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2020 Churchill County Master Plan Includes the Following Elements CHURCHILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pete Olsen – Chairperson Gregory Koenig – Vice Chairperson Justin Heath – Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Deanna Diehl – Chairperson Charlotte Louis – Vice Chairperson Charlie Arciniega – Member Myles Getto – Member Scott Nelson – Member Shane Yates – Member Zack Bunyard – Member COUNTY MANAGER Jim Barbee PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Chris Spross – Director Dean Patterson – Associate Planner Preston Denney – GIS Coordinator Diane Moyle – Administrative Assistant Photos Courtesy of Marie Nygren, MCI Joseph R. Vincent – NAS Fallon, Cyrq Energy, Bombard Renewable Energy-Enel Green Power, and Churchill County Public Works, Planning & Zoning Department Adopted on April 21, 2021 by the Churchill County Board of County Commissioners Note: The Chapter 12 Policy Plan for Public Lands has been carried over from the 2010 Master Plan. Updates will be considered following completion of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson District Resource Management Plan (RMP). Any comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. Please submit them to the Churchill County Public Works, Planning & Zoning Department: • at 155 N Taylor Street, Suite 194, Fallon, NV 89406, • by telephone (775) 423-7627, • or by email Director Chris Spross, [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in our community! 2020 Master Plan 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________ Chapter Description Page Number Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………. i Maps, Tables & Figures ……………………………………………… ii - iii Introduction …………………………………………………………………… iv - v 1. Housing and Population …………………………………………………….. 1-1 to 1-14 2. Education ……………………………………………………………………… 2-1 to 2-5 3. Conservation and Natural Resources ……………………………………… 3-1 to 3-11 4. Hazards and Hazard Mitigation …………………………………………….. 4-1 to 4-6 5. Historical Preservation ………………………………………………………. 5-1 to 5-11 6. Economic Development ……………………………………………………… 6-1 to 6-14 7. Recreation …………………………………………………………………….. 7-1 to 7-12 8. Transportation ………………………………………………………………… 8-1 to 8-15 9. Public Services and Facilities ……………………………………………….. 9-1 to 9-24 10. Open Space …………………………………………………………………... 10-1 to 10-16 11. Land Use ………………………………………………………………………. 11-1 to 11-13 12. Policy Plan for Public Lands ………………………………………………… 12-1 to 12-23 Appendices …..………………………………………………………………… A-1 to A-2 i 2020 Master Plan 2020 MAPS ___________________________________________________________________ Map Description Page Number Map 2-1 School Locations …………………………………………………………………… 2-5 Map 3-1 Irrigated Farmlands …………………………………………………………………. 3-2 Map 3-2 Prime Farmlands ……………………………………………………………………. 3-3 Map 8-1 Churchill County Fallon Area Transportation Map ………………………………. 8-2 Map 8-2 Trails Across Churchill County …………………………………………………… 8-6 Map 9-1 Utility Service Area ………………………………………………………………… 9-5 Map 9-2 Water System Buildout ……………………………………………………………… 9-6 Map 9-3 Wastewater System Buildout ……………………………………………………… 9-7 Map 9-4 Aboveground Utility Corridor ……………………………………………………… 9-16 Map 10-1 Newlands Project Boundary ……………………………………………………… 10-8 Map 10-2 Major Water Features of Newlands Project ……………………………………… 10-9 Map 10-3 Open Space and Recreation Areas ……………………………………………… 10-9 Map 11-1 Churchill County Master Land Use Plan/Growth Management Plan ………… 11-2 Map 11-2 Gateways/Corridors of Churchill County ………………………………………… 11-7 ii 2020 Master Plan 2020 TABLES & FIGURES ___________________________________________________________________ Table Description Page Number Table 1-1 Household Characteristics for Churchill County and Western Nevada States ……. 1-2 Table 1-2 Counties of Employment for Churchill County Residents ……………………………. 1-3 Table 1-3 Counties of Residence for Churchill County Employees …………………….. …….. 1-4 Table 1-4 Churchill County Housing Inventory 1990, 2014 and 2019 ………………..………… 1-4 Table 1-5 Tenure in Churchill County ………. …………………………………………..………… 1-5 Table 1-6 NAS Fallon Workforce 2020 – 2025……………………… ………………….………… 1-6 Table 1-7 Existing Single Family Detached Housing Sales 2007 – 2019 …………….………… 1-8 Table 1-8 Churchill County Single Family Detached Housing Sales 2007 – 2019 …..………… 1-8 Table 1-9 Churchill County Household Income Breakdown/Affordability – Existing Residents …. 1-9 Table 2-1 WNC Awards to Current County Residents ………………………….…………………… 2-3 Table 5-1 National and State Register of Historic Places ………………………..………………… 5-7 Table 6-1 Employment Status: 2005 – 2018 ……………………………………………………....... 6-1 Table 6-2 2018 Employment – Churchill County and Nevada ……………………………..…....... 6-2 Table 6-3 Income Characteristics – Churchill County and Western Nevada Counties ….