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The Area Plan <br /> PROJECT <br /> OBJECTIVES <br /> What is the purpose of this Plan? <br /> As development pressure increases with regional growth,the Town of Town Objective: <br /> Harrisburg and Cabarrus County are facing more frequent requests for Ensure <br /> development approvals and must make important decisions regarding such <br /> approvals as well as investments in public infrastructure and services. Town economic <br /> and County leaders chose to partner to study the Morehead West Area to vitality of <br /> define a vision for the future along with a policy guide that would inform Town <br /> those critical decisions. <br /> The resulting plan had to identify areas to accommodate the kind of <br /> development the community desires while conserving some natural Plan Objectives: <br /> resources;take into account the preferences of property owners as well as Determine the <br /> market conditions;and inform Town leaders'decisions about public highest and best <br /> infrastructure investments. Laying the groundwork to create an attractive <br /> use <br /> gateway into the town was also a key objective of effort. In addition to <br /> accomplishing the Town's objectives,the Morehead West Area Plan <br /> describes ways to ensure long-term economic viability of the area. The Develop a 20-year <br /> Area Plan also promotes quality development punctuated by natural areas to VISION for future <br /> retain native vegetation,support wildlife,protect water quality,and expand development <br /> the range of recreational amenities in the town. <br /> Make <br /> recommendations <br /> regarding <br /> development, <br /> development <br /> regulations, • <br /> policies <br /> 81Morehead West Area Plan <br /> Attachment number 1 \n <br /> G-2 Page 150 <br />