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Goals Page Action Strategies Suggested Entities to be Involved in Strategy Suggested
<br /> # Implementation Timeframe
<br /> 44 ENV-lm3) Adopt a process to develop , in small increments , large-scale areas as Hamlets, Villages , or BOCC, CHTC , CBA, HC, MCC , town and county planning boards and ST to MT
<br /> Compact Mixed- Use Developments using a citizen-driven process through the following departments
<br /> action steps:
<br /> a) Identify, with citizen input, relatively undeveloped large-scale areas where planned growth
<br /> is preferable .
<br /> b) Create a Small Area Plan designing the layout for each growth area .
<br /> c) Allow development of relatively small parcels of incrementally over time.
<br /> d) Within design guidelines and performance standards allow marketAriven development.
<br /> Environment 45 ENV-2A ) Use the Lands Legacy program to develop a comprehensive Countywide Natural Areas BOCC, CHTC, CBA, HC, MCC , OC Commission for the Environment, ST
<br /> and Land Use Conservation/Open Space Plan that addresses the following . OC Environment and Resource Conservation Dept. , recreation and
<br /> Goal 2. a) A program to protect important natural areas. parks departments
<br /> Conserve Natural b) Identify and protect the most important prime farmlands .
<br /> Areas, Farmland c) Recognize that open space needs vary in different parts of the county.
<br /> and Other d) Set annual goals as benchmarks for preservation of certain natural areas and wildlife
<br /> Important Open habitat (x acres/year) .
<br /> Space e) Integrate all of the above to maintain as best as possible : a viable ecosystem for plants
<br /> and wildlife , corridors critical for animal migration , critical habitats , an agricultural
<br /> landscape , and outdoor recreational opportunities .
<br /> 46 ENV-2-2) Achieve Natural Areas/Open Space Conservation Plan through : BOCC, CHTC , CBA, HC, MCC, OC Commission for the Environment, ST to MT
<br /> a ) Fee-simple acquisition of the most important/ threatened areas; OC Environment and Resource Conservation Dept. , local legislative
<br /> b) Purchase of conservation easements; delegation
<br /> c) Purchase of Development Rights , where appropriate;
<br /> d ) Transfer of Development Rights ; town and county planning boards and departments
<br /> e) Tax exemptions for actively farmed land and managed forestland;
<br /> f) Possible development of a forest banking system ,
<br /> g) Purchase of timber rights .
<br /> 46 ENV-2-3) Secure & increase funding for acquisition of land and development rights : BOCC, CHTC , CBA, HC, MCC, OC Commission for the Environment, ST to MT
<br /> a ) Increase local funding through bonds for open space and natural areas . OC Environment and Resource Conservation Dept. , appropriate federal ,
<br /> b) Create a dedicated local funding source for acquisition of these areas. state and non-profit groups
<br /> c) Aggressively pursue grants for state and federal agencies to assist in acquisitions .
<br /> d) Increase advocacy for state and federal funding for programming , land acquisition , and
<br /> farmland preservation .
<br /> e) Maximize purchasing power through use of federal , state , and land trust partnerships.
<br /> f) Explore development of a land conservation revolving fund .
<br /> 46 ENV-24) Educate and encourage homeowners , landscapers , and nurseries to use native or non- OC Commission for the Environment, OC Environment and Resource ST
<br /> invasive exotic plants in landscaping . Conservation Department, UNC Botanical Garden
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