The Northern York County  Region  Comprehensive Plan  Policy and Action Plan  January 2005    Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan' Transportation Amendment Adopted by Franklintown Borough Council resolution- October 61h, 2010  Richard Blouch Tony Vasco Alan Rosenberger Sharon Blouch Rodney Stein Benjamin Shea Douglas Isenberg James Adams, Mayor  Adopted by Dillsburg Borough Council resolution October 12", 2010  JeffGriffin Hal Anderson David Baldwin John Richardson Matt Fawber Henry Snyder, Mayor  Adopted by Franklin Township Board of Supervisors resolution- October 13"h, 2010  Donald Lerew John Shambaugh Naomi Decker Gary Brown Edward Campbell  Adopted by Carroll Township Board of Supervisors resolution November g", 2010  Nancy Livingston Paul Walters William Turner Mark McCurdy Bruce Trostle  These actions amend thel Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan, dated September 2004 and amended in. January 2008, toi include the Transportation Amendment dated November 2010as an addition to the Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan. The Transportation Amendment and Appendices are separate documents.    Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan Adopted by Carroll Township Board of Supervisors resolultion- September 21,  2004 Calvin E. Hipp Jeffrey T. Murphy Jere E. Rutherford Robert L. Schopfer Kevin A. Zinn  Adopted by the Dillsburg Borough Council resolution September 14, 2004  Hal Anderson David Baldwin Jeff Griffin Nancy Grove Nichols Mark Ryder Mike Whitzel Kathryn Zeiders Darwin Moyer, Mayor 2004 Edward Balsavage Naomi Decker Larry Lambert Don Lerew John Shambaugh  Adopted by Franklin Township Board of Supervisors resolution - November 18,  Adopted by Franklintown Borough Council Resolution- February 2, 2005  Richard Blouch Sharon Blouch Lorraine McGee Dennis Palmer Leon Rudy David Trump Katrina Zies Robert Wolfe, Mayor  Action taken by Monaghan Township Board of Supervisors to not adopt the plan on! November 8, 2004- Monaghan Township Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan supercedes any information in this Plan regarding the Township.    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Page  Introduction The Planning Process  1 2 12 13 13  The Vision and Statements of Community Goals and Objectives Statement of the Relationship Between Planning Elements Statement of the Relationship to Contiguous Municipalities andt the  Policy and Action Plan  County Growth Management Initiative Delineation Multi-Municipal Land Use Regulatory Approach Homeowners Improvement and Assistance Program Design Features and Guidelines Northern Region Official Map Action Plan Transportation and Utilities Initiative Roadway Standards Program Access Management Standards Roadway Network Maintenance /Improvement Program Alternative Transportation Development U.S. Route 15 Corridor Improvements  Growth Management Initiative- 1  Growth Area and Rural Resource Area Growth Management Initiative -1 Multl-Municipal Future Land Use Scenario Growth Management Initiative - 5  Growth Management Initiative - 12 Growth Management Initiative 14 Growth Management Initiative -14 Growth Management Initiative -23 Growth Management Initiative Action Plan- -1 Transportation Initiative -1 Transportation Initiative- -3 Transportation Initiative- -5 Transportation Initiative -5 Transportation Initiative- -7 Transportation Initiative- -8 Transportation Initiative - Action Plan- 1  Action Plan  Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Initiative Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative -1 Crafting al Watershed Management Plan Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative -1 Environmental Site Planning Standards Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative -6 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Program Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative -8 Agricultural Preservation. Forestry Conservation Program Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative 18 Environmental Education Opportunities Program Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative 20 Action Plan Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Initiative Action Plan -1    TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)  Page  Economic Development Initiative Dillsburg Redevelopment Area as a Component of the Comprehensive Plan Dillsburg Revitalization Program Workforce Development Program Action Plan Historic Preservation Initiative Heritage Region Historic Preservation Program Action Plan Community Services and Facilities Initiative Comprehensive Regional Recreation Program  Economic Development Initiative -1 Economic Development Initiative- -1 Economic Development Initiative -2 Economic Development Initiative -9 Economic Development Initiative - Action Plan -1 Historic Preservation Initiative- -1 Historic Preservation Initiative -1 Historic Preservation Initiative -5 Historic Preservation Initiative Action Plan- -1 Community Services & Facilities Initiative- -1 Community Services & Facilities Initiative- -1  Regional Business Development Program Economic Development Initiative -6  Local Heritage Management Action Plan as a part of thel Lancaster-York  Older Adults Services Program Community Services & Facilities Initiative -3 Volunteer Outreach Program Community Services & Facilities Initiative -4  Intergovernmental /S Services Communications Program Dillsburg Area Public Library Strategic Plan Regional Newsletter Northern Region Website Action Plan Implementation Implementation Schedule Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -4 Community Services & Facilities Initiative- -6 Community Services & Facilities Initiative -7 Community Services & Facilities Initiative- -8 Community Services & Facilities Initiative Action Plan- -1  Implementation Plan-1 Implementation Schedule -1  Appendix 1- Multi-Municipal Land Use Regulatory Approach Enabling Sections from the    Introduction  The Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plani is the end result ofa at twenty-four month cooperative planning effort between Dillsburg and Franklintown Boroughs and Carroll, Franklin, and Monaghan Townships. The Plan is the ending point oft the planning process but, more importantly, itist the beginning pointi for action and The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) has beeni instrumental in coordinating and guiding the process. The CPAC (a group ofr more than thirty representatives from the region's governing bodies, planning commissions, school district, and communty-at-arge) steadfastly steered the process through monthly work sessions ands special activities. The final work oft the CPAC, development of the action plan ands schedule, sets the stage for the next community effort, implementation. The future oft thel Northern York County Regioni isr not outlined int the pages oft this Plan. Thet future oft ther region will be determined byt the dedication ofi its citizens tob bring this Plan to life. The commitment of the CPAC members andi involvement oft the community duringt thep planning process are a demonstration oft the region's capacityt to work cooperatively. Ini the years to come ther region must continue tof follow the path of intergovernmental cooperation ifit truly desires tor reach its common goals, objectives, The governing bodies oft the Northern York County Region acknowledge the exceptional  implementation.  and vision.  contributions of the CPAC member: Frank Krammer, Chair Linda Hansen, Sec. EdE Balsavage Richard Blouch Charles Bowers Don Bowers Charles Diller Roy Fuss Jeff Griffin Mark Hagenbuch EdH Hartman Patrick Hepfner Allen Hoffman Carla Ice Mervin Ice Cynthia Jones  Larry Klase Harry Kochenderfer Mike Lavin Rolla Lehmen David March Allyn Meyers Andy Miliken Allen Reeves Leon Rudy Norm Shelly, Jr. Bob Shopfer Brian Small Jon Spoulding Jim Starner Larry Therit, Jr. George A. Tjiattas    The Planning Process  The strategic, comprehensive planning process integrated the elements oft the comprehensive plan as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (PAMPC) with selected principles of strategic planning. The Plan meets ther required MPC elements, buti is not limited tot these elements. Comprehensive plan elements included: As statement of goals and objectives o A statement indicating the and a plan for land use, housing, transportation, and community facilities and utilities. As statement of thei interrelationship between plan elements. Ad discussion of short- and long- range implementation strategies. Strategic elements included: Effective, focused information gathering. Extensive communication: and participation. Accommodation of divergent interests and values. Development and analysis of alternatives.  relationship of the plan to planningi in surrounding municipalities. o As statement indicating that the existing and proposed development is generally consistent with the objectives oft the County Comprehensive Plan.  Understanding oft the future implications of present policy. Discovery ofp policy changes to achieve desired futures. Focused, reasonable, and orderly decision making. Development ofa plan of action.  Fort thel Northern York County Region this integrated planning process began with the community's answers to important questions during Phase 1- Understanding the Community (focus groups) and Phase 2- Envisioning the Future (visioning forum) "What doy you like most about the Northern York County Region?" "What doy you like least about the Northern York County Region?" "What are your expectations for the planning process?" "How will our current region look andi feel in twenty years?" "How would our ideal region look and feel in twenty years?" The Phase 1activities led to the development oft the Background Profiles for demographics and socioeconomics, land use and housing, natural resources and environmental features, transportation, wastewater and water utilities, and community  services andi facilities.    Synthesizing thei information collected in Phase 1 wast thei focus of Phase 2. Beginning with the" "probable future," (.e., the region'sf future direction given the continuation of existing conditions and public policies) a community dialogue led toap preferred future in statements oft the vision and regional goals and objectives. Dramatic results were achieved as each phase built on the activities oft thep previous phase. The focus of Phase 3- Developing the Technical Analysis and the Strategic Action Plan- was to explore the means to attain the region's goals and objectives. Strategies were organized into six initiatives: growth management, transportation, environmental and transportation protection, economic development, historic preservation, and community services and facilities. These strategies were compiled into the Comprehensive Plan's Policy Plan. Creatinga sound program fori implementation of the strategies was the focus oft the final phase. The program factored in time commitments, budget constraints, staff requirements, service delivery programs, and regional priorities fort the Northern York County Region. The Vision and Statements of Regional Goals and Objectives  Well Planned- Balanced Land Use, Not Suburban Sprawl  The Vision: In thei future, growth willl be well planned, providing a regional mix of residential and non-residential uses that discourage sprawl development patterns and strengthen the region's economic tax base.  2    Goal: To plan for growth and tor manage sprawl by guiding development to areas in the region targeted for growth andi infill and to provide these areas with adequate sewer,  water, and transportation infrastructure. Objectives:  Develop a regional, multi-faceted, growth management strategy. Provide public education on ther meaning of growth management policies, its advantages and limitations. Develop al land use plan that clarifies the specific categories of use and style ofdevelopment Provide areas for residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, recreational, and mixed-use development within the targeted growth area. Encourage and promote residential development patterns in rural areas Target new development in locations where infrastructure services are Promote high quality design techniques such as integrating land uses, mixing housing types, protecting open spaces, creating pedestrian oriented environments, and governing the design and placement of cellular towers so as tor minimize their visual impact ont the surrounding Support the growth management strategy with land use regulations and Perform an audit on existing ordinances to assess their compatibility with growth management objectives and desired growth patterns. Explore specific designt tools that support ther region's character and encourage the use oft these tools in new development. Continue to promote integrated regional planning and encourage collaboration byf forming a regional group that has equal representation from  that preserve open space. currently available or planned.  community character. design criteria.  allr municipal interests.  People Oriented Neighborhoods  The Vision: In2 2020, the region's residential neighborhoods will be al key component of the overall health of the region, places where residents feel a strong connection to their neighbors and value opportunities to work together fort the betterment ofall. They will be designed with a pedestrian orientation and offera variety of housing styles tor meet the needs ofa alla age andi income groups.  3    Goal: To design new neighborhoods and enhance existing neighborhoods with a pedestrian focus that willi increase the potential fori interaction of residents and connections tor neighborhood businesses and to augment the neighborhood's character through landscaping, aesthetic enrichment, and housing diversity.  Objectives:  Promote standards for streetscape elements in newr residential developments that include sidewalks (where appropriate), street trees, and environmentally friendly Adopt residential street design standards that are appropriate fort the community's living environment: and avoid the over-design of streets. Provide a range of residential development styles, including preservation of existing historical buildings, infill development, subdivisions ins suburban settings and new mixed-use developments. Provide a range of housing types, values and styles to meet the needs ofe existing andf future residents oft ther region. Invest in rehabilitation of older housing stock while preservingi its architectural integrity.  lighting.  Abundant Rural Open Space, Green Space and Recreation Areas  The Vision: The region's future will be replete with recreation and open space, including bike and walking paths, linear parkways along streams, public common space in downtown, street trees and urban landscapina.  Goal: To develop both passive and active recreational opportunities for all age groups, top preserve the rural open space, and to promote the greening of the urban environment (commercial centers)t through landscaping and aesthetics.    Objectives: programming.  Provide a regional approach to recreation, including the use off facilities and Coordinate efforts for the development of recreational opportunities with the promotion oft the region's historic resources. Provide a broad range of recreational programs for all ages including sports, cultural activities, informal gatherings, and community festivals celebrations. Provide the administrative structure and supportt to implement the regional Identify high priority open space areas for preservation or conservation, including areas of prime agriculture soils, and promote and educate the community ont the economic benefits of open space preservation (see objectives Protect Sensitive Provide financial support for land acquisition of open space lands that provide either recreational opportunities orr natural resources protection. Increase incentives forp preserving open space in new residential developments. Promote the use ofs street trees for newr residential development: andl landscaping standards for new, non-residential development and redevelopment. Incorporate street tree landscaping standards into land use ordinances. Adopt measures tor retain and conserve trees ina areas subject to development. Increase the percentage oft tree cover onp private residential and business lands.  recreation approach. Environmental Resources).  Protected, Sensitive Environmental Resources The Vision: Int thei future, natural resources that provide protection for the region's water supply, habitat for wildlife, and recreational benefits to the community will be preserved and protected.  Goal: Top protect ther region's most valued resources including the forested lands of South Mountain, the Yellow Breeches Creek, important rural open spaces, and the State Gamelands.  5    Objectives:  Adopta and open space protection plan (also see objectives for Abundant Rural Open Space, Green Space, and Recreation Areas). Develop criteria fori identifying and prioritizing ther region's open areas based on thep presence and relative value oft the area's natural and environmental resources. Create a development review process to assure thatt there is accessible, well- maintained open space provided, where possible, in allr new residential developments. Explore management options for resource protection, including farmlandwoodland, preservation, conservation easements, land acquisition, etc. Provide regional finançial support for acquisition of priority open space lands that Explore the enhancement of the agricultural preservation program by providing regional financial supportt to buy farmers' development rights. Promote communty-supported, agriculture as a means to assist in sustaining the agricultural base in ther region. Target a minimum of 25% participation by local area.f farmers inaf farmer's market. Continue to educate farmers regarding agriculture security areas and programs (e.g., Clean & Green) and the use of conservation easements as important measures for the protection and preservation ofa agricultural lands. Adopt regulations that provide protection fors sensitive natural resources, including slopes over 25%, groundwater recharge areas, wetlands, and floodplains. Promote stormwater best management practices (BMPs). Support conservation education. Support and actively participate ine environmental, nongovernmental organizations, such ast the Yellow Breeches Watershed Association.  provide natural resources protection. Protect agriculture resources.  Clean Air, Quality Water and Dark Skies  The Vision: Int the future, water resources will be clean and plentiful, air quality will not be degraded, light pollution will be limited and adequate protection will be provided tos sustain resources for future generations. and air, and to prevent light pollution. Objectives:  Goals: To conserve water resources, top protect the quality ofi important water supply  Review land use regulations and update to achieve thef following priorities:  6    Reduce thei impact of new development ons stormwater runoff byr reducing the overall percent ofi impervious surfaces created by new development. Promote stormwater BMPs for new development. Continue toi implement and expandt the wellhead protection program initiatedi in the region! by the Dillsburg Area Authority. Address the use ofe efficient lightt types such as LPS (Low Pressure Sodium) and HPS (High Pressure Sodium), lightt trespass standards, andlI limits oni illumination expressed as maximum, average foot-candles per squaref foot. Participate in educational and program activities of area and countywide watershed associations, such as the Yellow Breeches Watershed Association: and the  Watershed. Alliance of York.  Better and Safer Transportation Network The Vision: In 2020, every resident of the region has access toa diverse multi-modal transportation system to travel easily to jobs, businesses, and recreational and transit and alternative transportation provide local and regional travel thati is safe, accessible, efficient and environmentally sound.  Goal: Top provide ai transportation system cultural activities. Increased public  that addresses Route 15 corridor improvements; traffic control; improved roadways with coordinated landscape, lighting, sidewalks and bus stops; public transportation; and bicycle and pedestrian friendly streets. Objectives:  Continue tob be actively involved with the PENNDOT Highway Development Process for Route 151 Improvements to ensure that the design of transportation solutions integrates the community's values and locall land use decisions. Work with PENNDOT to produce ai transportation alternative thati incorporates context sensitive design ande environmental enhancements. Resolve safety and operational deficiencies on Route 15 south of Range End Road associated with leftt turns and crossing traffic and with poor pavement and shoulder conditions. Create at functional classification systemf for the Northern York Region, incorporating roadway design and access management criteria. Identify and prioritize network deficiencies ofa regional impact and work together with York County MPOt to plan andi implement the resolution oft these deficiencies. Implement traffic calming measures on Baltimore Street tor resolve safety and  operational issues.  7    Continue the roadway maintenance program, where currently established, and develop ar roadway maintenance program inj jurisdictions without a program. The maintenance program would include both municipal and PENNDOT Maintenance Highlight program areas where regional cooperation isap preferred option. Increase investment in public transit to expand services in the region, exploring funding options, such asar regional gas tax. Develop a transportation center, connecting automobile and bicycle commuters with public transit and bikeways. Explore regional rails service as a viable alternative to automobile transportation. Provide opportunities for safe bicycle and pedestrian traffic, both int the urbanizing areas and in suburban neighborhoods, with pathways tos schools, businesses, and  Programs.  recreation: areas.  Strong Local Economy  The Vision: In the future the Northern Region will sustain a healthy local economy where residents will be able to earn a livingy wage. The region will have fulle employment and afull range ofs social services, and a range of housing that will match demand andi family incomes.  Goal: Tos sustain livable-wage jobs and to provide opportunities forj job training and education and social supports to meet the needs of thel labor force.  Objectives:  Develop an adequate tax base to pay for community services andi facility needs by balancing residential growth with non-residential growth (commercial, office and Designate areas fore employment centers within the region's targeted areas for Enhance older, established business areas and promote their assets, especially Coordinate the location of new employment centers with access toa variety of Increase local ownership of ands support for local businesses. Develop a clear definition oft the characteristics ofbusinesses allowed within homes andi implement uniform regulations for the development of home businesses based ont the definition and Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. Update the region's statistical database with 2000 census information and reportsi in order to better understand changes that have occurred in industry ande employment  industrial). growth.  int the region's urban area of Dillsburg. transportation types.  8    sectors, income and educational levels, and the correlation! between these data and thes socioeconomic well-being oft the region. Provide continuing education opportunities to prepare area residents for new work environments (see Quality! Facilities and Services objectives). Increase the availability of high-quality childcare options that are affordable and accessible to all residents. Expand ther membership and services oft the Dillsburg Area Business Association to include broad region-wide support. Expand transportation opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals through the Ways-to Work project and Welfare-to-Work program.  Respected Historic and Cultural Resources  The Vision: Int the future, the community has identified, promoted and protected important cultural andl historical assets to effectively preserve the character oft the community and support economic activity associated with heritage tourism. Additionally, historic resources are tied into an overall regional greenway system.  Goal: To preserve local landmarks, buildings, cultures, and traditions that make the  Northern York Region unique. Objectives:  Definet the public's role in the preservation ofs special places and celebrate the contribution of businesses, organizations, and individuals. Identify and preserve appropriate adaptive reuse for historic landmark structures. Complete a detailed historic buildings survey fort the region that prioritizes property for preservation planning purposes. Support efforts under way to preserve andr restore the Dillsburg Tavern. Promote historic preservation and ther region's downtown in Dillsburg. Consider adoption of an! historic preservation districti in Dillsburg top provide protection for valued historical structures.  9    Improve pedestrian and bicycle access that will connect ther region's urban center to surrounding historical and cultural areas, including neighborhoods, parks, schools,  recreation facilities and rural open spaces.  AVibrant Downtown  The Vision: In 2020, development int the region's urban center of Dillsburg will enhance the quality ofl lifei in adjacent neighborhoods and will contribute to ahealthy regional economy. The downtown's community character will be preserved with reduced levels of traffic and noise andi increased pedestrian activity.  Goal: To enhance the region's urban core (downtown Dillsburg) through downtown revitalization that will address commercial development and promotion, on-street and off- street parking, the pedestrian environment, heritage tourism, and quality ofl lifei issues.  Objectives:  Promote ther rehabilitation and maintenance ofb buildings and structures through a variety oft techniques andi incentives, and establish an acceptable set of property Develop andi implement a streetscape plan for both Dillsburg and Franklintown Develop and promote design guidelines for new non-residential development thatis ink keeping with historic character of the existing downtown. Implement thee existing Dillsburg Revitalization Plani in the designated area contiguous to the downtown. Consider adoption of historic district zoning to bolster commercial revitalization and business investment and toi increase tourism. Evaluatei the benefits of Pennsylvania's Main Street program and consider program development. Promote and provide incentives fori infill development int targeted areas. Expand the number of businesses int the downtown that offer goods and services to ther region, including recreation-oriented businesses (e.g., movie theater).  maintenance standards. Boroughs.  10    Engaged Community and Responsive Government  The Vision: Int thef future, municipal administrative services will be expanded to provide adequate staffing for administering plans, programs, facilities and enforcing ordinances. Strong community volunteerism and support of events and activities will bet the norm. Citizen advisory committees will continue to be utilized to gain public input on plans, services and policies.  Goal: To provide opportunities for continued citizen involvement in community and volunteer events and activities and to ensure the responsiveness ofr municipal organizations and government administration toi its citizenry.  Objectives:  Explore opportunities for cooperating on administrative tasks ands sharings stafft to Explore methods toi improve community volunteerism and build financial support for municipal organizations, including volunteer fire companies. Provide publice education regarding the services oft the fire and emergency medical service providers and the needt to support these efforts through monetary contributions and volunteer efforts. Explore various options to enhance emergency: services coverage and response time throughout the region, including enhancement ofe existing services and provisions for coordination among emergency service providers. Explore the possibility ofa county-level, social service and government, resource center int thel Northern York County Region.  provide municipal services.  11    Quality Facilities and Services  The Vision: Int the future, the region's youth will continue to be provided with high quality education and social support. Lifelong learning opportunities will be available to all. The region's services and facilities willl keep upv with the pace ofgrowth.  Goal: To provide high quality education ata alll levels, youth to adult, and community services and facilities, including government, emergency, andl health-care /social Objectives: (see Engaged Community andl Responsive Government for objectives Work with thel Northern York School District to coordinate thel District's long-range and strategic planning efforts with the planning activities oft the region andi its Continue to promote vocational career opportunities att the high school level. Develop an educational learning complex that offers job retraining programs in ther region and coordinates services with higher learningi institutions for new business andj job development. Communicate development and planning activities with the School District and work together to resolve common issues and/or problems. Provide library services and staffing to keep pace with service demands. Work to provide high speedi internet access tot thel library, senior center, and Work closely with thel libraryt to offer programs to help educate children. Offer ai fuller range ofs senior services, including home-based: senior care, small care facilities located within neighborhoods, and senior center activities.  services and library resources. one emergency and government services).  municipalities.  schools.  Policy and Action Plan  The Policy and Action Plan sets the direction for growth and development over the next twenty years. The Plan introduces six policy initiatives built around the themes of growth management; transportation, environmental and natural resources protection, economic development, historic preservation, and community services and facilities. Each initiative includes a series of strategies. The strategies reflect projects, programs and organizational structure needed tor meet the region's vision and goals and objectives. An integral part of each initiative is the action plan. The action plan provides ai framework for achievement through its prioritized listingo of strategies, assignments ofr responsibility  12    for strategy initiation and primary implementation, benchmarked activities, preliminary Statement of the Relationship Between Planning Elements Cross references throughout thep policy plan and action plan tie the strategies and initiatives together. These references aret toor numerous to list; however, the following statements provide al brief listing oft the type of relationships that are integrated Ing general, the connection! between! land use and the development ofi infrastructure is ofprimary importance tot ther region's efforts tor manage growth. Thei implementation oft ther roadway standards program, access management standards, and roadway network maintenancehmpovement program will ensure that ther region's transportation system supports thef future land use scenario by focusing ther majority ofi infrastructure dollars within the primary and secondary growth areas. The environmental and natural resources initiative supports the rural resource elements of the growth management plan by emphasizing the management of the region's watersheds through environmental site planning standards, the stormwater best management practices program, the agricultural preservation/forestry conservation program, and environmental education opportunities. The economic development initiative focuses on the Dillsburg redevelopment area and downtown revitalization program. Sustaining al healthy business environment requires a direct interface with future land use andt transportation plus the active involvement: and promotion of the! business community and training oft the workforce. Ani interrelated economic development initiative is the historic preservation initiative which seeks tot build al local heritage management action plan and preserve historic resources in an effort to promote the region as an interesting place to visit and work. The community services andf facilities initiative relates to the quality ofl life ofthe region by addressing recreation, senior, governmental and library services and includes methods for communicating with the community and soliciting community Statement of the Relationship to Contiguous Municipalities and The Policy and Action Plan sets forth strategies that have the potential to affect adjoining municipalities. The majority of these strategies are related to land use. For this reason, itis necessary not only to provide the opportunity for the contiguous municipalities to review the Plan, but also to complete a consistency review. The contiguous municipalities, existing land use, comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances were reviewed. Inconsistencies occurring int the region with other municipalities are separated byt the Yellow Breeches Creek, which acts as a natural buffert to separate incompatible Latimore Township, Adams County: The Township adoptedi its comprehensive plan in2 2000 and subsequently updated its zoning in 2002. The region borders Latimore Township at Franklin Township's southwestern boundary. The future land use designation int this areai is "rural conservation, whichi is consistent with Latimore's zoning designation' "agriculture conservation".  cost estimates and potential funding sources.  