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E. Encourage identification and protection of rights of way for future public
use
Historic Preservation
A. Encourage preservation of cultural and historic sites
B. Cooperate with other agencies, both public and private, in the promotion of
preserving identified sites
C. Encourage new development to be architecturally compatible with existing
structures and sites
Recreation
A. Encourage adequate recreational opportunities for township residents
B. Encourage new development to provide open space and/or recreation areas
C. Encourage development of community-wide recreation program and
facilities
Natural Resources Preservation
A. Discourage development on, or in, identified environmentally sensitive
areas
B. Promote the preservation of identified environmentally sensitive areas and
natural resources
Land Use
A. Encourage development that enhances the rural character of the township
B. Promote open space requirements for new development
C. Encourage a variety of housing opportunities in the township
D. Promote development arrangements that require less lineal footage of
roads, sewers and water lines.
Wolf Creek Township Zoning Ordinance
Land Use Objectives
1. The township should retain its rural and agricultural characteristics.
2. The township should realize that it is becoming increasingly difficult to
farm for a living and should allow some development of farmland.
3. The township should promote low-density development.
4. The township should regulate corporate animal feeding operations.
5. The township should discourage the placement of disabled vehicles and
junk in areas that can be seen from public rights-of-way.
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