The Ohio Lake Erie Commission and the Ohio Water Resources Council have adopted new guidelines for local communities to use for local land use planning.
The Balanced Growth Best Local Land Use Practices consists of 15 recommended land use practices, including comprehensive planning, conservation development, compact development and storm water management.
"This suite of resources represents the culmination of a multi-year state effort to update and expand the guidance available to communities who want to protect water resources while maintaining the best local conservation and development standards and quality of life for their citizens," said Gail Hesse, director of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.
The Balanced Growth Best Local Land Use Practices consists of 15 recommended land use practices, including comprehensive planning, conservation development, compact development and storm water management.
"This suite of resources represents the culmination of a multi-year state effort to update and expand the guidance available to communities who want to protect water resources while maintaining the best local conservation and development standards and quality of life for their citizens," said Gail Hesse, director of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.