MADISON COUNTY, OHIO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

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1 MADISON COUNTY, OHIO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES LAND USE PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 2005 Madison County Commissioners PO Box 618 London, Ohio (740)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 5 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES... 5 PLANNING HISTORY... 6 THE PLANNING PROCESS... 7 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TRENDS AND ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION PRIME AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION DEMOGRAPHICS Introduction County Historical Trends and Projections Local Historical Trends Population Density Population Characteristics Educational Achievement Industry of Employed Residents Economic Sectors Commuting Patterns Agricultural Land Use LAND USE Introduction Land Use Classifications Overall County Land Use Patterns Townships HOUSING Introduction Value of Housing Units Owner/Renter Housing Units Urban/Rural Housing Units Type of Housing Unit Age of Housing Units Housing Occupancy Mobility NATURAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISTICS INTRODUCTION Planning Issues GEOLOGY Soil Characteristics Development Suitability of Madison County Soils Septic System Limitations Steep Slopes Poor Natural Drainage Soil Drainage Characteristics Prime Agricultural Land Mineral Resources Groundwater Flood Hazard Areas OPEN SPACE/RECREATION/PRESERVATION AREAS Madison County Fairground Madison Lake State Park Gwynne Conservation Area Stream Easements London Country Club

3 Hickory Grove Golf Course National Road Golf Course Madison County Fish & Game Association Camp Madi-lon Choctaw Lake Prairie Oaks Metro Park Prairie Grass Trail - The Ohio to Erie Trail State Nature Preserves Villages and Municipalities INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES Introduction Water Supply and Distribution Wastewater Treatment Stormwater Drainage TRANSPORTATION Introduction Air Rail Road System Functional Classification of Thoroughfares COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES General Land Use Policies Agricultural Land Use Policies Residential Land Use Policies Commercial Land Use Policies Industrial Land Use Policies Park and Recreation Facilities TRANSPORTATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES DRAINAGE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES POTABLE WATER GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES CITIZEN PARTICIPATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES PLANNING ADMINISTRATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES LAND USE PLAN LAND USE CATEGORIES TRANSPORTATION PLAN MADISON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM SUMMARY MADISON COUNTY S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN SURVEY Executive Summary Introduction Methodology Demographics Descriptive Statistics Conclusion

4 LIST OF TABLES: TABLE 1 POPULATION GROWTH TRENDS TABLE 2 POPULATION COLUMBUS, OHIO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA TABLE 3 POPULATION PROJECTIONS TABLE 4 POPULATION PROJECTION COMPARISONS TABLE 5 POPULATION CHANGES TABLE 6 POPULATION DENSITY TABLE 7 POPULATION BY AGE TABLE 8 PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLDS TABLE 9 HOUSEHOLD INCOME TABLE 10 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT TABLE 11 PLACE OF WORK TABLE 12 MARKET VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SOLD TABLE 13 NUMBER, ACREAGE & AVERAGE SIZE OF FARMS TABLE 14 MADISON COUNTY LAND USE TABLE 15 MADISON COUNTY LAND USE TABLE 16 HOUSING UNITS BY TOWNSHIPS MADISON COUNTY, OHIO TABLE 17 VALUE OF HOUSING UNITS * TABLE 18 OWNER/RENTER HOUSING UNITS TABLE 19 URBAN/RURAL HOUSING UNITS TABLE 20 TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT TABLE 21 AGE OF HOUSING UNITS TABLE 22 HOUSING OCCUPANCY MOBILITY TABLE 23 DEVELOPMENT SUITABILITY MADISON COUNTY SOILS...36 TABLE 24 SOIL DRAINAGE CLASSIFICATION TABLE 25 PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND LAND AREA CLASSIFICATIONS TABLE 26 SOIL CAPABILITY CLASSES LIST OF MAPS MAP 1 EXISTING LAND USE, MADISON COUNTY, OHIO...75 MAP 2 SOIL ATTRIBUTES DRAINAGE...76 MAP 3 PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND...77 MAP 4 SAND & GRAVEL...78 MAP 5 WATERSHEDS...79 MAP 6 FLOOD HAZARD AREAS...80 MAP 7 DITCH BOUNDARIES...81 MAP 8 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF THOROUGHFARES...82 MAP 9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN...83 MAP 10 CANAAN TOWNSHIP...84 MAP 11 DARBY TOWNSHIP...85 MAP 12 DEERCREEK TOWNSHIP...86 MAP 13 FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP...87 MAP 14 JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP...88 MAP 15 MONROE TOWNSHIP...89 MAP 16 OAK RUN TOWNSHIP...90 MAP17 PAINT TOWNSHIP...91 MAP 18 PIKE TOWNSHIP...92 MAP 19 PLEASANT TOWNSHIP...93 MAP 20 RANGE TOWNSHIP...94 MAP 21 SOMERFORD TOWNSHIP...95 MAP 22 STOKES TOWNSHIP...96 MAP 23 UNION TOWNSHIP

