§ 5.19. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources Goals and Objectives

Community goals are broad, value-based statements expressing public preferences for the long term (20 years or more). They specifically address key issues, opportunities, and problems that affect the community.

Objectives are more specific than goals and are measurable statements usually attainable through direct action and implementation of plan recommendations. The accomplishment of objectives contributes to fulfillment of the goal.

Goal 1: Maintain, preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources in the city.

Objectives

1. Manage growth to protect open spaces which, through their preservation, would: conserve and enhance natural or scenic resources; protect water supply/quality; promote conservation of soils, wetlands, and woodlands; enhance the value of adjoining public and private lands; maintain and improve public and private recreation opportunities; and/or preserve historic and cultural resources.

2. Direct growth away from environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, shorelines, floodplains, and steep slopes in order to protect the benefits and functions they provide and to save future public and private dollars spent on flood control, stormwater management, habitat restoration, erosion control, water quality improvements, and rescue services.

3. Maintain a network of connecting natural areas and greenway corridors.

4. Increase efforts to preserve the significant historical and cultural lands, sites and structures that contribute to local identity and character.

5. Protect the physical environment and enhance the character, quality and livability of the city by preserving the natural features as an integral part of the development process.