1. Comprehensive Plan/Ordinance - Laserfiche WebLink

Policy 4. Require developments sewage system to meet the long term needs of the county's citizens. Policy 5. Deter developments using sewage systems with limited life spans necessitating expensive replacement or upgrades. Goal Five: To preserve and maintain Cass County's rural heritage. Objective A. Protect the county's valuable farmland and agricultural traditions. Policy 1. Identify Cass County's agriculturally productive lands and use this information during the planning process. Policy 2. Discourage nonfarm development in farming areas. Policy 3. Prevent premature large scale urban type development from occurring in the rural portions of the county. Policy 4. Direct new development to areas already experiencing development. Policy 5. Create a distinct separation between urban and non urban areas. Policy 6. Encourage infill development and redevelopment where appropriate. Policy 7. Direct large urban type developments to locate in close proximity to the urban areas. Objective B. Protect the rural atmosphere present in the county. Policy 1. Limit development occurring away from the urban fringes to be small in size and scope so as to reduce its impact on the rural atmosphere and existing land uses. Policy 2. Promote development complimenting the existing land uses, development, and farming lifestyle. Policy 3. Encourage infill and redevelopment for large scale developments. Policy 4. Create a distinct separation between the large scale urban type development and the existing rural farms and homes. Policy 5. Deter large and premature development in the rural areas of the county. Policy 6. Support the establishment and use of farm programs and farm protection programs. 193