5 INTRODUCTION A comprehensive land use plan is a plan for the future use and development of the land. It focuses upon the land and its natural features such as streams, rivers, floodplains, and soil types. It begins with where we are today, and is based upon a vision for the future. Twenty years from now, Madison County will be comprised of vibrant communities, productive farms, valuable natural and cultural resources, and a well maintained land use pattern that will be a good place to raise children. Madison County is located in central Ohio and is bordered by seven counties. Its physical location is both one of Madison County's greatest assets and one of the biggest challenges to its development future. Madison County is part of the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway and Union Counties. The growth of the Columbus MSA will significantly influence the development pattern of Madison County over the next twenty years. Suburban growth has expanded the urbanized area of Columbus close to the eastern boundary of Madison County. Additional expansion of the urbanized area is already filtering into Madison County by those wishing to escape the congestion of the urban area for a more rural, open setting. The impact of urbanization can have a profound impact on the rural character of Madison County unless managed properly. On the one hand, planned development can contribute positively and enhance the quality of life for Madison County residents. On the other hand, if urbanization is allowed to happen without the application and benefits of growth management techniques, the result could be the loss of prime agricultural land, increased congestion, depletion of natural resources and increased demand for County services. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a tool to be used by developers and public officials when making land use decisions. Areas have been identified within the county as being the most appropriate for agricultural, commercial, industrial, public and residential uses. The areas were determined based on the issues and opportunities identified by local officials and citizens during the planning process. By developing in a rational growth pattern, future generations will be able to enjoy the same quality of life as today s families. The plan wil be reviewed every 5 7 years to ensure that the plan is properly addressing the goals and objectives for the citizens of Madison County. ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES At the onset of the process to update Madison County's Comprehensive Plan, local officials and key members of the county community were polled in order to identify issues and opportunities likely to face Madison County over the next twenty years. The following issues and opportunities were identified. * Protection and preservation of agricultural lands * Preservation of all stream corridors, wooded areas and environmentally sensitive areas - 5 -

6 * Managing growth by defining a rational pattern of urban expansion, thus checking costly suburban sprawl while protecting the natural assets and scenic qualities of Madison County's rural landscape * Managing development and preservation of commercial and professional services to meet the needs of County residents * Managing development of new industry and expansion of existing industry that enhances growth and employment opportunities of County residents * Promoting land use decisions which recognize and address the impact of development on the County's drainage system, roads, streams, natural areas, prime agricultural land and other physical features * Promoting land use decisions which recognize and address the fiscal impact of development on public services and schools. For example, does development of single family housing in outlying areas of the county generate more in the way of costs than revenues generated by taxes to pay for public services? PLANNING HISTORY Over the years, Madison County has taken steps to guide its development future and manage growth. The following indicates highlights of the County's planning activities. * In the early 1960's, Madison County adopted subdivision regulations to oversee the development of residential development in the unincorporated areas of the County * In 1963, Madison County adopted a Comprehensive Plan for managing the growth of the County * In 1964, Madison County adopted a Zoning Resolution for the County * In the 1970's, Madison County established drainage districts for the maintenance and improvement of drainage systems in the County * In the 1970's, Madison County established a Review Board procedure for approving subdivisions and coordinating activities of various County agencies in evaluating development * In the 1980's, the County integrated soil capability analysis as a key ingredient for evaluation of development review and approval * In 1991, Madison County revised its Zoning Resolution to update its development review * In 1994, Madison County revised the comprehensive plan using the services Lockwood, Jones and Beals, Inc. * In 1999, Madison County obtained a $20,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development to form a Farmland Preservation Task Force and write a Farmland Preservation Plan - 6 -

