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057 <br />PLAN CATEGORY: NEW HOPE CREEK CORRIDOR OPEN.SPACE <br />_(Refer to the New _hope Corridor Open... Space Master Plan for <br />details.) <br />Land -Slope._ Located in areas where slope varies from gradual <br />along_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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. <br />Flora and Fauna. Located _in areas which contain great diversity, <br />including recrionally rare lant s ecies hardwood trees of size <br />and number uncommon for their location, and important wildlife <br />habitat. <br />Soil Conditions.. Located in areas where soil vary from well - <br />drained moderately steer) firm clay to nearly level alluvial <br />soils subject, to flooding` <br />Public Services Utilities. Located in areas where urban-type <br />services will not be recluired and should be discouraged. <br />Transportation System. Located in areas where where the Principal <br />form of transportation will be bike Raths and Pedestrian trails <br />located adjacent to the rights-of-way-of interstate highways and <br />minor arterials. <br />Energy Use. No evaluation. <br />Existing Land Use., Located in areas that are generally_ <br />undeveloped due to slo a or soils limitations in addition to <br />s eciali ed use areas in Duke Forest, and paths /trails adjacent <br />or within road rights-of-way. <br />Agriculture and Forestr . Located in areas which may be suitable <br />for a riculture and forestry, with the-exception of steep slopes. <br />See also Existing Land Use. <br />Po ulation Derisit . Located in areas which by their nature would <br />be very ow density residential areas. Portions in Duke Forest <br />are not for residential use. <br />Historic and Cultural. Located in areas which may have sites <br />and or structures of historic or cultural value as identified by <br />federal state or County government. <br />SECTION 3.10 ENO TOWNSHIP <br />TOWNSHIP PROFILE: SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS <br />