throughout the policy and action plan.  volunteers.. the County  uses.  13    Washington Township, York County: The Township does not have a recent (more than 20 years old) comprehensive plan. The region borders Washington Township at Franklin Township's southeastern boundary. The future land use designation int this areai is "rural conservation" and" "public", associated with the State Gameland, which is consistent with Washington Township's zoning designation' "rural residentialagiculture' and' "woodland preservation." Warrington Township, York County: The Township's comprehensive plan is ati least ten years old; zoning reflects the plan's future land use designations. The region borders Warrington Township at Carroll and Monaghan Township's southern boundary. The future land use designation int this area is "rural conservation," which is consistent with Warrington Township's zoning designation "rural agriculture" and Fairview Township, York County The Township's adopted comprehensive plani is reflected ini the Township's zoning ordinance. The region borders Fairview Township at Monaghan Township's eastern boundary. The future land use designation is "rural conservation," whichi is consistent with Fairview Township's zoning designation Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County- - The Township recently adoptedi its comprehensive plan and is in thep process of updating its zoning ordinance. The region borders Upper Allen Township at the Monaghan and Carroll Townships' northern boundary. The future land uset fort the areai is "rural conservation" with the exception oft the area along Old Gettysburg Road, whichi is "highway commercial." The entire area is separated byt the Yellow! Breeches Creek, which forms ai natural barrier between land uses. The area in Upper Allen Township is designated" "rural living,"" village center," "publiclsemipublic," and' "low densityr residential." The only inconsistency would bei thel location of the' "highway commercial" area int ther region next to the' "low-density residential" areai in Upper Allen along the Old Gettysburg Pike. The location oft the Creek ini this vicinity will soften thei impact as well as design Monroe Township, Cumberland County: The Township's comprehensive plan was completed in 1994. The Township's current zoning is based ont the comprehensive plan. The region borders Monroe Township along Franklin and Carroll Townships' northern boundary. Thei future land use fort the areai is "rural conservation" and "public land." The areai in Monroe Townshipi is: zoned conservation" along South Mountain, "agriculture" int the lowland areas, and" "suburban residential" east of Williams Grove Road. The onlyi inconsistency occurs where ther region's" "rural conservation" area would abut the" "suburban residential". zone; however, the Yellow Breeches Creek is a natural buffer ini this location. Thel Plan is consistent with the York County Growth Management Plan and other elements oft the York County Comprehensive Plan. Members oft the York County Planning Commission Staff have been present ate each CPAC meeting and ate events throughout the planning process. Frequent coordination with specific staff members has  "conservation."  "residential rural."  guidelines setf forth in this Regional Plan:  occurred to confirm consistency and positions.  14    Growth Management Initiative  Growth Area and Rural Resource Area  Delineation:  The focus of the strategy is to determine the best locations forr new growth and development based on existing and planned housing and business subdivision: activity, public utilities, roadways, zoning, community facilities, and environmental features. The guiding principle is to direct the majority of development into urban settings (Boroughs and developing areas) and away from the countryside. The growth area and rural resource area delineation influences thef future land use scenario.  Key Components:  Base the designation of growth and rural resource areas on definitions from the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC- Actof1 1969, P.L. 805, No. 247, Designated growth area: a region within a county or counties described ina municipal or multi-municipal, plan that preferably includes and surrounds a city, Borough or village, and within which residential and mixed-use development is permitted or planned fora at densities of one unit to the acre ori more; commercial, industrial andi institutional uses are permitted or planned for, and public infrastructure. services are provided or planned. Future growth area: ana area ofa municipal or multi-municipal, plan outside of and adjacent toa designated growth area where residential, commercial, industrial andi institutional uses and development are permitted or planned aty varying densities and public infrastructure services may or may not be provided, but future development at greater densities is planned to accompany the orderly extension and provision ofp publici infrastructure services. Public infrastructure services: services that are provided to areas with densities of one or more units to the acre, which may include sanitary sewers andi facilities oft the collection and treatment of sewage, water lines and facilities for pumping and treating of water, parks and open. space, streets and sidewalks, public transportation and other services that may be appropriate within a growth area. Rural resource area: ana area described inar municipal or muli-municipal, plan within which rural resource uses including, but not limited to, agriculture, timbering, mining, quarrying and other extractive industries, forest and game lands and recreation and tourism are encouraged and enhanced, development that is compatible with or supportive ofs such uses in permitted, and public infrastructure services are not provided except in villages.  as amended):  Growth Management Initiative -1    Village: an unincorporated settlement thati is part ofa township where residential and mixed-use densities of fone unit tot the acre or more exist or are permitted and commercial, industrial or institutional uses exist or are permitted. Ahamlet isa smaller version ofa village, usually located atac crossroads witha concentration of homes and neighborhood commercial. Assumptions for Determining the Designation of Primary and Secondary Base the delineation of the growth areas ont thef following set ofa assumptions (guiding principles). Unlimited and uncontrolled growthi is nots sustainable (.e., ifgrowthi is uncontrolled, the municipalities oft ther region willr not be able to maintain the! balance between economy, environment, and community). The majority oft the growthi in ther nextt twenty years will be directed into the designated primary or secondary growth areas, atl least 80% ofl housing and 95% ofbusiness. Over the next twenty years the region's population is expected to grow to 17,250 persons, ani increase of3,300 persons.' The region should reevaluate this numbers with new projections fromt the York County Planning Commission (YCPC) when itb becomes available.2 Assuming an average household size of2.5 persons per housing unit, approximately 1,320 additional units would be expected int ther next twentyy years. The region's growth areas would be expected to absorb approximately 1,050 new units. The primary and secondary growth areas will encompass the region's existing The primary growth area will accommodate a variety of uses: residential (housing ofvarious densities, styles and value), commercial, industrial, office, institutional, recreational and mixed-use. Areas designated as a secondary growth area will have a more limited range of use. New housing will beb balanced with new The primary growth area will have at fullr range of community services (identified intheb background profiles report)- parks, emergency, administrative, libraries, schools, etc. Itis assumed secondary growth areas will noth have this diversity of The primary growth area willl bes served byat transportation network that is coordinated to manage the traffic impact ofs surrounding land uses and will include arterials, major and minor collectors, local roadways and itwill provide for transit, bicycles, and pedestrian movements (sidewalks). The ultimate transportation network will takei into account the short- and long-term improvements to the US Route 15 Corridor.  Growth Areas:  Boroughs and villages.  business to preserve the tax base.  community services.  'Based one escalation ofthe York County Planning Commission population projections derived 2York County Planning Commission has developed draft population projections; however, these projections needt tober reviewed prior tof finalization. Whent thisi information becomes available the growth and absorption rates should be readjusted.  from the 1990 Census.  Growth Management Initiative -2    The primary growth areav willl have af full range of publici infrastructure in addition tot those services listed as community services and transportation. This infrastructure willi include public water, sanitary sewers, and stormwater facilities. Secondary growth area will not have the same level ofp public services ast the primary growth area, including the Boroughs ands surrounding area. Environmentally sensitive areas (floodplains, wetlands, surface waters, steep slopes, woodlands, and vistas) that arei interspersed throughout the primary and secondary growth areas will bep protected through the use of open space planning and conservation subdivision techniques. Designation of Primary and Secondary Growth Areas Designate Dillsburg Borough and the immediate areas surrounding the Borough as the region's primary growth area (see Map 1). The area includes all of Dillsburg Borough and land in Carroll and Franklin Townships adjacent tot the Borough andi in the general vicinity oft the! Route 15 corridor. Designate secondary growth areas (see Map 1)f for Franklintown Borough and its immediate are and the villages of Siddonsburg and Mount Pleasant inl Monaghan Township. These secondary areas take ont the form of historic villagesi int ther region. Franklintown Borough ist the only incorporated area oft thet three secondary growth areas. The growth area includes the developed areas of the Borough plus the vacant parcels in the area of South Street, Church Street and Long Avenue. Franklintown has both public water and publics sewer. The Siddonsburg Mount Pleasant villages in Monaghan Township were identified in the Monaghan Township Comprehensive Plan. The villages are linear, following the York Road. Ther major crossroad is located at Siddonsburg Road. The area does not have public water and publics sewer. Assumptions for Determining the Designation of Rural Resource Areas Base the delineation of the rural resource areas on the following set of assumptions. The rural resource areas will be designated in areas with large expanses of natural and environmentally sensitive features, farmland, and rural residential Thel land usei ini ther rural resource areas will bel limited to maintain its rural character. Acceptable land uses will ber natural resource and game preserves; farms and associated agriculture activities; open space housing developments (see design guidelines strategy forf further description); estate lots (lots ine excess off four acres); greenways and passive recreation areas; woodlands and associated: activities; and geographicaly.dispersed home-based businesses, farm-support enterprises andi institutions tor maintain ar rurall lifestyle. The expected increase in residential units in these areas would be 264 new units in open space! housing developments and estate lots.  development.  Growth Management Initiative -3    The rural resource area will be served by al limited roadway network with the majority of the roadways being locally supported bys several collector roadways to connect these remote locations tot the growth areas and other locations outside The rural resource area willl be serviced by private on-lot water, wastewater: and stormwater systems. In the case of the open space subdivisions, small- community systems may be appropriate. Insome locations, with a preponderance of deficiencies or malfunctioning systems, public systems may need to be extended; however, in these cases this does not meant the growth areai is being extended andi in all such cases the public system will not bes sized Recognize the area outside the growth areas as the rural resource area. Land use characteristics include farms; large lots subdivisions; natural areas associated with areas, creeks and streams; and scattered businesses. The majority of the area does not have public water or publics sewer. Several subdivisions do exist with publics sewer and public water; however, these residential communities arei in remote locations surrounded by open space, farms orr natural areas. The Plan recognizes these areas as ane existing feature oft the rural resource area. Their relative size, character and proximity tot the designated growth areas would prohibit themi from! being included ina growth area. Designation of Future Growth Areas Recognize twof future growth areas. These areas include: The first future growth area is located int the eastern half of Franklintown Borough. The expectation is that the South Street and Church Street areas in the secondary growth area will develop before thesei future areas since the grid An areai in Monaghan Township int the vicinity of Memphord Estates and the Yellow Breeches Creek is slated for residential development; however,itis currently limited ini its development potential duet to lack ofp public water and public sewer and environmental constraints. The expectationi int thei future is that as the growth areai in Carroll Township fills and when public sewer and/or public water become available, this area would be opened for higher densities of Determine the residential development potential within the growth areas based on density calculations from the future land use scenario, vacant parcels, and environmental constraints (see the Future Land Scenario fort these calculations).  ther region:  to accommodate future growth.  street systemi isi inj place.  residential growth.  Growth Management Initiative -4    Muiti-Municipal Future Land Use Scenario The future land use scenario focuses on a multi-municipal approach. This approach provides the opportunity fort the five municipalities to determine collectively the best locations for specific classes ofl land uses across the region. The context for thef future land use scenario is the delineation of growth and rural resource areas (see the Growth Area and Rural Resource Area Delineation: strategy). These locations are shown on  Map 1. Key Components: descriptions:  Base the region's land use classification system ont the following definitions and Rural Conservation: This class is one oft two classes reserved for rural resource areas. Very low-density development is the key characteristic. Inrural conservation areas the average density would be onel housing unit per two acres or an average oft two acres for business activities. Thel best approach in these areas forp preserving the rural character oft the community is to promote open space style development. The open space development methodology (conservation subdivisions) is a designt technique that promotes the protection of environmental features and conserves open space by integrating greenways and wide expanses of undeveloped lands with concentrated areas of development. The corner stone oft thet technique is optional development scenarios that takef form as cluster development (large portions of the area remaining in open space), estate lots, and country properties/farms. This approach provides designf flexibility and creativity (see the Design Features and Guidelines Strategy andt the Open Space Protection Ther rural conservation class assumes housing, agricultural activities, and open space /natural areas will! be the predominant land uses. AI reasonable mix of home-I -based ors small businesses associated with country living is appropriate in these areas as long ast they meet thef following requirements: O Are compatible with surrounding uses, natural features and the environment Dor not cause undue stress onr roadways Dor not require other publici infrastructure (public water ors sewer). Land use regulations would be put in place to address compatibility issues. Four residential land use classes are designated for the primary ands secondary Rural Residential: This category represents the lowest density residential land use type. Itprovides the transition from higher density residential uset to lower density conservation uses in Carroll and Monaghan Townships. The area generally does not have access to public water and publics sewer; however,  Strategy for more information).  growth areas.  Growth Management Initiative -5    public sewer is available tos several areas. The expectation is.t thes sewer will not be available tot the entire area and the style of development will be residential conservation subdivisions. Conservation subdivisions would minimize impacts one environmental features, preserve open areas, and provide a greenway system inther region. Extending the greenway with aj path or trail system would help develop pedestrian connections to major activity centers and between neighborhoods. The open space concept may be appliedi in any oft the residential areas. Int the rural residential areat the ideal development would preserve between! 50 and 60% of thel land. The average residential densityi in these areas would be one unit per acre. Low-Density Residential: This category is generally associated with the outer limits oft the growth area and with existing low-density residential neighborhoods. Ink locations that are nots surrounded by rural residential areas, the category helps to form at transition between denser uses int the growth areas andt the rural resource areas. The majority oft the uses would bes single-family detached homes and recreation lopen areas. The average development density would bet three Conservation subdivisions would be appropriate in low-density areas. Int the low- density residential area thei ideal development would preserve between 40 and 50% of thel land and concentrate the allowable number of homes on ana average Specificl locations for open space development include the tracts behind the developing areas of Spring! Lane and contiguous to the designated mixed-use and residential areas that eventually would develop around the proposed southern US 15i interchange area connection tol PAI Route 74 (Carlisle Road). The open space concept would be utilized to create a greenbelt separating the mixed-use development and to allow pedestrian access into the areai from surrounding neighborhoods. The other specific location is the vacant low-density areas adjacent to Fisher and Stony Runs on the east side of the Route 15 corridor. Developing a greenway with riparian buffer for stream protection would beal high priority. Atrails system to provide access tot the natural areas may bea Itis expected that the residential areas will have public water and publics sewer; however, the outlying regions ofFranklin Township may continue tou utilize on-lot systems until the public system reaches these areas. Ini these cases lots must bes sized to accommodate the on-lot systems ther need forr replacement areas would be determined att thet time of subdivision andl land development based on thes schedule fori implementing public water and/or sewer tot the area andt the Medium-Density Residential: Similar in character to thel low-density residential neighborhoods, the medium-density classification is reserved for areas, that already exhibit or are expected to exhibit the following characteristics: o An average density off four to five units per acre.  homes per acre.  lots size of 10,000 square feet.  consideration.  results ofs soil testing.  Growth Management Initiative -6        Upper Allen Township MONAGHAN TWP  Northern York Regional Comprehensive Plan  To Mechanicsburg Lisburn Interchange  Map 1 Future Land Use LEGEND  Rural Conservation Rural Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Village Mixed Use Highway Commercial Industrial Public  Franklintown Borough Inset  CARROLLTWP  DILLS  Cumberland, County  Streets Roads Major Roads Route 15 Proposedi Interchange Location Primary Growth Area Secondary Growth Area Future Growth Area Village Center  FRANKLIN TWP  FRANKLINTOWN BORO  ToYork Vellsville/Rossville  Adams County  ottstown  Not to Scale CPC August, 2002 Revised: Revised: 8/03 6/04 Revised: 8/04  DILLSBURG BORO  To Gettysburg  Dillsburg Borough Inset    Neighborhoods with a concentration of one housing type (generally detached homes) or ar mix of single-family housing types (detached, semi-detached Available public water and sewer service, sidewalks and roadways providing connections throughout the neighborhood andt to other neighborhoods/ recreation areas (Logan Park and Dillsburg athletic fields). Quick access tot the major roadways and U.S. Route 15. The majority of the medium-density residential sites are either developed or are int the development process. The medium-density residential neighborhoods are located in northern Dillsburg Borough extending into Carroll Township. These neighborhoods are surrounded by higher density developments and nonresidential activities. Several oft these adjacent areas have development potential. When these areas develop, buffer yards and screening would be appropriate to reduce potential incompatible conditions with the medium-density High-Density Residential: Traditionally, Pennsylvania's Boroughs are historically centers for high-density residential development. The development density inb both Dillsburg and Franklintown Boroughs is indicative of this historic pattern (Franklintown Borough's small size provides the opportunity to plan fori its development in a consolidated unit, removing ther necessity to allocate specific areas for different uses). The older high-density residential areas in Dillsburg are found adjacent tot that Borough's downtown (Dillsburg's downtown is shown as the mixed-use area contiguous to Baltimore Street ont the Future Land Use Map) and aret typical of single-family detached and duplex/doubles (single-family semi- detached) homes built on very small lots with separate garages adjacent to rear alleyways. Inr most cases, the street and sidewalk system follows a grid pattern. Newer high-density subdivisions arel located tot the east ands south oft the Borough's center. These subdivisions take thef form oft townhouse and multi- family developments. Development potential exists in the area designated ont the The density for this classification would exceed five units per acre (average between seven and nine units per acre). Afull range of residential types is expected including detached homes, duplexes, town homes, and apartment houses (multi-family). Itis expected new homes and residential buildings would fiti intot the character oft the Borough andi its surroundings; inc other words, the units would beb builti inas similar scale and architectural style as the existing high- density buildings in the Borough. The high-density residential area must have a The following mixed-use and! business land use categories are extremely important tot the region. The development of these areas willl bei important for sustaining the region's economic well being and quality ofl life. For every dollar of tax revenue received from ar new single-family home, local governments generally provide more than a dollar in public services; conversely for every dollar of tax revenue received from ar new business, local governments pay well below a dollar in publics services. This relationship is most pronounced in school taxes, particularly in areas where new homes equate toi increases in publics school enrollments. The taxes provided by  (duplex), attached (townhouse)).  residential neighborhoods.  south side of Old York Road.  full complement ofpublici infrastructure.  Growth Management Initiative -7    businesses are especially criticali in areas experiencing rapid growth and Mixed-Use Development: The regione embraces thei idea that itis not always necessary tos separate residential andr nonresidential land uses. This acceptance ist the premise behind the designation ofr numerous areas ini the growth areas for mixed-use development. The classic example ofar mixed-use areai in the region is Dillsburg Borough's downtown. Thei inclusion ofs small shops and offices, intermixed with residential units inr mixed-use ors single-purpose buildings, is typical ofF Pennsylvania's downtowns. Dillsburg is no exception. The mixed-use areas provide the opportunity to have home, work, shopping and recreation within walking distances; thus reducing the reliance ont the automobile for local trips. The plan recognizes that not all mixed-use development serves the same purpose. Several styles of mixed-use development currently exist and O Dillsburg Downtown. Area As mentioned; previously, downtown Dillsburg, located along Baltimore Street from Hanover Street to Welty Avenue, represents the historic mixed-use area ini the region. The majority ofthe original structures are still standing, thus the historic character has been retained. The downtown is home to many specialty shops and civic uses, including the fire company, municipal offices and the square (a detailed discussion is available int the Downtown Revitalization Plan Strategy). Mixed-use areas north and south of Dillsburg Borough These areas offera transition between low-density residential development and the more intense highway commercial andi industrial uses surrounding the US Route 15 corridor. The expectationi is that the areas will developi ina park-like or boulevard setting with predominately office andi residential uses (full range of residential uses) and accessory commercial to support the mixed-use neighborhood. Where possible, the areas would develop as a planned unit andi include ani internal roadway network and pedestrian ways. Four oft the mixed-use areas have unique characteristics: Area between Route 74 (Carlisle Road) and the northern US Route 15 interchange. This areai isi int thel location oft ther new connector tot the future northern US Route 15i interchange, and as suchi itwill bea ar new gateway into ther region. The future land use for the area would bea amix of small businesses and residences. The majority oft the area currently is in agricultural use. The expectation is that the new connector roadway will increase the development potential oft the area; however, efforts should be made to retain the country setting oft the area through access management, deeper front setbacks (boulevard setting) with canopy trees, and architectural treatments, emphasizing lighting and signage design and scale and design of Area bordered by Baltimore Street, US Route 15 and Harrisburg Street. This area was the subject ofa 1999 Redevelopment Plan. Al broad range of land uses is envisionedi fort the site, including higher-density residential units,  development.  several new styles are planned:  structures.  Growth Management Initiative -8    ofice/institutional, recreation, low-intensity commercial, andi multi-use structures. A series of design guidelines were developed around the themes ofs streetscape enhancements, greenway network and optional land development scenarios. Dillsburg Borough later adopted zoning and subdivision land development regulations tos supporti implementation oft the plan. To date, little change has occurred ini the area. Tracts adjacent to Northern School District complex andt the proposed industrial site adjacent tot the future southern interchange area. These areas will act as at transition to buffer the intense industrial usef from thes school complex and the existing Dillsburg Borough development. Itis expected a new southern entrywayt to Dillsburg Borough will be defined int this area. The important designi issue will be developing the area to conform with the character ofthe Borough ands shielding the impact of development from the school facilities. The expectation ist that the nonresidential elements will be situated adjacent tot thei industrial area, and the US Route 15 corridor and the residential elements will be closer tot the residential uses in thel Borough and Range End Road in Carroll and Franklin Townships. The area currently has nou unifying characteristics. The land is marginal forr residential development; however, residences do exist onl larger lots. AI mixture ofl lighti industry, commercial and office uses would be expected.. Access management must be controlled to ensure roadway safety. Retaining the country atmosphere would be accomplished byl limiting the impervious coverage, requiring vegetative cover on all open areas and limiting the scale ofs signs. Village areas: Two village areas are designated ont the future land use map. These villagesi include the combined village area of Siddonsburg and Mount Pleasant in Monaghan Township and Franklintown Borough. As previously noted, Franklintown Borough is the only incorporated village in the region. The scale andi intensity ofa activity is important in maintaining the village character. 0 Siddonsburg/Mount: Pleasant. Located along) York Roadi in! Monaghan Township, these villages hadt their historic beginnings as crossroad communities at thei intersection of Siddonsburg Road/ /York Road (Siddonsburg) and Mt. Airy Road/ /York Road (Mount Pleasant). The villages are replete with historic structures and buildings. Each of the crossroads contained: a country store, both of which have! been rehabilitated and reused- -asar residence in Siddonsburg and the municipal offices in Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Church of Godi is still home to an active congregation. The village of Mount Pleasant also contains a cemetery, which helps to relate the! history of the area. The development intensity is the greatest at the crossroads, with numerous historic homes set close tot thei intersecting roadways. Small businesses and homes onl largerl lotsi form al linear pattern between thet two crossroads and have replaced thei interspersed orchards of the past. The Monaghan Township Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance designated this area as al business area, which is supported by this regional plan. This areai is delineated as a Village Center ont the Future Land Use Map. The expectation is that these patterns of development will  the school.  Growth Management Initiative- -9    continue to occur within the village area. The hope is that ther remnants of Franklintown Borough. Franklintown Borough is a self-contained community. The future land use scenario assumes the Borough will continue tor remain a mixed-use community, which provides the flexibility for small businesses to bei integrated throughout. Appropriate businesses on Baltimore Street (the Borough's main street) would bes small offices and specialty shops, either sharing space within a residential building or occupying ane entire building. More intense uses would be reserved for the area at the edge oft the community, where adverse impacts would be minimized by buffers and screening. The Borough supports av wide variety of housingt types. Uses not appropriate fort the Borough wouldi include heavy industry orl large commercial or office centers. Int thef future, the Borough would continue to offera reasonable mix of civic uses, such ast the Borough hall, fire company, post office, recreation facilities and religious institutions. Land use ordinances developed onar regional basis will help tos sustain and protect the character oft the Borough. These ordinances should also puti in place wellhead protectioni in the location oft the public water wells. Af future growth area is designated fort the eastside oft the Borough. The hope ist that this area will not develop until the area of South Street, Church Street Highway Commercial: This classification is reserved fort the commercial activities surrounding the US Route 15 corridor. These areas provide locations for large commercial enterprises with market areas that goes beyond the region and commercial activities that provide fort the service needs oft thet traveler. Without proper design standards and access management, these areas have the potential to degrade the character of the community; therefore, itisi important that ther region's land use ordinances develop a consistent set of design standards for these areas (see Design! Features and Guidelines Strategy). Industrial: Industrial areas are reserved for both heavy and lighti industry. The region has few existing industrial areas. Af future areai fori industrial development have been designated in the area oft thep proposeds southern USI Route 15 interchange and Golf Course Road. Roadway improvements will need to be timed witht the development oft the southern industrial area. Public/Semi- Public: The publiclsemi-public land use classification. represents the area devoted tos schools, State Game Lands, parks, municipal land, churches ande emergency service facilities. The expectation is that these land use types will continue to developt throughout ther region and will bea allowed ine every area. Recreational facilities would be located close tor residential neighborhoods orin Apply thel land use classification system tot the region (see the Future Land Use  the past willl bep preserved.  andl Long Avenue is fully developed.  greenways throughout the region.  Map).  Growth Management Initiative 10    Table 1- Future Land Use Percentages  LAND USE CLASSIFICATION Rural Conservation Rural Residential Low-Density Residential Medium-Density Residential High-Density Residential Village Mixed-Use Highway Commercial Industrial Publit/Semi-Public  TOTAL ACRES PERCENT OF TOTAL  21,021 2,347 1,458 751 346 319 750 524 141 1879  71.2% 7.9% 4.9% 2.5% 1.2% 1.1% 2.5% 1.8% 0.5% 6.4%  Source: Community Planning Consultants, Inc., 2004.  Understand the usefulness oft the development potential analysis found on Table 2. Based ont the development potential analysis, the region's growth area will accommodate three to four times the area needed for residential development int the next twenty years. Since the availability ofl landi is based on the willingness ofthe landowner to sell the land for development, excess development potential is important to ensure the growth areas willl be able to accommodate at least 80% of the region's residential growth. Triplingt the amount of development potential above the needi is a reasonable approach; therefore the future land scenario is adequate to Thei future land use scenario will accommodate nine million square feet of nonresidential development on approximately 1,030 acres, nearly doubling the region's current acreage ofi industrial and commercial land. The development potential analysis also willl be useful ast the region plans for expansion of utility andt transportation systems. Recognize the need to monitor the rate ofg growth on an annual basis and update infrastructure planning- - public water and wastewater- to! keep pace with new Work with the York County Planning Commission staff to develop a growth tracking system (e.g., Lancaster County Growth Tracking Process and Reports). Prepare al list of benchmarks andi indicators tot track progress in directing growth tot the growth areas and away from rural resource areas.  meet new housing demands int ther region.  growth and development.  Mixed-use and village areas adjustedf for residential uses.  Growth Management Initiative- -11    Table 2- Development Potential Analysis  Future Land Use Class Rural Conservation Rural Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Village Mixed Use Highway Commercial Industrial Totals for Region Totals for Growth Area  Adjusted Housing Housing Nonresidential Acres Units- Units- Square Feet Ave. Max. 10,582 5,327 5,327 839 839 2,433 561 1,683 1,683 264 1,056 1,320 67 470 605 85 196 296 257,535 378 1,588 1,588 6,586,272 263 45 13,084 11,159 13,252 9,239,171 1,578 4,797 5,196 8,981,636  2,062,130 333,234  Source: Community Planning Consultants, Inc., 2004.  MULT-MUNICIPAL LAND USE REGULATORY APPROACH  This strategy focuses ont the continuation oft the multi-municipal approach through implementation of the Growth Area and Rural Resource Area Delineation: Strategy and the! Multi-Municipal Future Land Use Strategy. The strategy recognizes ther need for adoption of land use ordinances that aré generally consistent across ther region and provides a variety of options to either accomplish the muli-municipal approachor  individual approach.  