7 * In 2000, Madison County revised its County Comprehensive Land Use Plan based on recommendations by the Madison County Farmland Preservation Task Force * In 2002, Madison County revised its Zoning Resolution to coincide with current land use policy * In 2005, Madison County adopted a 208 Water Quality Management Plan for Madison County, using the services of Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott and May Engineers, Inc. In recognition of Madison County's past planning activities, and the need to update its Comprehensive Plan every 5 7 years, the County embarked on an effort to review its growth management strategy for the future. Several characteristics of the Comprehensive Plan process are recognized as being critically important to Madison County's development future. These characteristics include the following. * The Comprehensive Plan is an official public document adopted by County government as a policy guide to decisions about the physical development of the County * The Comprehensive Plan is an expression of the development pattern the County wants to achieve over time * The Comprehensive Plan is a basis for making decisions on zoning requests and subdivision proposals * The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for determining the timing and location of public improvements * The Comprehensive Plan is a vehicle for coordinating development actions among public agencies * The Comprehensive Plan is a means of providing advice and guidance to developers regarding appropriate locations for specific types of land uses * The Comprehensive Plan provides the justification and rationale for subdivision and zoning regulations THE PLANNING PROCESS The area to be evaluated in this report involves only the unincorporated areas of Madison County, but does include information that is important to both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The planning process involves a continuous cycle of problem identification, data gathering, goal setting, plan development, implementation and re-evaluation. Figure 1 graphically represents this process and will be the mode for creating the following Comprehensive Plan. The final product will be an explanation of how Madison County can manage growth over the next 20 years. However, this report does not represent the end of the planning process. A Comprehensive Plan must continually be reviewed so that new information might be considered

8 Figure 1 Citizens, County Commissioners, and Task Force s Roles in the Planning Process County Commissioners Forms Task Force Holds Public Meetings Adopts and Implements Plan -Elects officials -May serve on taskforce -Request changes for their land to trustees -Participate at public meetings -Sets goals and objectives -Updates county data -Seeks land use recommendations from townships, villages and municipalities -Makes final recommendations to commissioners Citizen Input Task Force - 8 -

9 The Planning Process STEP 1 The County Commissioners form a Task Force. The task force meetings are announced in the local newspapers and open to the public. Typically members are chosen to represent different interests and expertise for the following purposes: * To set goals and objectives of Comprehensive Plan for the social, economical and environmental well being of the county * To review county data on population, economy, land use, transportation network, utilities network, and physical features * To seek land use recommendations and other input from townships, villages and municipalities * To update county data and make final recommendations to the County Commissioners to achieve the goals and objectives STEP 2 The County Commissioners will take the recommendations from the Task Force and: * Host public meetings to explain recommendations within the plan and provide opportunity for additional input * Adopt policies and make decisions that support the goals and objectives listed in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan such as the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Thoroughfare Plan, Community Facilities Plan, Capital Improvement Program, Housing Element and the Farmland Preservation Plan * Implement the comprehensive plan through such mechanisms as: subdivision regulations, zoning regulations, capital budget, soil erosion and drainage regulations, community development program, building codes, floodplain regulations, health regulations, and the 208 water quality plan STEP 3 Public and Private Action: * Public officials and citizens are advised to consult the Comprehensive Plan and work with the subdivision review board when planning land use changes. The subdivision review board is a technical body made up of representatives from the County Engineer, the Soil and Water Conservation District, Building and Zoning, the Health District, and an Agricultural Community Representative. Appointments may be scheduled and copies of the plan may be obtained through the County Building and Zoning office by calling (740) * Proposals of land use change that do not conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan shall be turned down by the County Commissioners. * Public officials and citizens who have concerns or changes that they wish to make to the Comprehensive Plan should follow the reevaluation process. Please note that changes, if any, will not be implemented until the next Comprehensive Plan update

