FUTURE LAND USE AREAS

 

Three major land use areas are indicated on the Forest Home Township­-Land Use Densities Map. They have been created to assist us in meeting our goals.

 

Environmentally Sensitive Areas are identified by wetland conditions should not be developed but rather be retained as part of larger parcels of property and be used as an open space element of any development that is to take place. Those Environmentally Sensitive Areas already in parcels that do not contain developable areas could be combined with parcels containing areas suitable for development or be acquired by conservancies, the township or county. These Environmentally Sensitive Areas are useful in providing a buffer between land uses and retaining the rural character of Forest Home Township.

 

HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA

 

The High Density Residential Area is located in close proximity to the Village of Bellaire. This area is intended to provide for a mixture of uses, while at the same time allowing the highest density residential development in the Township.

 

The purpose of providing for a High Density Residential Area is to provide for a range of housing types and styles, affordable housing, smaller dwelling units, as well as single-family dwellings. Smaller dwelling units and multiple dwelling units will accommodate people who do not require a large dwelling.

 

The majority of housing needs for the year-round residents, as well as, a large segment of seasonal residents can be accommodated in an area of the Township that is appropriate for this type of development. Providing an area for housing that is close to the services offered in Bellaire will ease the residential housing development pressures on those lands, which are better suited for agricultural and timber production uses.

 

Preferred residential densities would range between 5 and 7 dwelling units per acre, depending on available open space. This level of residential

 

 

 

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