Land Use Archives

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Cluster Subdivision Design Guide (2003)

Realeased in 2003, the Cluster Subdivistion Design Guide is intended to promote and support Landscapes by providing municipalities with the means to improve cluster design in their communities and achieve the attractive neighborhoods they desire.

Commercial Landscapes Series

Released in 2017, the Commercial Landscapes planning series highlights the importance of repurposing significant commercial areas in Chester County and realistic strategies, recommendations and best practices for the following topics:

An Executive Summary is also available.

Landscapes2

Landscapes2, released in 2009, was Chester County's comprehensive plan update to Landscapes. The Landscapes2 Index Report Card, from 2017, measured progress made to achieve the goals of Landscapes2.

Land Stewardship Guidebook for Landowners

Land Stewardship Guidebook for Landowners, release in 2005, is intended to inform landowners about the many options that are now available for protecting large heirloom properties. It also provides options for those landowners who wish to develop part or all of their land, but want to preserve as much open space as is feasible.

Linking Landscapes

Linking Landscapes was adopted in 2002 as the open space element of Landcapes. Although the policies within Linking Landscapes have been updated and superseded by Landscapes3, it still contains useful analysis and background information. Copies of the entire document are available for review at each municipal office in Chester County, at the Chester County Planning Commission office, and at each of the 17 County public libraries. A summary of the plan is also available.