Comprehensive Plan

The purpose of this plan is to help guide land-use decisions, both public and private, as they relate to the specific goals of the County.  The Plan is for the citizens of the County and, for this reason, considers many diverse interests.  It cannot satisfy every citizen's particular interest but does provide a mechanism for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of all County citizens. Most importantly, it provides an outline for future decisions on land use, natural resource protection, capital improvements, and economic growth in a fair and equitable manner.

2007 Comprehensive Plan

Specific topical issues and geographic areas also require specific study.  Plans for such topics and areas are treated as implementing components of this Comprehensive Plan's Goals, Objectives, and Policies.  These implementing components are presented in this Plan in the following order:  Agricultural Land Plan, Mountain Land Plan, Berryville Area Plan, Business Intersections Area Plans, Water Resources Plan, Historic Resources Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan (all available under separate cover).  Effective implementation of the Comprehensive Plan rests on these component plans.

Implementing Component Plans
Agricultural Land Plan	last updated 1997, revision to begin 2008
Mountain Land Plan w/ color maps	large file not recommended for use with modem
Mountain Land Plan	without color maps
Berryville Area Plan	1997, currently being updated
Business Intersection Area Plan	summary
Double Tollgate Area Plan	2002
Waterloo Area Plan	1995
Water Resources Plan	Overview
Groundwater Resources Plan	1998
Surface Water Resources Plan	1999
Historic Resources Plan	2007

This Comprehensive Plan is a document first and foremost for the citizens of Clarke County.  It is designed to protect and enhance the quality of life and sense of community valued by the people who have chosen to live and work here.

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