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2. Current Conditions of Study Area RTC SR-160 Corridor Study
vacant land. Rural and estate properties on large lots (1/2 acre or greater) have developed
in pockets throughout the SR-160 area and are shown by the light tan (Rural Residential).
Protected by Rural Neighborhood Preservation zoning, these areas are likely to maintain
their character. 1 This rural development pattern evolved amid large, privately owned,
undeveloped parcels that sit vacant as future investments. Many of these privately held
parcels are now being developed into large suburban residential subdivisions.
EXHIBIT 2-3: 2003 LAND USE
2.5.1 Public Facilities Needs Assessment
In 2001, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Public Facilities Needs
Assessment, which identifies several major projects in Pinnacle Peaks, Mountains Edge and
Southern Highlands. The purpose of the Public Facilities Needs Assessment is to estimate
the infrastructure needs required to accommodate new development and to determine the
appropriate share burden for developers. Future approval of development permits will be
contingent on the infrastructure needs identified through the Public Facilities Needs
Assessment process.
1 The white areas outlined in red in Exhibit 1-1 map indicate the areas within the SR-160 study area that have been
designated as Rural Preservation Districts.
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