Adjusted acres aret the acres left after the deduction of environmentally constrained lands (.e., floodplains, wetlands, ands steep slopes) and 18% ofthe areaf for infrastructure development. The development potential for various land use classifications equalst the adjusted acres timest the unitlacre assumptions for residential areas and the adjusted acres times the FAR value for the nonresidential areas. The following assumptions apply: (1.) Residential density assumptions, housing units average: RC-. 5unitlacre; RR- 1 unitlacre; LDR-3 units/acre; MDR-4 units/acre; HDR-7unitslacre; Village 1unit/acre; Mixed-use 7 unit/acre. Residential density assumption, housing units maximum: RC-. .5 unit/acre; RR-3unitlacre; LDR- 3units/acre; MDR -5units/acre; HDR- -9 units/acre; Village 1unitlacre; Mixed-use7 unitlacre. (2.) Floor Areal Ratio (FAR)ist ther measure fort the efficiency ofl land use. Thel higher the FAR value, the more efficient! landi is being used in comparison) witht thet total building plate ofas structure (or buildingf footprint fora aones story! building). Thef following FARs are used int the analysis: industrial -.17; commercial- -.18; mixed-use- -.40. (3.) The ratio of residential to non-residential for mixed- use areas is 60/40 split; for downtown Dillsburgi is 50/50 split. The ratio of residential tor non-  residential for village areai is 80/20 split.  Growth Management Initiative 12    Key Components:  Offer choices for each municipality to consider in developing and/or amending land Choice 1- Adopti individual municipal zoning ordinances that allow forafull- range of uses within the municipality. These regulations would bes similar to the current regulations in Monaghan and Carroll Townships and Dillsburg Borough. The expectation is ifthis method were chosen, each municipality would still review their ordinance for consistency with the regional plan." Choice 2- Adopt individual municipal zoning ordinances consistent witht the regional comprehensive plan's land use scenario. This option would allow municipalities to pick and chose, based upon available infrastructure and desired community character, which land uses would be allowedi ina given municipality. In other words, thef future land use scenario assumes, uses requiring public sewer and water (multi-family housing, heavy industry and large commercial enterprises) would be appropriate in the urban growth area, with the majorityof these activities occurring in Dillsburg Borough and Carroll Township. The option would allow Franklin and Monaghan townships tor retain itsr rural character by continuing to accommodate agriculture, residences onl larger lots ori in open space developments and small commercial enterprises. Franklintown Borough would retain its small town character.s Ani intergovernmental implementation agreement would be used to establish the relationship throughout the region. Choice 3- Adopta aj joint zoning ordinance. This option would occur when more than one municipality decides to go together to develop a singlez zoning Accept that all municipalities in ther region may not choose the same approach for creating or modifying land use regulations. Itis possible for a combination oft three options to be present in the region. Ifoption 1is chosen by any of the municipalities, ther municipality must accommodate all usesi ini itsj jurisdiction. Ifthe municipality was the only place in ther region to provide a certain class of land use, ina accordance with the future land use scenario, ther municipalities choosing to work together (either options 2 andlor 3) will need to designate an area within those municipalities to Adopt common elements ine each municipal subdivision and land development ordinances and stormwater management ordinances that meet the goals and  use regulations. The three choices are:  ordinance.  accommodate that land use class. objectives fort the region.  Sinthec case of Monaghan Townshipt ther regional plan was developed consistent withi its recently adopted çomprehensive plan andz zoning ordinance SOV very few, ifany, changes would be anticipated. 6The Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) enables thisr multi-municipal land use approach. See appendix 1f fort the appropriate sections ofti the MPC. 7The MPC enables thej joint zoning ordinance approach. See appendix 1.  Growth Management Initiative- -13    Homeowners Improvement and Assistance Thef focus ofthe homeowners' assistance program strategy ist to develop a collaboration with County resources for the dissemination of assistance information to homeowhers.  Program  Key Components:  Work with thei following County agencies to obtain a better understandingo of assistance programs available to existing and potential homeowners. Housing Council of York- Homeownership Program (contact: 854-1541)and York County Planning Commission- York County Weatherization Program, York County's Home Improvement Program, York County Community Development Block Grant Program contact: 771-9870. Obtain andi maintain a repository ofb brochures and information on available Work with the County to provide ani informational workshop top property owners regarding available resources and funding programs. Design Features and Guidelines The process ofl locating and distributing land uses is a growth management concept that is easy tou understand- -- especially asi itt takes thef form oft the future land use map. The role and value of site design is often less obvious, but equally asi important to the growth management scenario. Design is al key ingredient for protecting natural resources and environmental features, preserving open spaces and the region's rural character, creating pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, and developing attractive mixed-use areas. This strategy advances new ideas and concepts about development style, which focus Managing new developments' relationship to andi interaction with existing site Developing integrated networks for thei internal and external movements of people, Addressing aesthetics top provide a strong sense of place and community pride. Thes strategy addresses rural settings, major corridors (existing and planned), mixed-use areas, and residential neighborhoods. (Designf features for villages ands small Boroughs are discussed int thel Multi-Municipal Future Land Use Scenario Strategy. The Downtown Revitalization Plan discusses design issues for Dillsburg Borough.) This strategy contributes valuable policy information1 for both the drafting of regulatory measures and  Home Investment Program.  programs.  onr real issues, such as: conditions; vehicles, and water; and  Growth Management Initiative 14    workingi informally with developers on creating designs that will meet the objectives of  the plan. Key Components:  Consider specific design features fore each of the four candidate: settings (i.e., rural setings, major corridors, mixed-use areas and residential neighborhoods)! in the Northern York County region. The municipalities should refer tot these concepts often as land user regulations are drafted and amended. Municipal planners /officials should sort through the concepts to determine if an element requires implementation through a land use ordinance or design manual. Understand that all guidelines do not need to be transformed into regulatory language. This strategy will present a variety ofi ideas that may ber refined intoa designr manual that should accompany thel land use regulations. The advantage of ther non-regulatory approach isi it helps to create the basis for ani informed dialogue among the developer, community and local planners. Itp provides the forum for the exploration ofi innovative ideas andt the atmosphere to work together to meet common objectives and create "winning" scenarios. Develop a design manual to refine and illustrate the basic concepts. Require developers to consider the concepts in the design manual as part ofl land development activities. Other ideas fort the design manual will filter out oft the implementation of the Plan's Environmental Strategies, in particular, Crafting a Watershed Management Plan Strategy, Stormwater Best Management Practices Program, and Environmental Site Planning Standards. Design considerations in rural settings  Explore the conservation subdivision technique for developments within rural settings (designated rural conservation: andi rural residential areas) or ont tracts within the growth areas with substantial environmentally sensitive areas and/or important pedestian'nonwehc.ular: linkages (see Environmental Site Planning Standards Strategy and the Comprehensive Regional Recreation Program). This recommended methodology (a" Growing Greener" methodology created! byt the Natural Lands Trust for Pennsylvania's rural communities) is endorsed by the PAI Departments of Community and Economic Development and Conservation and Natural Resources.  Understand the principles oft the technique.  Define "Conservation Subdivision" as al land development technique that seeks toi identify and permanently protect special natural and/or environmental features and open space in designated conservation areas or preserves. "Development is organized around the central organizing principle ofopen space, rather than the central organizing principle ofs streets and drains" (Randall Arendt Growing Understand thei importance of density. Base density is defined as ther maximum density permitted on a parcel ofl land (zoning concept) or dwelling units per acre. Environmentally constrained lands (e.g., slopes greater than 25%, wetlands,  Greener, 2001).  Growth Management Initiative -15    existing streets, floodways, utility easements, and portions off floodplains and moderately steep slopes) are excluded from the calculation of density ona parcel (net buildable area). This calculation provides the property owner or developer with the number of units that may be developed onay parcel. Demonstrate the relationship of densityt to open space. The Conservation Subdivision" concept assumes not alll land willl be developed, buta portion oft the land will be conserved as open space; however, int thep process ofr reserving permanent open space the property owner or developer is assured that the base density will not change, inc other words there willl ber no deemed loss in development potential. (Thei ideal scenario willl be ani interconnected network of open space throughout the region- implementation oft the Crafting a Watershed Management Plan Strategy will establish the! basis fori identifying and prioritizing the primary and secondary conservation areas to develop this network  regionwide.) Provide ar menu of choices  Five basic development options - the first three options for development are based ont the relationship of open space tol lot aianbDesige size. The last two options address ther market for large lots, where ther majority of the open space is privately held within thel larger lots or farm parcels. The combination oft the options would offer many additional development scenarios.8 Option 1:t thet basic option, would allow the landowner to achieve full density provided that a conservation subdivision designi is proposed withs substantial undivided open space ofa atl least 50%. Option 2: Provides a small density incentive for layouts providing higher proportions of protected open space atl least 60%.  Option1  Option 3: Provides a larger density bonus than offered under Option 2, but with the stipulation that ane even! larger percentage of open space bes set aside permanently. Generally, itis advisable tol limit the use of this option to certain special overlay zones, where thei increased density and villaget format would  7 Option3  Option2  BOption 1to option 5 sketches taken from Growning Greener: Conservation by Designg produced byt the Natural Lands Trust, Media, PA, September 2001.  Growth Management Initiative 16    be particularly appropriate, as int the extension ofe existing crossroad settlements ora at Option 4: Meets any demand there might bef for large estate lots, with no  nodes along the transportation network.  conservation open space, except for greenway corridor connections along a stream valley or other natural feature. However, this option (the owner's choice) would bes subject tos substantial density reduction with, fore example, 50% fewer house lots than the district's base density would ordinarily allow. Option 5: Encourages even lower density development  Option 4  wherein country properties ofa at least ten acres would be made more attractive by offering suchi incentives as relaxing street construction standards to permit gravel- surfaced country lands that would essentially be shared  driveways.  Option5 5  Open space use options the concept assumes a permanent conservation easement would be placed onl land designated as open space; however, thes space may be used forav variety of activities: farming, wildlife sanctuary, forest preserve, nature center, stormwater management, drainfield for on-lot wastewater management, park and recreation area for non-intensive uses -including golf course, hiking, bicycling or bridle trail, picnic area, playing field, and similar Open space ownership and management options. Many combinations of ownership andr management options are available including private ownership by ani individual (e.g., farmer who wants to continue agricultural activities), al homeowners association, a land trust, a municipality or public agency (int the case ofap public park or greenway land for trail system), ora Provide incentives to reach community objectives. Integrating density bonuses within the conservation: subdivision concept affords the region the opportunity to meet community objectives, such as: creating a greenway system and passive recreation, retaining existing farmland, developing pedestrian connections, diversifying housing, protecting historic buildings, retaining and conserving Specific design considerations in conservation subdivisions include: O Giving primary attention to! building thatf fits the lay oft the land- topography and vegetation patterns ofv woodlands andf fields. Recognizing and preserving the community's cultural landscape man-made elements consisting of fields, meadows, hedgerows, farmhouses and country Maintaining the scale of buildings that fiti into a rural setting.  uses.  combination of the above.  significant tree stands, etc.  lanes.  Growth Management Initiative -17    O Avoiding the placement of building on ridges and eliminating tree stands (when buildings intrude ont these features the buildings begin to dominate the landscape and intrude ont ther rural setting with the loss ofc community Designating scenicr roads and rural views from scenic roads along these roadways provide as substantial portion of open space to protect the views from the road into the countryside. One advantage ofa greater setback and hiding! homes from view is privacy fort the homeowner. Providing a movement system (streets and path) that interconnects tot the open space areas. Paying attention to thel length and width of streets to calm traffic and retain the scale of development inar rural setting. Orienting streets east-west to take advantage ofs solar access. Design considerations along major corridors  character).  Understand the design issues along major corridors. The Plan provides three examples: existing arterials (U.S. Route 15), existing collectors int the delineated primary growth area (Ore Bank Road) and proposed connectors andi interchange areas (Carlisle Road to the proposed northern U.S. Route 15i interchange and Golf Course Road extension at the southern interchange to Old York Road). The desing guidelines should be incorporated with design features int the Region's Functional Classification System and the Roadway Maintenance and Improvement Strategies in the Transportation Initiative. The designi issues andi ideas may be applied to other areas in the region. These designi issues include: Existing arterial (Route 150 corridor)- Recognize this corridor as being the location for highway commercial activity, which as development and redevelopment occur, might provide more intense development than currently is along the corridor. The corridor is the only designated locationi in the regionf for the! highway commercial activity. Current issues int the corridor include: lack of access management (numerous curb cuts), minimal vegetation on developed sites andi inp parking lots, sign clutter, poor pedestrian access (separation of sidewalks from parking areas), irregular setbacks, poor parking design, and no consistency in design elements (signs, lighting standards, parking lot Existing collectors (Ore Bank Road)- Roadway improvements may be required as the area continues tog grow. The area along the roadway northwest of Mumper Lane towards Route 151 has a distinctively different character than the area southeast of Mumper Lane. This distinction must be recognized as changes occur tot the roadway. Ore Bank Roadi is a major route through the primary growth area. When ther northern Route 15i interchange and the business center develop on Old York Road, the expectation ist that traffic willi increase on both segments oft the roadway. Designt that takes into account the context oft the residential communities surrounding the roadway will bei important for retaining  configurations).  the character oft the growth area.  Growth Management Initiative- 18    Proposed connectors The interchanges and associated new corridors will represent important gateways (entryways)to1 ther region; as such, these are important places for providing a positive impression of thel Northern York County community. Municipalities, which pay particular attentiont tot these areas oft their community, may generate a marked advantage in attracting high quality developments and commercial establishments to their communities. As the interchange concepts develop the local leaders will have the opportunity to discuss with PENNDOT design elements that will bring the context oft the community to the interchange area- this design method is called" "context sensitive design" and is a major initiative of PENNDOT. Consider and refine the following general design principles into specific language for each of thet target corridors. Features fore existing arterials (Route 15 corridor): o Include vegetation, including lawns, shrubs andt trees along the roadway frontage. Provide building setbacks to allow separation between the roadway and the building or structures. Incorporate trees and pedestrian pathways with large parkingl lots to enhance traffic patterns, pedestrian access, and aesthetics. Include sidewalks at thef front of buildings. Place screen dumpsters enclosures tot the rear of buildings. Include buffers and screening adjacent toi incompatible uses. Encourage shared access, driveways, and a service roadway system and parkingl lots, where possible, with adequate maintenance and ownership agreements. Include non-intrusive lighting to enhance safety while minimizing H4H impact onr neighboring properties. Encourage alternative parking lot location to the rear or side of buildings, where possible. Develop sign regulations to require Example village style ofaMcDonalds! developmentin Restaurantt in Stowe,' Vermont. thatr respects the consistency inc design, placement and quantities to avoid visual clutter. Encourage shared stormwater management and BMPS (see Stormwater Best Management Practices Program Strategy). Include buried utilities, where possible. Work with chain stores and developers to design buildings that fitin with local character." Features for existing collectors (Ore Bank Road) and proposed connectors (Route 74- Carlisle Road to ther northern interchange and Old York Road to the southern interchange). The expectation is that design features will bes similar for 9Stowe, Vermont example taken with permission oft the authort from Saving Face: How Corporate Franchise Design Can Respect Community Character, Ronald Lee Fleming, The Townscape Institute, Planning Advisory Service Report Number 503/504, February 2002.  AP  3u  Growth Management Initiative 19    each of the major roadway segments int the primary growth area and may be applied to others segments ast thei interchanges develop. Develop a modified parkway or boulevard concept fort the corridors (smaller scale fort the! Northern York setting than in more urban areas). Parkways connect the region to thep primary growth area. Consider the following Wide setbacks and lawn areas along the edge of roadway (provides the appearance ofp preserved natural areas). Controlled speed (e.g., maximum 40r mph, speedt through developed areas should ber reduced to 30- -35 mph or less) ont the roadway segment. Street trees in planting strips (most parkway concepts include street trees inar median area; however, thisi inclusion may be cost prohibitive froma construction and maintenance perspective). Eight to twelve feet wide multi-use trails setback from thet travel lane behind the street trees. Utility location underground, ifp possible. Nor newl lots fronting ont the parkway area and buildings oriented towards ani internal street system for new development; thus, eliminating new curb cuts and driveways. o Adjustt the parkway design to accommodate existing site features and development, where necessary. Examples include: Existing Ore Bank Road northwest of Mumper Lane. Existing development may infringe oni ideal setbacks and require adjustments to thel location ofs street trees and the multi-purpose trail. Existing Ore Bank Road southeast of Mumper Lane. Priorities would be ther retention ofe existing vegetation and trees along ther roadway, minimize widening the roadway to minimize thei intrusion oft ther roadwayi into the rural setting, ande explore other alternatives (e.g., Mumper Lane) to access the proposed mixed use andi residential centers on Old York Road to direct traffic away from this segment of Ore Bank Road. Establish a conclusive layer of design guidelines fort these areas tob bei incorporated intol land use ordinances, where appropriate, or into a design manual. The expectation is that ther majority oft the design features would bei incorporated intol land use ordinances due tot thei importance oft these corridors. Design considerations in mixed-use areas  features:  Understand the designi issues associated with mixed-use centers. These areas represent the mosti intense use of land expectedi int the region. Thei ideal development scenario would! bep planned unit development. This would allow the integration and coordination of common features, including but not limitedto stormwater management, roadways, signage, and common open space. Ifana area begins to develop ina piece-meal fashion, the municipality should pay particular attention tol how the entire area will develop for the long-term and prepare fori future connections tor roadways and's stormwater management facilities.  Growth Management Initiative 20    Consider and refine thef following general design features fori inclusioni in ordinance language ort the design manual. Integrate open space associated with environmentally sensitive areas and/or pedesinanhon-molorzed linkages and greenway systems. Use BMPS for stormwater management. Incorporate landscaping tol buffer and screen development from arterials and major collectors. Develop ani interior roadway network with buildings fronting ont the roadway to manage access and contain curb cuts and driveways. Incorporate lawns, vegetation and trees (landscaping plan requirement). Provide buffering and screening from incompatible uses. Provide pedestrian access and walkways to buildings throughout the mixed-use area ands sidewalks from parking areas, where needed. Incorporate unified design elements for street furniture (e.g., benches and waste receptacles), signage, lighting, walkways, pavement treatment, etc. Require traffic studies and environmental assessments. Incorporate trees and pedestrian pathways with large parking lots to enhance traffic patterns, pedestrian access, and aesthetics. Encourage shared access and a service roadway system and parking lots, where possible, with adequate maintenance and ownership agreements. Include non-intrusive lighting to enhance safety while minimizing impact on Encourage alternative parking! lotl location tot the rear or side ofb buildings, where Include transit stops and bike stands. Int the regional commercial center, or downtown Dillsburg Borough consider thei inclusion ofat transportation center. The center would be coordinated with Capital Area Transit (CAT), Rabbittransit, major business entities and commuter bicycle trails. Design considerations in residential neighborhoods within the primary Consider four design features in residential neighborhoods streets, pedestrian (sidewalks) and bicycle access, planting strips and street trees, ands stormwater Understand that residential streets are a prominent part ofar residential neighborhood and provide a visual setting fort the! homes as well as a meeting place forr residents. To designa and engineer residential streets fort thes sole purpose of conveying traffic overlooks the many purposes ofar residential street. o The design of residential street patterns should relate toi the overall community planning, including pedestrian and bicycle activity. Streets should be designed with the pedestrian in mind to create more attractive communities and contribute toa clearly defined sense of place. The over design of streets should be avoided. An minimum width should be used that will reasonably satisfy all realistic needs, thus minimizing construction and annual maintenance costs, while att the same time maximizing thel livability oft the community. Excessive widths or anu undue  neighboring properties. possible. Include buried utilities, where possible.  growth area  management.  Design features include:  Growth Management Initiative -21    concern with geometry more appropriate for highways encourages greater Street design standards should permit flexibility in community design. Street alignments should be permitted to follow natural contours and preserve natural features or tor respond to other design considerations such as the creation of intimate urban- or village-scale streetscapes. The street design should include the incorporation of street trees within the streets right-of-way to offset the heat build-up and create more aesthetically The creation ofe excessive travel lengths should be avoided int the overall Local street patterns should be logical, understandable and well connected to adjoining residential areas, where possible. Street patterns composed of multiple cul-de-sac type layouts (ie. single entrylexit street spine with all destinations located on dead-end branches) should be discouraged, because they form barriers between neighborhoods. Incorporate pedestrian paths (sidewalks) and bicycle paths as ani integral part of ther residential land use development. Design features include: o Sidewalks should be provided with a width of five feet. Sidewalks on one side of thes street may be appropriate in some residential settings. Most street networks within subdivisions can provide an attractive setting for bicycle travel without special modifications. Thei following conditions support thei inclusion of an on-street bicycle lane toa residential collector street. The residential collector street carries a significant portion oft the development's total traffic. The network ofl local streets is disconnected, forcing bicycle travel onto the collector street as the only available route throught the community. Destinations for bicycle travel such as schools, recreational facilities, ora business park are located nearby. Provide a minimum five-foot planting strip between the curb and thes sidewalk. The planting strip provides a visual break between the paved surfaces ofthe street and sidewalk andi is a place fors street trees to be planted. Address thei followings stormwater management recommendations. O Thei fencing and piping of stormwater: should be avoided and channelization Natural hydrologic features that aidi ini the control ofs stormwater should bel left undisturbed andi incorporated into the overall stormwater management plan. The use of detention or retention ponds for stormwater management should be designed to serve multiple purposes; Locate larger basins inac centralized: area fore easy access and visibility andt to encourage multiple uses. Provide open space links from the basin to any existing or planned open space system. Coordinate the basin site with community open space and other on-site recreation facilities.  vehicular speeds.  pleasing environments. street layout.  minimized.  Growth Management Initiative -22    Northern Region Official Map  Northern Region Official Map focuses ont thef formal adoption ofa an official map and ordinance consistent with Article IV of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC- Actof 1968, P.L. 805, No. 24, as amended). Key Components: thel MPC).  Understand thei importance and meaning of an official map (taken from Article IVof The official map is at tool which may show appropriate elements or portions of elements of the comprehensive plan with regard to publicl lands andi facilities and which may include, butr need not bel limited to: Existing and proposed publics streets, watercourses and public grounds, including widenings, narrowings, extensions, diminutions, openings or closing oft the same. Existing and proposed public parks, playgrounds and open space reservations. Pedestrian ways, trails and easements. Railroad andt transit rights-of-way ande easements. Flood control basins, floodways and flood plains, storm water management areas and drainage easements. Support facilities, easements and other properties held by public bodies undertaking the elements oft the comprehensive plan. Tor more clearly define elements oft the comprehensive plan and to take action, the governing bodies ora al body authorized by the governing! bodies, may make or cause to be made surveys andi maps to identify, for regulatory purposes, the location of property, trafficway alignment or utility easement by use of property records, aerial photography, photogrammetric. mapping or other method sufficient fori identification, description and publication oft the map components. For acquisition ofl lands and easements, boundary descriptions by metes and bounds shall be made and sealed byal licensed surveyor. The official map reserves properties or portions of properties for public grounds fort the above uses. The reservation for public grounds lapses and becomes void one year after an owner ofs such property has submitted written notice tot the governing body announcing intentions to build, subdivide or otherwise develop thel land covered byt ther reservation or has made formal application ofa and official permitt tot builda structure for private use, unless the governing body acquired thep property or began condemnation proceedings to acquire the property before the end ofthe  year.  Growth Management Initiative- -23    Adopt an official map fort ther regiont tos showi the following elements: US Route 15 interchange areas (see US Route 15 Corridor Improvements Strategy) and main linei improvement area. Improved and new roadways and associated bikeways in the primary growth areas (see Design Features and Guidelines Design consideration along major New connectors: Carlisle Road toi the proposed northern U.S. Route 15 interchange and Golf Course Road extension att the southern interchange to Intersection and widening/shoulder improvement elements oft the Roadway Network Maintenance Improvement Program Strategy. The expectation is as they programi isi implemented new elements willl be identified and added to the O Intersections: Range End Road/Route 15, Carlisle Road/Campground Road, SR 194/Baltimore Street/South Street, Chestnut Street/Old York Road, Widening/Shoulder Improvements: Chestnut Street/Old York Road and Recreation facilities identified as part of the Comprehensive Regional Recreation Program Strategy. The expectation is that the recreational program willi identify thei following elements fori inclusion ont the official map: greenways andt trail system- primary and secondary conservation corridors (work begins int the Crafting a Watershed Management Plan Strategy), bikeways (e.g., YCPC potential bikeways on PAF Route 74, Spring Lane, Siddonsburg Road, PAI Route 194- see the Transportation Profile), community center, and parks and  corridors) including: o Ore Bank Road Golf Course Road Old York Road.  offiçial map. Lewisberry Road. Lewisberry Road  recreation facilities. Floodways and floodplains. map. policies. planning activities.  Develop the regulatory language that outlines the process and authority oft the official Continue to use the official map as at tool tor meet ther region's objectives and Update the map as new information becomes available and for consistency with  Growth Management Initiative- -24            TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE Roadway Standards Program  This strategyf focuses ont ther need fora a common set of roadway standards for roadway design and access management oft the existing roadway network and new roadways to  bec constructed. Key Components:  Appoint al Northern York Regional Roadway Standards Committee composed of municipal staff, officials, local planning commission representatives and county planning commission staff. The primary function of this committee will bet to develop ac common set of standards for roadway design and access management. The standards would become a common set of regulations for the region to be adopted into municipal ordinances. Steps int the standards development process: Develop a comprehensive list ofr roadway standards to! be considered by the Highlight existing similarities and differences int the current municipal design and Reach consensus ona a common set of design standards fore each roadway classification (see roadwayf functional classification map) andt thef following  committee.  access management standards. roadway characteristics: O Right-of-way width Roadway width Shoulder width Design speed Operating speed Sight distance requirements Clear sight triangles Intersection /Access spacing Vertical curvature and grades Horizontal curvature Pavement design standards Superelevation Cut and fill slopes Pedestrian. /bikingf facilities Curbing Parking  Review and approve the Roadway Functional Classification Map (Map 2)asa component of the comprehensive plan document (see Roadway Functional  Classification Table).  Transportation Initiative -1    Use the Roadway Functional Classification Map to apply the standards for roadway design and access management (see Access Management Strategy). Adopt the Roadway Functional Classification Map and the recommended network with the adoption oft the Northern York County Regional Comprehensive Plan (see Table 3 - Northern Region Functional Roadway Classification System  Map).  Roadway Classification Minor Arterial  Roadway Segment  Urban Major Arterial USF Route 15f from County Line Road/Adams County line to Carroll Drivel Carroll!  