Town Plan & Goals 2020-2028
The Town Plan for 2020 through 2028. Adopted 9/20/2020, covering the entire Town geographic area.
Section headings in the Town Plan are as follows:
- Introduction
- Community Profile
- Land Use
- Energy
- Housing
- Natural Resources
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Transportation
- Economic Development
- Utilities, Facilities and Education
- Flood Resilience
- Implementation Program
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Town of Danby Goals
Statement of Future Goals:
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Foster a vibrant, prosperous, and socially inclusive community.
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Promote the health, safety and general welfare and education of residents.
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Protect and maintain Danby’s natural resources and scenic vistas.
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Protect and conserve the value of property.
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Encourage practical locations for residences, including affordable housing.
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Keep a low level of tax burden on property owners by encouraging minimal town government.
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Promote continuation of agriculture as an important part of the town’s economic base.
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Encourage suitable commercial and industrial enterprises that align with land use designations, to provide opportunities for gainful employment of the residents and to add to the tax base.
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Future Goals:
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Express the long-range community vision relative to one or more area of the town plan.
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This is a statement of achievement to which the town aspires.
Implementation activities for the town plan will be guided by the following:
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The town recognizes and appreciates the difficulties and challenges involved in balancing the rights of all individuals within a community.
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At the same time, the town continues to place a high value on property rights and intends to protect those rights.
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The Select Board / Planning Commission endorse land use changes that, in their judgment, is in alignment with the Town Plan.