County Investment Framework Element of the Somerset County Master Plan

The Somerset County Investment Framework Map was adopted as an update of the 1987 Land Use Management Map, and is an element of the Somerset County Master Plan in 2014.  It was developed in collaboration with the county's municipalities, diverse stakeholder groups, and the public.  It reflects the ongoing smart growth land use strategies underway throughout the county since that time.

• Somerset County Investment Framework Plan Element
• 4-2014 Adoption Resolution - Somerset County Investment Framework

Background Information

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Screening Criteria and Methodology
• Stakeholder Involvement Process
• Draft Final State Strategic Plan

Criteria Maps

• PGIA Core and Essential Criteria
• PGIA Supplemental Criteria: Housing Density
• PGIA Supplemental Criteria: Community Facilities
• PPIA Core Criteria
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Natural Habitat
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Special Resource Areas
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Wetlands
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Surface Water
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Groundwater
• PPIA Supplemental Criteria: Land Use Policy Areas

Draft Final County Investment Framework Results

• Somerset County Planning Board Resolution Endorsing the County Investment Framework, 10-16-12
• Somerset County Investment Framework: Acerage Analysis
• Somerset County Investment Framework: PGIA and LPA Screening Criteria Results
• Somerset County Investment Framework: PPIA Screening Criteria Results

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