Township. Warrington Township line minor arterial**  Old York Road (SR 4026) from Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg Borought to Carroll/ SRO 0194 from SR 741 to Franklin Township/ Washington Township line- -rural SR74f from SR194, Dillsburg Borought to Carroll/Warrington Township line* Harrisburg Pike (SR 4040) from Church Street, Dillsburg Borough to USF Route 15 Golf Course Road from Baltimore Street (SR 74), Carroll Townshipt tol USI Route 15, Carroll Township Fairview Township line York Road (SR 4035) from MonaghanWarington' Township linet to York/Cumberland County line Mountain Road (SR 4040) from Campground Rd( (SR4 4045)t to US Route 15 Siddonsburg! Road (SR4 4028)f from York/Cumberland Countyl linet tou US Route 15 Ore Bank Road tol Mumper Lane (SR4 4030)t to Siddonsburg Road (SR4 4028)t to US Route 15 Mumper Lane (SR4 4030) from Harrisburg Pike (SR4 4040), Dillsburg Borough to Ore Bank Road, Carroll Township to Chestnut Grove Road, Carroll Township SpringLane from York Road (SR 74), Carroll Township to USI Route 15, Carroll Township Mountain Road (SR 4040) from York/Adams County linet to Campground Road (SR 4045) "Thisf functional classificationl locationy will change whens SR7 74is redesignated fromit its current routet tothe proposedr route. Refertothel USF Route 150 Improvements Strategyf for the comments concerningthis changef for SR7 74. The associatedr newa *SR0094w would ber reclassifiedioaminor collector atthet timet truck trafficisr redirecteda awayf from SR0194 southofthep project area ando onto SR 0094t truck route. Thef functional classifications recommendedi for ther region are not necessarily consistent witht the PENNDOT and York County MPO functional classification system. The above table recommends that some roadways within thel Northern York Region have a different classification designation than shown by thel MPO map. These recommendations are based upon a' "regional" perspective rather than a "countywide" or' "statewide" perspective. This difference is nott toi indicate that one is correct and the other is incorrect, but tos show that, from al local region perspective, roadways may need tob be classified with a different designation for the application of design standards, access control standards, or improvements  Major Collector SR7 74f from SR 194, Dillsburg Borough to York/Cumberland Countyl line"  Minor Collector Lewisberry Road (SR 4022) from Siddonsburg Road (SR 4028) tol Monaghan/  Local Roadway North Lewisberry Road (SR 4022)atF Pippens Run Bridge  would becomer minor arterials.  strategies.  Transportation Initiative -2    MApR    Upper Allen Township  Northern York Regional Comprehensive Plan  To Mechanicsburg Lisburn Interchange  MONAGHANTWP  FRANKLINTOWA  Map 2  Transportation Map LEGEND Functional Roadway Class Urban Major Arterial Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Collector Proposed Parkway Proposed Roadway Future Land Use Class Rural Conservation Rural Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Village Mixed Use Business Park Highway Commercial Industrial Public Proposed Interchange Location Village Center  Franklintown Borough Inset  CARROLLTWP  Cumberland County  DILLSE  FRANKEIN TWP  FRANKLINIOWN. BORO  York llsylle/Rossville  Adams County  CARROLLTWF  LLSBURG  Not to Scale Projectf file: e:l.. projects/northern ygrk/specialplaces. apr CPC September, 2002 Revised:8/03  To Gettysburg  Dillsburg Borough Inset    Assign a "local" roadway classification to rural country roads top preserve the character and integrity of these roadways. Access Management Standards This strategyf focuses ont the connection between transportation and land use planning, specifically, ther need top plan for and manage access at thet time of land development. This strategy also begins the planning for new roadway construction and roadway  designations. Key Components:  Recognize and understand that a concern for the major travel corridors in the region ist the excessive number of existing commercial and residential driveways, particularly in ther region's designated growth area. Targett the growth area as the high priority areat to resolve these issues. Reach on a common set of access management standards for new roadways and/or major improvements to retrofit existing roadways based on the roadway functional classification: system (see Map 2- Roadway Functional Classification Map) andt the following parameters: Urban Major Arterial Roadways: Access should be primarily byl lower classification public roadways. Private driveways should be permitted only when alternative: access via the local roadway network is not feasible. Access planning should provide for 600 to 1000 feet spacing between roadways and/or driveways accessing the same side of an arterial roadway. Driveways on opposite sides of the arterial roadway should align to the extent feasible. Minor Arterial Roadways: is defined by the following statements. The minor arterial street system should interconnect with and augment the urban major arterial roadways and provide service to trips of moderate length ata a somewhat lower level of travel mobility than major arterials. This system also distributes travel to geographic areas smaller than those identified with the major arterial. Access planning provisions are similar tot the major arterial roadways. Private driveways should be permitted only when alternative access viat thel local Major Collector Roadways: Access should be primarily by minor collector roadways, local roadways and high volume driveways. Private driveways should be permitted only when alternative access viat the local roadway network is not feasible. Access planning should provide for 400t to8 8001 feet spacing! between roadways andlor driveways accessing the same side ofa major collector Minor Collector Roadways: Access to minor collector roadways should be by localr roadways, high volume driveways, andi medium volume driveways. Private driveways should bep permitted only when alternative access tot the local roadway network is notf feasible. Access planning should providef for 250t to 5001 feet  roadway network is not feasible.  roadway.  Transportation Initiative -3    spacing between roadways and/or driveways accessing the same side ofar minor Local Roadways: Access to local roadways should be by access drives, driveways and private streets. The spacing of access locations onto local roadways should be consistent with lot width requirements int thez zoning and land Access spacing standards need to be flexible because oft the extreme variations inlotf frontages resultingf from prior subdivision of land areas. Reverse frontage lots, side lota access, and other site and access design alternatives should be Mandate all new roadway legs must meet the Region's Access Management criteria. Implement access management standards for Range End Road, Spring Road, Ore Bank Road, Siddonsburg Road, Old York Road, Carlisle Road, Old Gettysburg Pike, Golf Course Road, Mumper Lane andt the new connector road between Old York Reach consensus onr residential development access standards along arterial and major collector roadways. Mandate that direct access from residential developments will not! be permitted when alternative: access design concepts are feasible, such as: reverse frontagel lots, side lot access and other site and access design alternatives Reverse Frontage Lots: Local streets within residential subdivisions will be located so that lots adjacent to arterial orr major collector roadways will! be accessed from thei internal site local roadway network. Side Lot Access: Residential lots subdivided: at ani intersection will access the roadway with thel lower functional classification. Cul-de-sac Access: Cul-de-sac street meeting appropriate design criteria should be used to avoid or minimize access to arterial and major collector roadways. Utilize thei following process to achieve compliance along access management Encourage existing commercial driveways ber modified during the land development process to joint use where adjacent lots can be servedb bya common driveway without hardships to thep property owners. Encourage thel landowner forr new projects toi investigate the feasibility of eliminating multiple site access driveways by combining access locations with adjacent property owners. The analysis would be consistent with the traffic impacts study conducted fort the site andv would include the following: 'The YCPC developed an access management process for the Hanover/Balimore, Pike Task Force (Pennsylvania Delegation): Phase Two Implementation. Plan (August 1994)t that may bea  collector roadway.  development ordinances.  encouraged.  Road and Ore Bank Road.  as described below.  retrofit corridors':  reference source for process development.  Transportation Initiative 4    0 Ad description of current and proposed site access locations. Thei feasibility of joint access with adjacent developed or undeveloped lands along the roadway corridor. Documentation toj justify the need for multiple access locations for the parcel. Documentation to verify that the feasibility ofj joint access with adjacent lands has been evaluated. Consider the inclusion ofi incentives top property owners to eliminate or combine existing commercial curb cuts and driveways. Incentives may include relief on ther required number ofp parking spaces, relief on setback requirements, relief on signing requirements, or other site design and land development criteria associated with commercial properties. Integrate access management recommendations into land use ordinances. Roadway Network Maintenancel Improvement Program  This strategy will focus on continuing the current maintenance improvement program where itis currently established and developing a roadway maintenance improvement programi in areas without a program. As special area of focus for thel Northern York Regioni is the development ofar regional approach to provide a roadway network that safely accommodates all vehicle types and pedestrian movements. This strategy also focuses on the need to resolve safety and operational deficiencies. This will provide the local municipalities a way to put priorities on existing safety issues and to stay abreast of any developing problems before they become significant. Key Components:  Develop municipal annual highway maintenance and highway improvement programs. Elements oft the program would include: Determine program classifications: routine maintenance (general fund) or capital improvements (special funds). Identify and classify projects. Prepare preliminary coste estimates. Prioritize projects. Develop schedule. Update annually.  Coordinate State road maintenance and improvement projects with PENNDOT. Consider and prioritize regional roadway improvements for known deficiency areas orf for areas that may need improvement based upon anticipated growth within the designated growth areas. A listing of potential projects is provided. Bridge approach slab improvement for Old York Road (SR 4026).  Transportation Initiative -5    Bridgei improvement ork bridge update on Carlisle Road (SR 74)p priorto Campground Road intersection improvements. Carlisle Road (SR 74) and Campground Road intersection improvements Pavement upgradelmprovements: needed: o Old York Road, SR 4026. Carlisle Road, SR 0074. SR0194, Franklintown and Baltimore Roads. Lewisberry Road, SR 4022. York Road, SR 4035. Mountain Road/Harrisburg Street/Harrisburg Pike, SR 4040. Identify and put priorities on network deficiencies ofar regional impact, and work together with YAMPO to plan and implement the resolution of these deficiencies for advancement on the PENNDOT Twelve-Year Program and the YAMPO Transportation Program. Continue to supportt the advancement of the region's municipal projects currently listed ont the Countyl Long-Range Transportation Plan, The US Route 15 Corridor Study and Project: Short term and Long term Thef formation ofal Task Force ofa affected municipalities toi investigate a regional approach (cooperative efforti in York and Adams County municipalities) fora designated truck route on SR 0094 beginning ini the Hanover area (Berwick Township, Adams County)t to transfer truck traffic away from SR 0194 (traverses through Franklintown Borough) and to connect to U.S. Route 15 south of the Northern York County Region. New truck access to Old York Road would be provided via the proposed U.S. 15 southern interchange. The concept would reduce truck traffic on SR 0194 through the Franklintown Borough and on Cabin Develop a Northern York Regional Safety Program as a partnership with the York Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (YAMPO) and the State tor resolve safety Put priorities on major corridors for sight distance, using Safe Stopping Sight Distance (SSSD) measurements and shoulder widening improvements. o SR 194, Baltimore Street and Cabin Hollow Road, Franklintown Borough. SR 194, Baltimore Street and South Street, near the Post Office, Shoulder Improvements for Chestnut Street/ Old York Road (SR 4026). Shoulder Improvements for Lewisberry Road (SR 4022). York Road (SR4 4035) and Siddonsburg Road.  including: solutions  Hollow Road.?  and operational deficiencies.  Franklintown Borough.  2Int the late 1990s, Berwick Township, Adams County adopted ar municipal comprehensive plan thats setf forth the concept of directing SR 0194 truck traffic to SR 0094 by making SR0094 a designated truckr route. SR0194 didr not havet the geometric configuration or operational efficiency to safely handle truckt traffic coming from the! Hanover area. This traffic eventually reaches the Northern York Regioni inF Franklin Township and Franklintown Borough SR 0094 provides a direct linkt to US Route 15. The Plan ofthe! Northern Region supports this concept.  Transportation Initiative- -6    Resolve the safety and operational deficiencies at thei intersection of Range End Road and US Route 15 associated with leftt turns, crossingt traffic and poor Implement traffic calming measures on Baltimore Street (SR7 74) and through Franklintown Borough to resolve safety, operational and speeding issues. o Pedestrian crossing sign tents fort the centerline oft ther roadway. These area short-term solution. Painted crosswalks. Raised crosswalks. These can! be constructed with brick pavers across the roadway to contribute to the small town atmosphere. Centerline rumble strips. Roadway lines painted narrower to give thei illusion ofr narrows streets causing vehicles tos slow. Street trees. Implement traffic calmingr measures for Siddonsburg Road (SR 4028)t tor resolve safety ands speeding issues. O Centerline rumble strips. Shoulder rumble strips. Conduct annual reviews of problem areas until they are corrected or resolved. This will include thef following: o Conduct at trafic-engineering study and review. Review crash data. Conduct a field view. placement.  pavement and shoulder conditions.  Reevaluate thes status fort this location and possibly advance itint the priority Work with YAMPO as part of the improvements planning process. Alternative Transportation Development This strategy focuses on alternatives to thes single-occupancy vehicle, such as pedestrian and bicycle access and public transit services. Key Components:  Develop at transportation center for the Northern York Region. This center may include ab bus station and ap park & ride area (see Design Features and Guidelines Strategy). The following agencies would be part of the coordination activities: Capitol Area Transit (CAT), local businesses and employers, Rabbittransit, bicycle groups, Morei information and graphics depicting various traffic calming options is available fromt the PENNDOT Traffic Calming Handbook, onl line at www. dot.s state. pa.u us, search fort traffic calming.  etc.  Transportation Initiative -7    Explore opportunities andi incentives for developing transit-friendly business environment and commuter alternatives. Identify and acknowledge businesses within the regiont thats schedule staggered start ande end of work shifts and other flex-time fore employee work schedules. Explore employer-based incentive programs, such as:  Premium parking spaces provided by employers for carpoolvanpool vehicles, Parking cash out programs (employees receive a payment for the value of  parking), Transit checks, 0. Vanpool subsidyt tax credits. secondary growth areas.  Provide sidewalks and bicycle facilities in developing areas within the primary and Improve pedestrian and bicycle access that will connect the region's urban center tot thes surrounding historic and cultural areas includingr neighborhoods, parks, schools, recreational facilities and rural open spaces. Extend any existing bike routes within the Region, such as the route along Old Gettysburg Pike att the South Mountain Estates. This may include roadway widening, curbing, and striping for al bike lane adjacent tot the curb. Work with York County and Tri-County (Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties) para-transit providers ont the coordination of services to disabled and low-income residents top provide cross-county trips atar reasonable cost. Coordinate these activities with YAMPO Ways-to-Work and Welfare-to-Work programs. U.S. Route 15 Corridor improvements This strategy focuses onf future improvements to the Route 15 corridor and associated roadways. The Route 15 corridor improvements strategy affords the region a unique opportunity to coordinate transportation improvements with ther region's priorities for future land use, economic development, the preservation of the community's character, andi infrastructure development. A center-piece of the strategyi is the partnership which was initiated through the Route 15 Corridor Feasibility Study among the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT), the York County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and local governments. The continuation of this coordinated approach willl be ani important factori in reaching the region's vision ands securinga The strategy contains three major components: understanding the region's priorities, advancing the Route 15 corridor improvements in thel MPO's recommendations: for the PENNDOT Twelve Year Program, and coordinating associated long-range  sustainable future.  improvements and expectations.  Transportation Initiative -8    Key Components:  Understand the region's priorities forf future land use, economic development, the preservation of the community's character, andi infrastructure development. These Futurel Land Use Priorities Dillsburg Borough and thei immediate area surrounding thel borough to ther north, east and south in Carroll Township is the designated growth area fort the Northern York County Region. The expectation is that the majority oft the news single-family residential growth will be occurring to the northeasti in the area of Ore Bank Road to Mumper Lane. New non- residential, mixed-use, and higher-density residential development would occur tot the east and south oft the Borough in the vicinity of Old York Road, Golf Course Road and Range End Road. Commercial activities would continue to developi int the viçinity oft the Route 15 corridor (more detailed description of the future land use policy provided in the Growth Management Initiative). Economic Development Priorities - The future land use scenario highlights the region's two priority areas for new economic development activities: anew industrial area locatedi in Carroll and Franklin Townships south oft the Dillsburg Borough int the vicinity of Golf Course Road (the area oft the southern Route 15 interchange) and an area designated for a new business center in Carroll Township located east of Dillsburg Borough on Old York Road to Ore Bank Community Character Priorities The region seeks top preserve and/or improve the" "small-town" character ofi its existing Boroughs, Dillsburg and Franklintown; to maintain and sustain its rural areasi in Franklin, Monaghan and Carroll Townships; and to explore specific designt tools that support ther region's character ini new development areas. Infrastructure Priorities The region's utility and roadway infrastructure must be coordinated tos support thef future land use, economic development, and community character priorities. Matching the design and capacity of infrastructure with the size, type and style ofl land use and development will be of Understand specific priorities fori improvements tot the U.S. Route 15 Corridor int the context of the region's priorities for land use, economic development, community character and infrastructure.* Specific priorities include: As safer Route 15t throughs short-term: and long-term safetyi improvements, includingi improvements for left turningr movements in Franklin Township beyond the area of the southern interchange. AI limited-access Route 15t through Carroll Township and Dillsburg Borough, removing all signals int thel long-term.  priorities include:  Road.  critical importance.  See the Design Features and Guidelines Strategy inthe Growth Management Initiativet for more detailed discussion oft the design considerations along major corridors.  Transportation Initiative -9    Removal of truck traffic (Route 74)f from Dillsburg Borough's downtown and Interchanges north and south of Dillsburg Borough. The northern areai is to be served by a separated grade interchange for moving automobile traffic west and east and directing truck traffic away from the future residential growth area north ofthe Dillsburg Boroughi in Carroll Township, and tot ther new business areas south of town and on Old York Road. Note: Truck traffici is viewed asi inappropriate in the middle oft the residential growth area. Itmay eventually have the same impact on this area as it does going through ther middle of Dillsburg. The land use transportation connection! is essential to help develop the future employment centers located not only tot the south oft town but also along Old York Road. The region has the opportunity to develop a direct, unconstrained link intot this area. Development ofar major collector roadway from Golf Course Road to Old York Road top provide access to newi industrial and business areas. Development of ani improved ande enhanced local roadway network tos serve the residential growth area to the north of Dillsburgi in Carroll Township and to move traffic from ther northern interchange safely and efficiently east to Old York Road. Long-term planning to ensure safe and quick access throught the regionf for emergency and community service providers and to continue access to businesses adjacent tot the corridor. Seek support from the York County MPO to advance thef following projects ont the next PENNDOT Twelve-Year Program Completion of short-term alternatives 2 and4 4 highlighted int the Route 15 Feasibility Study: O Realignment of SR 74 (York Road) northwest of Route 15t tot thei intersection with Baltimore Street (the specific alignment tol be determined duringt the environmental process) and the removal of one signal. Widening ofthe South Mountain Road /West Harrisburg Street and Route 15 intersection toi improve movement ofl local traffic. Advancement of preliminary design for a grade separated northern interchange att the Harrisburg Pike (long-term alternative 4)to provide local access tol Route 15and an overpass to provide direct access from the eastern and western corridor. The advantages of this location over the other alternative are: it provides a direct link to Dillsburg and provides more opportunities fort the distribution oft traffic. Key considerations would include: O Recommendations fort the upgrading oft the local network to carry new residential traffic from the east and west through ther northern interchange. The interchange would link with thei improved roadway network. A key component would bet the connection between thei interchange and Old York Road either onr new alignment or improved roadways. Other considerations  residential streets.  Transportation Initiative 10    would include the safe connection to Old Harrisburg Pike and traffic movements south from Monaghan Township. o Design of business access roadways for businesses currently fronting on Route 15 (considering the long-term removal ofs signals) and Old Route 15. A plan for redirecting truck traffic (only) from the western corridor (redesignated Route74)onto Route 15t to Golf Course Road. Signalization of Golf Course Road (as ani interim measure at thet time that PA Route 74i is re-designated between Old York Road and Golf Course Road and until the southern interchange is built) with sufficient safetyi improvements tov warn travelers oft the presence oft the news signal. Ofp particular concern is ther roadway gradei into the interchange areai from the south and the needt to allow sufficient time for braking and stopping. Design of the Golf Course Road extension to Old York Road with the redesignation of Route 74. Consideration should be given tor running ther new roadway near the existing utility right-of-way. Adopt and official map and ordinance tos show the proposed area of impactf for thet two interchange areas and the concept plan for the Golf Course Road connector to Old York Road. Develop design guidelines for the connector to ensure itwill beb built sensitively in the context oft the community's character (see the Design Features and Work with the MPO and PENNDOT to advance the following long-term measures Move the northern interchange into final design and construction. Prepare a master plan oras specific plan (shows how the area will develop including future roadways and publics services) fort the areas oft thei interchanges- aproject area would ber noted as part of the more detailed alternatives analysis and environmental study. Thei ideal would be to advance the southern interchange preliminary design as soon as possible tol have al better understanding of area ofi impact of thei interchange. Ata minimum thep plan should designate al large enough area to avoid future complications with interchange design. Based on the specificy plan, add concepts to the official map tos showi future areas for publici investment and infrastructure. Without this plan areas around thei interchange (particularly att the southern interchange) may developi in a manner inconsistent with thei interchange concept. (The interchange specific plans and official map goi into much more detail thant the comprehensive plan.) The comprehensive plan will generally show the area of study. The specific plani is ar new concept int the MPC- see Section 1106 oft the MPC for more details. Itis very appropriate and essential fort the twoi interchange areas. The recommendation is to complete this concurrent with the preliminary design (alternatives analysis and environmental studies at thei interchanges). Advance the southern interchange at Golf Course Road into preliminary andi final design and construction, with consideration given to local access and access to businesses fronting onF Route 15. Alls signals would ber removed on Route 15V with the completion oft the southern interchange project.  Guidelines strategy). over ther nextt twenty, years:  Transportation Initiative -11            Environmental and Natural Resource  Protection Initiative  Crafting A Watershed Management Plan The focus oft this strategy is to develop a comprehensive watershed management plan that addresses specific objectives fore each of the region's subwatersheds. The intent of thep plan is top promote the practice of watershed protection at the municipal level, sot that ther region's goal ofs sustainable water resources will bei in place forf future generations. Tools for water resource protection mayi include land use planning techniques, land conservation, aquatic buffers, better site design (i.e. thei integration of techniques inl land development that reduces impervious cover, conserves natural areas, and uses stormwater BMPs), erosion and sediment controls, stormwater treatment practices, and watershed education (see Environmental Education Opportunities Program). The practice of watershed protectioni is about selecting ther most appropriate and cost- effective combination of tools for protecting, conserving, andi managingt the region's The plani is consistent with the PAI Municipalities Planning Code, Section 301. (b)(1) and (2)i inr recognizing that lawful activities, such as extraction ofr minerals, impact water supply sources ands such activities are governed by statures regulating mineral extraction that specify replacement and restoration ofv water supplies affected by such activities. Also, commercial agriculture production impact water supply sources.  water resources.  Key Components:  Identify possible stakeholders (partners) to participate in the planning process. Itis important to identify stakeholders who will bei involved in watershed plan implementation. Itis suggested that stakeholder engagement bei initiated early to help guide the development oft the watershed plan, to ensure the needs of community are incorporated, and to begint to promote resource protection. Establish subwatershed baseline conditions. The baseline includes not only monitoring data and mapping, but also characterizes the watershed including past trends and experiences with watershed protection. Developing the watershed baseline would include the following activities: Define watershed and subwatershed boundaries. The product oft this activity isa simple map that outlines the boundaries of the subwatersheds (activity would include areas outside thel Northern Region). Compile existing mapping resources.  Measure existing impervious cover. The measurement of existing subwatershed impervious cover is ani important baseline task since itisl linked directlyt tot the quality of water resources. Impervious cover can be used initially to classify Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -1    subwatersheds. This classification will help set expectations regarding thel level ofp protection, which can be achieved ine each subwatershed. Forecast thef future impervious cover based on the futurel land use planning information contained in the regional comprehensive plan. This activity will provide municipal officials or thev watershed manager with an indication oft the expected increases ini impervious cover and information concerning thef future Assemble historical monitoring data. Monitoring data is often available from past efforts. Possible sources of historical datai include the United States Geologic Survey (USGS), Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), well drillers' log information data sheets (available from the PA Geologic Survey), and local municipal authorities, including the Dillsburg Area Authority and the Franklintown Conduct an audit of local watershed protection capability. The audit provides an indication of whether orr notl local programs, regulations ands staff resources are available and capable of implementing various watershed protection tools. Ifnot, key areas are identified that can bei improved sot that communities can be successful int thei implementation oft their watershed protection plans. Assess and classify each subwatershed into a subwatershed management category (based on subwatershed templates developed by the Center for Watershed Protection) and develop specific management objectives fore each subwatershedin Based on the classification and objectives, develop individual local-level priorities to govern the application ofr management tools. For example, some communities may elect to concentrate primarily on land user management while others may choose to focus their efforts on aggressive implementation ofs stormwater BMPS. Understand the available subwatershed protection tools and howi they might be combinedi toa achieve management objectives. The selection oft the best tools for each subwatershedi is dependent on several factors including the classification of the subwatershed management category, municipal priorities for watershed protection, existing baseline conditions, and available human resources and funds toi implement the tools. Eight primary tools for watershed protection have been identified by the Center for Watershed Protection, including: 1. Land Use Planning Growth Management. Initiative) Land Conservation (Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Protection Plan Strategy) 3. Aquatic Buffers 4. Better Site Design Erosion and Sediment Control 6. Stormwater BMPs (Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Program Strategy). Non-Stormwater Discharges Watershed Stewardship Programs (Environmental Education Opportunities Program Strategy) Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -2  quality oft the subwatershed.  Borough Municipal Authority.  the region.    Those tools denoted in italics are treated in more detail as separate strategies; however, together they represent practices forb better watershed protection. Ifneeded, conduct subwatershed field surveys for 1)! Identification of non-stormwater discharges including sanitary sewer overflows, combined sewer overflows, and illicit discharges; and 2) potential contaminate source survey including a pollution prevention opportunity survey and a contaminate source inventory (the contaminate source inventory has been completed fora section oft the Yellow Breeches byt the Susquehanna River Basin Commission as part of the Source Water Assessment: and Protection (SWAP) Plan development for public drinking water intakes within the The pollution prevention opportunity survey activity will help the region toi identify preventable pollution problems and to recommend publice education programs that are targeted atr reducing the source oft the problems. Samplef findings and recommendations ofa Pollution Prevention Survey are provided in Table 1. Table 1- Sample Findings and Recommendations of Pollution Prevention Survey Residential and Institutional Areas (RIA)  Yellow Breeches Watershed).  Findings and institutional areas. Snow storage at institutional sites tends tob be directly on impervious which enables efficient delivery of pollutants to the stream. cuttingt through properties. Grass being mowed right to thes stream.  Recommendations Snow storage should be targeted for pervious areas with significant buffer from stream ori inlets. Consider with underdrains). Incorporate into educational programs plantings top protect and restore stream corridors. Allow variances in local weed ordinances forl landowners implementing ecological restoration in accordance with proper management techniques. Recommendations Encourage a more rigorous dumpster maintenance program and require Install runoff controls at gas stations.  Downspouts are connected directlyt to Route downspouts top pervious areas or impervious surfaces inl both residential encourage the use of rain barrels.  surfaces and ont top of catch basins, engineered facilities (such as swales Lack of riparian buffers along streams the benefits ofs streamside buffer  Commercial, Industrial and Retail (CIR)  Findings Trash is prevalent on sites, often in conjunction with dumpster management, but alsoi int the form of large dumping areas tob ber removed. large dumping areas. Fuel and other automotive pollutants at Emphasize street sweeping program gas stations receive not treatment prior after major snow melt periods. to entering drainage system Noticeable accumulation of sediment in road gutters and parking lots presumable associated with winder  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -3    deicing operations. Identify and prioritize sensitive lands.  