FINAL DRAFT MULTI-MUNICIPAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF CONNELLSVILLE, CONNELLSVILLE TOWNSHIP, AND SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE BOROUGH
Recommendation
Responsible Entity
Possible Funding Sources
Estimated Cost
Schedule
Provide for a variety of housing types including single family, duplexes, townhouses, apartment complexes, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities for households.
COC, SCB, CT
DCED (HRP, CRP), FHLB (AHP)
Depends on the type and scale of development
Ongoing
Promote the public health, safety and general welfare of residents through the provision of quality housing through sound planning and appropriate enforcement of zoning, floodplain management, and building codes.
COC, SCB, CT
DCED (HRP, CRP), FHLB (AHP), Private developers
N/A
Ongoing
Guide future development to designated growth areas in order to preserve valuable agricultural lands, recreation areas, scenic vistas, and rural roads.
COC, SCB, CT
DCED (HRP, CRP), FHLB (AHP)
N/A
Ongoing
Natural Resources Goal: Protect significant natural resources such as floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, woodlands, biological diversity areas, and watercourses. Allow the location of natural features to guide the type and intensity of future development.
COC, SCB, CT
N/A
N/A
Ongoing
Minimize negative environmental impacts related to growth and development.
COC, SCB, CT
FCPZCD, DEP
N/A
Ongoing
Prioritize the preservation and protection of significant natural resource areas.
COC, SCB, CT
DEP
N/A
Ongoing
Protect surface and groundwater resources from point and nonpoint source pollutants through adequate land development regulations.
COC, SCB, CT, DCNR
DEP, EPA
N/A
Ongoing
Prevent further intrusion of hazardous materials into groundwater or other environmentally sensitive areas.
COC, SCB, CT, DCNR, DEP
DEP, EPA
N/A
Ongoing
Chapter 13 Implementation Plan - 31 November 2009