10 STEP 4 Reevaluation of the Plan * Every 5 7 years, the plan will be reviewed. * Citizens who want to change the existing land use of his, her or their property are advised to first contact the subdivision review board to determine the physical limitations, if any, of the property. The second step is to contact the township trustees where the land is located to present reasons why the land use of the property should be changed and to consider planning comments by the trustees. A list of the township trustees may be obtained from the county election board at (740) * The Trustees will present petitions of change from their community, and may pass a resolution to indicate whether the trustees support the change, to the taskforce during the reevaluation process. Return to STEP 1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Several key goals and objectives have been established at the outset to be achieved by the Comprehensive Plan. These include the following. * LAND USE - To achieve a high quality living environment through a wise distribution of compatible land use patterns and to reflect the integrity of the natural environment while encouraging urban development within communities that meets the needs of County residents * TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - To develop and maintain a transportation system for people and materials that provides safe, convenient and efficient travel; coordinated with desired land use plans and communities within and adjacent to the County * NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - To conserve, maintain, and, where appropriate, restore the natural environment of the County, both because the natural environment is valuable in and of itself and because it represents a significant element of the County's identity * DRAINAGE - To manage surface water and groundwater in a manner that provides safety for people in the County while maintaining environmental quality and conserving surface and groundwater as a valuable resource * WATER SUPPLY - To achieve the highest quality potable water including public potable water systems properly coordinated with desired land use patterns and consistent with people's willingness and ability to pay for services * CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - To involve citizens on an on-going basis in refinement of the County Comprehensive Plan * PLANNING ADMINISTRATION - To practice and to encourage the practice of intergovernmental planning coordination so as to attain the GOALS and OBJECTIVES of the Comprehensive Plan

11 TRENDS AND ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION The analysis of demographics, land use, housing, natural landscape characteristics, open space/recreation/preservation areas, infrastructure and utilities, and transportation are the basic studies upon which Madison County's Comprehensive Plan will be formulated. While the Comprehensive Plan reflects the future direction Madison County wants to take in its development pattern, the trends with regard to its past and current development serve as useful information in charting the County's future. Some key characteristics with regard to Madison County's development include the following. * Madison County has shown steady growth in population over the last 50 years. Population has increased from 22,300 in 1950 to 40,213 people in * From , there was an 8.5% increase in population * 25% of Madison County's population is under the age of 18 years and nearly 65% of its population falls into the age group which comprises the workforce (18-64 years of age). * The average household income for Madison County is approximately $44,000. * 57.1% of Madison County's labor force commutes to work outside of the County. * Madison County's development is predominantly rural in character. Approximately 94% of Madison County land (excluding incorporated areas) is agricultural use or vacant. * In 2000, the average value of owner occupied housing in Madison County was $104,300. * In 2000, 77.3% of the housing units in Madison County were single family homes. * 85% of Madison County's land areas have soil types which are classified as somewhat poorly drained, poorly drained or very poorly drained. * 91% of Madison County's land areas have soil types that are considered to be prime farmland. * Madison County has limited park and recreation facilities outside of its incorporated areas. * Madison County does not have a centralized water distribution system in its unincorporated areas. Residents rely on individual wells to provide water

