1. May 2009 Kirby Date, AICP The Ohio Lake Erie Commission ’ s Balanced Growth Program: Best Local Land Use Practices

3.  Location of development for minimum impact  Management and control of storm water and erosion  Protection of riparian and wetland areas so they can do their job as “free infrastructure”  Protection of scenic, historic and natural resources to help retain our “great place”

4. 3 Model Ordinances coastalprotection surface water management meadow protection

5. Comprehensive Planning Conservation Development Compact Development Transfer of Development Rights Steep Slope Protection Historic Preservation Source Water Protection Woodland Protection Access Management Brownfields Redevelopment Scenic Protection Agricultural Protection Best Local Land Use Practices 11 Guidance Documents

6. Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING  Have a comprehensive plan that meets minimum standards; update it every 3 to 5 years

11. 2. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT  Adopt storm water management and erosion control regulations for design and construction Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

13. 3. STREAM AND WETLAND SETBACKS  Adopt stream and wetland setback zoning regulations Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

16. 4. MEADOW PROTECTION  Modify mowing ordinances to allow natural meadows under controlled conditions Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

18. 5.CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT  Apply Conservation Development, with adequate standards, where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

19. Conventional Conservation Development 40-50% Permanent Open Space40-50% Permanent Open Space Quality Open SpaceQuality Open Space Resource ProtectionResource Protection Appropriate Development IntensityAppropriate Development Intensity

25. 6. COMPACT DEVELOPMENT  Apply Compact Development where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

29. Strengths: Best Local Land Use Practices  Addresses water quality goals through land use policy  Addresses both environmental and economic development goals  Meets local government needs for policy information, recommendations, model code language, technical assistance

30. Challenges: Best Local Land Use Practices  Technical nature means ongoing training for non-professional decision makers  Lack of citizen knowledge leads to low demand and interest  Perception that protection is in opposition to economic development  Fragmented local government system means many changes needed

31. Best Local Land Uses Training Program  2006/7 – General Awareness Sessions, Technical Workshops  2007/8 – -One on one technical assistance -DVD to promote “the message” -Continued technical workshops  2008-2009 - Expanded workshops - Case Studies - Continued technical assistance - Ongoing outreach as needed - Statewide program extension

32. Best Local Land Use Practices A Project of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission The Countryside Program, Levin College of Urban Affairs Kirby Date AICP, Coordinator 216-687-5477 www.countrysideprogram.org k.date@csuohio.edu