INFORMATION #1 01-19-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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BACKGROUND The background section is very brief It discusses the previous Comprehensive Plans that the City has prepared. Dayton is defined on a map and the geographic region has been located. . SURVEY AND A.NALYSIS This section outlines the steady growth that will occur in Dayton both in a short term and long term period. Increases in population, households, services, and places of employment are forecasted. A census is also found in this section which illustrates the age breakdown of the community. GOALS AND POLICIES This section defines clear cut goals and policies that the residents of the community have requested. 1. Preserve development, transportation, and community facility options for the future. 2. Retain rural character 3. Preserve the environmental features that make Dayton unique 4. Obtain sanitary sewer connections to: remedy existing septic problems stimulate economic development It also provides the requirements for different zoning districts and what can be expected in each. It provides a method for the plans and policies to be followed. L4ND USE PL4N This section provides in depth analysis and studies about the future of Dayton. These in depth analysis' and studies will address how Dayton may look tomorrow, in the years 2020, 2040, and . beyond 2040. This Land Use Plan is an educated guess based on trends, forecasts, and pressures in and around the Dayton area. A Development phasing plan has been included which will help to guide future growth. Land Use categories are also defined in this section. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES The City will continue to protect, enhance, and restore the natural resources and natural environment. An inventory of forests and woodlands is included here. Soil suitability issues for both agricultural practices and on-site septic treatment systems are addressed under this heading. Surface water management practices and policies are also covered here. HOUSING This area of the Plan provides description and evaluation of the existing housing stock within Dayton. Definition of clear housing goals for the community are stated. The City will promote the preservation and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock. This concept will ensure the continuation of diversity of housing found in Dayton. PUBLIC UTILITIES Policies for sanitary sewer and municipal water are addressed in this section. A sanitary sewer phasing map has been included. Public Utilities will be extended to areas in need of them as certain situations present themselves. Development pressures will also factor into the timing of public utilities. Sanitary sewer districts are defined. A conceptual future municipal water plan is also discussed under this heading. .