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ELCR Library of Resources:
Community Land Use Planning
Topic Area: Community Comprehensive Planning -
Including Equine Language
Land Use
Planning – Don’t
Wait Until It’s
Too Late!
There was a time when equestrians
did not need to be concerned
about development...
A Land Use Planning Primer for Equestrians - Our Future Depends Upon It
Land use planning is an important activity that assists a community grow and function in
the manner that is needed and desired by its residents.
King County WA 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update
See Chapter Three - Rural Legacy and Natural Resource Lands, section/page 3-13 deals specifically with equine land use planning.
read more... See Chapter Three - Rural Legacy and Natural Resource Lands, section/page 3-13 deals specifically with equine land use planning.
Brownsboro Area Plan (Oldham County, KY)
Read the 2008 Brownsboro Area Plan (Oldham County, KY) and their community vision, planning process, and area plan recommendations. Protection of rural character and equine activities are addressed.
Topic Area: Land Use and Zoning Issues
Equestrian Community Zoning
Zoning issues, "horse friendly", research, reviews and summaries of various communities and pertinent underlying provisions of a sampling of zoning and land use ordinances favorable to equestrians from throughout the country, summarizes approaches and actions the local equestrian community can take to foster such ordinances.
Horse-Related Zoning Battles - How to Launch a Strategy so that Everybody Wins
Zoning battles can arise in any community.
HORSE-FRIENDLY ZONING: What it Is and How to Preserve It
The problem is serious. It affects the horse industry on a national level and threatens ...
How to Buy Horse-Friendly Real Estate Without Buying a Land Use Lawsuit
Imagine spending many thousands - or even millions - of dollars to buy land with the goal of stabling your horses on it, only to learn after the fact that the zoning regulations forbid the use you planned. Or worse, imagine having to invest heavily in legal fees, abandon your plans, or sell the property because your dreams cannot become reality.
Topic Area: Sprawl vs. Smart Growth - Rural Land Planning
Protecting rural communities with the smart growth approach can help conserve land for horses.
Sprawl: Who are the Bad Guys?
In our culture, we like clearly defined good guys and bad guys
Development by Design: Land Use Planning Regulation in Rural Communities
A brief overview of land use planning: rationale, costs & benefits
Topic Area: Protection and Planning of Public Equine Facilities
Driving to Save "Horse Country"
When thinking of areas branded as "horse towns", Lexington, Kentucky, Ocala, Florida, and Saratoga, New York may immediately come to mind; but undoubtedly worthy of similar mention is Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Sustain Your Horse Park Series
Do you compete and train at a not for profit, public or quasi-public horse park our fairgrounds? Learn more about how to ensure the future of your favorite venue here.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow! Is Your Competition Venue Protected From Development?
The excitement builds as you travel to the competition or show.
Washington State Horse Park Becomes a Reality
Land donation and state funding arrangements are finalized and work will begin on building the
State's premier equine competition and recreation facilities...
Topic Area: Greenway, Open Space, Trails and Infrastructure Planning
Local Governments Recognize Advantages of Land Acquisition Planning
Corlands is the acquisition arm of the Openlands Project, based in the greater Chicagoland area. Much of their operations and research is directly applicable to all areas of the country - whether city, suburban, or countryside.
Topic Area: Model Documents for Community Land Use Planning
Interstate Greenway Plan (SC, FL, GA)
Intergovernmental Trail Agreement (PA)
Greenway Creation MOU (GA)
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