Description: The Land Use Plan is focused on the physical form of the Planning Area today and in 2040. It reflects Burleigh County’s adopted policies on land use. Proposed Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to both public and private properties.Land Use Categories:Agriculture Land Use CategoryThe Agriculture areas are sparsely developed, remote from public services and are characterized by agricultural and very low-density residential uses. These areas can anticipate a continued level of public services below that of an urban or suburban area. Industrial uses will focus on industrial uses directly related to farming and ranching. Rural oriented recreational uses will also play a role in this category. Maximum density in the Agriculture area is one dwelling unit per 40 acres (1 du/40 acres) is recommended.Greenway OverlayThe Greenway Overlay designation is intended to include floodplain areas and associated upland buffers on private lands along the major drainageways within the Planning Area. These lands, intended to be maintained as open drainage systems, may serve to separate and buffer adjacent land uses while providing opportunities for recreation in the form of pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths and boardwalks. Public use of the Greenway Overlay properties for trails or other purposes will require easements.Industrial Land Use CategoryThe Industrial designation is intended for a variety of industrial, construction materials and equipment yards and heavy commercial uses. These areas are more conducive to industrial development due to their proximity to rail lines, existing heavy-industrial uses, and access to routes that bypass residential neighborhoods, distance from existing or committed residential uses and other characteristics. Uses initially designated as Industrial on the Land Use Map will include property that may not have high suitability for industrial uses but has existing industrial uses and/or industrial zoning.Industrial Opportunities OverlayThe Industrial Opportunities Overlay designation is an overlay established to indicate that these areas are more conducive to industrial development due to their proximity to rail lines and/or existing industrial uses, and access to routes that bypass residential neighborhoods.Outlying Suburban Land Use CategoryThe Outlying Suburban areas are characterized by their peripheral location in relation to established areas containing residential subdivisions. Generally the requisite infrastructure needed for higher density development is not planned or in place. It is expected that these areas will develop at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 10 acres (1 du/10 acres) to ensure compatibility. Commercial development and industrial land uses are not anticipatedPublic Lands Land Use CategoryThe Public Lands include the publicly owned lands such as parks, schools and governmental facilities.Rural Land Use CategoryThe Rural areas are sparsely developed, remote from public services and are characterized by agricultural and very low-density residential uses. These areas can anticipate a continued level of public services below that of an urban or suburban area. Maximum density in the Rural area is one dwelling unit per 20 acres (1 du/20 acres) is recommended.Suburban Land Use CategoryThe Suburban areas are intended to accommodate residential development at low densities in an effort to maintain rural character and create a transition from agricultural to urban areas. A minimum lot size of 65,000 square feet is recommended in Suburban areas to minimize the need for municipal services in rural areas and to provide adequate separation between residences for fire protection purposes.
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Copyright Text: The future land use data was created for the "Burleigh Growth 2015 Burleigh County Land Use Plan" by KLJ.