of Remerton / State
$1-2,000,000
Varies
4.5.4 - Pursue development of City park (Passive recreation,
skateboard park, dog park).
X
City of Remerton
Valdosta-Lowndes
Recreation
$250,000
Varies
4.5.5 - Pursue development of City park around newly refurbished
Tom’s Pond area.
X
City of Lake Park
Varies
Varies
4.5.6 - Implement Commercial Tourism District.
X
Tourism Authority
Varies
Varies
4.5.7 - Update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include
creation of parks within walking distance of all neighborhoods.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
5.1.1 - Direct growth towards designated activity centers through
appropriate expansion of infrastructure and incentive programs.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
5.1.2 - Concentrate infrastructure improvements in existing or
planned Activity Centers.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
5.1.4 - Include non-profits in growth and development discussions.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
5.1.5 - Support public-private partnerships and collaboration with
community organizations including the Wellness Council of Lowndes
County.
X
GLGAC
N/A
N/A
5.1.6 - Complete the development of the Azalea City Multipurpose
Trail.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
$2,075,000
SPLOST Grants
5.1.7 - Update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include
creation of parks within walking distance of all neighborhoods.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
VLCCCTA
Goal 5: COMMUNITY WELLNESS –To utilize our community resources to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all population segments.
5.1 – Promote Development that encourages Active Living
Development that allows for active lifestyles for residents of all
age groups shall be promote and encouraged.
5.1.3 - Investigate incentive programs for growth in activity centers.
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X
VLCCCTA
Parks &
Recreation Authority
Varies
Varies
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
Jonathan Sumner, Hahira
City Manager 794-2330
N/A
N/A
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
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5.2 – Youth Involvement in the Community
5.2.1 - Market recreational facilities for community programs and
functions.
Community involvement and programming opportunities for
youth shall be maintained and enhanced through public-private 5.2.2 - Support Park and Recreation Youth Programs.
partnerships.
5.2.3 - Continue Support of the Boys & Girls Club.
X
5.3 - Utilize Existing Community Resources
5.3.1 - Promote greater collaboration and partnership among local
governments and non-profit resources.
Existing non-profit, community resources shall be utilized where
possible to address community issues and opportunities.
5.3.2 -Support Habitat for Humanity Program, Valdosta Block Club,
YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center
(LARC).
Goal 6: COMMUNITY FACILITIES – To ensure the provision of infrastructure, community facilities, and public services that support efficient growth and development patterns.
6.1 - Maximize Efficient Use of Existing and Future Infrastructure Investment
Wise policy decisions shall maximize the efficient use of
existing infrastructure as well as future investments in capital
improvements, long term operation, and maintenance.
6.1.1-Construct County Judicial / Administrative Buildings.
X
Lowndes County
$14,000,000
Bonds
6.1.2 -Construct Jail Upgrades Phases I, II, and III.
X
Lowndes County
$6,000,000
Bonds
6.1.3 -Construct a New Emergency Operations Facility.
X
Lowndes County
$500,000
General Fund and
SPLOST
6.1.4 - Investigate Future Facility for District Health Office.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Funds
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.1.5 -Develop and Permit Additional Inert Landfills and Borrow Pits.
X
6.1.6 -Implement Updates to the Water and Sewer Master Plan (For
Project List Please See Utility Master Plan).
X
6.1.7 -Build New S.L. Mason Elementary School to improve
infrastructure.
X
Valdosta City Schools
Varies
Varies
6.1.8 -Build New W.G. Nunn Elementary School to improve
infrastructure.
X
Valdosta City Schools
Varies
Varies
6.1.9 - Implement roads, water, sewer, and drainage master plans
and review for revisions/additions.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.10 - Investigate implementation strategies for gray water (treated
wastewater) utility, including possible re-use for industrial and
recreational facilities.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Grants
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6.1 - Maximize Efficient Use of Existing and Future Infrastructure Investment Cont.
Wise policy decisions shall maximize the efficient use of
existing infrastructure as well as future investments in capital
improvements, long term operation, and maintenance. Cont
6.1.11 - Expand well field and water storage capacity.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.12 - Upgrade water and sewer metering technology.
X
City of Valdosta
$500,000
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.13 -Implement Drainage Master Plan provisions for regional
retention areas.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.14- Expand the existing water service area and transmission
system.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.15 - Construct a new wastewater treatment facility in the Cherry
Creek Basin area.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds
Loans
6.1.16 - Purchase of building and land for the expansion of City Hall
and Police Department Offices.
X
City of Remerton
$880,000
SPLOST
6.1.17- Begin implementing findings of the previous inflow and
infiltration study.
X
City of Remerton
$250,000
SPLOST
6.1.18 - Continue to address "Looping" of City water distribution lines.
X
City of Remerton
$180,000
SPLOST
6.1.19 - Purchase water from City of Valdosta.
X
City of Remerton
$500,000
Georgia
Environmental
Facilities Authority
(GEFA)
6.1.20 - Investigate feasibility of public sewer system.
X
City of Lake Park
Staff Time
General Fund
6.1.21 - Modify and enhance existing water and wastewater treatment
facilities through major capital expenditure.
X
$2-3,000,000
SLOST/ State /
Federal
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
6.1.22 - Promote infill development by directing industrial growth in
existing or planned industrial parks where appropriate infrastructure is
available.
X
State / Federal /
City of Hahira
6.1.23 - Coordinate with V-LCIA in making plans and preparations for
development of new or expanded industrial parks as existing parks
become full.
X
Lowndes County
City
of Valdosta V-LCIA
Staff Time
General Fund
6.1.24 - Educate agencies on the comprehensive plan and future
development maps.
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
6.1.25 - Locate facilities such as parks, schools, and community
centers in appropriately planned activity centers according to adopted
future development plans.
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.2 – Coordinate Planning and Facilities with Land Use Plans
6.2.1 – Encourage future development to expand in areas contiguous
Public facilities and services shall be coordinated with land use to existing developed areas by implementing sequential and phased
planning to promote more compact urban development,
utility master plans.
preservation of natural resources, and development of activity
centers.
6.2.2 - Market Maps Highlighting Urban Service Area.
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6.2.3 - Reduce development pressures on agricultural land through
Public facilities and services shall be coordinated with land use conservation tools and increased density of new residential
development.
planning to promote more compact urban development,
preservation of natural resources, and development of activity
6.2.4- Facilitate meetings for collaboration among local
centers. Cont'
governments, agencies and community organizations for future
facilities planning.
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X
Pending further research.
X
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
$10,000
General Fund
GLGAC
6.3 – Anticipate Service Impacts of Growth
The effects of new development shall be anticipated so as to
maintain or improve appropriate levels of service.
6.3.1 - Coordinate development review processes to ensure
appropriate public facility capacity is available and appropriate
expansions are planned and implemented as necessary.
X
6.3.2 - Annually Update Capital Improvement Element.
X
6.3.3 - Investigate feasibility of Impact Fees Pursuant to the Georgia
Development Impact Fees Act.
X
Postponed due to recently
completed economic
studies.
Postponed due to recently
completed economic
studies.
6.3.4 - Upgrade / Renovate Public Safety Communications and
Replace Equipment with Newer Technology (MESH Network and
Software Upgrades).
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.3.5 - Review and Revise / Update the Speed Zone Ordinance.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.6 - Reduce the County ISO Fire Rating Through the
Implementation of Fire Master Plan (For Specific Project List Please
See Master Plan).
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SPLOST
6.3.7 - Finalize plan for training facility.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SPLOST
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SPLOST
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.3.8 - Build new Clyattville Fire Station.
X
6.3.9 - Construct and Implement Public Safety Radio System
(800MHZ)
X
6.3.10 - Investigate Video Security Options for Judicial Building.
X
Danny Weeks
6.3.11 - Update Fiscal Impact Analysis.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.12 - Conduct study for the development of multi-jurisdictional
public safety training facility.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Grants / SPLOST
6.3.13 - Expand street lighting network to illuminate high crime areas.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
6.3.14 - Upgrade traffic signals to incorporate preemption devices for
emergency vehicles.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
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Goal 7: LAND USE – To ensure the community’s anticipated growth occurs in a well-integrated yet organized fashion, which protects our community resources, promotes efficient use of infrastructure and transportation facilities, and supports quality economic
development.
7.1 - Urban Service Area to guide development
The Urban Service Area, based on existing and planned
infrastructure improvements, shall serve as a guide for future
development.
7.1.1 - Update the Urban Service Area on an annual basis to reflect
advancement in utility services, infrastructure improvements, public
safety facilities, etc.
X
City of Hahira
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.1.2 - Direct new development within the Urban Service Area.
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
7.2.1 - Encourage use of conservation techniques to maintain rural
landscapes and market Conservation Subdivision Regulations within
the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC).
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
7.2.2 - Educate public on Conservation Use Valuation Program.
X
Local Governments /
Tax Assessor
Staff Time
General Fund
7.2.3 - Update Fiscal Impact Analysis.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
7.2 – Protect Rural Service Area
The Rural Service Area shall be protected from incompatible,
dense development.
7.2.4 - Investigate use of or formation of local Land Trust.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.3.1 - Provide regular education opportunities and publications of
innovative mixed-use development techniques within the
development community.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.3 - Promote Appropriate Mixed-Use Development
Mixed use developments in appropriate areas shall be
encouraged to promote the connection of employment and
residential activity centers.
7.3.2 -Annually review and update land development regulations to
ensure land development regulations do not hinder mixed use
developments.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.1 - Develop and implement appropriate design guidelines /
standards for specific areas of the community depending on existing
and anticipated growth.
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.2 - Annually Update the ULDC.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.3 - Implement Gateway Study.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
7.4.4 - Establishment of City Market on Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK)
Corridor.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
7.4 – Promote High Standard of Development
Positive impacts on the built and natural environment shall be
anticipated through only the highest standard of development
throughout all parts of the community.
7.4.5 - Establish a recognition program for those developments which
meet or exceed community adopted design standards.
X
SGRDC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.5.1 -Promote educational opportunities regarding innovative infill
and redevelopment techniques.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.5 – Use Land Efficiently and Focus on Redevelopment
Available land shall be utilized in the most efficient manner
while focusing on redevelopment of land where feasible.
7.5.2 - Maintain, Update, and Market Existing Land Use Database
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta GLGAC /
Valdosta-Lowndes
Regional GIS (VALOR)
Staff Time
General Fund
7.5.3 - Support and administer Signature Communities, a publicprivate partnerships for marketing and redevelopment of unique infill,
greyfield, and brownfield opportunities including available financing
options.
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
Varies
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ESTIMATED
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X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta / VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
SGRC
Staff Time
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
SGRC / GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
SGRC / GLGAC
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County
Valdosta Schools
Lowndes County Schools
Staff Time
General Fund
CU
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7.6 – Recognizable transition from Urban to Rural Area
7.6.1 - Discourage leapfrog development across undeveloped areas
A recognizable transition from the urban to the rural areas of the and encourage future development to expand in areas contiguous to
community shall be developed.
existing developed areas by maintaining, updateing, and publicizing
Urban Service Area, Zoning, and Existing Land Use Maps.
7.7 - Encourage Commercial Development at Intersections
Commercial development of varying sizes shall be encouraged 7.7.1 - Ensure land development regulations promote clustering of
development at major roadways.
at the intersections of major roadways.
X
7.7.2 - Facilitate interconnected developments and shared parking to
lessen traffic congestion and improve circulation.
Pending further research.
X
7.7.3 - Promote use of nodal development in unincorporated county
to protect natural resources and increase traffic management.
X
Pending further research.
7.8 - Innovative Planning Concepts
Innovative planning concepts shall be employed to achieve
desirable and well-designed neighborhoods, protect the
environment, preserve meaningful open space, improve traffic
flow, and enhance our community’s overall quality of life.
7.8.1 -Through organizations such as the GLGAC and the GLPC,
provide regular educational opportunities to the development
community and citizens regarding up-to-date planning concepts.
X
General Fund
7.9 – Protect Regional Economic Engines
7.9.1 – Distribute regular data updates and statistical summaries to
Major institutions such as Moody Air Force Base, VSU, SGMC, local governments, educational institutions and school systems to
and Valdosta Tech shall continue to be protected from
utilize similar data projections in preparing future plans.
incompatible land uses through appropriate and consistent land
development decisions.
7.9.2 - Coordinate regular meetings to facilitate data sharing
7.9.3 - Encourage data sharing at GLGAC, GLPC, Technical Review
Committee (TRC) and First Step Development meetings to ensure
new facilities are properly designed and located to meet future
population growth and community needs.
X
Goal 8: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION – To encourage coordination of planning efforts with other local service providers and authorities, neighboring communities and state and regional planning agencies.
8.1 - Pursue Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration and Coordination
8.1.1 - Promote the use of joint development authorities and local and
regional planning and economic development efforts such as the
Cross jurisdictional coordination and collaboration shall be
Targeted Business Expansion Committee, Triple Crown Hometown,
actively pursued to promote positive impacts of growth and
and the SEEDS Center.
development across jurisdictional boundaries, which is vital to a
successful economy and a high quality of life.
8.1.2 - Investigate activation of countywide Water/Sewer Authority.
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
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Cross jurisdictional coordination and collaboration shall be
Waste Management Authority.
actively pursued to promote positive impacts of growth and
development across jurisdictional boundaries, which is vital to a
8.1.4 - Continued Support of Chamber of Commerce and Industrial
successful economy and a high quality of life. Cont'
Authority, Tourism Authority
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
Local Governments
N/A
N/A
X
Local Governments
Varies
Varies
CU
*PD
*NA
*EXPLANATION
8.2 - Greater Lowndes Planning Commission to promote Quality Growth
The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission shall serve as a
leader in promoting quality growth and development through
appropriate planning and land use decisions.
8.2. 1 – Actively publish information pertaining to quality growth and
development and appropriate planning and land use.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.2. 2 - Participate in progressive education efforts regarding the
importance of quality planning and innovative land use techniques.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
Local Governments
SGRC /GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.3.3 - SGRDC shall facilitate the annual update of the Short Term
Work Program (STWP).