……… 6-3 Table 6-4 Taxable Sales 2002 – 2015 …………………………………………………………… 6-4 Table 6-5 2017 Census of Agriculture – Churchill County Profile ………….……………………… 6-7 Table 6-6 Economic Impact of the Agricultural Sector ……………………………………………… 6-8 Table 6-7 NAS Fallon Economic Contributions ………………………………………….…………… 6-11 Table 7-1 Park Features ………….…..………………………………………………………………… 7-4 Table 8-1 Fallon Urban Area Existing Paratransit Services ………………………...……………… 8-4 Table 10-1 Agricultural Trend Data …………….. …..…………………….…………………………… 10-4 Table 10-2 Available Resources ………………………………………………………………………… 10-5 Table 12-1 Breakdown of Federal Ownership ……….………………………………………………… 12-1 Figure Description Page Number Figure 1-1 Churchill County Population Growth 2001 – 2019 ………………………………………. 1-1 Figure 1-2 Churchill County Vacancy Rate by Housing Type ………………………………………. 1-6 Figure 1-3 Churchill County Adjusted Housing Vacancy Rate ……………………………………… 1-7 Figure 1-4 Housing Cost as Percent of Household Income ………………………………………… 1-9 Figure 2-1 Churchill County School District Enrollment 2005 – 2020 …………………………….. 2-1 Figure 2-2 Student Enrollment Projections 2020 – 2025 …………………………………………… 2-2 Figure 5-1 CA Trail, Carson & Truckee Branches …………………………………………………… 5-2 The Pony Express and Overland Stage Route ………………………………………….. 5-2 iii INTRODUCTION 2020 INTRODUCTION WHAT IS A MASTER PLAN? The Master Plan is designed to establish Churchill County’s vision for the future. It provides the framework and foundation for the decision making of the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission, and the community on matters relating to growth and development through 2040. The Master Plan focuses on land use and development issues facing Churchill County and establishes goals and policies that address county-wide issues and concerns. It is a dynamic document that must be updated periodically as needs and conditions change. The Churchill County Planning Department is responsible for maintaining the Master Plan and coordinating implementation and review; however, every citizen in the County is responsible for the Plan and its implementation. Any action of a local government and private developer relating to the subdivision or development of land, capital improvements, and similar activities must conform to the Master Plan. WHY PLAN? A community must actively manage its growth and respond to changing circumstances if it is to meet the needs of its residents and retain an enjoyable quality of life. Therefore, on a regular basis, and at least every two years, the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will review the Master Plan to determine if progress is being made toward the County’s outlined goals. Review of the Master Plan must include discussion and input from other County entities, state and federal agencies, and the public; as well as a review of other County plans to ensure goals are aligned and changing circumstances are addressed. This periodic review will also help to set budget priorities and aid in the implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan. HOW SHOULD THE PLAN BE USED? In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes, the Master Plan may address, but is not limited to, the following subject matter: community design, conservation, economics, housing, land use, population, public buildings, public services and facilities, recreation, seismic safety, streets and highways, transit, utility corridor, and transportation. The 2020 Churchill County Master Plan includes the following elements: ◊ Chapter 1: Population and Housing – Past, current, and projected population and housing characteristics. ◊ Chapter 2: Education – Student demographics and projections of existing educational facilities. ◊ Chapter 3: Conservation and Natural Resources – Information, goals and policies necessary for the protection and utilization of land, water, air, and other resources. ◊ Chapter 4: Hazards and Hazard Mitigation – Information on the hazardous conditions existing in the County, and the responsibility and plans for mitigation. ◊ Chapter 5: Historical Preservation – History of the County, information on historical resources, and plans for preservation. iv 2020 INTRODUCTION ◊ Chapter 6: Economic Development – Trends in employment, industry characteristics, and resources contributing to the economy. ◊ Chapter 7: Recreation – Information on County and City parks, park facility standards, and other recreational facilities and opportunities that County residents use. ◊ Chapter 8: Transportation – Information, goals, and policies describing the County’s vision for the variety of transportation facilities needed for forecasted growth. ◊ Chapter 9: Public Services and Facilities – Information, goals, and policies describing the County’s vision for public sewer and water facilities, and for the variety of public services. ◊ Chapter 10: Open Space –
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