SANDGATE TOWN PLAN
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I. Introduction 1


II. Goals		 3
2.1 Maintain an effective planning process.3
2.2 Effectively manage future growth and development. 3
2.3 Identify and protect important natural resources and historic features.3
2.4 Maintain and enhance recreational opportunities4
2.5 Support appropriate economic activities4
2.6 Encourage efficient energy use4
2.7 Plan for, finance, and provide an efficient system of public facilities and services4
2.8 Ensure access to good educational opportunities for all residents5
2.9 Actively encourage a high quality of life for residents of the town5


III. Population, Housing, and Economic Characteristics		 6
3.1 Population6
3.2 Housing7
3.3 Economic Characteristics8


IV. Natural Resources		 10
4.1 Physiography10
4.2 Water Resources11
4.3 Forest Lands12
4.4 Agricultural Lands13
4.5 Wildlife Habitat14
4.6 Air Quality14
4.7 Earth Resources14
4.8 Policies and Recommendations15


V. Land Use		 17
5.1 Current Zoning and Factors Affecting Land Use17
5.2 Recent Development, Budget Growth, and Property Taxes18
5.3 Land Use Planning Recommendations18
5.4 Planning for Affordable Housing19
5.5 Policies and Recommendations19


VI. Transportation		 21
6.1 Introduction21
6.2 Town Roads21
6.3 Public Transit 23
6.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel 23
6.5 Policies and Recommendations23


VII. Recreation		 24
7.1 Natural Resources24
7.2 Recreational Resources Outside Sandgate24
7.3 Future Public Recreational Facilities25
7.4 Policies and Recommendations25


VIII. Public Facilities and Services		 26
8.1 Educational Facilities and Services26
8.2 Town Buildings and Land26
8.3 Emergency Services and Law Enforcement26
8.4 Electricity and Telecommunications27
8.5 Cemeteries27
8.6 Library27
8.7 Solid Waste27
8.8 Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal28
8.9 Policies and Recommendations28


IX. Energy		 29
9.1 Issues29
9.2 Policies and Recommendations29


X. Municap Finance		 31
10.1 Budget and Tax Issues 31
10.2 Policies and Recommendations 32


XI. Relationship to Adjacent Towns and the Region		33


XII. Implementation Program - Summary		34


Land Use Zoning Map