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and objectives included in the draft plan:
—protection of the rural, low density settlement patterns which characterize Rappahannock.
—maintenance of an agricultural employment base,
—encouragement of small, non-polluting light industries and limited commercial activity clustered near village settlements,
—preservation of prime and important agricultural lands from development into major subdivisions.
—renewal of apple and peach orchards whenever possible,
—protection of farming operations from speculative development.
—protection of natural resources and prevention of soil erosion.
—encouragement of a w ide range of housing types reflecting the varied needs of county residents while discouraging residential strip development along highways.
— preservation of historically and architecturally significant buildings and sites,
^-maintainence at a high level of the most economical service in the provision of public facilities,
—location of public facilities in the vicinity of the county's villages.
—coordination of policies, programs and facilities between county, state and federal governments,
—reduction of need for private streets in proposed subdivisions.
The planners will discuss the draft chapter on goals and objectives further at their monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 17, at 7:30 in the court house.
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