X
Local Governments
SGRC /GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.3.4 - Review & update quantifiable measures for Goals and
Policies annually.
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.3 - Recognize value of Joint-Comprehensive Planning
8.3.1 -GLGAC facilitate Comp Plan Updates (every 5 Years).
The value of joint comprehensive planning efforts and resulting 8.3.2 - Coordinate regular meetings to review implementation of
documentation shall be appreciated as a vital tool for
Comp Plan.
addressing community issues and opportunities.
8.4 - Utilize Shared Services and information
8.4.1 - Central organizations such as the Chamber, Labor
Public entities within each community shall utilize shared
Department, Health Department, and South Georgia Regional
services and information to ensure consistent planning efforts. Development Center should maintain up-to-date data regarding
community growth and development.
Goal 9: TRANSPORTATION – To encourage coordination of land use planning and transportation planning to support sustainable economic development, protection of natural and cultural resources, and provision of adequate and affordable housing.
9.1 – Well- Maintained System of Rail Lines
9.1.1 - Investigate innovative traffic management techniques to
A well-maintained system of rails lines shall facilitate safe and
eliminate traffic tie-ups and emergency vehicle delays, while
efficient movement of goods to serve the economic needs of the
improving vehicular and pedestrian safety and enhancing the
community and region.
community’s overall quality of life.
X
9.1.2 - Investigate possibility of railroad crossing at Remer Lane.
9.1.3 - Maintain awareness of feasibility for future high-speed rail
services.
X
X
ON-HOLD not a priority at
this time.
City of Remerton
Staff Time
Various
City of Remerton
Staff Time
Various
Metro Planning
Organization (MPO)
N/A
N/A
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9.1.4 - Implement Intelligent Transportation Systems Planning to aid
in providing information and improve transportation opportunities to
A well-maintained system of rails lines shall facilitate safe and
travelers
efficient movement of goods to serve the economic needs of the
community and region. Cont'
9.1.5 - Identify existing abandoned corridors and evaluate the
potential reuse of abandoned rail rights-of way.
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X
9.1.6 – Investigate opportunities for noise abatement along railroad
corridors, particularly those within residential neighborhoods and
discuss options with Valdosta-Lowndes MPO (VLMPO) Technical
Committee.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County / MPO
Staff Time
Varies
X
Has not been a priority
project this year.
MPO
Staff Time
MPO
X
On-Hold Not a priority
project this year.
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County / MPO City of
Remerton
Staff Time
Varies
9.2 - Efficient Air Service
Efficient air service shall promote economic development by
connecting the community with major regional centers.
9.2.1 - Protect airport approach zones through land use regulations to
avoid unnecessary land use conflicts and accurately map and
enforce Airport Overlay.
X
Lowndes County VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
9.2.3 - Identify economic development opportunities relying on quality
air service and implement recommendations made in the Airport
Master Plan.
X
Valdosta-Lowndes County
Airport Authority (VLCAA)
$250,000
Hotel and Motel Fund
9.2.4 - Assist the business community in the recruitment of additional
airline service and/or connection to non-Atlanta airports.
X
Local Governments
VLCAA
Staff Time
General Fund
9.2.5 - Conduct an air service study to investigate feasibility of an
additional air line.
X
Local Governments
VLCAA
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
9.3 - Support the viability of walking, biking, and public transit
Walking, biking, and accessible public transit shall be
considered viable and sustainable forms of transportation
supported through appropriate land use and infrastructure
decisions.
9.3.1 - Locate high density land uses in major activity centers to
increase efficiency of future public transportation plans and market
maps highlighting Urban Service Area.
X
Pending further research.
9.3.2 - Implement bike and pedestrian master plans to include
provision of accessible facilities along identified transportation
corridors to connect major activity centers.
X
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
9.3.3-Maintain activation of the sidewalk committee to seek
community input into development of a Sidewalk Master Plan.
X
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
9.3.4 - Continue sidewalks inventory to identify potential expansion
and improvement areas.
X
City of Valdosta
VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
9.3.5 -Install sidewalk between Plum and Poplar Streets.
X
City of Remerton
$5,000
Varies
9.3.6 - Implement South Georgia Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan,Valdosta Lowndes Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and
Valdosta Transportation Master Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian
Projects.
X
Citys of Remerton,
Valdosta, Hahira, Lake
Park Lowndes County
/MPO
$13,000,000
State / Federal /
Local
9.3.7 - Market Existing County Bus Service
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
X
Citys of Remerton &
Valdosta Lowndes
County /MPO
$4,000,000
Federal Transit
Administration (FTA),
Georgia Department
of Transportation
(GDOT), Local
9.3.8 - Pursue transit possibilities within Valdosta Urbanized Areas.
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FUNDING SOURCE
9.4 - Recognize Importance of Roadway Design and Construction
It is recognized that design and construction of residential and
non-residential streets contributes to the overall character and
development pattern of the community and thus shall be
considered one of the community’s most important
components.
9.4.1 - Update Lowndes County Thoroughfare Plan and incorporate
provisions into the Comprehensive Plan to protect established
residential neighborhoods from the adverse affects of vehicular traffic
through appropriate road way design to include such items as
sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian crossings.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
9.4.2 - Implement (Transportation Enhancement) TE Grant funding to
complete West Gordon streetscape improvements.
X
City of Remerton / State
$460,000
Varies
9.4.3 - Update and Maintain County Bridge and Road Pavement
Conditions Assessment.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
9.4.4 – Newly constructed, reconfigured, or retrofitted roadways shall
reflect community standards of aesthetics, environmental
stewardship, and urban design.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
9.4.5 – Newly constructed, reconfigured, or retrofitted roadways shall
fully accommodate multiple functions, including pedestrian
movements, accessible parking, alternate modes of transportation
and local vehicular circulation.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
9.4.6 - Incorporate Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan and
Thoroughfare Plan.
X
9.4.7 - Coordinated and Comprehensive Short and Long-Term
Transportation Investments.
X
MPO
Staff Time
MPO
9.4.8 - Update of Metropolitan Transportation Plan to 2035.
X
MPO
Staff Time
MPO
9.4.9 - Implement and maintain the VLMPO Transportation
Improvement Program.
X
GDOT / MPO
Local Governments
Staff Time
MPO
9.4.10 - Implement Transportation Master Plan.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
9.4.11 - Coordinate road and underground utilities improvements with
GDOT regarding I-75 widening and interchange improvements
projects.
X
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
City of Hahira
9.5 - Preserve Traffic Carrying Capacity Through Land Use Planning
The traffic carrying capacity of existing and planned roadways
shall be preserved through coordinated land use and
transportation planning decisions.
9.5.1 - Construct frontage roads to avoid proliferation of entrances to
high volume arterials and highways to encourage interconnected
access between new developments.
9.5.2 -Update Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
Encourage, and in some areas require, cross access easements and
shared parking areas to improve on site traffic circulation and reduce
congestion.
X
X
X
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$500,000
Water and Sewer
Fund
CU
*PD
*NA
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Goal 10: TECHNOLOGY – To promote the use of existing and future technology infrastructure for community-wide economic development, education, and marketing.
10.1 – Planning for Community Wide Technology
10.1.1 - Upgrade Computer (3-year Life Cycle) and Telephony (5-year
Community-wide technology infrastructure shall be considered Life Cycle) Systems in All County Facilities.
a basic community facility and as such will be adequately
planned for.
10.1.2 - Upgrade Internet Services to Include On-line Bill Paying, Ecommerce, etc.
10.1.3 - Implement SCADA Utilities Monitoring System.
X
10.1.4 - Implement Remote Monitoring Systems (Utilities and
Engineering).
X
Lowndes County
$7,000
Water and Sewer
Fund
10.1.5 - Implement EDEN and GBA Billing Software.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund and
SPLOST
10.1.6 - Upgrade County Network Capabilities to In-building Wireless
for all County Facilities.
X
Lowndes County
$50,000
General Fund
10.1.7 – Pursue innovative technology funding sources and
implementation programs to further extend the community-wide
network.
X
Lowndes County
$50,000
General Fund
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.8 - Investigate Video Conferencing Technology.
X
10.1.9 - Implement Probate Court/Jail Video Conferencing
Technology.
X
Pending funding availability.
10.1.10- Complete County VOIP Telephony Upgrade.
X
Lowndes County
$40,000
General Fund
10.1.11 - Implement results of TechSmart Road Map.
X
Val Low Chamber Local
Governments
Varies
Varies
10.1.12 - Implement Georgia Tech WebFit Program.
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
10.1.13 - Create and Populate Intranet Website.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.14 - Single sign on for network services using AAA Server.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.15 - Secure access to County assets from internet connection.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.16 - Countywide back-up assesment.
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County VALOR
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Cities of Valdosta, , Lake
Park, Dasher, Remerton
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Remerton
SGRC
$5,000
General Fund
Cities of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Local Governments/
VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
CU
*PD
*NA
*EXPLANATION
10.2 – Community-wide citizen access
10.2.1 - Update County Website.
X
Efforts will be made to ensure all citizens have access to basic 10.2.2 - Update Aerial Tax Assessor Maps.
technology infrastructure.
X
10.2.3 - Upgrade Methods of Maintaining Public Records Using
Modern Technology and Making Them Available to the Public.
X
General Planning and Administration
OTHER
Prepare and adopt proactive Zoning Map and revised Zoning
Ordinance, based on comprehensive land use inventory and new
Future Development Map.
X
Develop Sign Regulations.
Review and revise all development regulations, investigate feasibility
of document consolidation.
Educate Citizenry on SPLOST VI Projects.
X
Regularly Publish an Electronic Newsletter.
Maintain/update existing land use database.
X
X
Pending funding availability.
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2009 UPDATE
Section D:
SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM
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FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
X
X
X
X
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$15,000
General Fund
Varies
Goal 1: POPULATION - To ensure overall community growth and development benefits all segments of the increasingly diverse population.
1.1 - Retiree Marketing
Greater Lowndes shall be marketed as a viable location for
retirees due to its prime location, community resources, and
climate.
1.1.1- Support collaboration between Triple Crown Hometown and the
local development community to identify appropriate locations for
future Active Adult Retirement Communities.
X
1.1.2 - Continued Support of Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of
Commerce (Val-Low Chamber) Programs
X
X
X
X
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
1.1.3 - Ensure supporting services such as healthcare, transportation,
and commercial resources are developed to attract retirees. For
example Feed the Elderly Program– Senior Citizens Nutrition Center.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$17,000
1.2.1 – Continued support of language and cultural programs such as
those at South Georgia Regional Library, Valdosta Technical College
(Val-Tech), Valdosta State University (VSU) and the Arts Commission.
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
Val Low Chamber
Local Governments
Varies
Varies
General Fund
1.2 - Integrate Minority Population
The integration of minority populations shall be encouraged
through language programs, cultural awareness programs, and
community events.
1.3 - Retain Young Professionals
Efforts shall be made to attract and retain young professionals to 1.3.1 - Funding and support for Metro One Young Professionals .
the Greater Lowndes community to assist in achieving goals
such as providing an adequate workforce and maintaining high
wage jobs.
1.3.2 - Implement results of TechSmart Road Map.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Goal 2: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - To support a growing and balanced economy that bolsters the community’s position as a regional economic engine offering high-wage jobs, by ensuring a high-level of workforce adequacy.
2.1 - Secure High-Wage Jobs
The need for additional high-wage jobs shall be addressed
through greater collaboration of community resources.
2.1.1 - Continue marketing the fields of environmental technology,
information technology, and medical services by continuing support of
the Val-Low Chamber and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial
Authority (V-LCIA).
X
2.1.2 - Continuation of Targeted Business Expansion Committee
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2.1.3 - Encourage entrepreneurial and small-business development
through the development of business incubator sites and large -scale
Office Parks by resources such as theV-LCIA, the Chambers of
Commerce, VSU’s Small Business Development Center, and the ValLow Chamber Sowing Entrepreneurial Economic Development
Success (S.E.E.D.S.) Center.
X
2.1.4 -Promote development of entrepreneurial small businesses.
X
X
X
X
2.1.5 -Encourage entrepreneurial and small-business development by
continuation of S.E.E.D.S. Center.
X
X
X
X
2.1.6 Develop a community-wide workable business plan geared
towards marketing the community to regional, national, and global highwage employers.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$432,000
General Fund Hotel
Motel Fund
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$432,000
General Fund Hotel
Motel Fund
V-LCIA
Staff time
Varies
City of Remerton / SBCD
$50,000
Various
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
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FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
2.2.1 - Continue to support adult literacy programs through educational
institutions and libraries to increase the community’s average literacy
rates to meet or exceed state averages.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
Varies
Varies
2.2.2 - Advertise services avaliable through and promote continued
utilization of skills centers through the Workforce Investment Program
and the Labor Department.
X
X
X
X
X
Workforce Investment
Act (WIA) / Val Tech
Labor Department
Varies
Varies
2.2.3 –Increase standards of performance including high school
graduation rates and CRTC scores to meet or exceed state averages
by implementing strategies of the Lowndes County School System
Continuous Improvement Plan.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County School
Varies
Varies
2.2.4 - Increase standards of performance including high school
graduation rates and Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRTC)
scores to meet or exceed state averages by implementing strategies
of the Valdosta Schools Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan, the
early College Academy and the International Baccalaureate
Programme at Valdosta High School (VHS).
X
X
X
X
X
Valdosta City Schools
Varies
Varies
2.2.5- Support programs which promote positive workforce ethics, life
skills, and professionalism such as the Haven, Southside Recreation/
QUOLA, and Boys & Girls Club.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$128,000
General Fund and
Victim Witness Fund
2.2.6 - Funding and support for Metro One.
X
X
X
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
2.3.1 - Promote collaboration among the various business, education,
and local government organizations through Partnership for Regional
Development.
X
X
X
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
Southren Georgia
Regional Commission
(SGRC)
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
X
Varies
General Fund
2.2 - Address Workforce Adequacy
The issue of declining workforce adequacy shall be addressed
through greater collaboration among businesses, educational
institutions, and local government regarding to improve the
knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the existing
workforce and those that will be required by future employers.
