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rs7 LOCATION CRITERIA Applying each of the Land Use Plan Categories involves making de- cesions about the most appropriate distribution of land uses throughtout the County. Land in the County was filtered through a series of criteria designed to evaluate locations for their suitability to contain the various land uses which would occur in each plan category. The following locational criteria were de- , rived from the County Profile because of their importance in determining the best locations for new land uses : Ten and Twenty Year Transition Area - Criteria Evaluation : - Land Slope No significant slope or topography problem that would unreasonably increase cost of ex- tending water and sewer lines. Hydrology Located outside of 100-Year flood prone areas as identified by Corps of Engineers. Flora and Fauna Located away from sites that would, if de- veloped, create a threat to unique or en- dangered species as identified by state or federal government. Soil Conditions Located in areas where general soil conditions are suitable for urban uses because of good drainage characteristics and load bearing capacity for site development . Public Service/ Utilities Located in areas which are or could be reason- ably and efficiently served by centralized public services and utilities Transportation System Located in areas that have very good access and are well served by arterals, collecters and other roads, as well as service by rail lines . These areas should have the most con;