Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-500 through 512 enables local government to establish comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. A comprehensive plan must contain at least the following elements: (1) A statement of objectives for the future development of the jurisdiction. (2) A statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction. (3) A statement of policy for the development of public ways, public places, public lands, public structures, and public utilities. The following comprehensive plans have the potential to impact water quality in the LCEB watershed: Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan Place Making 20/20, 2009 Town of Chesterton Comprehensive Plan, 2011 LaPorte County Comprehensive Land Development Plan, 2008 The City of Portage Comprehensive Plan, 2009 Porter County Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan, 2001 The Town of Porter Master Plan, 2003 Figure 31 shows the jurisdictions for all the comprehensive development plans in the LCEB. Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan Place Making 20/20 This plan provides a framework for the development and redevelopment of Burns Harbor. It outlines issues related to economic development, land use, transportation, and smart growth. The area of interest for this plan is the entire Burns Harbor city limits. Goals of the plan include: Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas. Adopt ordinances to protect and preserve natural resources. Require new development to allow green corridors and protect natural resources. Remediate and redevelop brownfields. Encourage stormwater best management practices. Improve access to natural lands such as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan addresses many stakeholder concerns including the remediation of brownfields, improved stormwater management, and improving public access to natural resources. Figure . Jurisdictions for regional comprehensive plans
Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-500 through 512 enables local government to establish comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. A comprehensive plan must contain at least the following elements: (1) A statement of objectives for the future development of the jurisdiction. (2) A statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction. (3) A statement of policy for the development of public ways, public places, public lands, public structures, and public utilities. The following comprehensive plans have the potential to impact water quality in the LCEB watershed: Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan Place Making 20/20, 2009 Town of Chesterton Comprehensive Plan, 2011 LaPorte County Comprehensive Land Development Plan, 2008 The City of Portage Comprehensive Plan, 2009 Porter County Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan, 2001 The Town of Porter Master Plan, 2003 Figure 31 shows the jurisdictions for all the comprehensive development plans in the LCEB. Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan Place Making 20/20 This plan provides a framework for the development and redevelopment of Burns Harbor. It outlines issues related to economic development, land use, transportation, and smart growth. The area of interest for this plan is the entire Burns Harbor city limits. Goals of the plan include: Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas. Adopt ordinances to protect and preserve natural resources. Require new development to allow green corridors and protect natural resources. Remediate and redevelop brownfields. Encourage stormwater best management practices. Improve access to natural lands such as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The Burns Harbor Comprehensive Plan addresses many stakeholder concerns including the remediation of brownfields, improved stormwater management, and improving public access to natural resources. Figure . Jurisdictions for regional comprehensive plans