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Municipal Comprehensive Planning

The process of developing a long-term vision for a community's growth and development, typically focusing on a timeline of 10–20 years.

Zoning

A public approach to regulate private land use by designating how land may be used in specific areas.

10th Amendment

Constitutional basis for zoning, allowing states to regulate land use.

Three Types of Zoning

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.

Three Uses of Zoning

Permitted uses (allowed by right), Conditional uses (case-by-case), and Prohibited uses (not allowed).

Overlay Zones

Zoning tools that impose additional restrictions for conservation and flood protection.

Cluster Zoning

A zoning practice allowing small lots to conserve open space and natural areas.

Pros of Zoning

Helps with conservation, protects public health, and fosters growth.

Conservation Easement

A legal agreement that allows land to remain in private ownership but limits development rights to protect conservation values.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

A regulation aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

Clean Water Act

A federal regulation that establishes standards for water quality and pollution control.

Point Sources of Pollution

Direct sources of pollution that require permits, such as factories or sewage treatment plants.

Non-point Sources of Pollution

Indirect sources of pollution that typically do not require permits.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

An agency that provides technical assistance and administers conservation programs for agricultural lands.

Habitat Conservation Plans

Regulatory planning agreements allowing limited taking of listed species in exchange for conservation measures.

Paris Agreement (2015)

An international treaty aiming to limit global warming to below 2.0 C by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Federal EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency responsible for enforcing regulations to protect the environment and public health.

Conventional Biological Diversity

An international agreement signed by 196 countries aimed at conserving the planet's biological richness.

Shawnee National Forest

A site proposed for a climate preserve that may restrict multiple land uses such as timber harvest, mining, and recreation.

Flood Mitigation Tools

Local regulations and incentives to manage storm water and reduce flooding damage.

Hazard Mitigation

Actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from disasters.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

The agency responsible for the management and conservation of fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

The agency that manages marine species under the Endangered Species Act.