12 * Madison County does not have a centralized wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system in its unincorporated areas, except for the intersection at Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 42 (Sewer District #1) and Lake Choctaw (Sewer District #2). On-site wastewater disposal systems such as septic tanks or aeration systems are used to service development in the unincorporated areas of Madison County. Soil characteristics in Madison County place limitations on the use of septic tanks. * Traffic volumes have increased significantly on Madison County's expressways, arterials and major collectors over the past decade. Prime Agriculture Environment and Farmland Preservation Madison County puts a high value on its agriculture land, agriculture heritage, and its agriculture values. This is evident in the countryside and also in the Farmland Preservation Plan adopted by Madison County. Although agriculture is not the predominate economic engine for Madison County that it was in the mid 1900s and earlier, agriculture still provides Madison County with many benefits. The 2003 Ohio Agriculture statistics show that Madison County ranks 4 th in the State of Ohio in both corn and soybean production, 14 th in dairy production, and 20 th in hog production, among many other commodities. These statistics are impressive in themselves, but the people of Madison County see their agriculture surroundings as having more value than simple commodities produced. Agriculture is seen as a way of life, it is seen as protecting the environment, and it is seen as the environment in which people want to raise their families. Madison County residents value their open spaces, scenic rivers, beautiful farm fields, and farm places. As part of the work that went into this Comprehensive Plan, Madison County residents were surveyed to find their opinion on the subject of Farmland Preservation. When asked if Madison County should continue with the Farmland Preservation Plan, 378 respondents of 520 (73%) answered yes. When asked if future housing should be directed to inside the corporate limits of the cities in Madison County, 354 of 529 respondents (67%) answered yes. In the attitude part of the survey 77% of respondents agreed that zoning to protect farmland should be a priority in Madison County, and 74% agreed that Madison County should control rural residential development. These figures show that a cross section of Madison County residents do support farmland preservation in Madison County. These respondents to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan survey clearly indicated that farmland is valued in Madison County for something other than it economic value. Of the 526 survey respondents, 409 were non farmers. (See Appendix I for the full Comprehensive Land Use Plan Survey results.)

13 DEMOGRAPHICS Introduction Population trends and socioeconomic characteristics, including labor resources, are significant factors affecting the land use patterns and economy of Madison County. This section also presents information regarding Madison County's labor force and economy. County Historical Trends and Projections Madison County has shown a steady growth in population over the last 40 years. The rate of growth has fluctuated from a high of 18.6% between and a low of 7.0% between The decades of the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990 s have shown increases of 16.5%, 12.3% and 8.5% respectively. Table 1 illustrates the population growth, change, and rate of change by decade since 1950 for Madison County. TABLE 1 POPULATION GROWTH TRENDS MADISON COUNTY, OHIO YEAR PERSONS CHANGE CHANGE , , % , % , % , % , % Source: Ohio Department of Development Population growth for the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area is displayed in Table 2. The largest population belongs to Franklin County. Madison County is one of the least populated counties with a total of 40,213 in While it experienced the second highest growth rate of the seven county region for the period of , it had the slowest growth rate in TABLE 2 POPULATION COLUMBUS, OHIO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA COUNTIES Percent Change '70-' Percent Change '80-' Percent Change '90-'00 Delaware County % Fairfield County % Franklin County % Licking County % Madison County % Pickaway County % Union County % Total MSA % Source: U.S. Census

14 The population projections for the Madison County area and its MSA are listed in Table 3. Madison County and the Columbus MSA are expected to grow, but not substantially. TABLE 3 POPULATION PROJECTIONS MADISON COUNTY AND MSA 1980 census 1990 census 2000 census 2005 projection 2015 projection 2025 projection 2030 projection Madison County 33,004 37,068 40,213 43,131 44,294 46,023 46,520 Columbus MSA 1,243,810 1,377,419 1,601,032 1,708,410 1,901,648 2,111,495 2,222,499 Source: Ohio Department of Development, Office of Strategic Research Table 4 shows a comparison between the projected population based on the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) figures versus the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) figures from the table above. TABLE 4 POPULATION PROJECTION COMPARISONS MORPC vs. ODOD Madison County Columbus MSA 2000 MORPC 2030 ODOD 2030 % Difference MORPC vs. ODOD 40,213 58,050 46,520-20% 1,581,066 2,154,893 2,183,840 1% Source: Land Use Review, MORPC