2.3 - Support Regional Economic Engine
The continued growth of primary regional economic engines
such as Valdosta State University (VSU) , South Georgia Medical 2.3.2 - Promote collaboration among the various business, education,
Center (SGMC) , Moody Air Force Base (Moody AFB) , Valdosta
and local government organizations through the Greater Lowndes
Technical College (Val Tech) , and Georgia Military College
Growth Advisory Committee (GLGAC) quarterly meetings.
(GMC) shall be actively supported.
2.3.3 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments by
continued support of the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission
(GLPC).
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
2.3.4 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments by
implementation of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) with Moody AFB
and neighboring Counties.
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC
$175,000
Office of Economic
Adjustment (OEA) /
Department of
Defense (DOD)
2.3.5 - Encourage quality growth of economic engines without
unnecessary impact on surrounding natural and built environments for
example supporting agriculture as a primary economic engine through
the Georgia Grown Georgia Made Program .
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
2.4.1 Develop and implement incentive and recognition programs,
such as density bonuses through the Land Development Regulations
(LDR), for businesses willing to redevelop existing properties.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
2.4 - Target Reinvestment
The community will target reinvestment in declining
neighborhoods to further encourage private sector
redevelopment and accommodate future growth.
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FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
2.5.1 - Continue to support Remerton’s newly created Downtown
Development Authority (DDA).
X
X
X
X
X
City of Remerton SBCD
$20,000
General Fund
2.5.2 - Continue to support Remerton’s DDA by hiring a
BetterHometown Coordinator.
X
City of Remerton
$10,000
General Fund
2.5.3 - Continue investment in the Central Valdosta Development
Authority (CVDA) by managing the Main Street Program which
partners with the community by organizing and promoting events
downtown.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.4 - Main Street Organization and Promotions Committee continue
coordinating a variety of events such as First Fridays After Dark, Jingle
Bell Festival, Brown Bag Concert Series, Jazz Festival,and more.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$61,000
Various
2.5.5 - Develop and Implement a Billboard Program to promote
downtown Valdosta events.
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$14,400
Millage Tax
2.5.6 - Main Street Design Committee educates building and business
owners in approriate design, implement Building Marker Program,
provide brochure racks and maintain greenspaces downtown.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
$3,000
Various
2.5.7 - Promote and coordinate citizen involvement in Martin Luther
King Jr.(MLK) Streetscape Project and year-round farmers market in
Olympic Park.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta /CVDA
Various
Various
2.5.8 - Reestablish and support Hahira’s Downtown Development
Authority.
X
X
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.9 - Ensure LDR encourage mixed use and dense developments in
downtown areas by reviewing regulations and amending if necessary.
X
X
X
X
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.10 – Provide educational opportunities regarding programs,
financial assistance, etc.., to promote adaptive reuse and infill
development.
X
X
X
X
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Staff Time
General Fund
2.5.11 - Provide financial assistance to existing and new business for
redevelopment opportunities.
X
X
X
X
X
Cities of Hahira and
Remerton / CVDA
Varies
State/ Federal /
General Funds
2.5.12 - Coordinate with Industrial Authority to continue marketing
Hahira Business Park.
X
X
X
X
X
Varies
Varies
2.5.13- Promote infill development in established industrial parks.
X
X
X
X
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
2.5.14 - Coordinate with Industrial Authority in making plans and
preparations for development of new or expanded industrial parks as
existing parks become full.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County, City of
Valdosta, and Industrial
Authority
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SUPPORTING ACTION
2.5 - Downtown Development
The community will encourage the development of downtowns
as vibrant centers for culture, government, dining, residential,
and retail diversity.
X
City of Hahira /
V-LCIA
Goal 3: HOUSING - To ensure access to adequate and affordable housing options for all residents in all income levels.
3.1 – Provide Workforce & Afordable Housing
3.1.1 - Review existing land development regulations for impediments
The growing need for workforce and affordable housing shall be to development of workforce/affordable housing.
addressed through public-private partnerships.
3.1.2 - Investigate the development of incentive programs for
developers who provide workforce/affordable housing in addition to
market-rate housing.
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FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Fund/
Community
Developmepnt Block
Grant (CDBG)
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
3.2.3 - Implement and utilize CHIP grants to assist low to moderate
income households with down payment assistance and closing cost.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$300,000
Department of
Community Affairs
(DCA)
3.2.4 - Implement programs and strategies identified by Consolidated
Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Plans.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
General Funds GDBG
3.2.5– Protect well established neighborhoods from incompatible uses
by utilizing and supporting residential zoning districts.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
N/A
N/A
3.3.1 - Evaluate the use of incentive programs and other innovative
programs to promoted mixed housing options.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
Staff Time
General Funds
3.4.1 –Continuation of the Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities
to promote accessibility,
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
3.4.2 – Education regarding methods of providing universal access
and completion of community accessibility inventory.
X
X
X
X
X
Mayor’s Council for
Persons with Disabilities
N/A
N/A
3.4.3 - Update Consolidated Housing Plan including Annual Action
Plans.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds GDBG
3.4.4 - Complete remaining 10 Neighborhood Revitalization Plans
based on federal standards.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds GDBG
3.4.5 - Implement Community HOME Investment Program CHIP
grants to assist low to moderate income households with down
payment assistance and closing cost.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$300,000
DCA
SUPPORTING ACTION
The growing need for workforce and affordable housing shall be 3.1.3 - Implement programs and strategies identified by Consolidated
addressed through public-private partnerships. Cont'
Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Plans.
3.2 - Maintain Existing Housing Stock
3.2.1 - Continued support and training of Code Enforcement staff to
ensure progressive code-enforcement and encourage property
maintenance.
The existing housing stock shall be proactively protected and
maintained, utilizing public-private partnerships when necessary. 3.2.2 - Implement and utilize DCA's Community Home Investment
Program (CHIP) grants, Low-Interest Loans, and Community Services
to assist low income home-owners with housing maintenance.
3.3- Encourage Housing Mix
A mixture of housing types in varying income levels shall be
encouraged and actively promoted.
3.4- Universally Designed Housing
New housing developments should be universally designed to
provide access to all persons.
Goal 4: NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES – To provide for the continued protection of our natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
4.1 - Conserve Sensitive Areas
Areas where natural processes would be endangered by
development (i.e. floodplains, wetlands, groundwater recharge
areas, etc.) shall be conserved.
4.1.1 - Direct growth away from natural areas unsuitable for
development by utilizing Environmental Resource and Conservation
Zoning districts.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
N/A
N/A
4.1.2 - Provide education on importance of Groundwater Recharge
Areas and Wetlands.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
Staff Time
General Funds
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Areas where natural processes would be endangered by
development (i.e. floodplains, wetlands, groundwater recharge
areas, etc.) shall be conserved. Cont.
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
4.1.3 - Direct growth away from natural areas unsuitable for
development through development review and rezoning processes.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
N/A
N/A
4.1.4 - Continue active enforcement of ordinances such as the Water
Resource Protection District Ordinance (WRPDO).
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.5 - Support and enforce Storm-Water, Land-Disturbance, and
WRPDO Programs.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.6 - Utilize public sewer systems in areas not suitable for on-site
absorption systems.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
4.1.7 - Promote E-One Service Extensions.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
4.1.8 – Utilize innovative site design through Low Impact Development
and to promote on-site Best Management Practices (BMP) to reduce
stormwater runoff.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.1.9 - Continued education of BMP regarding stormwater runoff and
innovative design concepts through Low Impact Development .
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
4.1.10 - Develop an effective Stormwater Management Program.
X
Cities of Hahira,
Remerton, Lake Park,
Dasher
Varies
General Funds
4.2.1 – Complete update to existing County Greenspace Plan to
include a comprehensive mapping of the community’s greeninfrastructure, designation of future Linear Greenspace areas, and
identification of potential funding sources for acquisition of such areas.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
4.2.2 - Continue preparation and implementation of the Withlacoochee
River Greenway Plan.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
4.2.3 - Adopt, implement, and update provisions of the Greenspace
Initiative Plan to include land acquisition and resource enhancement /
protection.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
$500,000
Special-Purpose LocalOption Sales Tax
(SPLOST) and
General Fund
4.2.4 - Identify funding sources and pursue acquisition of appropriate
greenspace areas.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
General Fund /
SPLOST / GLPC/
Grants & Loans
4.2.5 - Provide regular educational opportunities regarding benefits of
greenspace conservation and mechanisms.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority / SGRC
Staff Time
General Funds
4.2.6 - Pursue grants for the upgrade of park facilities.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Staff Time
SPLOST Funds
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
SPLOST Funds
City of Hahira
Staff Time
General Funds
SUPPORTING ACTION
4.2 – Preserve and Utilize Natural Greenspace and Parkland
Active preservation and utilization of natural greenspaces and
parkland shall be encouraged and actively supported.
4.2.7 - Upgrade public park facilities to include more lights, shelters,
pathways, etc. where applicable.
4.2.8 - Continue to develop alternative-use trails within public parks.
X
4.2.9 - Continue new construction and implementation of the Freedom
Park Master Plan.
X
4.2.10 - Investigate ways to further promote the preservation and/or
creation of urban forests.
X
X
X
X
X
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FUNDING SOURCE
N/A
N/A
Staff Time
User Fees / General
Funds
Varies
User Fees / General
Funds
Deep South SWA
Varies
Deep South SWA /
General Funds
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$1,020,000
General Fund
Hotel/Motel Fund
X
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$20,000
General Funds
4.4.10 - Seek professional training and guidance for members of the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) with regard to official
responsibilities.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
4.4.11 - Continue updating and publicizing Historic Resources
Inventory.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
4.5.1 - Investigate the establishment of a Countywide Performing Arts
Center and/or Civic Center.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
4.5.2 - Continue developing Strategies to Promote Destination
Oriented Tourist Attractions.
X
X
X
X
X
VLCCCTA
$1,020,000
General Fund & Hotel
/Motel Fund
4.5.3 - Pursue development of a general purpose community center.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Remerton / State
$1-2,000,000
Varies
SUPPORTING ACTION
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4.3.3 Encourage education regarding local recycling efforts and
investigate ways to increase the recycling program in both volume and
number of users.
X
X
X
X
X
4.3.4 - Implementation of grant program to promote local recycling and
liter control efforts.
X
X
X
X
X
4.4.1 - Publicize information contained in most recent historic
resources survey.
X
X
X
X
4.4.2 - Promote heritage tourism opportunities including historic driving
tours.
X
X
X
X
4.4.3 - Create historic preservation education program for
dissemination of local preservation program benefits and regulations.
X
4.4.4 - Support the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center &
Tourism Authority (VLCCCTA).
X
X
X
X
X
4.4.5 - Advertise Historic Driving Routes.
X
X
X
X
4.4.6 - Investigate and promote Agritourism .
X
X
X
4.4.7 - Investigate and Promote Eco-Tourism.
X
X
4.4.8 - Promote use of National Register Nominations for qualified
sites and structures.
X
4.4.9- Support Historic Preservation Society.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
4.3 – Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling
4.3.1 –Maintain involvement and membership on Deep South Solid
Waste Authority (SWA).
Enhanced solid waste reduction and recycling initiatives shall be
supported.
4.3.2 - Maintain 5 year updates to Solid Waste Management Plan
(SWMP).
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta SGRC
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
4.4 - Protect and Utilize Historic Resource
The continued protection, preservation and utilization of historic
resources shall be encouraged and actively supported.
4.5 – Ensure Cultural and Community Facility Availability
Develop, maintain and improve the availability of adequate
cultural facilities such as community arenas, performing arts
venues, museums, monuments, visual art galleries and
conference/meeting centers space shall be pursued through
public-private partnerships.
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cultural facilities such as community arenas, performing arts
venues, museums, monuments, visual art galleries and
conference/meeting centers space shall be pursued through
public-private partnerships. Cont.
SUPPORTING ACTION
FY10
FY11
4.5.4 - Pursue development of City park (Passive recreation,
skateboard park, dog park).
X
X
4.5.5 - Pursue development of City park around newly refurbished
Tom’s Pond area.
X
X
4.5.6 - Implement Commercial Tourism District.
FY12
X
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
City of Remerton ValdostaLowndes Recreation
$250,000
Varies
X
City of Lake Park
Varies
Varies
X
FY13
FY14
X
VLCCCTA
Varies
Varies
4.5.7 - Update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include
creation of parks within walking distance of all neighborhoods.
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
4.6.1 -Implement funding from Energy Efficiency & Conversation
Block Grant (EECBG) funding to improve energy efficiency at City
facilities
X
X
City of Valdosta
$221,600
EECBG
4.6.2 - Promote reuse of exsting / historic building stock and the
incorporation of green building strategies in historic building
rehabilitation.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
Varies
4.6.3 - Encourage education regarding green energy conservation
and implement cost effective green building principles to improve air
quality and reduce energy costs.
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
Grant Funds
General Funds
4.6.4 - Acquiring additional land for roads and converting surplus
property to conservation.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Dasher
Staff Time
General Fund
4.6.5 - Educating industrial community on Greenbuilding principles
through Work shops in collaboration with Val-Tech.
X
X
Val-Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
4.6.6 - Research Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
System (LEEDS) program for possible inplementation .
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Staff Time
Staff Time
4.6.7 - Research and identify "Green grants" applicable to the delivery
of Lowndes County services.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
Staff Time
4.6.8 -Continue to investigate and experiment with the addition of
hybrid vehicles into the Lowndes County fleet.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
4.6.9 - Virtualizing Lowndes County server farm.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
4.6.10 - Explore virtualizing desktop computers.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
4.6.11 - Complete design to send treated wasre water to plant
nursery.
X
X
X
City of Hahira
1,100,000
Federal, State & Local
4.6.12 - Manhole rehabilitation & slipline construction performed in
various locations.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Hahira
5,000,000
Local
4.6.13 - Implementing greenbuilding standard in all furture
development of low income housing. Incorporate Greenbuilding
guildlines within the contracts of development projects.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
GDBG/ CHIP
4.6.14 - All military construction (MILCON) projects, with climate
control, will be designed capable of achieving LEED Silver
certification.