Develop a map of potential conservation lands to include both primary and secondary conservation: areas. Primary areas include wetlands, flood plains, steep slopes (> 25%), water bodies and stream corridors (see Environmental Profile Mapping). Secondary conservation areas contain resource lands that are buildable, but which are strongly associated with water resource protection at some level or are at least notable and worthy of consideration for conservation, wherever possible. Secondary conservation areas might include otherwise buildable woodlands, groundwater recharge areas, prime farmland, and riparian corridors. Other resource lands such as cultural landscapes and scenic view- sheds, or. any other noteworthy features that help to define the region's special character can bef factored into this analysis top provide additional resources for Open Space protection planning. Steps ini the Sensitive Lands Analysis include: Step 1:Assemble resource themes and elements that are tobeu used inthe analysis. With assistance from the York County Conservation District, and the YCPC, assemble resource data layerst that are to be used in the analysis. Table 2provides examples ofr resource elements by resource theme. Table 2- Data Inventory for Sensitive Lands Analysis  Resource Theme Groundwater Resource  Resource Elements Fracture traces Recharge areas Wellhead cone of depressions Source water protection: zones Major sinkholel locations Prime agricultural soils Targeted ASAs Preserved Farms Wetlands 100 year floodplains Land within 100f feet of wetlands, streams andl lakes. Forested areas or forested ridge-tops Habitat fragmentation Primary wildlife habitat locations Greenway corridors Natural Heritage Sites State Game Lands State Forest State Parks  Farmland Resources Biodiversity Resources  Cultural, Recreation and Aesthetic Scenic views and viewsheds  Resources Public Lands Resources  Note: Resource layers thata are not specifically related tothe watershed protection were noted as wells sot that preservation program strategy (see Comprehensive Recreation and Open Space Protection Plan Strategy).  ther region could conducta a more comprehensive  lands prioritization: as partofa an overall land  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -4    Step 2: Sensitive lands overlay analysis. Using GIS overlay techniques the selected data layers are overlayed to form a resultant composite data layer that shows thet frequency of occurrence of each of the datal layers in any one Step 3: Open space prioritization toi identify those parcels with ther most significant value for water resources protection. The method is based on the premise that areas int the region with al high co-occurrence of natural resources present aret the mosti important targets for protection. These areas are given a higher priority for management using the various tools available Select watershed indicators. This involves selecting simple watershed indicators, such ast the percent of impervious cover or degree of biological activity ini the stream, tot track thep performance oft the watershed plan. Once watershedi indicators are chosen, a monitoring techniquer needs tob bei identified andi implemented. Conduct a local Site Planning Roundtable Process toi initiate the reform of local land use regulation. The primary tasks oft thel local roundtable are to systematically review existing development rules int the context of better site design principles developed at the national level (national roundtable results provided by Center for Watershed Protection), andt then determine if changes can or should be made tot the regulations. Better site design refers to a collection of techniques that can greatly reduce the impact of development on water resources by reducing impervious cover, conserving natural areas, and better integrating stormwater treatment. The primary focus and desirable outcome ofthe site planning roundtable process are to layt the framework for widespread implementation of development strategies that preserve open space and minimize impervious cover. Key elements fort the roundtable Step 1:1 Identify and review the existing land development regulations inp place Step 2: Evaluate thel local rules for development by comparison to model site development principles developed by a national roundtable for better site design. The national roundtable membership included planners, engineers, developers, attorneys, fire officials, environmentalists, transportation and public works officials from nationaly-recognized, organizations. The membership developed and endorsed a set of model land development principles that promote economically-viable: and environmentalysenstive site planning techniques. Step 3: Develop al list of recommendations for updating existing regulations. Step 4: Work towards building consensus recommendations on what needs tobe modified in local land development regulations to support watershed protection. Step 5: Present recommendations to governing bodies with the goal of adoption  geographici location.  for watershed protection.  process follow: within the region.  ofrevised subdivision and zoning codes.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -5    Environmental Site Planning Standards Thef focus oft the Environmental Site Planning Standards Strategy is toe encourage a comprehensive program for protecting natural resources int the Northern York region by instituting environmental subdivision: and development standard regulations. The environmental standards should beb based ont the principles of comprehensive watershed management: and protection as discussed ini the Crafting a Watershed Management Plan Strategy. Thei intent of this strategyi is twofold: thet firsti is to outline the process of identifying and preparinga a Natural Resource Inventory for development sites, and the second is toi identify site planning objectives top protectr natural resources from! being adversely affected by construction activities and changing land uses. Of special concern aret the disturbance ofs steep slopes (especially those adjacent to or in close proximity to thes streams or drainage courses), thet treatment of post development stormwater runoff and the disturbance ofr natural stream channels, floodplains and wetlands. Other environmental concerns that should be addressedi include: Ther recognition ofv wildlife corridors as ani important avenue for the movement of wildlife and consideration of wildlife problems that are created as a result of The documentation of important cultural resources, views and vistas for preservation The recognition oft the adverse impacts created by noise from transportation facilities andt thei incorporation of mitigation techniques to address them. Ther recognition of the adverse impacts created by light pollution from commercial developments (i.e. 24-hour retail facilities) and thei incorporation of mitigation  urbanization. ande enhancement.  techniques to address them. Key Components:  Incorporate environmental standards into municipal land use ordinances. The environmental standards should help to uniformly address environmental issues at Base the development oft the regulations on the following site planning O Establishment of protected slope areas, which address slope gradient, soil erodibility and proximity to stream channels. Use of stream buffers, the widths of which should be dependent upon Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) use designations, the gradient of adjacent slopes, and thep presence of erodible Promotion of flexibility in design top protect important resources. Protection of both upland (South Mountain) and riparianf forest resources. In addition, the development of guidelines in developing areas for promoting the environmental and public benefits of saving, maintaining and planting trees Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -6  thet time of land development. objectives:  soils.    andf forested areas. Tot this end, ai forest conservation plan should be required as part of the development process (see Agriculture PreservationfForesty Conservation Strategy). Incorporation of stormwater BMPs intol land disturbance activities (see Stormwater Best Management Practices Program Strategy). Reduction oft the negative impacts ofr noise andl light pollution. Preseryationprolecton of important cultural resources. Preservation and enhancement of important views and vistas. Adoptr regulations that effectively reduce the amount ofi impervious surfaces required for new construction. This is most applicable to parkingl lots and street width requirements. (AI local site design roundtable process is recommended as described in the' "Crafting a Watershed Management Plan Strategy" to develop a set of model development principles fort the region.). Encourage the judicious use of land by limitingi impervious surfaces andi maintaining wetlands, floodplains, seeps, bogs, etc., int their natural condition. Encourage the use of conservation subdivision design principles to protect sensitive areas int the case of new residential development (see Design Features and Guidelines). Create a site development review checklist for developers to complete for the Preliminary Plan Review (a conceptual plan review would be highly recommended, butis not required). Elements of the application should include thef following: Natural Resources Inventory map. Appropriate information for thei inventory may include: o Alls streams and or drainage courses (located on or within 200 feet oft the subject property). Floodplains for drainage areas over 30 acres. Stream buffers. or greater than 25%. the following characteristics: Seasonal high water table Poor drainage Hydric/wetland soil conditions High shrink/swell potential Shallow depth tob bedrock Excessive slopes High susceptibility to erosion highly erodible soils on slopes over 155%. Wetlands submission by a qualified individual ofa wetlands assessment based ont field investigations, unless property is a redevelopment project. Forested areas and trees. Threatened and endangered species (inventoried by the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory). Sensitive Land Areas (identified as part of previous analysis work associated with watershed protection planningi ini the region).  Slope classification on thei inventory mapi for the first 2001 feet on both sides of the stream (measured from thet top oft the stream bank) and slopes equal to Highlye erodible, unsuitable and unsafe soils, such as soils with one or more of  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -7    Cultural Resources found ont the site (e.g. dwellings, outbuildings, century trees, cemeteries, Neolithic and archaic Indian sites, monuments, markers, toll roads, fords, mills, slave quarters, wells, graves etc.). Noise and Light Pollution- existing and adjacent sources of noise and light pollution. Significant views or vistas. Forest Conservation Plans when development is expected to affect upland or riparian-forested areas. Preliminary Stormwater Management Plans. their habitats.  Wildlife Management Plans, when development is expected toi impact wildlife or Stormwater Best Management Practices  (BMP) Program  The focus oft the stormwater management program strategy ist tor require the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) techniques int the design ofs stormwater management facilities forr newl land development projects, where possible, tor reduce or prevent thet transport of non-source pollutants to ther region's receiving rivers, creeks, streams, and other bodies of waters. Selecting thel best stormwater BMP methods can bear real challenge and requires consideration ofay variety ofs site, watershed and community factors. This strategy is one oft the tools available for watershed protection.  Key Components:  Conduct an audit of all stormwater management regulations to determine their effectiveness inp promoting the use of stormwater BMPS andt toi identify any inherent Update existing ordinances that regulate stormwater management practices to include provisions fort the use of BMPS and/or develop a comprehensive stormwater management ordinance, ifthere is not an ordinance in place. Include operation andi maintenance language as part oft the stormwater management ordinance. Include BMP techniques to reduce or preventt thet transport ofr non-point source pollutants tor receiving creeks, streams, and other bodies ofv water. Non-structural techniques should be used tot the maximum extent possible, where appropriate and acceptable. Table 3p provides examples of both structural and non-structural stormwater BMPs. Choices of whichs stormwater BMPS are best suited for installation to compensate fort the hydrological changes caused by new and existing development int the subwatershed should be based on sound management objectives. Ina addition tot the location, other factors such as the  weaknesses int the ordinance! language.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -8    goals and objectives of the subwatershed should bet takeni into consideration (see Craftinga a Watershed Management Plan strategy).  Table 3 Stormwater BMPs  BMP Type Structural BMPs  Description  Detention Ponds Acreated pond that temporarily stores excess runoff from a  site and slowly releases ittot thes surface's natural drainage  system.  Constructed' Wetlands Wetlands constructed fort the purpose of treating stormwater Riparian Buffers Strips ofr natural vegetation and trees located immediately Infiltration trenches Ani infiltration trenchi is a rock-filled trench with no outlet that  run-off by providing forp pollutant removal ands storage. adjacent to waterways. Used to stabilize redouble soils, filter pollutants andi increases stream shading. receives stormwater runoff. Inr regions of karst topography, infiltration trenches should not be used due to concerns of sinkhole formation and groundwater contamination. swale, biofilter) refers toas series of vegetated, open channel practices that are designed specifically tot treat, attenuate, and convey stormwater runoff for a specified water quality volume. stormwater runoff ont the development site. They are commonly located in parking loti islands or within small pockets in residential land uses. Surface runoff is directedi into shallow, landscaped depressions.  Grassed Swales The term' "swale" (a.k.a., grassed channel, dry swale, wet  Bioretention. Areas Bioretention areas arel landscaping features adapted tot treat  Non-Structural BMPS Natural Areas Conservation  Description  Conserve natural areas to the greatest extent possible so they can provide natural hydrologic functions for controlling stormwater. Especially wetlands, floodplains, riparianf forested  buffers.  Disconnection of Direct rooftop runoff tol lawn or other vegetated areas to allow rooftops/mpervious for infiltration. Breakup impervious areas withf filter strips. Sheet fiow discharge Grading ata development site that allows stormwater tof flow  areas  broadly over the ground surface atar minimal depth.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -9    Non-Structural BMPS development  Description  Low impact rural Open space design, also known as conservation development  or cluster development, is an environmentally sensitive site designt technique that concentrates dwelling units ina compact area in one portion of the development sitei ine exchange for providing open space andi natural areas elsewhere ont the site. Grassed filter strips (a.k.a., vegetated filter strips, filter strips, and grassed filters) are vegetated areas that are intended to treat sheet flow from adjacent impervious areas. Filter strips function by slowing runoff velocities and filtering out sediment and other pollutants, and providing some infiltration into  Filter Strips  underlying soils. surfaces.  Impervious cover Modification tos street widths, parking ratios, parking stall Source: Center for Watershed Protection, Ellicott City, MD., 2002. Develop a resource fors selecting an appropriate BMP org group of BMPs fora development site, such as a design guidelines manual. The selection ofE BMPs relies ona variety ofs site, watershed and community factors including treatment suitability, terrain, physicalf features, and maintenance issues. The manual should be developed to focus onp particular management objectives fort the subwatersheds in the region and comply with State stormwater performance standards. The Center for Watershed Protection has developed a series of stormwater BMP selection matrices that can be used as a screening processt to select the! best stormwater BMP or group ofE BMPS fora a development site. The matrices are provided in an appendix att the end of this strategy. The screening process might include the followingf factors as described below: O Land Use Which practices are best suited for the proposed land use att this site? The land use matrix allows the designer to make ani initial screen of practices most appropriate fora given land use (Table 7.1). Physical Feasibility Are there any physical constraints att the project site that may restrict or preclude the use ofap particular BMP?I Int this step, the designer screens thel BMP list using Table 7.2t to determine ifs soils, water table, drainage area, or slope conditions present ata particular development WatershedRegional. Factors What watershed protection goals need to be meti in the stream the site drains to? Subwatershed management objectives fort ther region's subwatersheds willl bei identified as part of the Source Water Protection Project. For reference, ane example of BMP goals andi restrictions from al New York State projecti is provided in Table 7.3 andi is based ont the Stormwater Management Capability Can one BMP meet all design criteria, orisac combination ofpractices needed? Table 7.4p provides information on whether a particular BMP can meet water quality, channel protection, and flood control storage requirements. The designer can screen the BMP options down toar manageable number and determine ifas single BMP ora group ofE BMPs isr needed tor meet stormwater sizing criteria at the site. Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 10  reduction  dimensions, etc. that may be adding unnecessary impervious  site might limit the use ofa BMP.  resource being protected.    o Community and Environmental Factors - Dot the remaining BMPS have any important community or environmental benefits or drawbacks that might influence the selection process? Use Table 7.5t to determine ifthe BMP options selected present concerns with respect to maintenance, cost, community acceptance and other environmental factors. Form a regional multi-municipal entity tot take a leadership role in advancing and coordinating projects and programs related tos stormwater BMPS and watershed management planning. Such an entity would provide a single unified agency for implementation of the strategy and could provide al level ofi involvement in the land development review process for municipalities. This entity could also provide maintenance inspection of constructed: stormwater BMP facilities to ensure that stormwater management control objectives are being achieved. The Maryland Stormwater Design manual, is one example ofas stormwater manual thate explicitly defines design and regular maintenance measures (see www.r mde.s state. .md.us under  topics, choose Stormwater Design Manual).  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 11    Stormwater Best Management Practices Program Appendix  New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7  Table7.1 Land Use Selection! Matrix  MP Group SMP Design Rural Residential Roads and Commerciall Hotspots Ultra Urban  Highways High Density o o ) 0 o o o ) @ O O ) @ O P @ o P O O D D 0 O o D P @ O e @ O D o o D o  Micropool ED o Wet Pond Pond Wet EDF Pond O Multiple Pond O Pocket Pond Shallow Wetland O EDI Wetland Wetland Pond/Wetland O Pocket Wetland O Infiltration Trench P Infiltration Shallow I-Basin Dry Well! Surface Sand Filter Underground: SF Filters Perimeter SF Organic SF Bioretention Dry Swale Open Channels Wet Swale O: Yes. Good optioni ini most cases. D: Depends. Suitable under certain conditions, or may be used tot treata portion oft the site. e: No. Seldom or never suitable. O: Acceptable option, but may require a pond liner to reduce risk ofg groundwater contamination. O: Acceptable option, ifnot designed as an exfilter. 1: The dry well can only be used to treatr rooftopr runoff  O o @ O O O D O O O D O o @ O D D o O @ O O o p @ O O  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 12    New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7  Table 7.2 Physical Feasibility Matrix  SMP Group SMP Design Soils Water Table Drainage Area Site Slope Head  (acres) 10min'  (ft) 6to8ft than 15%  Micropool ED WetPond HSG Asoils 2foot may separationif liner. aquifer  Pond Wet EDI Pond require pond hotspot or 25: min' Nomore  Multiple Pond Shallow Wetland  Pocket Pond OK below WT 5max 2foot HSG Asoils separation Pond/Wetland require liner or aquifer Pocket Wetland OK below WT 5max f.>0.5 Infiltration inch/hr; Trench additional pretreatment 3feet, 41 feet 2.0i in/hr (See Section Dry Well 6.3.3) Surface SF Underground: SF Perimeter SF OK Filters Organic SF Bioretention Dry Swale Made Soil  4ft  Wetland ED Wetland may. ifhotspot 25 min Nor more 3to5ft  than 8% 2to3ft 5max If6 No more  Infiltration Shallow I-Basin required over ifsoles aquifer. source! 10max' than 15% 3ft  1max* Ift 10max? 5ft 2max? 5to7f 2max? Nor more 2to3ft 2feer than 6% Smax? 2to4ft 5ft 5max? 3to5ft  Open Wet Swale Made Soil 2feet 5max Nor more 1ft Channels Wets Swale OK below WT 5max than 4% 1ft 1: Unless adequate water balance and anti-clogging devicei installed 2: Drainage area can be larger in some instances 3: May bel larger in areas where thes soil percolationr rate is greatert than 5.0in/hr 4: Designed tot treati rooftop runoffo only 5: Ifdesigned with a permeable bottom, must meett the depth requirements for infiltration practices. Required ponding depth above geotextie iayer.  Notes:  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 13    New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7  Lakes. Lakes are ofp particular concerni in! New York, which has many nâtural lake systems and borders on two Great] Lakes. The informationi in this matrix focuses onp phosphorous removal, which is an important concern in most lake systems. Itis important to note, however, thati many lakes inl New York State have other important issues to address. Some lakes, such as Lake Onondoga,l have other specific concerns, such as toxics. and metals. Each community should: also take these goals into consideration" when reviewing site  plans.  Table 7.3a Watershed/ Regional Selection! Matrix-1  SMP Group Ponds  Sensitive Stream Emphasize channel protection. Restrict in-stream practices. May require liner ifHSGA Int trout waters, minimize encourage shading. Require channel protection. Wetlands Restrict in-stream practices. distance to watert table. Restrict use in trout waters. Strongly encourage use for groundwater recharge. Provide 100' horizontal Infiltration Combine with detention and4 4'vertical distance from phosphorus removal. facility toj provide channel the water table. protection. Filtering Combine with detention Excellent pretreatment for OK, but designs witha Systems facility toj provide channel infiltration or open channel submerged filter may result in protection. Open Combine with detention OK, but! hotspot runoffr must Moderate Premoval. Channels facilityt toj provide channel bea adequately pretreated OK.  Aquifer  Lakes  soils are present. hotspots. Provide a2' separation  Encourage the use ofal large phosphorus removal.  permanent pool area, and Pretreat 100% of WQ,from permanent poolt toi improve  separation distance from wells OK. Provides high  practices.  phosphorus release.  protection.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 14    New) York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7  Table7.3b WaterahedRegional: Selection! Matrix-2  SMP Group  Reservoir  Estuary/Coastal  Cold Climates  Encourage the use ofal large Encourage times to promote long detention bacteria permanent pool toi improve removal. Ponds sediment and phosphorous removal. Promote long detention removal. times to encourage bacteria Inf flat coastal areas, a pond removal. Wetlands  Incorporate design features to improve winter performance.  Provides high nitrogen drain may not bef feasible. OK, but providea separation Int the sandy soils typicalof heave. pretreatment: may be required chlorides.  thet use ofsalt- Encourage tolerant vegetation. minimize the risk offrost  Provide separation distance to seasonally high Incorporate features to distance from bedrock and groundwater. Pretreat runoff priorto coastal areas, additional Discourage infiltration of infiltration practices. (See Section 6.3.3) Excellent pretreatment for Moderate tol high coliform infiltration or open channel removal Filtering practices. Systems Moderate to high coliform removal Channels wets swales.  Infiltration water table  Incorporate design featurest to  Designs with submerged improve winter performance. filter bed appeart to have very high nitrogenr removal grass wets swales.  Open Poor coliform removal for Poor coliform removal for Encourage thet use ofsalt-  tolerant vegetation.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 15    New) York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7  Table7.4 Stormwater Management Capability! Matrix Water Quality  Channel o o o O o O o O o O o O O O o O O o O O  SMP SMP Design Nitrogen Metals Bacteria Protection Flood Control  Group Micropool ED Wet] Pond Pond Wet EDI Pond O Multiple Pond Pocket] Pond Shallow Wetland ED Wetland Wetland Pond/Wetland Pocket Wetland Infiltration Trench Infiltration! Shallow I-Basin o Dry Well Surface Sand Filter Underground SF Filters Perimeter SF o Organic SF Bioretention Dry Swale Wet Swale Open Channels Wet Swale O: Good option for meeting management goal Good pollutant removal (30%1 TN, >60%1 Metals, >70%1 Bacteria) Fair pollutant removal (15-30% TN, 30-60%1 Metals, 35-70% Bacteria) Cannot meet management goal. Poor pollutant removal (<15%1 TN, <30Metals, <35%] Bacteria) Inn most cases, cannot meet this goal, but the designr may be adapted to add storage. Generally cannot meet this goal, excepti in areas with soilp percolation rates greater than 5.0in/hr  O  O O e  o e  O  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative- 16    New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual  Chapter7 Habitat Safety Micropool ED ) ) o o ) Wet) Pond o O o e O Ponds Wet EDPond o O o e O Multiple Pond o o ) e O Pocket Pond e ) O ) Shallow Wetland ) O ) O o EDI Wetland ) ) ) O Pond/Wetland O O e O Pocket Wetland e O O Infiltration O O Trench Infiltration Shallow I- o Basin Dry Well o Surface SF o Underground SE O ) Filters Perimeter SF O o Organic SF D O O Bioretention ) ) O Dry Swale O o O Wet Swale O ) o O  Table7.5 Community and Environmental Factors Matrix SMP Group SMPList Easeof Community Affordability Maintenance Acceptance  Wetlands  Open Channels  Environmental & Nâtural Resources Protection Initiative 17    Agricultural Preservation/Forestry Conservation Program  Thet focus of the Agricultural Preservation/Foresty Conservation strategy is top promote effective agriculture and forest land management practices and to protect valuable open lands from conversion to monagriaulurehon-orest uses. By implementing conservation management plans on agricultural land, farmers can prevent the overuse, loss and degradation oft farmland soils. Likewise, implementation ofe effective forest land management practices provides sustainable timber supplies, stabilizes soils, and provides a natural filter for potential pollutants that mightr reach streams and rivers. Farms and woodlands, ina addition to providing employment, personal income, and taxes tot the local regional economy, and also serve asi important cultural, recreational and environmental resources, Its continued presence will helpt to maintain the! Northern York  regions' rural culture and quality ofl life. Key Components: Agriculture Management: farming operations are present.  Promote agricultural preservation int the region where concentrations of productive Target farms that contain prime agricultural soils and owners with a desire to continue farming for the designation of agricultural security areas. At total of 250 acres ofl land is required fort the establishment of an/ ASA. An ASA is requiredin each municipality in order for landowners tos submit an application tot the York County Agricultural Preservation Board for consideration under the Easement Encourage owners of quality farmland interestedi in continuing to use their land for agricultural purposes tos submit an application to the York County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase program. Contact information for York County isF Patty McCandless (York County Agricultural Preservation Board, 118 Pleasant Acres Road, Suite F, York, PA 17402, phone: 717-840-7400). Participate with a well-e -established land trust to be eligible for reimbursement grants for expenses incurred ini the acquisition ofa agricultural conservation easements. Reimbursable expenses include appraisal costs, legal services, title searches, document preparation, title insurance, closing costs and survey costs. Support and promote good conservation practices to agricultural landowners. Encourage all farmerst to work with the York County Conservation District ona regular basis to develop soil conservation plans and! keep existing plans current  Purchase Program.  and up to date.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 18    Encourage all farmers tov work with the York County Conservation District ona regular basis to develop soil conservation plans and keep existing plans current Work with the Watershed Alliance of York (WAY) and the York County Conservation District to provide education outreach to the farming community on thei importance ofe erosion control and stormwater management planning, using BMPS for preventing unnecessary loss ofs soils from their properties. Promote and increase participation int thel Farm*A*Syst program (www.uwex. edu/farmasyst) byl local farmers int the region. The programisa voluntary partnership between government agencies and private business that enables farmers top prevent pollution on farms using confidential environmental assessments. The program helps to promote an awareness of site conditions or management practices thatt threaten! local sources of groundwater and surface water supplies (See description ofp program int the Environmental Education Tapi intoi information resources available from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www. cbf.org) and other organizations that provide conservation assistance to farmers. The Foundation will assist farmers with identifying sources offunding available through state and federal cost-share programs to help farmers with O Havei information readily available from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on alternative cash crops in riparian buffer zones to encourage the establishment of filter strips onf farmland. Promote the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)t to improve the water quality ini the region. Under the CREP program farmers are eligible for rental payments and funding to implement conservation practices including filter strips, riparian buffers, wetland restoration, contour grass strips, grassed waterways and shallow water areas. Utilize information resources availablei from Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA). ATTRA provides the latesti information about sustainable agriculture free of charget to U.S. farmers, Extension personnel, farm organizations, agribusinesses and other farming information providers. Morei information is available ont their website http:llwww. attra.org. Develop and support localf farmer recognition. Stormwater BMP Program strategy.  and upt to date.  Program Strategy).  conservation practices.  Provide recognition to those local farmers who are working hard to protectt the region's natural resources byi implementing BMPs ont their properties (see Continue to develop partnerships with local farmers tos supportt the growth of the Dillsburgf farmers market. (Additional discussions ons strengthening the existing Dillsburg Market are contained ini the Downtown Rehabilitation and Revitalization Plan Strategy). A good reference guide on farmer's markets is available from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania entitled" "Starting and Strengthening! Farmers'  Markets inF Pennsylvania, 20d Edition.  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 19    Explore effective agricultural zoningi in Franklin Township a method tor retain the concentration ofa agriculture enterprises. Consider methods such asf fixed area ratio (used widelyi inl Lancaster County) ors sliding scale (used ins southern York County) as a: zoningr methodology. Work with the farming community to understand the long- term viability off farming in the community ande effective agriculture acceptance before Explore the concept oft transferable development rights (TDRs) by allowingt the purchase of building rights (lots) from the rural areas (sending areas) for development int the region's growth areas (receiving area). The concept is ana action by private landowners but is enabled byl local government through the designation of the sending and receiving areas. Itmay be used to preserve agriculture land as well as rural settings or environmentally important areas throughout the region.  instituting any type of agriculture zoning.  Forest Management:  Provide information top private landowners of agricultural andf forested land ont the Forestry Incentives Program (FIP). The FIP isar nationwide program that provides federal cost-share money for tree planting, timber stand improvements andr related practices with al limit of $10,000 per person per year and the stipulation thatr no more than 65 percent oft the cost may bep paid. Morei information ont this program is available from the York County Conservation District or by contacting Robert Molleur, National FIP Manager at (202) 720-6521 or robertmoleur@usda.or The Forestl Legacy Program is similar to thet farmland preservation program int that landowners who want to conserve the special values of their forested land can sell their development rights tot thel FLP atf fair market value. In Pennsylvania, York Countyi is one ofs six participating counties. Priorityi is given toi forest lands that possess important scenic, cultural, andi recreation resources, fish and wildlife habitats, water resources and other ecological values. Application and financial information is available from thel Bureau of Forestry, contact Gene Odato at( (717)- Environmental Education Opportunities  787-6460.  Program  The primary goal oft this strategy is to develop awareness among all residents and businesses oft the importance of providing protection fore environmental resources (air, water, forests, and soil) in order to maintain the quality of life ini the region. With awareness comes a greater likelihood ofr responsibility and action-oriented stewardship. 