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Land Suitability Analysis A suitability analysis is a process used to determine the appropriateness of a given tract of land for a specified use. When viewed collectively the hydrology, geology, and biology of the land yield insights into the types of uses suitable for a particular parcel of land. Suitability analyses can be conducted for any type of land use being considered for an area. For the purposes of this project, the suitability of land for residential uses was the primary concern. The following three steps were followed in developing this suitability analysis: 1. Identify important land features which may constrain development, including: • streams and ponds • floodplains and wetlands • steep slopes (greater than 15 %) • natural areas and wildlife corridors • soils unsuitable for septic systems. 2. Map the land available for development, including: land not included in established subdivisions large unused parcels parcels with minimal existing development at least 10 acres in size which are contiguous to large undeveloped tracts. Areas unavailable for planning purposes were masked with a gray screen on the planning map. Once this was accomplished, it was then possible to determine the number of acres available for development. 3. Map specific development constraints for each design group: All three design groups were interested in general constraints such as floodplains and steep slopes. Differences between group objectives, however, required varying degrees of focus on certain constraints. For instance, the Density- Neutral design group was concerned with preserving Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas, while the Neo- Traditional design group concentrated more upon infrastructure needs. Copies of the development constraint maps generated for each design group are attached. Stoney Creek Basin Area Plan, page2