X
X
X
X
X
Moody AFB
Varies
MILCON
4.6.15 - Reduce utility expenditures by 2% per year.
X
X
X
X
X
Moody AFB
Varies
Headquarters Air
Combat Command
(HQ ACC)
X
X
4.6 – Green Building & Environmental Conservation
In response to environmental concerns and rising energy costs,
green building principles shall be researched and encouraged in
order to conserve natural resources, improve indoor air quality
and reduce energy costs.
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FY13
FY14
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
4.6.16 - Reduce water consumption by 2% per year.
X
X
X
X
X
Moody AFB
Varies
HQ ACC
4.6.17 - Reduce energy intensity by 3% per year.
X
X
X
X
X
Moody AFB
Varies
HQ ACC
X
X
Moody AFB
Varies
HQ ACC
Moody AFB
Varies
HQ ACC
Moody AFB
Varies
HQ ACC
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
SUPPORTING ACTION
In response to environmental concerns and rising energy costs,
green building principles shall be researched and encouraged in 4.6.18 - Increase renewable energy 7.5% per year.
order to conserve natural resources, improve indoor air quality
and reduce energy costs. Cont.
4.6.19 - Increase renewable energy 5% per year.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5.1.4 - Include non-profits in growth and development discussions.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Funds
5.1.5 - Support public-private partnerships and collaboration with
community organizations including the Wellness Council of Lowndes
County.
X
X
X
X
X
GLGAC
N/A
N/A
5.1.6 - Complete the development of the Azalea City Multipurpose
Trail.
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
$2,075,000
SPLOST Grants
5.1.7 - Update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include
creation of parks within walking distance of all neighborhoods.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
5.2.1 - Market recreational facilities for community programs and
functions.
X
X
X
X
X
VLCCCTA
Parks &
Recreation Authority
Varies
Varies
5.2.2 - Support Park and Recreation Youth Programs.
X
X
X
X
X
Parks & Recreation
Authority
Varies
Varies
5.2.3 - Continue Support of the Boys & Girls Club.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
4.6.20 - Accomplish comprehensive facility energy audits on 25% of
covered facilities per year.
X
Goal 5: COMMUNITY WELLNESS –To utilize our community resources to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all population segments.
5.1 – Promote Development That Encourages Active Living
5.1.1 - Direct growth towards designated activity centers through
Promote and encourage retrofitting of existing and
establishment of new developments that assent to Development appropriate expansion of infrastructure and incentive programs.
that allows for active lifestyles for residents of all age groups
5.1.2 - Concentrate infrastructure improvements in existing or planned
shall be promoted and encouraged.
Activity Centers.
5.1.3 - Investigate incentive programs for growth in activity centers.
X
5.2 – Youth Involvement in the Community
Community involvement and programming opportunities for
youth shall be maintained and enhanced through public-private
partnerships.
5.3 - Utilize Existing Community Resources
5.3.1 - Promote greater collaboration and partnership among local
Existing non-profit, community resources shall be utilized where governments and non-profit resources.
possible to address community wellness issues and
5.3.2 -Support Habitat for Humanity Program, Valdosta Block Club,
opportunities.
YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center
(LARC).
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FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
Lowndes County
$14,000,000
Bonds
Lowndes County
$6,000,000
Bonds
Lowndes County
$500,000
General Fund and
SPLOST
Goal 6: COMMUNITY FACILITIES – To ensure the provision of infrastructure, community facilities, and public services that support efficient growth and development patterns.
6.1 - Maximize Efficient Use of Existing and Future Infrastructure Investment
6.1.1-Construct County Judicial/Administrative Buildings Phase II.
X
X
6.1.2 -Construct Jail Upgrades Phases I, II, and III
X
X
Wise Policy decisions shall maximize the efficient use of existing
6.1.3 -Construct a new Emergency Operations Facility.
infrastructure as well as future investments in capital
improvements, long term operation, and maintenance.
X
X
X
6.1.4 - Investigatefuture facility for District Health Office.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Funds
6.1.5 -Implement Updates to the Water and Sewer Master Plan (For
Project List Please See Utility Master Plan).
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.1.6 - Implement roads, water, sewer, and drainage master plans and
review for revisions / additions.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.7 - Investigate implementation strategies for gray water (treated
wastewater) utility, including possible re-use for industrial and
recreational facilities.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Grants
6.1.8 - Expand well field and water storage capacity
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.9 - Upgrade water and sewer metering technology.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
$500,000
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.10 -Implement Drainage Master Plan provisions for regional
retention areas.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.11- Expand the existing water service area and transmission
system.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.12 - Construct a new wastewater treatment facility in the Cherry
Creek Basin area.
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
SPLOST Bonds Loans
6.1.13- Purchase of building and land for the expansion of City Hall
and Police Department Offices.
X
X
City of Remerton
$880,000
SPLOST
6.1.14- Begin implementing findings of the previous inflow and
infiltration study.
X
X
City of Remerton
$250,000
SPLOST
6.1.15 - Continue to address "Looping" of City water distribution lines.
X
City of Remerton
$180,000
SPLOST
6.1.16 - Purchase water from City of Valdosta.
X
City of Remerton
$500,000
Georgia
Environmental
Facilities Authority
(GEFA)
6.1.17 - Investigate feasibility of public sewer system.
X
X
X
City of Lake Park
Staff Time
General Fund
6.1.18 - Modify and enhance existing water and wastewater treatment
facilities through major capital expenditure.
X
X
X
State / Federal City of
Hahira
$2-3,000,000
SLOST/ State /
Federal
6.1.19 - Promote infill development by directing industrial growth in
existing or planned industrial parks where appropriate infrastructure is
available.
X
X
X
V-LCIA
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City
of Valdosta V-LCIA
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
6.2.1 – Encourage future development to expand in areas contiguous
to existing developed areas by implementing sequential and phased
utility master plans.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
6.2.2 - Market Maps Highlighting Urban Service Area.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.2.3 - Reduce development pressures on agricultural land through
conservation tools and increased density of new residential
development.
X
X
Staff Time
General Fund
6.2.4- Facilitate meetings for collaboration among local governments,
agencies and community organizations for future facilities planning.
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.1 - Coordinate development review processes to ensure
appropriate public facility capacity is available and appropriate
expansions are planned and implemented as necessary.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.2 - Annually Update Capital Improvement Element.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.3 - Investigate feasibility of Impact Fees Pursuant to the Georgia
Development Impact Fees Act.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$10,000
General Fund
6.3.4 - Upgrade/Renovate Public Safety Communications and Replace
Equipment with Newer Technology (MESH Network and Software
Upgrades).
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.3.5 - Review and Revise / Update the Speed Zone Ordinance.
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.6 - Reduce the County ISO Fire Rating Through the
Implementation of Fire Master Plan (For Specific Project List Please
See Master Plan).
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SPLOST
6.3.7 - Finalize plan for training facility.
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
General Fund
SPLOST
6.3.8 - Construct and Implement Public Safety Radio System
(800MHZ).
X
X
Lowndes County-- Danny
Weeks
Varies
Varies
6.3.9 - Investigate Video Security Options for Judicial Building.
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
6.3.10 - Update Fiscal Impact Analysis.
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
6.3.11 - Conduct study for the development of multi-jurisdictional
public safety training facility.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Grants / SPLOST
SUPPORTING ACTION
6.1.20 - Coordinate with V-LCIA in making plans and preparations for
development of new or expanded industrial parks as existing parks
become full.
Wise Policy decisions shall maximize the efficient use of existing 6.1.21 - Educate agencies on the comprehensive plan and future
infrastructure as well as future investments in capital
development maps
improvements, long term operation, and maintenance. Cont.
6.1.22 - Locate facilities such as parks, schools, and community
centers in appropriately planned activity centers according to adopted
future development plans.
6.2 – Coordinate Planning and Facilities with Land Use Plans
Public facilities and services shall be coordinated with land use
planning to promote more compact urban development,
preservation of natural resources, and development of activity
centers.
Lowndes County
GLGAC
6.3 – Anticipate Service Impacts of Growth
The effects of new development shall should be anticipated so
as to maintain or improve appropriate levels of service.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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as to maintain or improve appropriate levels of service.
SUPPORTING ACTION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
FY10
FY11
6.3.12 - Expand street lighting network to illuminate high crime areas.
X
6.3.13 - Upgrade traffic signals to incorporate preemption devices for
emergency vehicles.
X
FY12
FY13
FY14
Goal 7:LAND USE – To ensure the community’s anticipated growth occurs in a well-integrated yet organized fashion, which protects our community resources, promotes efficient use of infrastructure and transportation facilities, and supports quality
economic development.
7.1 - Urban Service Area to guide development
The Urban Service Area, based on existing and planned
infrastructure improvements, shall serve as a guide for future
development.
7.1.1 - Update the Urban Service Area on an annual basis to reflect
advancement in utility services, infrastructure improvements, public
safety facilities, etc.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Hahira
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
7.1.2 - Direct new development within the Urban Service Area.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
7.2.1 - Encourage use of conservation techniques to maintain rural
landscapes and market Conservation Subdivision Regulations within
the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC).
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
N/A
N/A
7.2.2 - Educate public on Conservation Use Valuation Program.
X
X
X
X
X
Staff Time
General Fund
7.3.1 -Annually review and update land development regulations to
ensure land development regulations do not hinder mixed use
developments.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.1 - Develop and implement appropriate design guidelines /
standards for specific areas of the community depending on existing
and anticipated growth.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.2 - Annually Update the ULDC.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
7.4.3 - Implement Gateway Study.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
7.4.4 - Establishment of City Market on MLK Corridor.
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
7.5.1 - Maintain, Update, and Market Existing Land Use Database.
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta GLGAC /
VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
City of Valdosta
Staff Time
Varies
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Valdosta / VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
7.2 – Protect Rural Service Area
The Rural Service Area shall be protected from incompatible,
dense development.
Local Governments
Assessor
Tax
7.3 - Promote Appropriate Mixed-Use Development
Mixed use developments in appropriate areas shall be
encouraged to promote the connection of employment and
residential activity centers.
7.4 – Promote High Standard of Development
Positive impacts on the built and natural environment shall be
anticipated through only the highest standard of development
throughout all parts of the community.
7.5 – Use land efficiently and Focus on Redevelopment
Available land shall be utilized in the most efficient manner while
7.5.2 - Support and administer Signature Communities, a publicfocusing on redevelopment of land where feasible.
private partnerships for marketing and redevelopment of unique infill,
greyfield, and brownfield opportunities including available financing
options.
X
X
X
7.6 – Recognizable transition from Urban to Rural Area
7.6.1 - Discourage leapfrog development across undeveloped areas
A recognizable transition from the urban to the rural areas of the and encourage future development to expand in areas contiguous to
community shall be developed.
existing developed areas by maintaining, updateing, and publicizing
Urban Service Area, Zoning, and Existing Land Use Maps.
X
X
X
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Staff Time
General Fund
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Staff Time
General Fund
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
7.7.1 - Ensure land development regulations promote clustering of
development at major roadways.
X
X
X
X
7.7.2 - Facilitate interconnected developments and shared parking to
lessen traffic congestion and improve circulation.
X
X
X
X
7.7.3 - Promote use of nodal development in unincorporated county to
protect natural resources and increase traffic management.
X
X
X
X
7.8.1 -Through organizations such as the GLGAC and the GLPC,
provide regular educational opportunities to the development
community and citizens regarding up-to-date planning concepts.
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC
7.9.1 - Coordinate regular meetings to facilitate data sharing.
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC / GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
SGRC / GLGAC
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County
Valdosta Schools
Lowndes County Schools
Staff Time
General Fund
7.7 - Encourage Commercial Development at Intersections
Commercial development of varying sizes shall be encouraged at
the intersections of major roadways.
X
Lowndes County
7.8 - Innovative Planning Concepts
Innovative planning concepts shall be employed to achieve
desirable and well-designed neighborhoods, protect the
environment, preserve meaningful open space, improve traffic
flow, and enhance our community’s overall quality of life.
Staff Time
General Fund
7.9 – Protect Regional Economic Engines
Major institutions such as Moody Air Force Base MAFB , VSU,
SGMC, GMC , and Valdosta Tech shall continue to be protected
7.9.2 - Encourage data sharing at GLGAC, GLPC, Technical Review
from incompatible land uses through appropriate and consistent
Committee (TRC) and First Step Development meetings to ensure
land development decisions.
new facilities are properly designed and located to meet future
population growth and community needs.
X
X
X
X
Goal 8: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION – To encourage coordination of planning efforts with other local service providers and authorities, neighboring communities and state and regional planning agencies.
8.1 - Pursue Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration and Coordination
8.1.1 - Promote the use of joint development authorities and local and
regional planning and economic development efforts such as the
Targeted Business Expansion Committee, Triple Crown Hometown,
Cross jurisdictional coordination and collaboration shall be
actively pursued to promote positive impacts of growth and
development across jurisdictional boundaries, which is vital to a 8.1.2 - Investigate activation of countywide Water/Sewer Authority.
successful economy and a high quality of life.
8.1.3 - Continue participation on the Deep South Regional Solid Waste
Management Authority.
8.1.4 - Continued Support of Chamber of Commerce and Industrial
Authority, Tourism Authority
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
X
GLPC /SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.2 - Greater Lowndes Planning Commission to promote Quality Growth
The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission shall serve as a
leader in promoting quality growth and development through
appropriate planning and land use decisions.
8.2. 1 Greater Lowndes Planning commission will review
development cases to determine appropriate land uses on a monthly
basis and make recommendations to local governments.
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FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
SGRDC /GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.3.3 - SGRDC shall facilitate the annual update of the Short Term
Work Program (STWP).
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
SGRC /GLGAC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.3.4 - Review & update quantifiable measures for Goals and Policies
annually.
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
8.4.1 - Central organizations such as the Chamber, Labor Department,
Health Department, and SGRC should maintain up-to-date data
regarding community growth and development.