1. To build participation among farmers, small and medium sized companies, and public organizations ini implementing voluntary environmental management system (EMS) programs in ane effort toi improve environmental stewardship region-wide. An EMS isav voluntary effort by al business to improve their environmental stewardship through a systematic approach toi identify, correct, and monitor the environmental performance oft their business. Itinvolves a continuous cycle ofp planning, Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 20  This strategy has two primary focuses:    implementation, review, andi improvement toi increase performance over time and decrease risks that could threaten human health and the financial security ofa 2. Tos support ongoing watershed protection education in conjunction with the: watershed protection project that willb bei initiated int the region in thef fallo of2002.  business.  Key Components:  Develop andi implement a public education program to promote watershed awareness. Educational outreach tot the region's municipalities and adjacent neighboring communities int the watershed is a very important aspect of promoting sustainable water resources protection. Incorporate a variety ofe educational tools in Educational speakers from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission on water Education workshops onb better site design principles for watershed protection for municipal leaders ands staff. This willl help to develop an understanding of how land use and development activities cane either work top prevent nonpoint source pollution or minimize or eliminate existing problems. Education ont the use of environmental! indicators fori improving resource protection and tracking the region's progress. Encourage involvement among municipal leadership and citizens ini the Watershed Alliance of York (WAY), a coalition of stakeholders committed to encouraging watershed-based planning, restoration and protection. WAY publishes ai free electronic bi-weekly newsletter packed with information and resources from localt to state andf federal related news onv watershed planning and protection. Individuals interested ins subscribing tot ther newsletter can make a request to the WAY E-News atg gary-peacock@pa. nacdnet.org. Subject areas included int the newsletter include:  the program such as:  conservation and groundwater protection.  News and Information Education and Outreach Funding Monitoring agricultural businesses.  Planning & Policy Restoration and Protection Sources ofF Funding  Work to promote the Pennsylvania Farm*A"Syst program tof farmers and related The Pennsylvania Farm*A*Syst is ane example of an EMS program involvinga voluntary partnership between government agencies and private business that enables farmers top prevent pollution onf farms using confidential environmental assessments. The program helps to promote an awareness ofs site conditions or management practices that threaten waters supplies. Itisa cooperative effort Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -21    among Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and USDAI Natural Resources Conservation Service. Some oft the issues that Farm*A*Syst can help address include: o Quality of well water, new wells and abandoned wells O Livestock waste storage o Storage and handling of petroleum products o Managing hazardous wastes Nutrient management  Work with the Pennsylvania Farm*A"Syst program coordinator and the York County Conservation District to providei information on Farm*A*Syst in the Conservation District's newsletter tot the agricultural community. Duringf farm evaluations, face-to-face interaction between farmers and agency representatives isi important tot thes success ofi increasing environmental management onf farming operations. Farm*A"Syst program contact information is available from: Les Lanyon, Farm*A*Syst coordinator for Pennsylvania Penn State University (814)8 863-1614 puNscaamea  Work with the Pennsylvania Home*A*Syst program coordinator top provide information to residential landowners interested ini improving environmental resources protection on their properties. The contact information for the  Pennsylvania coordinator is: Cathy Bowen Penn State University Phone: 814-863-7870 Email: cbowen@psu.edu  Form a regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable based oni initiatives oft the Pennsylvania Pollution Prevention Network (P3 Network). There isar recognized need for organizations to understand the! benefits andi incentives associated with EMS implementation in order tos successfully promote this strategy. Learn from and participate in the work oft the P3 Network, a newly formed statewide pollution prevention roundtable organization formed by DEP and members oft the World Class Industrial Network. Membership in the P3 network is open to any and all businesses and manufacturers in Pennsylvania. The roundtable is committed tor networking and knowledge sharing activities focused onp pollution prevention and environmental initiatives, such as EMS. The P3 Network focus is ont thef following areas: Continue organizing andi facilitating quarterly roundtable meetings Increase networking opportunities between quarterly meetings  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative 22    Demonstrate to all stakeholders the affirmative actions that PA companies are taking to solve theirs andt their communities environmental problems Enhance community relations Provide greater publice education one environmental problems and solutions Position ther roundtable members as action-oriented committed, environmental problem solvers Develop an EMS programi initiative with York County that may include formation of anE EMS association top promote the adoption of EMS by public and private sector organizations including municipalities, wastewater treatment facilities, farming businesses, forestry! businesses and other industrial businesses. Utilize DEPS eFACTS Site Listt toi identify potential participants at http:lwww.dep.s state. .pa. us/efacts and Environmental Protection Agency's (EPAs) Envirofacts site at htp/wawepacoven.te. Continue to monitor DEPS EMS Pilot Projects. DEP has launched a pilot project toi implement EMS processes into the existing activities of wastewater treatment facilities that generate and land apply biosolids. The facilities, working with environmental auditors, are developing procedures for managing their environmental impacts by makinge environmental protection part ofe every job at Work with the PA Chamber of Business and Industry and DEP's Bureau of Pollution Prevention to promote EMS in the region. Obtain DEP technical support for EMS development andi implementation. For morei information contact Patrick McDonald at (717)772-5941 and/or Jim Young (570): 327-0537 with DEP Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance. Obtain assistance from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, which offers a unique program where industry can work towards EMS implementation and certification in ISO 14001. ISO 14001 is the recommended international standard on which to model an EMS. This program helps companies enhance their environmental performance and economic bottom line using voluntary, performance based approaches. Forr morei information visit p/GePsHePaUseAyr.alsal400lmola00mm  their facilities.  ntp./wmpachamberon: and  Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Initiative -23                Economic Development Initiative  Dillsburg Redevelopment Area as a Component of the Comprehensive Plan This strategy focuses ont the inclusion oft the Dillsburg Borough Redevelopment Plan, completed in 1999 asap part of the Northern Region Comprehensive Plan. The plan focused on the Borough areal bordered by Baltimore Street tot the east, Route 15tot the  northwest, and Harrisburg Street to the south. Key Components:  Recognize the Dillsburg Borough Redevelopment Area Concept Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments as an important component oft the economic development plan for the region. Briefly, elements oft the concept plan and zoning include: Specific future land use plan limited residential (attached and multi-family only); office /institutional; meeaoapuisiemipbis, limited commercial (day care, studios/galleries, inns, building supplies, restaurants, farmers market, personal services, retail); and multi-use buildings. Size ands scale limitations would allow news structures tof fit the character of the area. Specific design features for layout of streets, greenways and access. Maintenance oft the character oft the existings street network through close examination ofs street widths, traffic calming, gateways to the redevelopment area at Welty Avenue and Church Street entrances, the extension of Second Street to northern properties and the tavern, and boulevard entryways to separate traffic lanes at US Route 15/Second: Street and Harrisburg Street Inclusion of transit stop ini the vicinity of Church Street and Second Street. Establishment of greenways behind the historic tavern and contiguous to drainageways and utilities easements. Planted buffers ands screening between incompatible uses and US Route 15. Orientation of the redevelopment areai inward by fronting uses oni interior roadways. Pedestrian connections. Specific streetscape design features as a phased project, based ona available funding. Sidewalks onb both sides of thes street (decorative pavement). Period street lamps.  intersections.  Street trees within planted islands. Underground wiring. Curbs/gutters. Pedestrian crossings.  Economic Development Initiative 1    Street furniture and visual amenities. Coordinated utility improvements (sewer, water, stormwater, underground wiring, fiberoptics/cable, gas line and street pavement.  Coordinated sidewalks, streett trees and street lighting. On-street parking.  Recommended: and illustrated land development options: commercial courtyard, businesses with shared parking, attached housing with on and offs street parking, "renovator's alley" concept for small service business development, and community center. Land development considerations for allb buildings and properties: designf features to enhance structures and character and stormwater Implement the action plan: regulatory approach (previously completed) and organization/ financial approach. To date, the organization /financial approach has not been completed. Key activities include: Organize a meeting with service providers and agencies to discuss organization andi finance alternatives. Apply for funding fort thes streetscape design plan andi implementation. Develop stormwater management regulations. Develop specifications for streetscape and greenway elements fori incorporation into the Borough's Subdivision: and Land Development Ordinance. Dillsburg Revitalization Program The Dillsburg Revitalization Program strategy recognizes the efforts oft the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee. The efforts aref focused on Baltimore Street as the primary main street for the region. Revitalization oft the region's main street is a major economic development initiative and a basic element in enhancing the region's sense of place. This strategy recommends the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee embrace a comprehensive approach to ther revitalization effort, centered on thef four components of the national main street program: organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. The strategy builds a program to address each oft these components for ther revitalization oft the downtown area. The focus is onb building community capacity,  management approach.  partnerships, projects for change, andi funding. Key Components:  Begin with ane effort tob build the capacity oft the community tov work together towards common goals and priorities. This effort is underway through the work oft the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee. The number of community events (heritage festivals and fireman and holidayf fairs), special places (senior center, historic society  Economic Development Initiative -2    andl library), and organizations (volunteer fire company and service organizations)is atestimonial tot the spirit of volunteerism in the region. This spirit is the! beginning point for building the community capacity to implement downtown revitalization. The success oft the economic development strategies will be dependent on the community's capacity tos see the connection between heritage, history, and downtown and to rally around the promotion of each. Raise thel level of community interest through a series of public seminars with the opportunity for citizens to sign on to ther revitalization, heritage or historic preservation efforts. The seminar series may include speakers from the following organizations: PAI Downtown Center- Bill Fontana: "Getting Ready for Downtown Revitalization" Lancaster-York Heritage Park Program PHMC Historic Preservation Pennsylvania Main Street Program "Affiliate Membership" National Main Street Center videos Building Communities from the Inside Out training on mapping assets The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD Institute) Enter into partnerships with state and county organizations that will helpi in the revitalization effort: Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Pennsylvania Main Street Program, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, and York County Work witht the Pennsylvania Main Street Program Coordinator (Diana Kerr)t to become an affiliate program. Affiliate designation will assist the community in Complete a modified revitalization plan following thel National Main Street Model. The plan should address: organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. This efforti is conducted byi inviting a resource team (experts in design, economic restructuring, organization development, and promotions)t to spenda a week int the community- interviewing! business owners, completing existing conditions inventories, and workingy with revitalization committee ont the plan. The plani is refined and presented tot the community. Components of the plan shouldi include:  Planning Commission.  obtainingt training ande education.  O Development ofar refined vision for Baltimore Street- the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee has developed several objectives (mostly design oriented) that needt to bee explored in the context ofal holistic vision fort the main street area to discuss the extent ofe effort and the desire to create a downtown, which meets the needs oft the local community and ther region's visitors whoi isi itfor and who willi its serve?. Thei initial objectives include: Streetscape improvements antique style lighting standards and street furniture and trees to develop a park atmosphere (highest priority York  Street to Church Street).  Economic Development Initiative- -3    Storefront façade improvements to capture the historici integrity of the Reuse oft the Monaghan Presbyterian Church (a new church is being built in Carroll Township) as a cultural center for special events, concerts, readings and community services. Explore option ofal larger farmer's marketi int town (one possible location is thel Dillsburg Redevelopment Area seet ther related strategy). Completion of an approach for economic restructuring. Identify assets oft the community (ABCD Institutes guides to capacity inventories andi mapping local business assets). This mappinge effort may be accomplished by! local community members. Itseeks tou uncover the talents of individuals, institutions, and organizations. The talents mayi include entrepreneurial talents crafters, artists, bakers, chefs, woodworkers, agriculture products, etc.; professional abilities; interest/ /hobbies; etc. These talents will help to identify important niche or market segments for new "home-grown" businesses. Itwill also uncover the desires fori individuals to open new businesses and what these new businesses will need tos survive- Uncover resources that may offer new businesses logistical support business owner mentoring program, regional business organization (Dillsburg Area Business Association), ands shared services or service-oriented Complete ani inventory ofb buildings ors spaces that may be adapted tos store fronts, at business incubator, outdoor ori indoor local produce markets, office suites, etc. Develop a listo of property owners that may bei interestedi in an adaptive reuse project or creation ofa firstf floor storefront. Completion ofa discussion of design. Develop a comprehensive streetscape plan to encourage quality designi in building rehabilitation, landscaping and Example Main ofroof Streets drainagè sidewalk. across publics spaces, retail window display and all aspects of the main street experience. Considert thei following elements: O Sidewalks Understand the existing condition of sidewalks. Utilities All issues relatingt to streetscape are affected by the existing utilities, both overhead andi int the street. Infrastructure planningis important so activities may be coordinated; in other words, avoidingt the scenario where streetscape improvements are made and then several years later torn upt to complete a with as component of street- utility line replacement program or other  community.  thel logistical support. businesses.  Overhead utilities must be dealt scape design.  Economic Development Initiative -4    infrastructure project. location of utilities.  Street trees Selection and planting for street trees will bel largely dictated by Lighting Introduction of pedestrian scale (12' to 14'i in height)! historic style light fixtures. Advances in lightingt technology have made it possiblet to brightly light the street without lighting adjacent properties. Site furniture Understand the advantages ofs street furniture, such as benches, trash receptacles, flower pots, etc. by creating spaces where both planned andi informal gatherings cant take place and providing ani incentive to get people onto thes street, thus enhancing the fabric of the community and  increasing community interaction. Pocket parks - Introduction ofr more green space into the downtown environment; however, caution should bet taken nott to remove existing buildings for park space. Several examples ofp pocket parks are already evident int the downtown. downtown.  Circulation patterns As changes are made to regional traffic patterns, the Borough may be afforded more opportunities tor recapture pedestrian movements in the downtown area and toi integrate at transit stopi intot the Community identification- Exploration ofa gateway program to mark borders into the downtown and tov welcome visitors andr residents. This gateway identification and marking will be particularly important as changes arer made to the Route 15 corridor and entryways intot the Borough. Particular attention should be given to thei interchange areas and the corridors leadingi intot town. Streetscape design elements will help to invite consumers and visitors into Connecting the streetscape to history. Any plan fors streetscape improvements should bel linkedt to the region's cultural history andt the Building guidelines. Consider thef following building guidelines as part oft the Encourage restoration of structures ina a manner fitting with the original Work with the citizens of Dillsburg to decide howt this might be enforced. Address building and storefront facades for commercial areas. Create guidelines forr new construction to address compatibility with both existing uses and existing styles of buildings. Support the development of an architectural review committee to review proposals. Itisi ideal if some members oft the committee have a background in architecture or historical styles commonly found int the Completion ofa plan to develop an organizational structure tor manage the main street effort. Itis assumed there will ber many players int the revitalization effort  the downtown area. communities of the region. comprehensive rezoning process. period of the structure.  Borough.  Economic Development Initiative -5    (Dillsburg Revitalization Committee, Borough Council, Dillsburg Area Business Association). Whatever form the organization takes, the plan should outline roles, responsibilities and authority structures andi include promotional activities. Completion of an action plan andi fundings strategy. Potential sources off funding include: the Pennsylvania Main Street Program, Pennsylvania New Communities Program, Lancaster-York Heritage Program, Center for Rural Pennsylvania (Bill Denk - contact), Community Development Block Grant Program, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation- - Enhancement Program, United States Department of Agriculture business development districts in rural areas program, Pennsylvania Historic andI Museum Commission grants. Recognize that revitalization efforts will take both personal time and money. The community capacity component should give the organizers any understanding ofthe level ofi interest by the local community. The highert the level of interest and dedication, the greater thel level of activity and accomplishment. A dedicated, sustained, and organized effort will yieldi its own rewards and payback in the amount off funding and grants that may be available to supportf future activities. Ifthe desire ist to create a downtown, that will serve thel local community and also serve the visitor the vision willr need toi include an element toi increase the attractiveness to outsiders. This approach will take more time and money, but might reap new Regional Business Development Program The future land use scenario identified business development as al key indicator oft the region's economic well-being and the community's quality ofl life. Ther region's business development program focuses on growing existing businesses and attracting new businesses of various sizes tot the region. The multi-municipal future land uses scenario shows where businesses would locate Dillsburg's downtown and redevelopment area and other areas designated for mixed-use development, the region's three village areas, existing and proposedi industrial tracts, areas designated for highway commercial activities, andt the future business park on Old York Road. The strategy recommendsa collaborative approach with local and regional business organizations.  economic rewards for the community.  Key Components:  Identify the key local, county and area-wide players in the Business Development  Program. The initial list includes: o Northern Region municipalities (NYR)- consider including all municipalities of the Northern York County School District Dillsburg. Area Business Association (DABA) West Shore Chamber of Commerce (WSCC) York County Chamberc of Commerce (YCCC)  o York County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC) York County Convention & Visitors Bureau (YCCVB) O Dillsburg. Area Authority (DAA) Franklintown Borough Municipal Authority (FBMA) Northern York County School District (NSD)  Economic Development Initiative- -6    O Cable and phone companies.  Explore and discuss thei interests, services and opportunities offered by each key player and begin tof fashion a role for each. Thet table identifies program elements in which the key players may provide expertise or support.  Program Elements NYR Program x x Organization Information Gathering & Analysis Business Assistance (financial) Promotion/ Marketing Entrepreneuri al Development Infrastructure Development  Key Players in the Business Development Program  DABA WSCC YCCC YCEDC  DAA FBMA NSD CABLEI  YCCVB  PHONE x  X  x  Designate al lead agencyt to develop thep program. The lead agency may be an existing organization (e.g., Dillsburg Area Business Association), ar regional committee, or a new economic development organization. The agency leadingt the program development process may not bet the agency responsible for the Develop the program around six program elements: program organization, business assistance (financial), information analysis, promotion/marketling. entrepreneurial development, andi infrastructure development. The six program elements must! be  implementation oft the program.  coordinated. Objectives for each follow: Program organization  Utilize a strategic planning process to develop ar mission statement, program objectives, short and long term strategies, and indicators orb benchmarks for Establish the organizational and management structure needed to implement the strategies and the remaining key elements determine ther need fora formal organization or work by existing organizations, committees or Develop al list of key stakeholders and resources, building on thel list ofi initial  measuring success. individuals. players. Create a communications network.  Economic Development Initiative -7    Information gathering and analysis  Work with the DABA (local businesses), YCEDC (industrial sector), YCCC and WSCC (retail and office sectors), and YCCVB (hospitality and service sectors) to develop al list oft targeted businesses for the region. Evaluate the following features to ensure the region will be able to attract these industries or to make recommendations toi increasé ther region's competitive advantage. Features tob be explored are thel level of technology andt technical support; characteristics oft thel labor force; workforce development programs; historic and projected growth Industieslbusinesses; inventories of available properties; and Statewide, County, and areawide Understand how past and current trends are affecting the potential to attract new businesses and to grow existing businesses. Explore the YCEDC Resource Center tot tapi intol local information that would bep pertinent to attract new companies to the area. Become actively involved in the study of current issues that may impact or affect business development. This involvement may include participationi in the Pro-Business Council of the York County Chamber of Commerce. This organization's mission is "tos study issues that affect Chamber members, formulate positions and then take action ont those issues on behalf ofthe York business community. The Pro-Business Council enables the Chamber tor respond quickly toi issues and develop expertise ona a wide variety of subjects." (atp./hwpwwyorichambers Lmmbueseuhesahe)  targets.  Business assistance (financial) growing businesses.  ) Assisti in' "getting the word out" regarding financial assistance for starting and Work with local financial institutions, the York County Economic Development Corporation and the! Dillsburg Area Business Association to develop an information resource and contacts for accessing the Pennsylvania Industrial Development, Authority (PIDA) lowi interest financing program, Opportunity Grant Program, Infrastructure Development Program, and Machinery and. Learn more about incentive programs available tol local and school taxing entities, such as, thel Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program or façade ors sign grants for the reuse of historic properties. Explore innovative programs such as revolving loani funds or peer-to-peer  Equipment Loan Fund.  lending programs. Promotion andl Marketing  Develop a marketing package and strategy for the Northern Regiont to promote existing! businesses. The DABA has existing businesses listed oni its website link the site to other area-wide locations. Participate in County and area-wide promotional events, such ast the Annual Manufacturer's Days (sponsored by the YCCC- tours ofl local businesses), Spotlight Breakfasts and the! Business andl Industry Night (sponsored by WSCC- highlights area companies).  Economic Development Initiative -8     Continue local events and activities that provide opportunities to publicize local businesses (e.g. heritage fair and business directory). Considera Explore new collaborations to share information! between County and area- wide agencies and connect with the YCCC, WSCC, YCEDA, and YCCVB on Develop a database and registry of existing businesses and available properties tok be accessed via thei internet ata regional site or onr municipal sites. The database would include a photograph oft the site and brief description of the site, access, zoning, use ofs surrounding properties, available infrastructure and future land use expectations. Entrepreneurial Development  business exposition. ar regular basis.  Work witht the DABA to continue to develop as small business support network andl link to County and areawide networks and training programs (e.g., Service Corp ofF Retired Executives, Kutztown Small Business Development Center, HACC Workforce and Economic Development Division). Offer to host entrepreneurial development workshops and seminars int the local area Northern School complex. Send representatives oft the business community tol Leadership York's Leadership and Training Program and Executive Services. Infrastructure Development  Work with the DAA and the FBMA authorities in providing public water and public sewer tol locations slated for business development. Utilize an official map to provide the generall locations for new roadway corridors to support the development of new business areas in the growth Work with the local cable and phone companies ont the development of high capacity high speed internets services. Continue to develop the DABA website to be used by small businesses for the sharing ofi information.  areas.  Workforce Development Program The workforce development strategy focuses ont the educational component (including technology) of workforce development and the support needed from locali institutions and services (e.g., child and adult day care) to ensure these educational resources are accessible and available to the entire community. This strategy is linked witht the Regional Business Development Plan Strategy. Itr may be perceived as the seventh program element of the Business Development Plan. Having at trained workforcei isa critical element ini industry-sector attraction, particularly for higher payingi industries that require a skilled labor force. For this reason, the Workforce Development Programi is  presented as a separate strategy.  Economic Development Initiative- -9    Key Components: Strategy.  Link the following components with the Regional Business Development Plan Understand who thei important players are in workforce development int the region or what organizations would help to provide services or coordinatei the program with local industry and individuals. Begin with thei following organizations and agencies. Southcentral Employment Corporation (SEC) located at 1001 North Cameron Street, First Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The current executive directori is Richard M. Kopecky, Jr. (contact information: phone - 236.7931, fax- 236.9016, email sec@pasec.org. The SECi is the Workforce Investment Board fort the southcentral area oft the State and part oft the Pennsylvania Careerlink System, providing career development centers inA Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. The centers ares state and federally funded withr no charge to customers. The careerlink centers closestt to thel Northern York County Region are at the following locations: County Address Phone Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Court, Carlisle, PA 17013 Dauphin 100 North Cameron Street, First Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Road, York, PA 17404  CareerLink Centers  Fax  Email  Adams  Rear 108 North 334.6610 334-3869 adams@pasec.org  Cumberland 1Alexander 243.4212 233.2123 cumberland@pasec.  org  236.7931 236.9016 sec@pasec.org  York  841 Vogelsong 767.5709 767.5716 york@pasec.org  Pennsylvania Workforce Improvement Network (PA WIN) program (part of the Team Pennsylvania Careerlink Partners Program (contact information: Laura Beach, PAI WIN Coordinator- 814.865. .6604 or Isb39@psu.edu.) The goal OfPA WINi is tol help adult basic education providers develop a centralized, market- driven system ofs services for employers andi incumbent workers andt to integrate those services with the Pennsylvania workforce development system, including linkages with Team Pennsylvania CareerLink (excerpts from website). Affiliates close tot the Northern York County Region include the following:  Economic Development Initiative- 10    PAI WIN Affiliates Address Phone Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Carlisle Area OIC 29 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 Catholic Charities Street, Immigration and Harrisburg, PA Refugee 17103 Services School of Street, York, Pa 2349 Technology/York 17402 County AVTS  Agency  Fax  Email  Tri-County OIC 2107 North 6"h 238.7318 238.6251 www.tricountyolc.org  243.6040 243.6030 aleg256@pa.net  900 North 17th 232.0568 234.7142 www.hbgdiocese.org  York County 2176S. Queen 741.0820 ext. 747.0426 www.) ycstech.org  York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL)located at 129 Charles Lane, Red Lion, PA 17356 (contact information: Jim McGinnis, Executive Director, phone - 224.8 .8955, fax-244.7826, email ycal@ycal.org. The mission of the organization istor manage shared resources (people, programs, information, andf funds) defined by our schools, workplaces, and community partnerships tof facilitate the development ofal high quality, relevant workforce (excerpts from website). William F. Goodling Regional Advanced: Skills Center (contact information: 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue York, PA1 17404- phone: 699. .0832, fax- 699.5 .5752, email info@advskills. .org). The Advanced Skills Center isa cost effective delivery system thati involves local industry leaders, education providers, community based organizations, organized labor and management as well as al large variety ofs supporting groups. Financial commitments to implement this delivery system have been secured entirely by Federal, State and Local Governments. The center's objective is tol help students achieve meaningful, long-term employment atf family-sustaining wages; provide productive, positive-thinking: men and women who arep preparedf fort today and tomorrow's manufacturing, jobs; and develop a capable workforce that permits confident business planning for thet future. Courses can be customized to meet unique company needs to guarantee thatt thet training addresses "Skill" shortages. The Advanced Skills Center combines on-time delivery, industy-expenienced instructors and a creative learning environment that makes course outcome positive (excerpts from website). MANTEC, Industrial Resource Center, is headquartered ini the city of York and maintains field offices in the cities of Carlisle, Chambersburg, Lancaster and Lebanon. Its service regioni includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. Its mission is help Southcentral Pennsylvania manufacturers continuously improve their productivity, competitiveness, and contribution to the economic prosperity of the  Economic Development Initiative 11    region (contact information: POE Box 5046, 227 West Market Street, York, PA 17405-5046, phone: 843.5054, fax: 854.0087 e-mail: info@mantec.org.) MANTEC includes three specialized centers: o Workforce Performance Center (WPC). WPC was created to work with manufacturers and training providers to identify andr meet needs in both the incumbent: and the emerging workforces. o High Performance Transformation Center (HPTC). HPTC's provides quality training, presented by certified instructors using a nationally tested curriculum which explores topics like value stream mapping, set-up reduction, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing as well as Manufacturers' Technology Center (MTC) represents the core group of services to manufacturing improved productivity, competitiveness, and Northern York School District- Adult Education Course Offerings and affiliation witht the Cumberland-Perry Vocational Technical School. Form al local workforce development network and information resource througha a collaborative or partnership effort between locali industry, individuals, and the workforce development resources listed above. Develop an understanding oft the workforce development needs oft the region. Begin the assessment with a survey toi industry to determine the foundational skills present int the region. Determine if foundational skills trainingi is needed. As sample survey and discussion off foundational skills is located ont thei internet at wwwedpsuedupawneeveboperempoye. benefts/ndexhtm. Work with the local workforce development network toc develop ap program fort the Northern Region tor meet these needs and the needs oft targeted industries. Where possible, hostt the workforce trainings sessions at sites within the region. Communicate the effort toi individuals andi industry, both existing and potential industry. Create incentives forl local industries tos support, sponsor and participatei in Continue to update the program in order to accommodate emerging markets and Recognize ther need to build employee support systems tol helpi individuals enter the workforce, such as children and adult day care, wellness programs, affordable housing, alternative transportation systems (e.g., transit and pedestrian access), and healthcare. Work with industry, government and public service providers to ensure Seek fundingf for the development of workforce training and supports services from both traditional and non-traditional sources (e.g., government programs and grants, local-foundation, Ford Foundation, H-1B Technical Training Skills Grant, Economic Development Assistance Programs Grants, local industry and business). Across the State, particularly int the southwest ands southeast, numerous private and non-profit foundations have been organized to provide funding fore economic development  other principles and practices. contributions.  