Comprehensive Plan - Oswego Illinois

Chapter 7: Land Use Plan
Land Use Plan
piles
analysis from the density study, transportation
plan, open space plan, and existing conditions
studies. The land use plan was greatly
open space/greenway plan. Within this section
of the Strategic Growth Land Use plan, in-depth
sections of the land use plan will be discussed in
further detail.
Primary features of the Land Use Plan:
development of the Land Use Plan providing
• Open space requirements.
• Extensive linear greenways and corridors.
• Commercial nodes and mixed housing/
Land Use Descriptions
The land uses shown on the plan are listed below:
Commercial: Uses designated as commercial
planning area envisions large and small commercial
uses which will function as the primary center
within the area. Commercial is further categorized
within the individual planning areas with the
roads.
Mixed Commercial: Uses designated as mix com-
located in multi-unit buildings.
Residential: Uses designated as residential will
consist of housing unit developments that range
in density and typology. The density study in the
previous chapter will establish and limit the residential
densities.
Open Space: The open space land use category
ment
with characteristics to be preserved. Natural
features including woodlands, hedgerows,
creeks, rivers and water bodies; which serve as
recreational areas and lifestyle areas, promote
the quality of life in the village.
The Open Space boundaries shown on the
concept plans for the sub-areas are conceptual.
opment
area will be determined based upon the
Village of Oswego Strategic Growth Plan: Strategic Growth Plan
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