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• MAR 23 '98 03:16PM TOWN OF WESTPORT P.15/21 <br /> V. LAND USE GOALS <br /> T>e Town of Westport Land Use Plan Goals are simply broad based policy statements tb guide future <br /> G vision making in the Town. The goals provide a framework for the specific policies and <br /> rrt commendations found in the Land Use Plan. <br /> T le goals are a reflection of the opinions and general consensus of the community,as collected by the <br /> 1')wn of Westport during the land t se planning process. Some of the goals have been carried over from <br /> ti a previous Westport Land Use Plan due to their continued relevance and merit. The goals are not <br /> •esented in any order of importance or priority. <br /> • Preserve the Town's rural character,particularly in areas outside of the urban service area. <br /> • Protect and preserve prime agricultural land. <br /> Protect and preserve natural resources in the Town including wetlands,floodplains,drainage <br /> ways,wildlife habitats,and other similar environmentally significant areas. <br /> Encourage most new development in the Town to occur within the urban service area. <br /> Discourage the proliferation of new subdivisions and other non-compatible developments with <br /> predominantly agricultural areas. <br /> a. Prohibit development within any designated environmental corridors or conservancy areas <br /> with the possible exception of trails or other related recreational uses. <br /> Protect and preserve unique historical and archaeological areas within the Town. <br /> Provide for the orderly and controlled development of non-agricultural related commercial and <br /> industrial uses only within defined locations in the urban service area. <br /> Promote an orderly development pattern that will be economical and efficient to provide with <br /> public services. <br /> Protect water quality through the use of accepta<tde erosion control and soil conservation <br /> techniques. <br /> a Maintain and improve the attractiveness of the landscape in the Town through site design <br /> guidelines,architectural recommendations,and the reclamation of sand and gravel extraction <br /> sites. <br /> Maintain a safe and efficient transportation system in the Town through collective planning <br /> with local,county,and state officials. <br /> promote improved ooi mtunfcation with surrounding governmental jurisdictions regarding land <br /> use issues which may impact the Town. <br /> 30 <br /> EXHIBIT' ID--I <br />