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Planning Policy and Practice


One of the best ways to initiate change in local development patterns is by investing some time at the municipal, county, or township planning office getting familiar with the local Master or Comprehensive Plan, the zoning maps and ordinances, and subdivision regulations. Land use and development decisions, throughout much of the watershed, are guided by the planning and zoning policies and regulations in place locally. The schematic below provides a general overview of the planning process. For more detailed information about your specific area, refer to the planning agency source list.

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