X
X
X
X
X
SGRC
Staff Time
General Fund
SUPPORTING ACTION
8.3 - Recognize value of Joint-Comprehensive Planning
8.3.1 - GLGAC facilitate Comp Plan Updates (every 5 Years)
The value of Joint comprehensive planning efforts and resulting
documentation shall be appreciated employed as a vital tool for 8.3.2 - Coordinate regular meetings to review implementation of Comp
Plan.
addressing community issues and opportunities.
8.4 - Utilize Shared Services and information
Public entities within each community shall utilize shared
services and information to ensure consistent planning efforts.
Goal 9: TRANSPORTATION – To encourage coordination of land use planning and transportation planning to support sustainable economic development, protection of natural and cultural resources, and provision of adequate and affordable housing.
9.1 – Well- Maintained System of Rail Lines
9.1.1 - Investigate innovative traffic management techniques to
eliminate traffic tie-ups and emergency vehicle delays, while improving
vehicular and pedestrian safety and enhancing the community’s
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
9.2.4 - Assist the business community in the recruitment of additional
airline service and/or connection to non-Atlanta airports.
X
X
X
9.2.5 - Conduct an air service study to investigate feasibility of an
additional air line.
X
X
X
9.1.2 - Investigate possibility of railroad crossing at Remer Lane.
A well-maintained system of rails lines shall facilitate safe and
efficient movement of goods to serve the economic needs of the
9.1.3 - Maintain awareness of feasibility for future high-speed rail
community and region.
services.
9.1.4 - Implement Intelligent Transportation Systems Planning to aid in
providing information and improve transportation opportunities to
travelers.
X
X
City of Remerton
Staff Time
Various
City of Remerton
Staff Time
Various
X
Metro Planning
Organization (MPO)
N/A
N/A
X
City of Valdosta Lowndes
County / MPO
Staff Time
Varies
Lowndes County VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
X
Valdosta-Lowndes County
Airport Authority (VLCAA)
$250,000
Hotel and Motel Fund
X
X
Local Governments
VLCAA
Staff Time
General Fund
X
X
Local Governments
VLCAA
Staff Time
General Fund
9.2 - Efficient Air Service
9.2.1 - Protect airport approach zones through land use regulations to
avoid unnecessary land use conflicts and accurately map and enforce
Efficient aire service shall Encourage development of efficient air Airport Overlay.
and rail service to promote economic development by
9.2.3 - Identify economic development opportunities relying on quality
connecting the community with major regional centers.
air service and implement recommendations made in the Airport
Master Plan.
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ESTIMATED
COST/YEAR
FUNDING SOURCE
X
Lowndes County VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
City of Valdosta
N/A
N/A
City of Valdosta
VALOR
Staff Time
General Fund
X
City of Remerton
$5,000
Varies
$13,000,000
State / Federal /
Local
N/A
N/A
City of Remerton
City of Valdosta
Lowndes County / MPO
$4,000,000
Federal Transit
Administration (FTA),
Georgia Department
of Transportation
(GDOT), Local
City of Remerton / State
$460,000
Varies
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
X
X
X
X
X
X
9.3.3 -Maintain activation of the sidewalk committee to seek
community input into development of a Sidewalk Master Plan.
X
X
9.3.4 - Continue sidewalks inventory to identify potential expansion
and improvement areas.
X
X
9.3.5-Install sidewalk between Plum and Poplar Streets.
X
FY14
9.3 - Support the Viability of Walking, Biking, and Public Transit
9.3.1 - Locate high density land uses in major activity centers to
increase efficiency of future public transportation plans and market
Walking, biking, and accessible public transit shall be considered maps highlighting Urban Service Area.
viable and sustainable forms of transportation supported through
appropriate land use and infrastructure decisions.
9.3.2 - Implement bike and pedestrian master plans to include
provision of accessible facilities along identified transportation
corridors to connect major activity centers.
X
X
X
9.3.6 - Implement South Georgia Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan,Valdosta Lowndes Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and
Valdosta Transportation Master Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects.
X
X
X
X
X
City of Remerton
City
of Valdosta
City of
Hahira
City of
Lake Park Lowndes
County / MPO
9.3.7 - Market Existing County Bus Service.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
9.3.8 - Pursue transit possibilities within Valdosta Urbanized Areas.
X
X
9.4.1 - Implement TE Grant funding to complete West Gordon
streetscape improvements.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
9.4.4– Newly constructed, reconfigured, or retrofitted roadways shall
fully accommodate multiple functions, including pedestrian
movements, accessible parking, alternate modes of transportation and
local vehicular circulation.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
9.4.5 - Update of Metropolitan Transportation Plan to 2040.
X
X
MPO
Staff Time
MPO
9.4.6 - Implement VLMPO Transportation Improvement Program .
X
X
X
X
GDOT / MPO
Local Governments
Staff Time
MPO
9.4.7 - Implement Transportation Master Plan
X
X
X
X
City of Valdosta
Varies
Varies
9.4.8 - Coordinate road and underground utilities improvements with
GDOT regarding I-75 widening and interchange improvements
projects.
X
X
X
X
Varies
Varies
9.4 - Recognize Importance of Roadway Design and Construction
It is recognized that design and construction of residential and 9.4.2 - Update and Maintain County Bridge and Road Pavement
non-residential streets contributes to the overall character and
Conditions Assessment.
development pattern of the community and thus shall be
considered one of the community’s most important components. 9.4.3 – Newly constructed, reconfigured, or retrofitted roadways shall
reflect community standards of aesthetics, environmental stewardship,
and urban design.
X
X
Lowndes County
City of Hahira
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9.5.1 - Construct frontage roads to avoid proliferation of entrances to
high volume arterials and highways to encourage interconnected
access between new developments.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
9.5.2 -Update Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations
Encourage, and in some areas require, cross access easements and
shared parking areas to improve on site traffic circulation and reduce
congestion.
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
Lowndes County
$500,000
Water and Sewer
Fund
SUPPORTING ACTION
9.5 - Preserve Traffic Carrying Capacity through land use planning
The traffic carrying capacity of existing and planned roadways
shall be preserved through coordinated land use and
transportation planning decisions.
Goal 10: TECHNOLOGY – To promote the use of existing and future technology infrastructure for community-wide economic development, education, and marketing.
10.1 – Planning for Community Wide Technology
10.1.1 - Upgrade Computer (4 -year Life Cycle) and Telephony (5-year
Community-wide technology infrastructure shall be considered a
Life Cycle) Systems in All County Facilities .
basic community facility and as such will be adequately planned
for.
10.1.2- Upgrade Internet Services to Include On-line Bill Paying, Ecommerce, etc.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10.1.3- Implement SCADA Utilities Monitoring System.
X
X
X
X
10.1.4 - Implement Remote Monitoring Systems (Utilities and
Engineering).
X
X
Lowndes County
$7,000
Water and Sewer
Fund
10.1.5 - Implement EDEN and GBA Billing Software.
X
X
Lowndes County
$750,000
General Fund and
SPLOST
10.1.6 - Upgrade County Network Capabilities to In-building Wireless
for all County Facilities.
X
X
Lowndes County
$50,000
General Fund
10.1.7 – Pursue innovative technology funding sources and
implementation programs to further extend the community-wide
network.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$50,000
General Fund
10.1.8 - Investigate Video Conferencing Technology.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.9 - Implement Probate Court/Jail Video Conferencing Technology.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.10- Complete County VOIP Telephony Upgrade.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
$40,000
General Fund
10.1.11 - Implement results of TechSmart Road Map.
X
X
X
X
X
Val Low Chamber Local
Governments
Varies
Varies
10.1.12 - Implement Georgia Tech WebFit Program encourage
community organizations to provide technology access.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
10.1.13 - Creare and populate Continue and expand Intranet Website.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
10.1.14 - Single sign on for network services using AAA Server.
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
X
X
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FUNDING SOURCE
10.2 – Community-Wide Citizen Access
Efforts will be made to ensure all citizens have Access to basic
technology infrastructure shall be made available to all citizens.
10.2.1 - Update County Website.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
10.2.2 - Update Aerial Tax Assessor Maps.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County VALOR
Varies
Varies
10.2.3 - Upgrade Methods of Maintaining Public Records Using
Modern Technology and Making Them Available to the Public.
X
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Varies
Varies
General Planning and Administration
OTHER
Prepare and adopt proactive Zoning Map and revised Zoning
Ordinance, based on comprehensive land use inventory and new
Future Development Map.
X
X
Cities of Hahira
Staff Time
General Fund
Develop Sign Regulations.
X
X
City of Remerton
SGRC
$5,000
General Fund
Review and revise all development regulations, investigate feasibility
of document consolidation.
X
Hahira, Lake Park
Staff Time
General Fund
Educate Citizenry on SPLOST VI Projects.
X
X
X
X
Local Governments
Staff Time
General Fund
Regularly Publish an Electronic Newsletter
X
X
X
X
Lowndes County
Staff Time
General Fund
Support newly establshed Gateway Committee to improve gateways
into the greater Lowndes Communities.
X
X
X
X
X
Val Low Chamber
Varies
Varies
Maintain/update existing land use database
X
X
X
X
X
Local Governments/
VALOR
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GREATER LOWNDES 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2009 UPDATE
Section E:
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Downtown Activity Center
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Community Activity Center
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Established Residental Area
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Industrial Activity Center
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Remerton Mill Town
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Rural Residential
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Transportation / Communication /
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GLCP 2.4.6
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Any zoning if public access
easements are utilized for
connectivity.
GLCP 2.4.9
**When property located along a
Collector or Arterial roadway .
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2.4 Character Area Narratives
As required by the State Minimum Planning Standards, every part of the Greater Lowndes Community
was delineated into specific Character Areas. Each of the following character area narratives was
developed based on stakeholder input, existing land uses, anticipated development, planned infrastructure
improvements and expansions, and guidance found in the State Planning Recommendations, As with the
Plan in general, these character area descriptions and goals should not be considered final. As the
community gains a greater understanding of the role and value of character areas, their descriptions
should be fine tuned. Additionally, as the community continues to grow, specific character area
depictions may need adjusting.
Each Character Area narrative has a unique Description stating either the existing or desired qualities for
that area. (Please note the associated picture for each area represents the current state of the specific area
and should not be construed to necessarily represent the desired state, although for some descriptions this
may be the case.) The stated Development Strategy should serve as a guide for all development and
redevelopment taking place in the Character Area. Adherence to these development strategies will ensure
consistent and complimentary development, which promotes a greater sense of place and overall
improved quality of life. The listing of Permitted Zonings provides guidance as to the type of land uses
encouraged within each Character Area. While many of the differences between uses can be masked
through site design and development standards, there are certain uses which are incompatible with
surrounding uses and should not be permitted. As required by the State, the Quality Community
Objectives demonstrate the unique ideals established for each Character Area. While there is certainly a
value to regional planning, planning on the neighborhood (or character area) level allows for greater
implementation of specific objectives, which ultimately promotes an improved quality of life. The
Implementation Measures are the specific activities or programs which could take place within each of
the Character Areas. While
ACREAGE (approximate)
the
suggested
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CHARACTER AREA
2006
2009
change
measures may or may not
Agricultural/Forestry
150,374
150,771
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currently exist in the Greater
Lowndes Community, their Community Activity Center
10,268
9,581
687
implementation
in Downtown
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appropriate areas would help Established Residential
8,868
8,761
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5,419
420
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6,210
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development strategy for
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2,460
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each Character Area. In most Linear Greenspace/Trails
4,707
4,837
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cases, these measures should Neighborhood Activity Center
be considered joint efforts Park/Recreation/Conservation
36,210
36,670
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between
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2,469
2,554
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government,
development Remerton Mill Town
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community, and citizens
Remerton Neighborhood Village
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Rural Activity Center
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832
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Rural
Residential
43,659
44,497
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The table to the right
45,201
45,908
represents the breakdown of Suburban Area
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County acreage within each Transportation/Communication/Utilities
6,688
6,549
139
of the 17 Character Areas.
Transitional Neighborhood
652
555
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TOTAL ACREAGE (approximate)
325,808 325,811
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2.4.1 Park/Recreation/Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION: Undeveloped, natural lands with significant natural features
including floodplains, wetlands, watersheds, wildlife management areas and
other environmentally sensitive areas not suitable for development of any kind.
This area also includes land reserved for neighborhood, community and
regional parks.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The natural, rural character should be
maintained by not allowing any new development and promoting use of conservation easements.
Roadways in these areas should be widened only when absolutely necessary. Roadway alterations should
be carefully designed to minimize the visual impact. These areas should be promoted for passive-use
tourism and universally designed recreational destinations. In urban areas, the natural character should be
maintained while permitting community use through parks and multi-use trails.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Conservation (CON)
Environmental Resource (E-R)
Estate-Agricultural (E-A) Rural Planned Development (PD-R)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
2) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
3) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Conservation (CON) and Environmental-Resource (E-R) Zoning Districts:
Properties within unincorporated Lowndes County and the City of Valdosta may retain or
request these zoning districts to provide for the long-term protection and preservation of
environmentally sensitive natural resource systems.
Development within the
Conservation District should be limited to buildings that are supportive of and accessory
to the conservation land uses.
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b. Estate-Agriculture (E-A) Zoning District: Properties within unincorporated Lowndes
County may retain or request this zoning district in order to protect agricultural activities,
including those related to crops, livestock, and timber; from the effects of suburban
residential development.
c. Rural Planned Development (PD-R) Zoning Districts: This district is intended for the
development of a combination of residential, office, and limited commercial uses. This
district is established to encourage creative and resourceful projects that include
compatible, interrelated uses and related public facilities unified by the development plan
and tailored to a rural setting.
2) Interconnected network of greenspace/green infrastructure: Can be created utilizing public
land, privately donated land, and existing river and stream corridors.
3) Conservation Easements: An arrangement where private landowners donate the development
rights of their property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in
exchange for tax savings. This permanently protects the property from development and thereby
ensures that it remains as open space or farmland.
4) Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) or Purchase of Development Rights (PDR): A
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program is an arrangement whereby private landowners
located in designated sending areas sell their development rights to private landowners located in
designated receiving areas. Sending and receiving areas are delineated by the local government
based on future land use and infrastructure plans. A Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)
program is an arrangement whereby private landowners sell the development rights of their
property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in order to permanently
protect the property from development and thereby ensure that it remains as open space. Neither
system currently exists within Lowndes County.