thep programs.  changing industrial /training needs.  these support systems are in place.  Economic Development Initiative- 12        initiatives of their region. The development of these foundations are effectivei in directing money specifically for workforce development (see the Fourjay Foundation Grant, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Willary Foundation Grant and Connelly Foundation Grant - forr more information onv workforce development grants access opaNsAbaNRNISN. REAPEIRCETENSN workforceP  Nav-l).  Economic Development Initiative 13                Historic Preservation Initiative  Local Heritage Management Action Plan as a part of the Lancaster-York Heritage  Region  The focus oft this strategy is tos seek recognition of Northern York County's heritage asa significant resource toi the Lancaster-York Heritage Region. The Lancaster-York Heritage Region! Management Action Plan was adoptedi in. June 2001. The region! has resources that fit with many oft the elements oft the action plan; therefore, a review oft the action plan would help the community organize al local-level heritage program and position itselft toc obtain financial, technical and promotional support from thel larger, multi-  county effort. Key Components:  Understand the relationship between thel Lancaster-York Heritage Program and the local-level effort (information below taken from Lancaster-York. Heritage Region Executive Summary and thel Lancaster- York Heritage Region Management. Action Plan, prepared fort the Lancaster-York Heritage Region Steering Committee by Mary Lancaster-York Heritage Program is part to the! Pennsylvania Heritage Parks program. The program focuses on conserving and celebrating heritage resources; developing a sense of" "community pride" inl local natural, cultural, and historic assets; ensuring that tourism development efforts are compatible with community interests; ande establishing a platform for cooperation among diverse Thel Lancaster-York Heritage plan has four goals: Building understanding andi identity telling the essential stories oft the Lancaster-York region. Enhancing the visitor experience addressing allf facets oft the visitor's experience: attractions, recreation, services, andi infrastructure. Strengthening place organizing the effort around revitalizing the! borough center and preserving historic resources, enhancing natural and recreational resources, enhancing urban design (gateways and corridors), and celebrating and preserving cultural traditions andf folkways. Building strongi institutions for partnership creating collaboration between institutions, promotion agencies, and non-profit organization. Recommended actions and/or priority projects accompany each goal. These recommendations provide direction fort the development of local priorities and actions that will fit into the Lancaster-Yorki program.  Means & Associated, inc., June 2001).  interests.  Historic Preservation Initiative -1    Develop the local-level program based ont the goals and recommendations oft the Lancaster-York Heritage Program (Mark Platts). Organize the local-level effort.  Reach beyondt the Northern York County regionr north to the Cumberland County communities ofL Lemoyne, Lower Allen and Upper Allen (following the Old Gettysburg Pike) and in Adams County to Gettysburgi int the south (following the oldF Route 15 corridor) to continue the story oft thel historic Route 15 corridor and thel National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, Scenic America Journey Through Hallowed Ground. The project has developed many resources int the Virginia Piedmont area. The telling oft thes story is proceeding northward through Maryland and southern Pennsylvania, Gettysburg Region. The next portion oft the story would be from Gettsyburg to Harrisburg (National Civil War Museum). The collaboration between the communities will help to strengthen the overall program. These stories also may have a connectiont to similar stories flowing along the USI Route 30 corridor from York. Identify key players and the lead agency to guide ands steer the effort. The recommended list ofs stakeholders includes: O Board members from the Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society Organizers of existing community events Heritage Fair, Farmer's Fair, Pickle Drop, Pickle Chase, Turn and Burn Barrel Classic, and area horse shows Board members from the Dillsburg Area Business Association, Logan Park Authority, Dillsburg Senior Center, Northern York County Community and Recreational Center Committee  o Business owners, include businesses ofa all sizes Social ands service organizations Dilsburg Banner Area Volunteer Fire Companies Northern York County School District Parent teacher organization Representatives of the governing bodies, planning commissions Area churches or religious institutions  Develop a contacts listf for technical assistance from county and state agencies, such as: the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission (PHMC Susan Cabot), PAI Downtown Center (Bill Fontana), Pennsylvania Main Street Program, Pennsylvania Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources (Alan Chace) and Community and Economic Development (Jerry Spangler), Historic York, Inc., York Heritage Trust (Gayle Petty- -Johnson), York County Department of Parks (Thomas Brant) andt the York County Planning Commission (Felicia Dell). Identify similar agencies in Cumberland and Adams County. Work with the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, Scenic America  representative.  Historic Preservation Initiative -2    Focus the action plan effort ont the following activities:  Goal 1: Build understanding and identity. The Lancaster-York Heritage program embraces five themes: foodways, fromf farm to table; quest for freedom; innovation- - invention and tradition; natural ways the Susquehanna River and beyond; andt town & country- forging communities, cultivating the land. 0 Work with Historic York and the PHMC to ensure that the historyi is complete for the region. Determine what aspects oft this history contribute tot the five themes. Write thel history as it relates to each. This piece of work may include the use of aTechnical Assistance Grant to help organize the planning effort, Historic Preservation Grant (contact Carol Lee, Historic Preservation Grant Manager, 783-9918), or Local History Grants (Kenneth Wolensky- Organize the communities from Gettysburg to Harrisburg to continue the story of the' "Hallowed Ground" (Old Gettysburg Pike) focusing on the objectives of existing work ont the "Hallowed Ground" in Maryland and Adams County. These objectives include: Promote efficient use of resources Form partnerships Promote aesthetics, the environment, and quality ofl lifei issues Preserve farming Cultivate grassroots, community involvement Foster regional cooperation Create awareness oft the corridor's quality Provide technical assistance and access tof funding for land preservation Promote the concept of the. Journey Through Hallowed Ground Pursue State/National Scenic Byway/All American Road designation Promote sustainable tourism ande economic development Advocate for public/private land stewardship Protect Civil War resources/parks Undertake public outreach ande education Advocate at the state and national levels. Recognize the work completed through the region's comprehensive plan addresses many oft these objectives and builds on this work to address the remaining objectives, and work with communities oft the greater Harrisburg Work with the community to get a clear sense of "how much" tourism willl be accepted. Two considerations to be discussed include: Tourism's valuei in promoting economic development. Thet type of tourism, "heritage tourism" focuses on the interpretive framework oft the region, generally attracts tourists who arer more sensitive to theiri impact on communities and spend more. The results of this discussion will help to determine thel level of activity that is undertaken for allf four goals. Work with the property owners or organizations that manage contributing historic or cultural resources tot ther region's heritage story. Determine their interest and desired level of involvement inh heritage activities. Seek to connect the Northern York County story tot the following Lancaster- York Heritage Program activities:  772-0921).  area.  Historic Preservation Initiative -3    Collect and record anecdotes aboutt the regionf for the' "Voices on the Landscape"  interactive audio system. Consider recording activities at the Farmer's Fair fori inclusion. This project may be a potential high school projects for a student interested in the! history of the community. Determine locations where an interactive exhibit oft the story oft the region's history may be appropriate - contact York Heritage Trust (Gayle Petty Johnson), who is actively pursuing similar activities. Support the' "living history" project and develop a story linet fort the Northern Region- support the presentation of the heritage story at community events. Determine locations int the regionf for outdoori interpretative waysides at keyl locations (e.g., the Yellow! Breeches). Develop a strategic plan for the Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society, which will position the Society for participation ina "Local Initiative Grant Program" wheni itis established- - a grant program tor museums, historic sites and environmental education center to develop  ani interpretive framework. Goal 2: Enhancing the Visitor Experience  Participate int they proposed Lancaster-York Heritage Wayfinding Signage Program byi identifying resources that should be components oft the system. Develop al local directory of heritage tourist resources (based on adopted authenticity guidelines): heritage attractions; shopping artisans, specialty shops, locally-produced goods or grown crops; lodging; and eating establishments. Seek inclusion oft these resources int thel Lancaster-York Heritage marketing strategy and ther region websites. Goal 3: Strengthening the Sense of Place. The activities of the third goal fitv with the downtown revitalization, historic preservation, agriculture preservation, and o Understand and support the Downtown Revitalization Strategy asa component of the local heritage action plan and thel Lancaster-York Heritage Action Plan recommendation for a main street circuit rider (the circuit rider could have regional responsibilities working with Dillsburg, Franklintown, and Monaghan (village area specific plan to grow the village commercial area)). Understand and support the Historic Preservation Strategy as a component Recognize ther relationship of greenway and trail development (see Regional Recreation Program and Crafting a Watershed Management Plan)t to heritage sites if new trails should be planned to link heritage and natural areas. Coordinate with the Lancaster-Yorki Heritage Program to tapi into existing, sources oft technical and financial assistance. Continue toi include the region's agriculture heritage as ani important component of heritage celebrations - Heritage Fair and Farmer's Fair, Pickle Drop, Pickle Chase, Turn and Burn Barrel Classic, and area horse shows. o Explore the extension for the' "Hallowed Grounds Project".  recreation: strategies.  ofthel local heritage action plan.  Historic Preservation Initiative- -4    Continue to hold cultural and heritage events for the community and visitors. Seek connection oft these events intot the Lancaster-York regional network of Goal 4: Building Strong! Institutions for Partnerships  experiences.  Explore what organizations need to move the action plan forward thel logical choice is Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society. Assign action plani implementation to various members oft the community- individuals, institutions, government, mongovemmenlhonpront. business. Monitor progress. Coordinate with or seek membership ont the board ora committee ofthe Lancaster-York Heritage Region Organization. Historic Preservation Program  The historic preservation program isav vital link tot the region's heritage action plan. The region must take better care of its historic resources ifitis top promote and retain aspects ofi its heritage. This strategy outlines the process needed to preserve and protectt these  resources. Key Components:  Complete or update the! historic survey oft the regiont toi identify all historic properties and structures. This activity may be completed as aj part of putting together the complete history of the region (see goal oft the Local Heritage Management Action Plan). The community should partner with Historic York, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission (PHMC) tor receive funding andt technical support. Develop al Local Historic Preservation Plani to set priorities for historic preservation Seek assistance from Historic York, Inc. and the PHMC to develop the Plan. The Plan may be a component of the Heritage Action Plan. Work witht the PHMC toi identify appropriate grants from the Pennsylvania History and Museum Grant Program and Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. Grants are available to historical societies, local governments, museums, preservation organizations, conservancies, schools and school districts. Grant programs and contacts include: Pennsylvania History and Museum Grant Program V/ Archives and records management- Susan Hartman (787-3913) General operating support grants for museums - Deborah Filipi (783-9923)  andi funding to meet these priorities.  V Historic preservation grants Carol Lee (783- 9918) Historical marker grants - Marilyn Levin (787-8823) Local history grants Kenneth Wolensky (772-0921)  Historic Preservation Initiative -5    Museum project grants Deborah Filipi  Technical assistance grants - CarolLee  o Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program 50/50 match available for preservation, restoration, and/or rehabilitation oft historic resources listed or eligible forl listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants are nonprofit organizations and public agencies that own ors support a publicly Determine if any area oft the community would have the concentration of resources to become an! historic district (e.g., Dillsburg Downtown). Explore the advantages and disadvantages of designation with the PHMC before determining ifdistrict designation would be publicly acceptable and al benefit to the community. Making an informed decision will require an understanding oft the The content ofa an! Historic District Ordinance review the 1997 PHMÇA A Model Historic District Ordinance for Local Governments ink Pennsylvania. Legal authorization and purpose Definitions Delineation andi interpretation of districts Historic architectural review board - creation, membership and duties Design guidelines Administration- application review Unreasonable economic hardship Demolition by neglect Administration- enforcement, violations, amendment, severability Thei impact on property owners. Experiençes of other communities. The! benefit of becoming a Certified Local Government through the PHMC under thel National Historic Preservation. Act of 1966. This program sets aside ap portion of the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Fund for distribution to Certified Local Governments. Work with the PHMC to understand the benefits ofp participation to the community. Briefly, thep program requires a 60/40 match forf funding to support local projects, such as historic sites/resource surveys, architectural surveys, thematic surveys, preparation of nomination forms for the National Register, signage guidelines, historic preservation plans, engineering and feasibility studies, plans for adaptive reuse, programs or activities that advance Heritage Park planning, development ofb brochures ore educational materials, guides for walking and driving tours, preparation andi installation ofe exhibits, video projects, staffing and consultant services, and preservation training. Understand ther requirements tob become a certified local government: Must have a designated historic district or other protection forh historic properties. Must have established: al historic preservation review commission or HARB.  accessible historic property  following elements:  Historic Preservation Initiative -6    Mustr maintain a systemf for the survey andi inventory ofh historic Must provide for adequate public participation in local historic preservation programs, including thep process of recommending properties for nomination tot the National Register of Historic Places. Must meet responsibilities under the Act byt the State Historic Preservation Officer (contact Carol Lee).  properties.  Historic Preservation Initiative -7        Community Services and Facilities  Initiative  Comprehensive Regional Recreation  Program  The strategy supports a regional approach to recreation. The expectation is that the greatest demand for active recreational facilities will focus ont the region's primary growth area (Logan Park and thel Northern Elementary School athletic fields are the only active recreation: areas in the growth area). The strategy recognizes the desire for more passive recreational areas (e.g., trails, picnic areas, and greenways), as expressed at the region's community focus groups and visioning forum. This strategy recognizes the continued work oft the Northern York County Community and Recreation Center Steering Committee and the efforts of the Logan Park Committee. The strategy strives tol bring together these expectations and efforts into a comprehensive regional recreation program strategy. As the region continues to explore these ideas, itis recommended that allt the municipalities int thel Northern York Area School District and that the School The Plan's environmental and land uses strategies interface with the recreation program, particularly with the open space and passive recreation components. For example, the Crafting al Watershed Management Plan strategy includes thei identification and prioritization of the primary and secondary corridors, which will provide important background information for the development ofa comprehensive greenway and trails plan. The greenway and trails plan willf form the basis for the network ofc open spaces to bei integrated into conservation subdivision design (see Design Features and Guidelines  District work together.  Strategy). Key Components:  Complete a comprehensive recreation, park and open space plan for the region. Inventory and analyze the region's existing parks, recreation facilities, trails, and conservation areas to establish al basis for evaluating thei future needs oft the community. Establish the need for additional recreation facilities based onp population projections, the results oft the recreation survey completed in May 2002 (Northern York County Community and Recreation Center Steering Committee): and other focus group input that will bei incorporated into the recreation planning process. Funding information for support ofa variety of park, recreation, conservation, heritage and greenways projects is available online aty www.c .dcnr.s state. pa.us/grants Or contact Southcentral Field Office of DCNR P.O. Box 1554 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1554 717-705-2943  Community Services & Facilities Initiative- 1    Special elements that integrate regional interests and actions should be part oft the scope of work (several oft these elements may be funded separately, ifthe desirei is Identification of recreation needs within the primary and secondary (i.e., Franklintown Borough) growth areas andi review of recreation fees and policy on dedication of recreation land. The needs analysis must consider the Recreation Survey recently completed fort the region. Inclusion oft the work and findings ofi the Northern York County Community and Recreation Center Steering Committee itisi important to include this asa component oft thes study tor maximize funding opportunities. Development ofa comprehensive greenways (open space) and trail plan based ont the identification and prioritization of the primary and secondary conservation corridor. This element is expected to complete the following activities: o Establish ai framework forf future preservation of conservation areas and open spaces important tot the protection ofe environmental and cultural resources. It isi important that thep plan provide municipal officials with an understanding of what kinds ofl land uses residents think are appropriate for conservation Evaluate the role of the Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society and other entities ina advancing and coordinating projects and programs related to open land /farmland preservation within the region. Outline the steps ini the process ofland acquisition or greenway development, exploring ideas such as, bargain sales, conservation subdivision design (see Design Features and Guidelines Strategy), Forestry Legacy Program (see Agriculture Preservation/Foresty Conservation Program), conservation easements, and a regional open space land acquisition fund (requirès referendum for a funding program). Develop ar method toa assess parcels that come under consideration for inclusion and acquisition asap part of an open space program. A digital inventory of allr ranked sites would assist int tracking potential sale of environmentally significant properties. o Explore the process of adopting the greenway and trail system as part of an official map. Development ofaN Master Plan for Logan Park (Dillsburg Borough and Carroll Township) and R.G.Hess Memorial Park (Franklintown Borough) The master plan element will putt the property int the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funding streami for park development. The master plan may be developed as a part of the recreation plan orr may be developed as a" "stand- alone study" depending on the timing oft ther recreation plan. Continue to advance the plansf for a community center and solicit regional support.  toa advance these activities more quickly):  areas.  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -2    Consider the advantages of obtaining fundingf from the Community Conservation Partnership Program fora a Circuit Rider position (program administrator) from Pennsylvania DCNR tol help coordinate the regional recreation program activities and to develop comprehensive recreation, park and open space plan. Older Adults Services Program The focus oft the Older Adults Services Program is the continuation of the works and services provided by the Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, Inc.  Key Components:  Recognize the importance of the Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, Inc. tot the region. The Center offers on and off-site recreational and fitness programs, regional travel offerings, educational and health seminars, health screenings, tax preparation programs, cultural programs, daily lunches, andr meals-on-wheels. Recognize the biggestt threat to the organization is inadequate revenues to continue operation. The primarys source off funding is the York County Area Agency on Aging (less than 50% of funding). Otherf funding sources are provided by municipalities, fundraisers, personal and civic donations, and small enterprises. Work with the Center to develop a plan tos secure the Center's future and address funding issues. The study would include the following elements: Develop a demographic profile of the region's older adults based ons secondary sources: the 2000 U.S. Census, statistical data from the York County Area Agency ont the Aging, the Senior Center, andt transportation and housing service Conduct key person interviews with primary service providers to determine the existing level of services being provided and known service needs. Conduct focus group discussions with senior citizens to obtain perspective ont the quality of services being provided, unmet needs and additional services desired. Work with a community advisory committee comprised ofs seniors, service providers and municipal officials to develop a report on the needs and funding issues and al listing of strategies to resolve these needs. Uncover successful strategies, such as Christmas in April- -a community service program for rehabilitating homes for older adults and disabled individuals, thus keeping them  providers.  int their home environment.  Community Services & Facilities Initiative- -3    Volunteer Outreach Program The Volunteer Outreach Program focuses on developing opportunities within the community for residents ofa alla ages to fully participate in community projects as volunteers and/or mentors. Opportunities may exist with local service organizations, community service providers, andl local government. Key Components: ther region. needs.  Develop a volunteer bank - a comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities within Prepare al letter survey requesting information on volunteer opportunities and Send the survey tos service organizations, municipalities, emergency services, the library, and Northern York County! Historical and Preservation Society, etc. Develop a volunteer form to be utilized by organizations and submitted: as new Establish a clearinghouse organization and/or mechanism to develop and manage Publish volunteer opportunities ina regional newsletter, website or press releases in the Dillsburg Banner or West Section oft the Patriot News. Send a special insert to thel Northern High School at the beginning of each calendar year as ar reference for students ins selecting graduation projects. Consider an annual event- - Volunteer Action Dayl Carnival- - showcase volunteer organizations, volunteers, opportunities for volunteering ands sign-up sheets. intergovermmental / Services Communications Program  volunteer opportunities /needs arise. the volunteer bank.  The inter-governmental. organizational communications program focuses on developing ai formal dialogue between the officials oft the Northern York County School District, the northern region municipalities and community service providers. Thei focus oft the dialogue is commoni issues, collaborative efforts, andj joint projects.  Key Components:  Continue the Intermunicipal Task Force (frequency ands schedule of meetings to be determined with participants) including representation from governing bodies oft the School District and the municipalities (invite all municipalities oft the School Districtto  the meeting).  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -4    Exchange information on common areas ofi interest and/or concerns, such as: Collaborative strategies from thel Northern Region Comprehensive Plan: region newsletter, volunteer outreach program, growth management strategies, comprehensive regional recreation program and strategies from the Northern York County School District Strategic Plan. Growth trend tracking and fiscal impacts one educational and municipal Sharing of the School District's facility plans and municipal subdivision and land development plans for review and comment (should be part of routine Policy changes which would affect the delivery ofs services. Emerging issues within the region or affecting the region. Uncover opportunities for future collaborations: municipal endeavors.  services. operations).  Joint grant opportunities as a regional endeavor, rather than individual Use of facilities, resources and programs: recreation, public works, professional staff (zoning officer and codes enforcement support) and technical services, information: systems and meeting rooms auditoriums. Track progress of comprehensive plan implementation. Establish an annual meeting (or greater frequency, if desired) between the municipalities, School District, and emergency service providers (fire, ambulance, emergency management agency and police) Develop an agendal based on common interests and concerns. The current list ofc discussion topics from the comprehensive plani include: Potential for merging police services. Road conditions for moving equipment. Access issues to residential properties. Level of volunteerism.  o Facility needs fort the Citizen Hose Number One Fire Company in Dillsburg. o Fundraising activities. Facility needs fort the Franklintown Community Fire Company.  Hold a roundtable discussion oft these interests to develop an Emergency Services Enhancement Program. Explorei innovative programs such as the Warwick Region Emergency Services Alliance (Lancaster County), developed as aresult ofa comprehensive regional fire and ambulance service study (an implemented strategy oft thel Lititz-Warwick Strategic Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2000). The Alliance is a cooperative arrangement between thet three municipalities and seven emergency service providers. Itis not a merger of services. Key components of the Alliance are: o 20 hour a week staff position (Alliance Coordinator): funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development asa Community Services & Facilities Initiative -5    circuit rider position (grant picks up 75% ofc cost firsty year, 50% the second year, and 25% the third year) Duties of the Coordinator for the Alliance include: Fund raising Marketing Retention and recruitment of volunteers Advantages oft the Alliance Avoids duplication of efforts Cost-effective use of resources Formalizes, concerted effort forr recruitment Resolve tot take action.  Fire safety programming Grant application and management Consolidates municipal contributions Creates a clear-line of communication  Establish a yearly priority list for the region with action items. Establish al Northern Region AdminstraloSecrelanes Roundtable Meet quarterly to discuss common concerns, issues and collaborative efforts that will help with the day-to-day operations of the municipalities and school district, such as regional opportunities tos streamline government operations through the sharing of resources and/or personnel, regional information system and computerized databases, joint purchases, and collaborative public works projects (see PENNDOT Agility Program below). Develop the administrative capacity to carry forward many oft the ideas coming out of the comprehensive plan by delegating specific responsibilities, staff and logistical support. Ideas include: 0 Acommon capital improvements process or budgets schedule tof filter in region-level projects. Collaboration witht the! PENNDOT Agility Program and establishment ofa Regional Program using similar guidelines (swapi for services rather than purchase of services). Intermunicipal implementation agreements for creating consistent land use regulations. Organization ofr meetings of governing officials oft thet five municipalities and the School District. Report to thep public regarding the results or activities of these collaborative meetings and opportunities for publici involvement (see Regional Newsletter Strategy). Dillsburg Area Public Library Strategic Plan The Dillsburg Areal Public Library strategic plan focuses ont the library board's continued efforts top provide facility, programming, information technology and staffing to meet  Community Services & Facilities Initiative 6    future demands for the library system. The strategy recognizes thel Dillsburg facility as the only publicl library within the Northern York County region.  Key Components:  Initiate a strategic planning process to uncover strengths and issues. The initial list  ofs strengths and issues may include: Strengths: Part of Countywide system Offers numerous educational andi information activities and programs Patrons include people of all ages Funding through municipal contributions and fundraisers Draw people from all over the region Central regional location Issues/Plans Adding space tor meet the needs ofa growing population Organizing a "Friends oft thel Library Association" Promoting services tor newr residents Staffingt to assisti in using thei interlibrary loan system Initiate a community-based (utilize thei input of many residents from various sectors oft the service areal by age and geographic location) strategic planning process (plan Determine at five-year vision fort the service; that is, goals for circulation, utilization, technology integration/training opportunities, programming, hours of operation, facility needs, number of employeesholunteers, fundraising and organizational structure, including partnerships with others. Determine what strategies are needed to address the goals. Determine actions needed toi implement the strategies. Begint toi implement the strategic plan. Regional Newsletter  forafi five-year period or longer).  