§ 9.3. Non-Regulatory Land Use Management Tools

There are several non-regulatory options available to local municipalities to influence local land use. The following tools were considered as part of the planning process.

Acquisition Tools

Land Acquisition

Communities and non-profit conservation organizations can acquire land for parks conservation or government purposes simply by purchasing it outright. Land acquisition is recommended when public access to property is required.

An alternative to the outright purchase of property for public purposes, is the execution of a long term easement. Typically, to receive any government funding for improvements on easement property, a 20-year easement is required.

City of Greenwood Status/Recommendation(s)

Status: The City of Greenwood does not have a land acquisition program. However, the city has acquired properties in the past for the purposes of siting facilities and generating development.

Recommendation(s): Land acquisition should continue to be a tool utilized by the city.