DRAFT LEEDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN September, 2012 LEEDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS A VISION FOR LEEDS ............................................................................................... i 1. HISTORY ..................................................................................................... 1-1 Historical Overview ....................................................................................... 1-1 A Chronology of Events in Leeds History ..................................................... 1-1 Archaeological Resources ............................................................................ 1-3 Historic Structures ........................................................................................ 1-4 Protection of Historic and Archaeological Resources ................................... 1-4 Leeds Historical Society ............................................................................... 1-4 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 1-5 2. POPULATION Historical Trends ........................................................................................... 2-1 Seasonal Population ..................................................................................... 2-2 Comparative Population Change .................................................................. 2-2 Age Distribution ............................................................................................ 2-2 Household Size ........................................................................................... 2-3 Educational Attainment ................................................................................. 2-4 Per Capita and Median Household Income .................................................. 2-4 Population Projections .................................................................................. 2-5 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 2-6 3. ECONOMY Overview ...................................................................................................... 3-1 Lewiston/Auburn MSA .................................................................................. 3-1 Expectations for Leeds Economic Development .......................................... 3-3 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 3-3 4. HOUSING Introduction ................................................................................................... 4-1 Changes in Total Housing Stock .................................................................. 4-1 Selected Characteristics of Housing Units .................................................... 4-1 Housing Affordability ..................................................................................... 4-2 Homeownership Affordability ........................................................................ 4-2 Rental Affordability ....................................................................................... 4-4 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 4-5 5. WATER RESOURCES Introduction ................................................................................................... 5-1 Surface Water Resources ............................................................................ 5-1 Groundwater Resources ............................................................................... 5-4 Floodplains ................................................................................................... 5-5 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 5-5 6. CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES Introduction ................................................................................................... 6-1 Setting .......................................................................................................... 6-1 Topography .................................................................................................. 6-1 Soils .............................................................................................................. 6-2 Wetlands ...................................................................................................... 6-3 Wildlife and Fisheries ................................................................................... 6-3 Critical and Natural Areas ............................................................................. 6-5 Focus Area of Statewide Ecological Significance ......................................... 6-5 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 6-5 7. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES Introduction ................................................................................................... 7-1 Public Administration .................................................................................... 7-1 Public Facilities ............................................................................................. 7-1 Fire Protection .............................................................................................. 7-1 Emergency/Rescue/Medical Services .......................................................... 7-2 Law Enforcement .......................................................................................... 7-3 Waste Disposal ............................................................................................. 7-3 Highway Department .................................................................................... 7-3 Education ..................................................................................................... 7-4 Communications ........................................................................................... 7-4 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 7-4 8. OUTDOOR RECREATION Introduction ................................................................................................... 8-1 Public Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Programs ..................................... 8-1 Private/Commercial Outdoor Recreation Facilities ....................................... 8-1 Kayaking/Canoeing ...................................................................................... 8-2 Hunting and Fishing ...................................................................................... 8-2 Trail Systems ................................................................................................ 8-2 Androscoggin Land Trust ............................................................................. 8-2 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 8-2 9. TRANSPORTATION Introduction ................................................................................................... 9-1 Highway Classification and Conditions ......................................................... 9-1 Highway Capacities ...................................................................................... 9-2 State Highway Improvement Plans ............................................................... 9-3 Motor Vehicle Crash Data ............................................................................ 9-3 Bridges ......................................................................................................... 9-4 Access Management .................................................................................... 9-5 Park and Ride Facilities ................................................................................ 9-6 Public Transit ................................................................................................ 9-6 Rail Transportation ....................................................................................... 9-7 Aviation ......................................................................................................... 9-7 Analysis ........................................................................................................ 9-7 10. FISCAL CAPACITY Introduction ................................................................................................. 10-1 Revenues ................................................................................................... 10-1 Expenditures ............................................................................................... 10-2 Capital Projects Funds ............................................................................... 10-2 Municipal Debt ............................................................................................ 10-3 Fiscal Capacity ........................................................................................... 10-3 Analysis ...................................................................................................... 10-3 11. LAND USE Introduction ................................................................................................. 11-1 Woodland/Forest Land Use ........................................................................ 11-1 Agricultural Land Use ................................................................................. 11-1 Residential Land Use ................................................................................