Regional Policy Plan Maps
Cape Cod Regional Land Use Vision Map
The Cape Cod Commission has been working with towns to create a Regional Land Use Vision Map for Cape Cod. The map is a visual growth policy for Cape Cod, identifying discrete areas for economic investment and growth, and areas where additional growth should be discouraged due to the presence of sensitive resources. The goal is to create a mapped vision of desirable growth patterns for Cape Cod. Once the vision has been established, changes to local zoning, DRI thresholds, regional review standards, and other non-regulatory changes related to the mapped land use areas may help direct growth into denser and more vibrant economic centers, and reduce sprawl outside these centers.
Cape Cod Significant Natural Resource Area Map
This map is based on existing natural resources and protected open space that presently provides a system of wildlife habitats and corridors across the Cape.
Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Maps I and II
The Regional Policy Plan uses a classification system of mapped water resource areas to guide the management and protection of Cape Cod’s water resources. The classification system identifies Wellhead Protection, Marine Water Recharge, Freshwater Recharge, Potential Water Supply, and Impaired Areas. The watershed classification system determines regulatory review standards. All development and redevelopment shall comply with the Minimum Performance Standards in accordance with the classification system. If a property is located where two classifications overlap, the more stringent standards shall apply. The water resources classification system is illustrated on the Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Maps I and II.
The Cape Cod Commission has been working with towns to create a Regional Land Use Vision Map for Cape Cod. The map is a visual growth policy for Cape Cod, identifying discrete areas for economic investment and growth, and areas where additional growth should be discouraged due to the presence of sensitive resources. The goal is to create a mapped vision of desirable growth patterns for Cape Cod. Once the vision has been established, changes to local zoning, DRI thresholds, regional review standards, and other non-regulatory changes related to the mapped land use areas may help direct growth into denser and more vibrant economic centers, and reduce sprawl outside these centers.
Cape Cod Significant Natural Resource Area Map
This map is based on existing natural resources and protected open space that presently provides a system of wildlife habitats and corridors across the Cape.
Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Maps I and II
The Regional Policy Plan uses a classification system of mapped water resource areas to guide the management and protection of Cape Cod’s water resources. The classification system identifies Wellhead Protection, Marine Water Recharge, Freshwater Recharge, Potential Water Supply, and Impaired Areas. The watershed classification system determines regulatory review standards. All development and redevelopment shall comply with the Minimum Performance Standards in accordance with the classification system. If a property is located where two classifications overlap, the more stringent standards shall apply. The water resources classification system is illustrated on the Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Maps I and II.
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