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C Attachment 3 — Town of Hillsborough Materials, Future Land Use Classifications (Draft) August 2012 draft lilllllislboiruugh, III C III''utuire IIL.aind Use Ill allll Future Land Use Classifications November 1, 2007 Natural Resource. These areas are unique natural areas or environmental sensitive areas. The primary designation is for the 100 -year flood zones along the Eno River and Cates Creek. The Eno River floodplain is a natural area of national significance. This designation does not follow parcel boundaries and overlays other designations listed here. This designation is not displayed on the Future Plan Use map. Permanent Open Space. These areas are intended for long -term use as open space, parks, or natural areas that protect scenic, historic, cultural, and environmentally valued lands. They include lands that are permanently protected, though not necessarily publicly owned or accessible, through private conservation easements or other private conservation measures, and publicly held park or conservation lands. Working Farm. These areas reflect existing agricultural use in locations where continued agricultural use is desirable for the foreseeable future. Rural Living, These areas reflect existing very -low density residential uses with densities below 0.5 dwelling units per acre (at least a 2 -acre minimum lot size) that occurs in areas without public water and sewer service, in locations where continued low- intensity use without public water and sewer is desirable for the foreseeable future. Small Lot Residential Neighborhood. These areas provide opportunities for a lower density than pre -WWII or neo- traditional neighborhood living. These areas include detached single - family residential uses in post -WWII subdivision developments which range in density from 0.5 dwelling units per acre to 3 dwelling units per acre. Medium - Density Residential. These areas include existing and future areas for development of more dense residential neighborhoods that provide a diversity of housing types and housing options. Areas include single - family detached units, mobile homes, townhouses, duplexes, condominiums, apartments, senior housing, and other multi - family dwelling units. Housing densities should range from 3 -8 dwelling units per acre. Other types of uses that may occur are schools, parks, and other public facilities. Attached Residential Neighborhoods. These areas include existing and future areas for the development of dwelling units at more than 8 units per acres, which generally implies attached dwelling units. This designation may also be used for unique residential settings like retirement villages or nursing homes. Mixed Residential. The dominant land use in any proposed development is expected to be residential based on square footage of proposed structures. Developments may contain a single or variety of dwelling types and densities or may integrate a variety of supportive commercial, public and semi - public uses and open or public space. Small developments that provide only supportive non - residential land uses in an infill arrangement serving more than 50 dwelling units in a walkable manner may also be considered. Urban Neighborhood Established residential neighborhoods that pre -date traditional zoning and land use regulation. Lot sizes and building types are varied and generally developed on a grid street pattern. The predominant type is generally low density single family housing