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Appendix G: Future Land Use Categoi Classification and <br /> Overlay Locational Criteria <br /> Future Land Use Ptan <br /> Classifications and Locational Criteria <br /> Overlays <br /> ■ Land/Slope: Located in areas where slope varies from gradual along <br /> floodplains to 20%and above. <br /> ■ Hydrology: Located primarily along New Hope Creek and its <br /> tributaries, including the 100-year floodplain. Designated as <br /> "Important Regional Wetland" by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. <br /> ■ Flora and Fauna: Located in areas which contain great diversity, <br /> including regionally rare plant species, hardwood trees of size and <br /> number uncommon for their location, and important wildlife habitat. <br /> ■ Soil Conditions: Located in areas where soils vary from well-drained, <br /> moderately steep firm clay to nearly level alluvial soils subject to <br /> New Hope Creek flooding. <br /> Corridor Open - Public Services/Utilities: Located in areas where urban-type services <br /> Space will not be required and should be discouraged. <br /> ■ Transportation System: Located in areas where the principal form of <br /> ro transportation will be bike paths and pedestrian trails located adjacent <br /> > (refer to the New to the rights-of-way of interstate highways and minor arterials. <br /> Hope Corridor Open ' Energy Use: No evaluation. <br /> Space Master Plan Placement: Located in areas that are generally <br /> for details.) undeveloped due to slope or soil limitations, in addition to specialized <br /> use areas in Duke Forest, and paths/trails adjacent to or within road <br /> rights-of-way. Located primarily along New Hope Creek and its <br /> tributaries, including the 100-year floodplain. <br /> ■ Agriculture and Forestry: Located in areas which may be suitable for <br /> agriculture and forestry, with the exception of steep slopes. See <br /> also Existing nd-Use Placement. <br /> ■ Population Density: Located in areas which by their nature would be <br /> very low density residential areas. Portions in Duke Forest are not for <br /> residential use. <br /> ■Historic and Cultural: Located in areas which may have sites and/or <br /> structures of historic or cultural value as identified by federal, state, or <br /> county government. <br /> Ora+W Co- *Lty C&mprehevv,dve Kct,v Page G-15 <br />