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Comprehensive Plan Summary Chapter One: County Profile Chapter Two: Demographics, Transportation, Land Use Chapter Three: City Profiles Chapter Four: Township Profiles Chapter Five: Current and Emerging Issues Soil stability along riverbanks Flooding vulnerability along rivers Population projected to increase by 80,000 between 2000 and 2030 Sprawl or premature: Increased strain on county roads Increased cost for fire, police, and school districts The increased costs to provide services is often subsidized by all tax payers Leap-frog developments can create land use conflicts with the surrounding Agricultural land Infrastructure within rural subdivisions; Gravel roads, open ditches, private wells, on-site septic These services often create dissatisfaction for these residents Services often only provide a short-term solution Chapter Six: Goals, Objectives, and Policies Goal One: Growth and Development Direct new growth to areas already experiencing growth Discourage non-farm development in farming areas Prevent incompatible land uses from locating in close proximity Goal Two: Facilities and Infrastructure Require adequate and desired services within subdivisions Prevent development created an economic strain to provide services Goal Three: Transportation Prevent development placing an economic strain on the county to provide adequate roads Require developments to meet the safety needs of the citizens Goal Four: Natural Resources Protect the natural resources and use them efficiently Goal Five: Rural Heritage Protect the rural heritage Protect the valuable farmland Goal Six: Public Participation Continue to seek public comment and participation in county planning Chapter Seven: Implementation 1