The Regional Newsletter addresses ther need to provide information tot the public ona routine basis concerning service needs, programs and opportunities within the region. It is a vehicle to be utilized by community service providers and to announce accomplishments ofr regional projects and programs.  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -7    Key Components:  Publish ther newsletter (frequency tob be determined) with distribution to all households and property owners int ther region. Recognize the current limited resources ofs staff time for producing the publications. Consider the following alternatives to supplement: staff and at the same time continue tob build community capacity. Establish a newsletter committee comprised ofi individuals with either an interest/talent inv writing/publication ora willingness to help with the routine tasks of mail preparation. Seek the assistance ofas student intern or work with the school district tou utilizea student who is interested in working on ther newsletter as part ofas senior project Seek the assistance ofar retired or semi-retired volunteer. Develop a partnership with the Senior Center or other service organization to prepare aj joint publication. Discuss with the Dillsburg Bannet the option ofa quarterly newsletter inserts. Determine the focus fort the newsletter. Ideas to be considered: Promotion of community services Announcement of volunteer outreach opportunities /needs Announcement of honored volunteers endeavor.  or adult education project.  Announcement off fundraising activities use of donations Announcement ofp public meetings and activities Update on comprehensive plan implementation  Consider at trial issue with community feedback to determine the worth ofthe  Northern Region Website  The Northern Region Website creates a digital community for the region by linkingt the five municipalities and the School District (invite all school district municipalities toj joini in this effort) with their constituents, service providers, visitors, and the business  community. Key Components:  Explore a variety of possibilities fori initial setup and host site: Website development as a community service project. Uncover local resources, groups andi individuals in the community who have expertise and a willingness to  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -8    help the region get started. Work closely with the School District to determine to what extent students could participate in thes site. Int the process ofu uncovering! local resources, identify expertise that would be qualified to setup and manage the site, ifthe community service projecti ideai is Compile al list ofi information tol bei included ont the website. Initial thoughts:  not achievable.  Listing of community service providers and businesses Public transit routes and schedules Hot links to other local and county sites Public meeting announcements and agendas Regional news releases special interest stories /service announcements  Feature stories on activities of community services Feature stories on volunteerism Progress reports on implementation activities oft the region's comprehensive plan and other projects Comment box and! links to email sites  Develop a plan fori initiating and managing the site. Start small -af fewi ideas done well. Build on successes, adding more links. Plan to grow toa a community concept, offering site space for other community organizations, services, and businesses. Complete ai funding plan.  Community Services & Facilities Initiative -9                mplementation  The implementation schedule develops the agenda of activities for ther next decade. The schedule is presented ont the following pages and lists thei initiative, strategies and time frame to begin implementation. The bold lines represent the strategy initiation activity and completion timeframe. The bold arrows represent the activities that will continue overt the next decade. The on-going monitoring oft these activities will bring changes and additions over time. The refinement oft the activities and programs is expected as implementation proceeds and changes occur. Several key players arei instrumental in these implementation activities, as previously shown int the action plans. These key players include existing organizations and new committees or task forces: Existing agencies and organizations: municipal governing bodies (intermunicipal task force), municipal managers, municipal planning commission, municipal engineers, the region's emergency service provider, Northern York School District, Dillsburg Area Public Library Board of Directors, Northern York County Community and Recreation Center Steering Committee, Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society, Dillsburg Area Authority, Franklintown Borough. Authority, Downtown Dillsburg Revitalization Committee, Logan Park Authority, PENNDOT and York County Metropolitan Planning Organization and York County Planning Commission, New committees and task forces: consistency with the plan.'  Regional Planning Commisson/Commite. monitors and coordinates progress oft thei implementation proçess of the regional plan and reviews actions for Regional Ordinance Committee (activities may be undertaken by the Regional Planning Commission/ Committee inl lieu of creating a new ad hoc task force)- works with municipalities ast they develop land use ordinances to discuss common interests and areas of concerns and implement the multi-municipal land Roadway Standards Task Force may be a subcommittee of thel Regional Ordinance Committee ofF Regional Planning Commisson/Commite. The committee would work ont the common roadway standards. The expectation is that this committee would include municipal road masters, public works staff and engineers in addition to other community and/or planning commission members. Regional Watershed Planning Steering Committee steering committee for the  use regulatory approach.  completion of the Watershed Plan.  'The assumption ist that this committee will have a close connection with municipal staffs and governing bodies (intermunicipal task force).  Implementation Plan- -1    Regional Environment Committee- this committee may be an outgrowth of the Regional Watershed Planning Steering Committee. The focus oft the committee would be thei implementation of the Environmental and Natural Resources Regional Economic Development Task Force the focus oft the task force would bet thei implementation oft the Regional Business Development Program. Regional Recreation Steering Committee this committee would be active during the development oft the Comprehensive Regional Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan. Members of this committee may also bei interested ini further involvement once the plan is completed ont the Regional Environmental The roles and responsibilities for thèse agencies, organizations and committees are A special note is needed regarding ther role and responsibilities of the Regional Planning Commission/ Committee. Clearly, itis more important that one organization be charged with ther responsibility ofr monitoring the implementation oft the plan: This responsibility has been assigned toar new committee int the region, the Regional Planning Commission /Committee. Itis expected thatt ther regional body will be meeting ona quarterly basis to collect input from the prime implementers ont the progress ofa activities and ont the need ton make changes and adjustments to existing strategies and actions. Itis expectedt the strategies and actions plans will be utilized routinely as a reference and recording  Protection Initiative.  Committee. delineated int the policy and action plan.  source.  Implementation Plan -2    IMPLEMENTATION: SCHEDULE  INITIATIVE STRATEGY Growth Management  YEARS 2  Multi-Municipal Land: Use! Regulatory Approach Homeowners Improvement and Assistance Program Design! Feature and; Guidelines Northern Region Official Map  Transportation Initiative  Roadway Standards Program Access Management Standards Roadway Network Maintenancel Improvement Program Alternative Transportation Development USF Route 15 Corridor Improvements Environmental Site Planning Standards Stormwater Best Management Practices Program Agricultural Preservation/ Forestry Conservation Program Environmental Education Opportunities Program Dillsburg  Enviornmental and Craftinga a Watershed Natural Resource Management Plan Protection Initiative  Economic Development Initiative Redevelopment Area"  Implementation Schedule 1    SCHEDULE YEARS 2  INITIATIVE STRATEGY  5+  Dillsburg Revitalization Program Regional Business Development Program Workforce Development Program Management. Action Plan Historic Preservation Program Program Older Adults Services Program Volunteer Outreach Program Intergovernmentall Services Communications Program Dillsburg Areal Public Library Strategic Plan Regional Newsletteri Norther Region Website  Historic Preservation Local Heritage Initiative  Community Services Comprehensive and Facilities Initiative Regional Recreation  Implementation Schedule- 2    Appendix1 Multi-Municipal Land Use Regulatory Approach Enabling Sections from the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Section 1102. Intergovernmental. Cooperation Planning and Implementation Agreements. For the purpose of developing, adopting and implementing: a comprehensive plan fort the entire county orf for any area within the county, the governing bodies of municipalities located within the county or counties may enter intoi intergovernmental cooperative agreements, as provided! by 53 Pa C.S. Ch.23 Such. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation), except for any provisions  permitting initiative and referendum... Section 1104. Implementation Agreements.  (a) Inc order toi implement multimunicipal comprehensive plans, under section 1103 counties and municipalities shall have authority to enter intoi intergovernmental (b) Cooperative implementation agreements shall (Note: the agreement would be between the participating municipalities; the County would not bei involved.): (1) Establish the process that the participating municipalities will use to achieve general consistency between the county or multimunicipal comprehensive plan and: zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development and capital improvement plans within participating municipalities, including adoption of conforming ordinances by participating municipalities within two years and a mechanism for resolving disputes over thei interpretation oft the multimunicipal comprehensive plan and the consistency of implementing plans and ordinances. (Note: key phrases are general consistency, adoption of conforming ordinances, two-year timeframe, and dispute resolution.) (2) Establish a process for review and approval of developments of regional significance andi impactt that are proposed within any participating municipality. Subdivision andi land development approval powers under this act shall only be exercised by the municipality inv which the property where the approval is sought. Under no circumstances shall as subdivision or land development applicant be required tou undergo more than one approval process. (Note: Key phrases are development of regional significance and one approval process.) (4) Require ay yearly report by participating municipalities tot the county planning agency and byt the county planning agency tot the participating municipalities concerning activities carried outp pursuant to the agreement during the previous year. Such reports shall include summaries ofp publici infrastructure needs in growth areas and progress toward meeting those needs through capital improvement plans and implementing actions, and reports on development applications and dispositions for residential, commercial, andi industrial development in each participating municipality for the purpose of evaluating the extent of provision for all categories of use and housing for all income levels within the region oft the plan. (Note: Key phrases are yearly municipal reports to county and region, reports on development application, and analysis for the continued provision for all categories of uses and housing.)  cooperative agreements.    Thej joint zoning ordinance would be developed in accordance with Article VIII-A ofthe PAMPC- Joint Municipal Zoning. Excerpts from the act: Section 801-A. General Powers.  (a) Fort the purpose ofp permitting municipalities which cooperatively plan for their future to also regulate future growth and changei in a cooperative manner, the governing body of each municipality, in accordance with the conditions and procedures setf forth in this act, may cooperate with one orr more municipalities to enact, amend and repeal joint municipal zoning ordinances in order to implement joint municipal comprehensive plans and to accomplish any oft the purposes of this act. (b) Aj joint municipal zoning ordinance shall be based upon an adopted joint municipal comprehensive plan ands shall bep prepared! by aj joint municipal planning commission established under the provisions oft this act. (Note: Assumes the creation ofa  joint planning commission.) Section 815-A. Administration.  (a) The governing bodies of the municipalities adopting thej joint municipal zoning ordinance may establisha a joint zoning hearing board pursuant tot the authority of (1) The joint municipal zoning ordinance shall either create aj joint zoning hearing board to administer the entire joint municipal zoning ordinance or provide fort the retention or creation ofi individual: zoning! hearing! boards in' each oft the individual participating municipalities to administer the newj joint municipal zoning ordinance as to properties located within each of thei individual participating municipalities... (Note: Provides a choice ofj joint ori individual: zoning (b) Thej joint municipal zoning ordinance shall specify ther number of zoning officers to be appointed to administer the ordinance pursuant tos section 614. One zoning officer may be appointed by each municipality to administer the ordinance within the municipal boundaries oras singlez zoning officer may be appointed to administer the ordinance throughout thej jurisdiction oft the ordinance. (Note: Provides a choice of  section 904, exceptt that:  hearing boards)  joint or individual: zoning officers.)    Carroll Township RESOLUTION: NO. 2004-20  ARESOLUTION OFTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CARROLL TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTINGTHE NORTHERN YORK COUNTY: REGION COMPALNMASTVEMANDATID  SEPTEMBER 2004  WHEREAS, the Carroll Township Board of Supervisors has authorized the participation ofthe Carroll Township in the preparation oft thel Northem York County Region Comprehensive Plan to address population growth and development and rural resource management for thel Northern York Countyregion; and WHEREAS, Community Planning Consultant, Inc., in cooperation with TransAssociates, Inc.; Land Logics Group; and William F. Hill & Associates, Inc. were selected as the consultant team to assist int the preparation oft thei new Region  Comprehensive Plan; and  WHEREAS, the Region's Governing Bodies entered into an agreement to cooperate ons said Plan and to appoint a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, the York County Planning Commission Staff, officials oft thel Northem York County municipalities, and the professionals of the Community Planning Consultants Team to develop and coordinate completion ofsaid Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee held community meetings open to the public to gain focus and a community vision and al briefing to  municipal officials; and  WHEREAS, a draft proposed Comprehensive Plan was developed; and    WHEREAS, said proposed Comprehensive Plan contains therein the required elements as specified in Section 1103 ofthel Pernsylvania Municipalities Planning the Acto of31 July 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended and reenacted, 53P.S.  Code, $10101,et  seq. (the' "MPC"); and  WHEREAS, ajoint public meeting Was held by the planning commissions and/or planning committee oft the region'sr municipalities on 30J June 2003 at Carroll7 Township municipal building to receive public comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan. WHEREAS, the planning commissions or planning committee voted to forward  the) Plan with its comments to the goveming body.  WHEREAS, in accordance with the MPC, the Comprehensive Plan was forwarded tot the York County Planning Commission, contiguous municipalities, Northern York County Schooll District for review and comments; and.  and the  WHEREAS, the governing bodies of Carroll, Monaghan and Franklin' Townships and Dillsburg Borough conducted aj public hearing on 23 February 2004 att thel Northern York High School to collect public comments, pursuant to public notice as requiredi in  Section 302 ofthel MPC; and  WHEREAS, a committee ofthe governing bodies was appointed to review all comments and make recommendations to the governing bodies. Pursuant to said recommendations, asecond public hearing wasl held by the above goveming bodiest to review changes with the public on 29. June 2004 at thel Northern York High School, pursuant to public notice as required in Section 302 ofthel MPC. Franklintown helda a separate public hearing tor meet! MPCrequirements.  Borough    WHEREAS, the Carroll Township Board ofSupervisors now wishes to adopt the "Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan September 2004" in accordance  with Article III ofthel MPC; and  FUTHER: RESOLVED, that the Comprehensive Plan shall be presented in three parts: Policy and Action Plan, Background Profiles, and Map Atlas. The Policy and Action Plan shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The) Planning Process, The Vision and Statements of Community Goals and Objectives, Policy and Action Plan, Growth Management Initiative, Transportation and Utilities Initiative, Environmental and Natural Resources Initiative, Economic Development Initiative, Historic Preservation Initiative, Community Services and] Facilities Initiative, Implementation, Implementation Schedule. The Background! Profiles shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning Process, Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile, Existing Land Use Profile, Natural Resources and Environmental Features Profile, Transportation Profile, Community Services and Facilities Profile, and Utilities Profile. The Map Atlas provides  mapping to support thel Background Profiles.  FURTHER: RESOLVED, that copies be available tot the public upon request for afeer reasonably related to the cost thereof as determined byl Resolution ofthe governing body, with the copies ofs said Plan to contain therein a copy ofthe! herein Resolution adopting said Plan ast the official Comprehensive Plan oft the Region; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effected and bei in  force immediately.    7-5  APPROVED by action oft the Carrol/Township Board of Supervisors at its duly  convened meeting held this 21st day ofs September,2004.  ATTEST:  TOWNSHIP OF CARROLL, COUNTY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA  ih-hype BY: AK  "Aik  "SR  BY: He Esky  BY: a  L,Fayel Romberger, Township Secretary, hereby certify that the foregoing isatrue copy ofthel Resolution 2004 -20, which was duly adopted September 21, 2004.  dek balaga    RESOLUTION 2004-7  A. RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DILLSBURG, YORK COUNTY, FEPSYLVANAADOFING THE NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGION COMFREHENSIVEPLAN, DATED SEPTEMBER 2004  WHEREAS, the) Borough of Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania, isa Municipal Corporation organized under the laws oft the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; WHEREAS, thel Dillsburg Borough Council has authorized the participation oft the Borough ofI Dillsburg int the preparation oft thel Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan to address population growth and development and rural resource management for the Northern York County region; and WHEREAS, Community Planning Consultant, Inc., in cooperation with TransAssociates, Inc.; Land! Logics Group; and William F. Hill & Associates, Inc. were selected as the consultant team to assist int the preparation oft the new Region WHEREAS, the Region's Governing Bodies entered into an agreement to cooperate on said Plan and to appoint a Comprehensive) Plan Advisory Committee, the York County Planning Commission Staff, officials oft thel Northern York County municipalities, and the professionals of the Community Planning Consultants Team to develop and coordinate completion of said Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee held community meetings open tot the public to gain focus and a community vision and al briefing to municipal WHEREAS, a draft proposed Comprehensive) Plan was developed; and WHEREAS, said proposed Comprehensive Plan contains therein the required elements as specified in Section 1103 oft the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the Act of31. July 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended and reenacted, 53 P.S. $10101, ets seq. WHEREAS, aj joint public meeting was held by the planning commissions and/or planning committee ofthe region's municipalities on 30. June 2003 at Carroll Township municipal building to receive public comments ont the draft Comprehensive Plan. WHEREAS, the planning commissions or planning committee voted to forward thel Plan WHEREAS, in accordance with the MPC, the Comprehensive Plan was forwarded to the York County Planning Commission, contiguous municipalities, and the Northemn York County School District for review and comments; and  Comprehensive Plan; and  officials; and  (the" "MPC"); and  with its comments tot the governing body.    .21  WHEREAS, the governing bodies ofCarroll, Monaghan and Franklin Townships and Dillsburg Borough conducted a public hearing on 23 February 2004 att the Northern York High School to collect public comments, pursuant toj public notice as required in Section WHEREAS, a committee oft the governing bodies was appointed to review all comments and make recommendations to the governing bodies. Pursuant tos said recommendations, a seçond public hearing was held by the above governing bodiest to xeview changes with thep public on 29. June 2004 att the Northem York High School, pursuant to public notice as required in Section 302 oft the MPC. Franklintown Borough held a separate public WHEREAS, thel Dillsburg Borough now wishes to adopt the "Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan September 2004" in: accordance with Article III oft the MPC; FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Comprehensive Plan shall be presented in three parts: Policy and Action Plan, Background) Profiles, and Map Atlas. The Policy and Action Plan shall include chapters entitled Introduction, Thel Planning Process, The Vision and Statements of Community Goals and Objectives, Policy and Action Plan, Growth Management Initiative, Transportation and Utilities Initiative, Environmental and Natural Resources Initiative, Economic Development Initiative, Historic Preservation Initiative, Community Services and Facilities Initiative, Implementation, Implementation Schedule. The Background Profiles shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning Process, Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile, Existing Land Use Profile, Natural Resources and) Environmental Features Profile, Transportation Profile, Community Services and Facilities Profile, and Utilities Profile. The Map Atlas provides mapping to FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies be available to the public upon request fora fee reasonably related toi the costt thereof as determined by Resolution oft the governing body, with the copies ofs said Plan to contain therein a copy oft the herein Resolution adopting said Plan ast the official Comprehensive Plan ofthel Region; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effected and bei in force  302 ofthel MPC; and  hearing to meet MPC) requirements.  and  support the Background Profiles.  immediately,  APPROVED by action oft the Dillsburg Borough Council ati its duly convened  meeting held this 14" day of September, 2004.  ATTEST:  Amlh President)  757    CERTIFICATION  I,Jean M Getz, Secretary, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Resolution 2004-7, which was duly adopted September 14, 2004.  gupkt Jean M Getz, Secretars    RESOLUTION: NO. 10-2004  Al RESOLUTION OF FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ADOPTING THE NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGION COMPREHENSIVEI PLANI DATED SEPTEMBER: 2004 WHEREAS, thel BoardofSwperisgurshasa authorizedthep participationofPran-lin) Township in the preparation oft thel Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan to address population growth and development andr rural resource management fort thel Northern York County, region; and WHEREAS, Community Planning Consultant, Inc., in cooperation with TransAssociates, Inc.; Land LogicsGroup; and' William F.F Hill & Associates, Inc. weres selectedast thec consultantt team to assist int the preparation oft the new Region Comprehensive Plan; and  WHEREAS, thel Region'sGovering: Bodies enteredi into an agreement to cooperate ons said Plan and to appoint a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, the York County Planning Commission Staff, officials of the Northern York County municipalities, and the professionals of the Community Planning Consultants Team to develop and coordinate completion of said  Comprehensive Plan; and  WHEREAS, the Comprehensive) Plan Advisory Committeel held community meetings open tot the public to gain focus and a community vision and a briefingt to municipal officials; and WHEREAS, a draft proposed Comprehensive Plan was developed; and WHEREAS, said proposed Comprehensive Plan contains therein the required elements as specified in Section 1103 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the Act of31 July 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended and reenacted, 531 P.S. $10101, ets seq. (The "MPC"); and WHEREAS, aj joint public meeting wasl held by the planning commissions and/or planning committee oft the region'smunicipalities on 30J June 2003 at Carroll' Township municipal building tor receive public comments ont the draft Comprehensive Plan; and "S--w committee votedt Itof forwardt thel Planwith its comments tot the governing body; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the MPC, the Comprehensive Plan was forwarded to the York County Planning Commission, contiguous municipalities, and the Northern York County  School District for review and comments; and    WHEREAS, the governing bodies of Carroll, Monaghan and Franklin Townships and Dillsburg Borough conducted a public hearing on 23 February 2004 at thel Northern York High School Itocollect public comments, pursuant toj publicr notice asi requiredi in Section 302ofthel MPC;  and  WHEREAS, committee ofthe governing! bodies was appointedt Itoreviewa all comments and makerecommendations tot theg governing bodies. Pursuanti to saidi recommendations, asecond public hearing was held by the aboveg governing bodies tor review changes witht thej publicc on 29J June 2004 att thel Northern York High School, pursuant top publici notice as required in Section 302 oft the MPC. Franklintown Borough held a separate public hearing to meet MPC requirements; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors ofFranklin Township held another public hearing on 18 November 2004 at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, pursuant to public notice as WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors now wishes to adopt the "Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan September 2004" in accordance with Article III oft the MPC; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comprehensive Plan shall be presented in three parts: Policy and Action Plan, Background Profiles, and Map Atlas. The Policy and Action Plan shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning Process, The Vision and Statements of Community Goals and Objectives, Policy and Action Plan, Growth Management Initiative, Transportation and Utilities Initiative, Environmental and Natural Resources Initiative, Economic Development Initiative, Historic Preservation Initiative, Community Services and Facilities Initiative, Implementation, Implementation Schedule. The Background Profiles shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning Process, Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile, Existing Land Use Profile, Natural Resources and Environmental Features Profile, Transportation Profile, Community Services and] Facilities Profile, and Utilities Profile. The Map Atlas provides FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies be available to the public upon request for a fee reasonably related to the cost thereof as determined by Resolution ofthe governing body, with the copies of said Plan to contain therein a copy oft the herein Resolution adopting said Plan as the FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effected and be in force  required in Section 302 oft thel MPC; and  mapping to support the Background Profiles.  official Comprehensive Plan of the Region; and    immediately.  APPROVED! by action oft thel Franklin' Township Boardo lof Supervisors ati its duly convened  meeting held this 18th day ofNovember, 2004. ATTEST:  FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS    OOHaaun Linda J.E Hansen, Secretary  Chairman  By: NaomiDecker By AE3 fouc  "ALAS    Borough ofl Franklintown RESOLUTION NO. 2005-2  ARESOLUTION OF THE Borough ofl Franklintown, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,ADOPTINGTHE! NORTHERN YORK COUNTY! REGION COMPREHENSIVEI PLAN, DATED SEPTEMBER 2004 WHEREAS, the Franklintown Borough Council has authorized the participation oft the Borough of Franklintown int the preparation oft thel Northern York County Region Comprehensive) Plan to address population growth and development and rural resource management for the Northern York County region; and  WHEREAS, Community Planning Consultant, Inc., inc cooperation with TransAssociates, Inc.; Land Logics Group; and William) F. Hill & Associates, Inc. were selected as the consultant team to assist in the preparation oft the new Region  Comprehensive Plan; and  WHEREAS, the Region's Goveming Bodies enteredi into an agreement to cooperate on said Plan and to appoint a Comprehensive Plan Advisorly Committee, the York County Planning Commission Staff, officials oft the Northern Yprk County municipalities, and the professionals oft the Community Planning Corsultants Team to develop and coordinate completion ofs said Comprehensive Plan; and; WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Held community meetings open tot the public to gain focus and a community vision and a briefingt to  municipal officials; and  WHEREAS, a draft proposed Comprehensive Plan was developed; and WHEREAS, said proposed Comprehensive Plan contains thepein the required elements as specified in Section 1103 ofthe) Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,    the Act of31 July 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended and reenactedi, 53P.S. $10101,et  seq. (the' "MPC"); and  WHEREAS, aj joint public meeting was held by the planning commissions and/or planning committee oft the region'smunicipalities on: 30. June 2003 at Carroll Township municipal building to receive! public comments ont the draft Comprelensive Plan. WHEREAS, the planning commissions or planning committee voted to forward  the Plan with its comments tot the governing body.  WHEREAS, in accordance with thel MPC, the Comprehensiye Plan was forwarded tot the York County Planning Commission, contiguous municipalities, and the Northern York County School) District for review and comments; and  WHEREAS, the governing bodies of Carroll, Monaghan andFranklin Townships and Dillsburg Borough conducted aj public hearing on 231 February 2004 att the Northern York High School to collect public comments, pursuant toj public notice as required in  Section 302 oft the MPC; and  WHEREAS, a committee oft the governing bodies was appointed to review all comments and make recommendations tot the governing bodies, Purguant tos said recommendations, a second public hearing was held by the above goyerning bodies to review changes with the public on 29. June 2004 att thel Norther York High School, pursuant top public notice as required in Section 302 oft the MPC. Franklintown Borough held a separate public hearing to meet] MPC requirements.  WHEREAS, the Franklintown Borough Councili now wishest to adopt the "Northern York County Region Comprehensive Plan September 20014" in accordance  with. Article II oft thel MPC; and    FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Comprebensive Plan shall be presented in three parts: Policy and Action Plan, Background Profiles, and) Map Atlas. The Policy and Action Plan shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning/Process, The Vision and Statements ofCommunity Goals and Objectives, Policy ard Action) Plan, Growth Management Initiative, Transportation and Utilities Initiative/Envirommenal and Natural Resources Initiative, Economic Development Initiative, Historic Preservation Initiative, Community Services and) Facilities Initiative, Implementatien, Implementation Schedule. The Background Profiles shall include chapters entitled Introduction, The Planning Process, Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile, Existingl Land Use Profile, Natural Resources and Environmental Featurcs Profile, Transportation Profile, Community Services and Facilities Profile, and Utilities Profile. The! Map Atlas provides  mapping to support-the Background Profiles.  FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies be available tot the public upon request for ai fee reasonably related tot the cost thereof as. determined' by Resolution oft the governing body, with the copies of said Plan to contain therein a copy oft thel herein Resolution adopting said) Plan as the official Comprehensive Plan oft the Region; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution: shall become effected and bei in  force immediately.    APPROVED by action oft the Franklintown Borough Councillat  convened meeting held this 2nd day  its duly  ofFebruary, 2005.  ATTEST:  PorougkofFntinesn  LLeon! D. Rudy President, hereby certify that the foregoing isa  Resolution 2005-2, which  true copy oft the  was duly adopted February 2, 2005.  President  PRA    TOWNSHIP OF MONAGHAN  2025.Y YORKROAD DILLSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17019 YORKCOUNTY  PHONE (217)697-2132  FACSIMILE (717)795-0604  To:  Participants in thel Northern Region Comprehensive Plan  From: Monaghan Township Date: December 1, 2004 Subject; Regional Comprehensive Plan  Att the) Board of Supervisors meeting held November 8, 2004 the Supervisor's voted unanimously nott to adopt the) Regional Comprehensive, Plan. This decision was based on negative input from the public att the meeting and fact that Monaghan Township adopted a new comprehensive in they year  2000.  Charles W. LL