15 Local Historical Trends Table 5 illustrates the population changes in the townships of Madison County. Most of the townships have had growth. Some, however, have decreased in population. Deer Creek, Paint, Range and Jefferson Townships have lost residents over the last 30 years, while Darby, Monroe, Oak, and Pleasant Townships have greatly increased their populations since The remaining localities have grown, but not considerably. TABLE 5 POPULATION CHANGES MADISON COUNTY, OHIO TOWNSHIPS Percent Change '70-' Percent Change ' Percent Change '90-00 Canaan Township 1,065 2, , , % Darby Township 1,968 2, , , % Plain City Village -1,323-1, , , % Deer Creek Township 1,061 1, , , % Fairfield Township 1,145 1, , , % Jefferson Township 5,747 7, , , % West Jefferson Village -3,664-4, , , % Monroe Township 634 1, , , % Oak Run Township % Paint Township % Pike Township % Pleasant Township 2,779 2, , , % Mount Sterling Village -1,536-1, , , % Range Township 1,081 1, , % Midway Village % Somerford Township 1,103 2, , % Choctaw Lake CDP , Stokes Township % South Solon Village % Union Township , % London City -6,481-6, , % Madison and London Correctional % Unincorporated Areas % Villages, Municipalities and Places 13,737 15, , , % TOTAL COUNTY 28, , , % Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 and the Bureau of Research

16 Population Density The population densities of Madison County and its townships are detailed in Table 6. There are 86.4 people per square mile in Madison County as a whole. However, many of the townships are far less dense. The most dense township is Jefferson with 165 people per square mile, while the least dense is Paint with only 15. TABLE 6 POPULATION DENSITY MADISON COUNTY AND TOWNSHIPS 2000 Sq. Miles Population Persons per Square Mile Canaan Township Darby Township Deercreek Township Fairfield Township Jefferson Township Monroe Township Oak Run Township Paint Township Pike Township Pleasant Township Range Township Somerford Township Stokes Township Union Township Madison & London Correctional Facilities N/A 4175 N/A London ** Madison County Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census NOTE: TOWNSHIP FIGURES IN TABLE 6 REFLECT THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP POPULATION, INCLUDING THE INCORPORATED AREAS. LONDON IS THE EXCEPTION TO THIS, AS IT IS NOT ACTUALLY A PART OF UNION TOWNSHIP. 16

17 Population Characteristics The age characteristics of a population influence labor supply, educational facilities, social services, and the demand for various housing types within a community. In Madison County, the most prevalent age group is years of age. Considering the population of Madison County, 25% is under the age of 18, while 64.5% falls into the age group that comprises the workforce (18-64 years of age). The statistics are listed in Table 7. The median age in the County is 35.8 years. TABLE 7 POPULATION BY AGE MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 2000 AGE PERSONS IN PERCENT GROUP GROUP 0-4 2, % , % , % , % , % , % TOTAL 40, % Source: US Census Bureau, Census 2000 Over half of the households in Madison County are comprised of only one to two persons. The details are available in Table 8. TABLE 8 PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLDS MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 2000 Type of Households Number of Households Percent of Households 1 Person 3, % 2 Persons 4, % 3 Persons 2, % 4 Persons 2, % 5 Persons % 6 Persons % 7 or More Persons % TOTAL 12, % Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census

