Planning Document

Master Plan Update

Adopted by the Garfield Township Planning Commission on May 17, 2010.

9 sections PDF format Adopted May 17, 2010

Plan Contents

  1. Introduction and Executive SummaryPage 1
    • Regional Setting
    • Authority
    • Purpose
    • Public Involvement
    • Executive Summary
  2. Existing Land UsePage 5
    • Introduction
    • Survey Methodology
    • Land Use Characteristics
  3. Natural Features AssessmentPage 9
    • Introduction
    • Topography
    • Woodlands
    • Soil Conditions
    • Wind Resources
  4. Socioeconomic ProfilePage 13
    • Introduction
    • Population Profile
    • Housing Profile
    • Income Profile
    • Employment Profile
  5. Transportation, Utilities and Services AssessmentPage 23
    • Introduction
    • Transportation
    • Public Utilities and Services
  6. Goals and ObjectivesPage 27
    • Introduction
    • Goals and Objectives Defined
    • Basis for the Goals and Objectives
    • Goals and Objectives
  7. Future Land Use PlanPage 35
    • Introduction
    • Plan Recommendations
    • Zoning Plan
  8. Implementation ResourcesPage 41
    • Introduction
    • Public Support of the Master Plan
    • Zoning Ordinance
    • Enforcement
    • Capital Improvements Program
    • Planning Education
    • Funding Opportunities
    • 5-Year Master Plan Review
  9. Appendix: MappingPage 47