5) Acquisition of land: Potential park/recreation/conservation areas can be acquired through
donations, SPLOST funds, grants or low-interest loans through programs such as the Georgia
Land Conservation Program, or outright purchase.
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2.4.2 Linear Greenspace and Trails
DESCRIPTION: Areas of protected open space that follow natural and manmade
linear features for recreation, transportation, and conservation purposes and link
ecological, cultural and recreational amenities.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Linear greenspaces and trails should be linked
into a pleasant network of accessible greenways, set aside for pedestrian and
bicycle connections between schools, churches, recreation areas, community
centers, residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. These greenways will
provide safe, efficient pedestrian linkages and give all users an opportunity to enjoy
the natural environment. They may also serve as an alternative transportation
network, accommodating commuting to work or shopping as well as recreational biking, skateboarding,
walking, and jogging.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Conservation (CON)
Estate-Agricultural (E-A)
Environmental Resource (E-R)
Rural Planned Development (PD-R)
Any zoning if public access easements are utilized for connectivity.
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
2) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
3) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Conservation (CON) and Environmental-Resource (E-R) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.1
b. Estate-Agriculture (E-A) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
c. Rural Planned Development (PD-R) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
2) Interconnected network of greenspace/green infrastructure: Can be created utilizing public
land, privately donated land, and existing river and stream corridors.
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3) Conservation Easements: An arrangement where private landowners donate the development
rights of their property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in
exchange for tax savings. This permanently protects the property from development and thereby
ensures that it remains as open space or farmland.
4) Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) or Purchase of Development Rights (PDR): A
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program is an arrangement whereby private landowners
located in designated sending areas sell their development rights to private landowners located in
designated receiving areas. Sending and receiving areas are delineated by the local government
based on future land use and infrastructure plans. A Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)
program is an arrangement whereby private landowners sell the development rights of their
property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in order to permanently
protect the property from development and thereby ensure that it remains as open space. Neither
system currently exists within Lowndes County.
5) Acquisition of land: Potential park/recreation/conservation areas can be acquired through
donations, SPLOST funds, grants or low-interest loans through programs such as the Georgia
Land Conservation Program, or fee simple purchase.
6) Rails to Trails Program: Use of state and federal funding for acquisition of abandoned rail right
of ways.
7) Scenic Byways Designation: State designation of byways with significant historic resources.
8) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly
owned property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically
located. As roads are repaved or widened, they should be assessed for the addition of universally
designed pedestrian/bicycle facilities connecting with the larger network.
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2.4.3 Agricultural Area
DESCRIPTION: Lands in open or cultivated state or sparsely settled,
including woodlands and farmlands.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The rural character should be maintained by
strictly limiting new development and protecting farmland and open space by
maintaining large lot sizes and promoting use of conservation easements.
Residential subdivisions should be severely limited and any minor exceptions
should be required to follow a rural cluster zoning or conservation subdivision design. New development
should not utilize “franchise” or “corporate” architecture but instead should use compatible rural
architectural styles. Roadways should be widened only when absolutely necessary. Roadway alterations
should be carefully designed to minimize visual impact. These areas should be promoted for passive-use
tourism and recreational destinations.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Conservation (CON)
Estate-Agricultural (E-A)
Residential Agriculture (R-A) Rural Planned Development (PD-R)
Crossroads-Commercial (C-C)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
2) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
3) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Conservation (CON) Zoning Districts: See description above in 2.4.1
b. Estate-Agriculture (E-A) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
c. Residential-Agricultural (R-A) Zoning District: Properties within unincorporated
Lowndes County may retain or request this zoning district to preserve the mixed
agricultural and residential character of land while providing a transition between rural
and agricultural land and suburban and urban land.
d. Rural Planned Development (PD-R) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
e. Crossroads-Commercial (C-C) Zoning District: Properties within unincorporated
Lowndes County may retain or request this zoning district to provide locations for limited
retail and service uses to satisfy the common and frequent needs of residents of nearby
residential and agricultural areas. These uses should be part of a crossroads commercial
convenience center.
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2) Conservation Easements: An arrangement where private landowners donate the development
rights of their property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in
exchange for tax savings. This permanently protects the property from development and thereby
ensures that it remains as open space or farmland.
3) Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) or Purchase of Development Rights (PDR): A
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program is an arrangement whereby private landowners
located in designated sending areas sell their development rights to private landowners located in
designated receiving areas. Sending and receiving areas are delineated by the local government
based on future land use and infrastructure plans. A Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)
program is an arrangement whereby private landowners sell the development rights of their
property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in order to permanently
protect the property from development and thereby ensure that it remains as open space. Neither
system currently exists within Lowndes County.
4) Conservation Subdivisions: Residential or mixed-use developments in which a significant
portion of the site is set aside as undivided, permanently protected open space, while houses are
clustered on the remainder of the property. Lowndes County’s Unified Land Development Code
(ULDC) authorizes the development of new conservation subdivisions on sites proposed by a
developer, provided the development plans meet certain criteria specified in the ordinance.
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2.4.4 Rural Residential
DESCRIPTION: Rural, undeveloped land likely to face development
pressures for lower density (one unit per 2.5 acres) residential development.
These areas will typically have low pedestrian orientation and access, very
large lots, open space, pastoral views, and a high degree of building separation.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The rural atmosphere should be maintained
while accommodating new residential developments utilizing rural cluster or
conservation subdivision design that incorporates significant amounts of open space. Compatible
architecture styles should be encouraged to maintain the regional rural character. “Franchise” or
“corporate” architecture should be discouraged. Where possible, there should be connections to regional
networks of greenspace and trails, available to pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians for both tourism
and recreational purposes.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Estate-Agricultural (E-A)
Residential Agriculture (R-A)
Low Density Residential (R-1) Crossroads-Commercial (C-C)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
2) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
3) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Estate-Agriculture (E-A) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
b. Residential-Agricultural (R-A) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.3
c. Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District: Properties within unincorporated
Lowndes County may retain or request this zoning district to provide for single-family
residential dwellings on individual lots at a low density of development, consistent with
the use of private wells and septic tanks.
d. Crossroads-Commercial (C-C) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.3
2) Conservation Easements: An arrangement where private landowners donate the development
rights of their property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in
exchange for tax savings. This permanently protects the property from development and thereby
ensures that it remains as open space or farmland.
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3) Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) or Purchase of Development Rights (PDR): A
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program is an arrangement whereby private landowners
located in designated sending areas sell their development rights to private landowners located in
designated receiving areas. Sending and receiving areas are delineated by the local government
based on future land use and infrastructure plans. A Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)
program is an arrangement whereby private landowners sell the development rights of their
property to a qualified conservation organization or government agency, in order to permanently
protect the property from development and thereby ensure that it remains as open space. Neither
system currently exists within Lowndes County.
4) Conservation Subdivisions: Residential or mixed-use developments in which a significant
portion of the site is set aside as undivided, permanently protected open space, while houses are
clustered on the remainder of the property. Lowndes County’s Unified Land Development Code
authorizes the development of new conservation subdivisions on sites proposed by a developer,
provided the development plans meet certain criteria specified in the ordinance.
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2.4.5 Rural Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: Commercial activity area located at a highway intersection.
Typically automobile focused, but with care, can be designed for greater
pedestrian orientation and access. More character can be achieved with
attractive clustering of buildings within the center leaving surrounding area as
open space. These villages include a mixture of uses serving highway passersby, rural and agricultural areas.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The rural atmosphere should be maintained while accommodating retail
and commercial uses within the village center. Compatible architecture styles should be encouraged to
maintain the regional rural character. “Franchise” or “corporate” architecture should be discouraged.
Where possible, there should be connections to regional networks of greenspace and trails, available to
pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians for both tourism and recreational purposes.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Conservation (CON)
Country Crossroads (C-C)
Estate-Agricultural (E-A)
General Commercial (C-G)
Residential Agriculture (R-A) Rural Planned Development (PD-R)
Single-Family Residential (R-1) Highway Commercial (C-H)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
2) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
3) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
4) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Conservation (CON): See description above in 2.4.1
b. Estate-Agricultural (E-A): See description above in 2.4.1
c. Residential Agriculture (R-A): See description above in 2.4.3
d. Single-Family Residential (R-1): See description above in 2.4.4
e. Country Crossroads (C-C): See description above in 2.4.3
f. General Commercial (C-G) Zoning Districts: Properties may retain or request this
zoning district to provide locations for a wide variety of retail and service uses to satisfy the
common and frequent needs of residents in large sections of the community and of the
traveling public. It is the intent of this district to encourage businesses to be part of planned
commercial centers, neighborhood shopping centers, or community shopping centers.
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g. Rural Planned Development (PD-R): See description above in 2.4.1
h. Highway Commercial (C-H) Zoning District: Properties may retain or request this
zoning district to provide areas for commercial activities which provide products and services
that generally require locations with the highest level of access to major collector roads,
arterial highways, and regional transportation systems.
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure commercial properties are interconnected to allow for
greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Cluster Development: Commercial, residential or mixed-use developments in which a
significant portion of the site is set aside as undivided, permanently protected open space, while the
buildings (houses, shops, etc.) are clustered on the remainder of the property.
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2.4.6 Established Residential Area
DESCRIPTION: Typically an older neighborhood having relatively
well-maintained housing, possessing a distinct identity through
architectural styles, lot and street design, and having higher rates of
home-ownership. These areas are typically located closer to the core of
the community and may be located next to areas facing intense
development pressures.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Focus should be on reinforcing stability by encouraging more
homeownership and maintenance or upgrade of existing properties. Vacant properties offer opportunity
for infill development of new, architecturally compatible housing. Strong pedestrian and bicycle
connections should be provided to enable residents to walk/bike to work, shopping, or other destinations
in the area.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15)
Suburban Density Residential (R-10)
Single-Family Residential (R-6S)
Planned Development (P-D)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
2) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Residential Zoning Districts:
a. Low Density Residential (R-1): See description above in 2.4.4
b. Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15): Properties may retain or request these
zoning districts to provide for single-family residential dwellings on individual lots at a
moderate density of development, consistent with the use of either community water
systems or community sewerage disposal systems or both. The use of on-site septic
systems may be permissible.
c. Suburban Density Residential (R-10): Properties may retain or request this zoning
district to provide locations for single-family dwellings on small individual lots, based on
the availability of both community water and community sewerage systems to serve the
development.
d. Single-Family Residential (R-6S): Properties may retain or request this zoning district
to provide higher density single-family or two-family residential areas.
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e. Planned Development (P-D): This zoning district allows for innovative land use and
development that positively benefits the community. Developments are more likely to
have a unique sense of place and to promote ideals of sustainability. Developer's plans
are approved only if they meet specified community standards.
2) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable infill development
where existing lot sizes may not meet current requirements but where development on such a lot
would not negatively impact the public health, safety, or welfare or negatively impact
surrounding properties.
3) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to
encourage infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new
infill projects.
4) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly
owned property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically
located. Such improvements will take into account protection of the existing residential
properties.
5) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised
crosswalks, narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges,
and landscaped medians.
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2.4.7 Transitional Neighborhood Area
DESCRIPTION: An area that has most of its original housing stock in
place but housing conditions may be worsening due to low rates of
homeownership and/or decline of property maintenance. There may be
a lack of neighborhood identity and gradual invasion of different type
and intensity of uses that may be incompatible with the neighborhood
residential use. These areas may be transitioning into a mix of single
family residential, multi-family, light office professional and light
commercial uses. These areas are typically located in the older, core
areas of the community.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Focus should be on strategic public investments to improve conditions,
allow appropriate infill development on scattered vacant sites, and encourage more homeownership and
maintenance or upgrade of existing properties. Public assistance and investment should be focused where
needed to ensure that the neighborhood becomes a more stable, mixed-income community with a larger
percentage of owner-occupied housing. Vacant properties offer an opportunity for infill development of
new, architecturally compatible housing. Strong pedestrian and bicycle connections should be provided
to enable residents to walk/bike to work, shopping, or other destinations in the area.
PERMITTED ZONINGS: Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15)
Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) Multi-Family Residential (R-M)
Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Office-Professional (O-P)
Office Institutional (O-I)
Planned Development (P-D)
Residential-Professional (R-P)
Suburban Density Residential (R-10)
Single-Family Residential (R-6)
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QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
2) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Residential Zoning Districts:
a. Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15): See description above in 2.4.6
b. Suburban Density Residential (R-10): See description above in 2.4.6
c. Single-Family (R-6): See description above in 2.4.6.
d. Residential (R-6M): The purpose of this district is to create an area that, in addition to
one, two and multi-family housing, allows mobile homes as a matter of right in a
conventional subdivision. Lots in this district must have a minimum of 6,000 square
feet. These districts shall be protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses
which are detrimental to a sound residential environment
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e. Multi-Family Residential (R-M): The purpose of the R-M District is to provide orderly
development of high density residential areas for multi-family dwellings.
f. Residential-Professional (R-P): Properties may retain or request this zoning district to
provide areas in which residential, professional, educational and institutional uses not
normally involving the sale of merchandise can be compatibly mixed while maintaining a
healthy living environment for the residents of the district.
g. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office-Institutional (O-I): Properties may retain or
request these zoning districts to allow development of business and professional
activities, medical and dental facilities, and the development and maintenance of public
owned lands and structures, parks and recreation areas, public schools, and buildings
used principally for government functions. Limited retail uses normally associated with
office or institutional uses, accessory structures, and essential public services are also
permissible.
h. Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N): Properties may retain or request this zoning district
to provide locations for a variety of retail and service uses to satisfy the common and
frequent needs of residents in immediately adjacent neighborhoods.
i. Planned Development (P-D): See description above in 2.4.6
2) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable infill development
where existing lot sizes may not meet current requirements but where development on such a lot
would not negatively impact the public health, safety, or welfare or negatively impact
surrounding properties.
3) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to
encourage infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new
infill projects.
4) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly
owned property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically
located. Such improvements will take into account protection of the existing residential
properties.
5) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised
crosswalks, narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges,
and landscaped medians.
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2.4.8 Suburban Area
DESCRIPTION:
Area where typical types of suburban residential
subdivision development have occurred or pressures for such type of
development are greatest due to availability of water and/or sewer service.
These areas are characterized by low pedestrian orientation, high to moderate
building separation, predominately residential uses with scattered commercial
or civic uses, and varied, often curvilinear, street patterns.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Moderate density should be promoted in these areas with a greater
focus on Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) style residential subdivisions; where possible,
existing development should be retrofitted to better conform to traditional neighborhood development
principles. These principles include creating neighborhood focal points by locating schools, community
centers, or well-designed small commercial activity centers at suitable locations within walking distance
of residences.
New development should be master-planned with mixed-uses; blending residential development with
schools, parks, recreation, retail businesses and services. Strong connectivity and continuity between
each master planned development should exist along with internal street connectivity, multiple site access
points, and good vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle connections to retail/commercial services. Street
design should foster traffic calming such as narrower residential streets, on-street parking, and
bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Compatible architecture styles are encouraged to maintain the regional
character; these should not include “franchise” or “corporate” architecture. Where possible, there should
be connections to regional networks of greenspace and trails, available to pedestrians, bicyclists, and
equestrians for both tourism and recreational purposes. The permit of accessory housing units or welldesigned, small-scale infill multifamily residences will increase neighborhood and income diversity.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Community-Commercial (C-C)-when property located along a
collector or arterial roadway.
General Commercial (C-G)
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15)
Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) Multi-Family Residential (R-M)
Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Office Institutional (O-I)
Office-Professional (O-P)
Planned Development (P-D)
Residential-Professional (R-P)
Single-Family Residential (R-6)
Single-Family Residential (R-6) Suburban Density Residential (R-10)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
2) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
3) Open Space Preservation Objective: New development should be designed to minimize the
amount of land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public
parks or as greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
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4) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
5) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
6) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.4
b. Medium Density Residential (R-21) and (R-15) Zoning District: See description
above in 2.4.6
c. Suburban Density Residential (R-10) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.6
d. Single-Family (R-6) Residential Zoning Districts: See description above in 2.4.6
e. Multi-Family (R-6M) and (RM) Residential Zoning Districts: See description above
in 2.4.7
f. Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
g. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.7
h. Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Zoning District: See description above in Section
2.4.7.
i. Community-Commercial (C-C) and General Commercial (C-G) Zoning Districts:
See description above in Section 2.4.5.
j. Planned Developments (P-D): See description above in 2.4.6
k. Rural Planned Development (PD-R) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.1
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure neighborhoods and commercial properties are
interconnected to allow for greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Alternatives to or Reuse of Big Boxes: As Big Boxes become vacant, developers are
encouraged to investigate innovative methods of reuse and possible redesign. Developers are also
encouraged to design big box retail stores so as to minimize impact on surrounding properties and
provide greater aesthetic appeal. This can include the use of alternative construction materials,
creative building design, and innovative site layout.
4) Appropriate School Siting: To ensure schools are located within existing or planned activity
centers to promote pedestrian and bicycle accessibility.
5) Density Bonuses: Certain income groups are in need of additional housing options but may find
it very hard to obtain. Increased density in appropriate areas may help decrease the cost of
development thus making housing more affordable.
6) Design for Pedestrian-Friendly Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers
and planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to
encourage walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods
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and commercial developments, providing sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
7) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between
adjacent facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
8) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of
more innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and
physical constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical
development standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use
of discretionary site plan review for new subdivisions.
9) Inclusionary Zoning: Refers to various zoning or subdivision regulations which require that
there be some affordable units in new residential developments. This can refer to new apartments,
condos, or houses. Most commonly the requirement is that a certain percentage of the units be
affordable, which must be defined for a specific period of time, but other techniques are also
used. An advantage of inclusionary zoning, over traditional low-income housing projects, is that
it mixes incomes and classes together.
10) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to
encourage infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new
infill projects.
11) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are
reasonably compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and
dynamic urban setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by
alternative modes of transportation.
12) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly
owned property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically
located. Such improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks
and bike trails, traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive
sprawl development/visual clutter along roadways
13) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the
State’s Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial
assistance to help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector
grant and loan programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private
partnerships to leverage investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and
revitalization projects that wouldn't proceed otherwise.
14) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised
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crosswalks, narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges,
and landscaped medians.
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2.4.9 Neighborhood Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: A neighborhood focal point with a concentration of
activities such as general retail, service commercial, professional office,
higher-density housing, and appropriate public and open spaces uses easily
accessible by pedestrians and bicycles.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY:
Each neighborhood center should
include a mix of retail, services, and offices to serve neighborhood
residents’ day-to day needs. Residential development should reinforce the
center by locating higher density housing options adjacent to the center,
targeted to a broad range of income levels, including multi-family town homes, apartments, and
condominiums. Design for each Center should be very pedestrian-oriented, with strong, walkable
connections between different uses. Road edges should be clearly defined by locating builds at roadside
with parking in the rear. Direct connections to greenspace and trail networks should be provided. The
pedestrian-friendly environment should be enhanced by adding sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly
trails/bike routes linked to other neighborhood amenities such as libraries, neighborhood centers, health
facilities, parks, and schools.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Community-Commercial (C-C) /
General Commercial (C-G)
When property located along a Collector or Arterial roadway
Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) & (R-M)
Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N)
Office-Professional (O-P)
Office Institutional (O-I)
Planned Development (P-D)
Residential-Professional (R-P)
Single-Family Residential (R-6)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (e.g. roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth,
appropriate training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership
capable of responding to growth opportunities.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Educational Opportunities Objective: Educational and training opportunities should be readily
available in each community to permit community residents to improve their job skills, adapt to
technological advances, or to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
4) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
5) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
6) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
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7) Traditional Neighborhood Objective: Traditional neighborhood development patterns should
be encouraged, including use of more human scale development, mixing of uses within easy
walking distance of one another, and facilitating pedestrian activity.
8) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
9) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Single-Family (R-6) Residential Zoning Districts: See description above in 2.4.6
b. Multi-Family (R-6M) & (R-M) Residential Zoning Districts: See description above in
2.4.7
c. Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
d. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I) Zoning Districts: See description
above in 2.4.7
e. Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
f. Community-Commercial (C-C) and General Commercial (C-G) Zoning Districts: See
description above in Section 2.4.5.
g. Planned Developments (P-D): See description above in 2.4.6
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure neighborhoods and commercial properties are
interconnected to allow for greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Alternatives to or Reuse of Big Boxes: As Big Boxes become vacant, developers are
encouraged to investigate innovative methods of reuse and possible redesign. Developers are also
encouraged to design big box retail stores so as to minimize impact on surrounding properties and
provide greater aesthetic appeal. This can include the use of alternative construction materials,
creative building design, and innovative site layout.
4) Appropriate School Siting: To ensure schools are located within existing or planned activity
centers to promote pedestrian and bicycle accessibility.
5) Density Bonuses: Certain income groups are in need of additional housing options but may find
it very hard to obtain. Increased density in appropriate areas may help decrease the cost of
development thus making housing more affordable.
6) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and
planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage
walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lines, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
7) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
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8) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of
more innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and physical
constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical development
standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use of discretionary
site plan review for new subdivisions.
9) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
10) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably
compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban
setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of
transportation.
11) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned
property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located.
Such improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike
trails, traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways
12) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the
State’s Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial
assistance to help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector
grant and loan programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private
partnerships to leverage investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and
revitalization projects that would not proceed otherwise.
13) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.10 Community Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: A focal point for several neighborhoods that has a
concentration of activities such as general retail, service commercial, office
professional, higher-density housing, and appropriate public and open space
uses easily accessible by pedestrians.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Each Community Activity Center should
include a relatively high-density mix of retail, office, services, and
employment to serve a regional market area. Residential development
should reinforce the town center through locating higher density housing
options adjacent to the town center, targeted to a broad range of income levels, including multi-family
town homes, apartments and condominiums. Design for each Community Activity Center should be very
pedestrian-oriented, with strong, walkable connections between different uses. Road edges should be
clearly defined by locating buildings at roadside with parking in the rear. Direct connections to
greenspace and trail networks should be provided. The pedestrian-friendly environment should be
enhanced by adding sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly trails/bike routes linked to other
neighborhood amenities such as libraries, neighborhood centers, health facilities, parks, and schools.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Single-Family (R-6S) and Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) & (RM)
Residential-Professional (R-P)
Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I)
Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N)
Community-Commercial (C-C) and General Commercial (C-G)
Highway-Commercial (C-H)
Planned Development (P-D)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Regional Identity Objective: Regions should promote and preserve an “identity,” defined in
terms of traditional regional architecture, common economic linkages that bind the region
together, or other shared characteristics.
2) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (e.g. roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth,
appropriate training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership
capable of responding to growth opportunities.
3) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
4) Educational Opportunities Objective: Educational and training opportunities should be readily
available in each community to permit community residents to improve their job skills, adapt to
technological advances, or to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
5) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
6) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
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7) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
8) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
9) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Single-Family (R-6S) and Multi-Family (R-6M) & (R-M) Residential Zoning Districts:
See description above in 2.4.6
b. Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
c. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I) Zoning Districts: See description
above in 2.4.7
d. Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
e. Community-Commercial (C-C) and General Commercial (C-G) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.5.
f. Highway-Commercial (C-H) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.5
g. Planned Developments (P-D): See description above in 2.4.6
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure neighborhoods and commercial properties are
interconnected to allow for greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Alternatives to or Reuse of Big Boxes: As Big Boxes become vacant, developers are
encouraged to investigate innovative methods of reuse and possible redesign. Developers are also
encouraged to design big box retail stores so as to minimize impact on surrounding properties and
provide greater aesthetic appeal. This can include the use of alternative construction materials,
creative building design, and innovative site layout.
4) Appropriate School Siting: To ensure school are located within existing or planned activity
centers to promote pedestrian and bicycle accessibility.
5) Density Bonuses: Certain income groups are in need of additional housing options but may find
it very hard to obtain. Increased density in appropriate areas may help decrease the cost of
development thus making housing more affordable.
6) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and
planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage
walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
7) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
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include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
8) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of
more innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and physical
constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical development
standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use of discretionary
site plan review for new subdivisions.
9) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
10) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably
compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban
setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of
transportation.
11) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned
property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located.
Such improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike
trails, traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways
12) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the
State’s Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial
assistance to help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector
grant and loan programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private
partnerships to leverage investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and
revitalization projects that wouldn't proceed otherwise.
13) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.11 Regional Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: Concentration of regionally marketed commercial
and retail centers, office and employment areas, higher-education
facilities, sports and recreational complexes. These areas are
characterized by high degrees of access by vehicular traffic, large
amounts of on-site parking, low degrees of internal open space, high
floor-area-ratios, and large tracts of land, campuses, or unified
development.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: These areas should include a relatively high-density mix of retail,
office, services, and employment to serve a regional market area. They should also include a diverse mix
of higher-density housing types, including multi-family town homes, apartments, lofts, condominiums,
affordable and workforce housing. Design should be very pedestrian-oriented, with strong, walkable
connections between different uses. Direct connections to nearby networks of greenspace or trails,
available to pedestrians and bicyclists for both tourism and recreation purposes, should be provided.
Road edges should be clearly defined by locating buildings at roadside with parking in the rear.
“Franchise” or “corporate” architecture should be discouraged.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) & (R-M)
Office-Professional (O-P)/ Office Institutional (O-I)
Community-Commercial (C-C)/ General Commercial (C-G)
Highway-Commercial (C-H)
Planned Development (P-D)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Regional Identity Objective: Regions should promote and preserve an “identity,” defined in
terms of traditional regional architecture, common economic linkages that bind the region
together, or other shared characteristics.
2) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
3) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
4) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
5) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
6) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
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7) Traditional Neighborhood Objective: Traditional neighborhood development patterns should
be encouraged, including use of more human scale development, mixing of uses within easy
walking distance of one another, and facilitating pedestrian activity.
8) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
9) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Multi-Family (R-6M) & (R-M) Residential Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.6
b. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I) Zoning Districts: See description
above in 2.4.7
c. Community-Commercial (C-C) and General Commercial (C-G) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.5.
d. Highway-Commercial (C-H) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.10
e. Planned Developments (P-D): See description above in 2.4.6
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure neighborhoods and commercial properties are interconnected
to allow for greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Alternatives to or Reuse of Big Boxes: As Big Boxes become vacant, developers are encouraged to
investigate innovative methods of reuse and possible redesign. Developers are also encouraged to
design big box retail stores so as to minimize impact on surrounding properties and provide greater
aesthetic appeal. This can include the use of alternative construction materials, creative building
design, and innovative site layout.
4) Appropriate School Siting: To ensure school are located within existing or planned activity centers
to promote pedestrian and bicycle accessibility.
5) Density Bonuses: Certain income groups are in need of additional housing options but may find it
very hard to obtain. Increased density in appropriate areas may help decrease the cost of development
thus making housing more affordable.
6) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and planners
should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage walking
and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
7) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
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8) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of more
innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and physical
constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical development
standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use of discretionary
site plan review for new subdivisions.
9) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
10) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is often
accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential, commercial
and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably compatible.
This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban setting and
often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of transportation.
11) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-of-way,"
which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned property
on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located. Such
improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike trails,
traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways.
12) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the State’s
Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial assistance to
help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector grant and loan
programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private partnerships to leverage
investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and revitalization projects that
wouldn't proceed otherwise.
13) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.12 Downtown Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: The traditional central business district and immediately
surrounding commercial, industrial, or mixed–use areas.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Downtown should include relatively highdensity mix of retail, office, services, and employment to serve a regional
market area. Residential development should reinforce the traditional town
center through a combination of rehabilitation of historic buildings in the
downtown area and compatible new infill development targeted to a broad range of income levels,
including multi-family town homes, apartments, lofts, and condominiums. Design should be very
pedestrian-oriented, with strong, walkable connections between different uses. Road edges should be
clearly defined by locating buildings at roadside with parking in the rear. The pedestrian-friendly
environment should be enhanced by adding sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly trails/bike routes
linking to neighborhood communities and major destinations ,such as libraries, neighborhood centers,
health facilities, commercial clusters, parks, and schools. New residential and commercial development
should be concentrated in and around the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods on infill sites.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Single-Family (R-6S) and Multi-Family Residential (R-6M & (R-M)
Downtown-Commercial (C-D)/ Central Business District (C-B-D)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Regional Identity Objective: Regions should promote and preserve an “identity,” defined in
terms of traditional regional architecture, common economic linkages that bind the region
together, or other shared characteristics.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
4) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
5) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
6) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
7) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
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IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Single-Family (R-6S) or Multi-Family Residential (R-6M) & (RM) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.6
b. Downtown-Commercial (C-D) or Central Business District (C-B-D) Zoning Districts:
Properties may retain or request these zoning districts to provide for development which will
protect the unique function and design of this district. This may include a wide variety of
sales to enhance and protect shopping facilities and high-density residential uses.
2) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and planners
should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage walking
and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
3) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
4) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
5) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is often
accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential, commercial
and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably compatible.
This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban setting and
often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of transportation.
6) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-of-way,"
which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned property
on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located. Such
improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike trails,
traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways
7) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the State’s
Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial assistance to
help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector grant and loan
programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private partnerships to leverage
investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and revitalization projects that
wouldn't proceed otherwise.
8) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.13 Institutional Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: Concentration of public or private large-scale
institutional uses such as hospitals, schools, colleges, and
universities. These areas may be characterized by high degrees of access
by vehicular traffic, large amounts of on-site parking, low degrees of
internal open space, high floor-area-ratios, and large tracts of land,
campuses, or unified development.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Uses supporting the area’s primary institution should be supported and
clustered around such institution when feasible. Institutionally compatible architecture should be
encouraged over “franchise” or “corporate” architecture. Design should be very pedestrian-oriented, with
strong, walkable connections between the institution and supporting uses. Direct connections to nearby
networks of greenspace or trails, available to pedestrians and bicyclists should be provided.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Residential Professional (R-P)
Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I)
Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N)
Multi-Family Residential (R-M)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
4) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
5) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
6) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
7) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
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8) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
b. Office-Professional (O-P) and Office Institutional (O-I) Zoning Districts: See
description above in 2.4.7
c. Neighborhood-Commercial (C-N) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
d. Multi-Family Residential (R-M) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.7
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure properties are interconnected to allow for greater traffic
circulation and increased public safety.
3) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and
planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage
walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
4) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
5) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably
compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban
setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of
transportation.
6) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.14 Industrial Activity Center
DESCRIPTION: Area used in manufacturing, wholesale trade, distribution
activities, assembly, and processing activities. Uses may or may not generate
excessive noise, particulate matter, vibration, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, odors,
radiation, or other nuisance characteristics.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY:
Development or, where possible,
retrofitting should occur as part of planned industrial parks having adequate
water, sewer, storm-water, and transportation infrastructure for all component uses at build-out.
Incorporate landscaping and site design to soften or shield views of buildings and parking lots, loading
docks, etc. Incorporate signage and lighting guidelines to enhance quality of development. Also
incorporate measures to mitigate impacts of external impacts on the adjacent built or natural
environments. Encourage greater mix of uses such as retail and services to serve industry employees to
reduce automobile reliance/use on site.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Highway Commercial (C-H)
Light Manufacturing (M-1)
Heavy Manufacturing (M-2)
High Intensity Industrial (M-3)
Intensive Services District (I-S)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
4) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
5) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
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IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Light Manufacturing (M-1): Properties may retain or request this zoning district to provide
for light industrial uses which do not create excessive noise, odor, smoke, or dust and do not
produce, store or handle hazardous wastes. Permissible uses include activities involved in
warehousing, assembly, storage, and commercial services.
b. Heavy Manufacturing (M-2): Properties may retain or request this zoning district to provide
for the manufacturing, assembling, storage, distribution, and ales activities that are generally
high intensity. For those industries which may have negative impacts of nuisance factors
associated with their use, supplemental standards may apply.
c. High Intensity Industrial (M-3): Properties may retain or request this zoning district to
provide for industrial uses that are involved in high intensity manufacturing and processing of
materials which create excessive noise, odor, smoke, or dust. Special considerations for high
intensity industrial uses include screening of activities, noise mitigation, and protection from
encroachment from incompatible development.
d. Intensive Services District (I-S): Properties may retain or request this zoning district to
provide sites for public and private facilities for wastewater treatment, land application of
effluent, landfills, energy generation, resources recovery, and similar uses which may require
environmental permits.
e. Highway Commercial District (C-H): See description above in 2.4.10
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure neighborhoods and commercial properties are interconnected
to allow for greater traffic circulation and increased public safety.
3) Alternatives to or Reuse of Big Boxes: As Big Boxes become vacant, developers are encouraged to
investigate innovative methods of reuse and possible redesign. Developers are also encouraged to
design big box retail stores so as to minimize impact on surrounding properties and provide greater
aesthetic appeal. This can include the use of alternative construction materials, creative building
design, and innovative site layout.
4) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
5) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
6) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the State’s
Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial assistance to
help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector grant and loan
programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private partnerships to leverage
investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and revitalization projects that
wouldn't proceed otherwise.
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2.4.15 Transportation/Communication/Utilities
DESCRIPTION: Areas used in providing public transportation, communication,
or utility services. Also includes areas supporting some type of industrial uses but
not the principle use. These areas may include public or private facilities for
wastewater treatment, land application of effluent, landfills, energy generation,
resource recovery, or similar uses which may require environmental permits.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Development of these areas should be in
cooperation with established or planned industrial areas. Or, where not feasible,
such areas should be well buffered from surrounding residential and commercial
properties for both aesthetics and quality of life.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Intensive Services District (I-S)
Light Manufacturing (M-1)
Heavy Manufacturing (M-2)
High Intensity Industrial (M-3)
Any other zoning district if compatible with surrounding zonings and
uses and for a public facility
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Environmental Protection Objective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of
life of the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation
of an area should be preserved.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Intensive Services District (I-S): See description above in 2.4.14
b. Light Manufacturing (M-1): See description above in 2.4.14
c. Heavy Manufacturing (M-2): See description above in 2.4.14
d. High Intensity Industrial (M-3): See description above in 2.4.14
2)
Appropriate Buffering Requirements: To minimize potential conflicts between
transportation/communication/utilities uses and other agricultural, commercial, or residential
uses and to protect public health, safety, and general welfare, all new
transportation/communication/utilities adjacent to dissimilar uses should provide an appropriate
buffer.
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2.4.16 Remerton Mill Town
DESCRIPTION: A centralized area within the City of Remerton with a
concentration of activities such as general retail, service commercial, professional
office, higher-density housing, and appropriate public and open spaces uses easily
accessible by pedestrians and bicycles.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The Mill Town should include a high-density mix
of retail, office, services, and employment. Development should reinforce the
traditional town center through a combination of rehabilitation of historic buildings
and compatible new infill development targeted. Design should be very pedestrianoriented, with strong, walkable connections between different uses. Road edges
should be clearly defined by locating buildings at roadside with parking in the rear. The pedestrianfriendly environment should be enhanced by adding sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly trails/bike
routes linking to neighborhood communities and major destinations ,such as libraries, neighborhood
centers, health facilities, commercial clusters, parks, and schools.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Community-Commercial (C-C)
Multi-Family (M-F)
Office-Retail (O-R)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
4) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
5) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
6) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
7) Traditional Neighborhood Objective: Traditional neighborhood development patterns should
be encouraged, including use of more human scale development, mixing of uses within easy
walking distance of one another, and facilitating pedestrian activity.
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8) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
9) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Community-Commercial (C-C) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.8
b. Multi-Family (M-F) Zoning District: The purpose of this district is to provide orderly
development of high density residential areas for one, two, and multi-family dwellings, said
areas being protected from the encroachment of those uses which are incompatible to a
desirable residential environment.
c. Office Retail (O-R) Zoning District: The purpose of this district shall be to provide an area
where professional, institutional, and light business (certain kinds of convenience shopping,
retail sales and services) are permitted by right and can be intermixed and concurrently
protect surrounding residential uses from the effects and possible nuisances associated with
higher intensity commercial uses.
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure properties are interconnected to allow for greater traffic
circulation and increased public safety.
3) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and
planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage
walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
4) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
5) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of
more innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and physical
constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical development
standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use of discretionary
site plan review for new subdivisions.
6) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
7) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
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commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably
compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban
setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of
transportation.
8) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned
property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located.
Such improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike
trails, traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways
9) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the
State’s Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial
assistance to help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector
grant and loan programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private
partnerships to leverage investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and
revitalization projects that wouldn't proceed otherwise.
10) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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2.4.17 Remerton Neighborhood Village
DESCRIPTION: A transitional area within the City of Remerton with a
lower concentration of mixed use activities primarily focused on service
commercial and professional office with some higher density residential
uses.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: The Neighborhood Village should include
a balanced mix of retail, services, and offices to serve neighboring residents’
day-to day needs. Higher density residential development should be targeted to a broad range of income
levels, including multi-family town homes, apartments, and condominiums. Design for the Village
should be very pedestrian-oriented, with strong, walkable connections between different uses. The
pedestrian-friendly environment should be enhanced by adding sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly
trails/bike routes linked to other community amenities.
PERMITTED ZONINGS:
Community-Commercial (C-C)
Multi-Family (M-F)
Office-Retail (O-R)
QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES:
1) Growth Preparedness Objective: Each community should identify and put in place the
prerequisites for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and
infrastructure (roads, water, sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate
training of the workforce, ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of
responding to growth opportunities.
2) Appropriate Businesses Objective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or
expand in a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required,
linkages to other economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future
prospects for expansion and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
3) Employment Options Objective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to
meet the diverse needs of the local workforce.
4) Heritage Preservation Objective: The traditional character of the community should be
maintained through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new
development that is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting
other scenic or natural features that are important to defining the community’s character.
5) Transportation Alternatives Objective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including
accessible mass transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each
community. Greater use of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
6) Housing Opportunities Objective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and
density should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the
community to also live in the community.
7) Traditional Neighborhood Objective: Traditional neighborhood development patterns should
be encouraged, including use of more human scale development, mixing of uses within easy
walking distance of one another, and facilitating pedestrian activity.
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8) Infill Development Objective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure
and minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging
development or redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the
community.
9) Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of
the community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers
that serve as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should
be attractive, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping,
dining, socializing, and entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES:
1) Appropriate Zoning Districts:
a. Multi-Family (M-F) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.16
b. Office-Retail (O-R) Zoning District: See description above in 2.4.16
c. Community-Commercial (C-C) Zoning District See description above in 2.4.16
2) Access Control Measures: To ensure properties are interconnected to allow for greater traffic
circulation and increased public safety.
3) Design for Walkable Communities: In an effort to promote active living, developers and
planners should work together to ensure new development is designed in such a way as to encourage
walking and biking. This includes such methods as interconnecting neighborhoods and commercial
developments, providing universally designed sidewalks and bike lanes, and situating buildings to
promote pedestrian friendliness.
4) Flexible Parking Standards: Revising land development regulations to remove rigid parking
requirements that typically result in an oversupply of unnecessary parking spaces. Revisions may
include reducing the number of required parking spaces, allowing shared parking between adjacent
facilities, or promoting the use of alternative materials.
5) Flexible Subdivision Regulations: Revising subdivision regulations to enable development of
more innovative types of subdivisions that better match the character of the community and physical
constraints of the development site. Revisions may include adjusting specific physical development
standards to allow for condominium-style development or encouraging greater use of discretionary
site plan review for new subdivisions.
6) Infill Development Program: A comprehensive strategy for encouraging infill development in
particular areas of the community, while also regulating this development to ensure protection of
quality of life in affected neighborhoods. An effective program will include both: a) development
incentives, improvements to public facilities and services, and streamlined regulations to encourage
infill development; b) guidelines for appropriate design, density and location of new infill projects.
7) Mixed Use Zoning: In contrast to traditional zoning techniques, mixed-use zoning, which is
often accomplished through zoning overlays, allows different types of uses such as: residential,
commercial and office/professional to locate within the same area provided the uses are reasonably
compatible. This type of development, in appropriate areas, creates a more diverse and dynamic urban
setting and often makes it easier for people to carry out daily activities by alternative modes of
transportation.
8) Right of Way Improvements: Any type of public improvement made in a roadway's "right-ofway," which is the strip of land that includes the road itself and the narrow band of publicly owned
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property on either side of the road where sidewalks, curbing, and utility lines are typically located.
Such improvements may address issues such as: not enough or non-accessible sidewalks and bike
trails, traffic problems, unattractive commercial or shopping areas, or unattractive sprawl
development/visual clutter along roadways
9) Reuse of Greyfields: Redevelopment of Greyfields can occur through programs such as the
State’s Redevelopment Fund. This fund gives local governments access to flexible financial
assistance to help them implement projects that cannot be undertaken with the usual public sector
grant and loan programs. The Redevelopment Fund finances locally initiated public/private
partnerships to leverage investments in commercial, downtown and industrial redevelopment and
revitalization projects that wouldn't proceed otherwise.
10) Traffic Calming: Physical improvements designed to decrease traffic speed and increase the
pedestrian-friendliness of roadways. Typical traffic-calming improvements include raised crosswalks,
narrower traffic lanes, fewer lanes, on-street parking, bump-outs, pedestrian refuges, and landscaped
medians.
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GREATER LOWNDES 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2009 UPDATE
Section F:
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAPS
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LOWNDES COUNTY
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City of Valdosta Proposed Ammendments
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Linear Greenspace/Trails
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Linear Greenspace/Trails
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cities
Agricultural / Forestry
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