Ohio Lake Erie Commission Lake Erie Balanced Growth Program

Balanced Growth Toolkit

NOTICE: As of August 11, 2009 this webpage will no longer be updated.  All materials related to the Balanced Growth program can be found at balancedgrowth.ohio.gov. 

 

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Request for Technical Assistance

Linking Land Use & Lake Erie: A Planning Framework

Linking Land Use & Lake Erie: Best Local Land Use Practices

Lake Erie Balanced Growth Strategy

 

Model Zoning Codes

1. Stormwater & Aquatic Areas
Chagrin River Watershed Partners Models
a. Stormwater Management
b. Riparian Setbacks
c. Wetland Setbacks
d. Erosion and Sediment Control

2. Meadow Protection
Madison, WI Ordinance
White Bear Lake, MN Ordinance
Long Grove, IL Ordinance

 
Guidance Documents

1. Conservation Development
Countryside Program Model
a. Part I - Introduction
b. Part II - Township Regs
c. Part III - County Sub. Regs
d. Part IV - Guide for Adapt-Use
e. Part V - Appendices
Rootstown Ordinance
Delaware Ordinance

2. Steep Slopes
Chagrin Falls Ordinance
Baltimore County Ordinance
Bath Township Resolution

3. Historic Preservation
Indiana Model Ordinance
Pennsylvania Model Ordinance

4. Scenic Protection
Sheboygan County Model Ordinance
Missouri Model Ordinance

5. Woodland Protection
Countryside Program Approach
Olmstead Falls Ordinance

6. Agricultural Lands Protection
Miami Township, OH Ordinance
Lancaster County, PA Model Ordinance

7. Compact Development
Wisconsin Model Ordinance
Columbus Traditional Neighborhood Development
Mantua Village Ordinance
South Euclid Ordinance