18 The average household income of the County is $44,212. Table 9 lists the income statistics for Madison County. TABLE 9 HOUSEHOLD INCOME MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 2000 Household Income No. of Households Percent of Households Less than $10, $10,000 to $14, $15,000 to $19, $20,000 to $24, $25,000 to $29, $30,000 to $34, $35,000 to $39, $40,000 to $44, $45,000 to $49, $50,000 to $59,999 1, $60,000 to $74,999 1, $75,000 to $99,999 1, $100,000 to $124, $125,000 to $149, $150,000 to $199, $200,000 or more Median income (dollars) 44,212 Mean income (dollars) 52,150 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census

19 Educational Achievement The educational achievement of a community influences which types of employers might locate in an area. Table 10 lists the educational attainment for residents of Madison County. Approximately 79% of Madison County's labor force has a high school degree. This is an indication of a highly skilled pool of human resources from which to choose for business and industry. TABLE 10 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT * MADISON COUNTY, OHIO RESIDENTS 2000 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Persons Percent Population 25 years and over 26, No high school diploma 5, Some college, no degree 5, High school graduate (incl. Equivalency) 11, Associate degree 1, Bachelor's degree 2, Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 *For persons 25 years or older 19

20 Industry of Employed Residents Madison County's workforce is diversified in terms of the types of industries in which individuals are employed. The following charts show the percent of employed residents by category for the county: Notes: 1. Any negative values were pushed to zero. 2. Value Added (referred to in top chart) is a broad measure of income that includes employee compensation (wages, salaries, benefits), proprietary income (self-employment), other property income (interest, royalties, dividends, profits) and indirect business taxes excise and sales taxes. 3. Employment (referred to in bottom chart) includes full-time and part-time workers and the self-employed in all sectors, including agriculture. Madison County Economic Structure TCPU 4.7% Other 0.0% Mining 0.0% 2000 Value Added by Sector Services 15.8% Trade 12.7% Manufacturing 24.5% Agriculture 2.4% Govt. 18.1% FIRE 15.1% Construction 6.8% Agriculture Construction FIRE Govt. Manufacturing Mining Other Services TCPU Trade Total Value Added (millions): $816 TCPU 3.7% 2000 Employment by Sector Trade 17.4% Agriculture 6.3% Construction 8.2% FIRE 4.5% Agriculture Construction FIRE Govt. Manufacturing Services 23.8% Govt. 17.2% Mining Other Mining 0.0% Manufacturing 18.8% Other 0.0% Services TCPU Trade FIRE: Finance, Insurance, Real Estate TCPU: Transportation, Communications, Public Utilities Trade: Wholesale and Retail trade Source: IMPLAN database, Minnesota IMPLAN group, Extension Data Center, Dept of HCRD, The Ohio State University 20

21 Economic Sectors Manufacturing is the most dominant economic sector in both Madison County and Ohio. However, the amount of land in Madison County that is used for agriculture (94%) clearly shows that Madison County s primary interest is on agriculture as a way of life. Commuting Patterns Table 11 shows the 2000 commuting patterns for Madison County residents. 57% of the residents work outside of the county, while only 43% work within. Approximately TABLE 11 PLACE OF WORK * MADISON COUNTY, OHIO RESIDENTS 2000 OF WORK PERSONS PERCENT Worked in county of residence 7, % Worked outside county of residence 10, % Worked outside state of residence % TOTAL 17, % Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census

22 Due to the importance of agriculture in Madison County, resulting revenues are compared to the State of Ohio in Table 12. Crops constitute the majority of agricultural revenues in Madison County while only about half of the revenues in Ohio. This is due to the large amount of land used for farming in Madison County. The major crops are corn and soybeans in both Madison County and Ohio. Livestock and poultry include 12.55% of agricultural revenues in Madison County and 38.14% in Ohio. Cattle and calves are the main type of livestock raised in Madison County, while dairy products are the concentration in Ohio. TABLE 12 MARKET VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SOLD MADISON COUNTY & OHIO Madison County Ohio 2002 Cash Receipts From Marketing of Farm Commodities ($1000) Quantity Rank/ Percent Quantity Rank/ Percent Total 62, ,276, Corn 24, , Soybeans 24, , Wheat 2, , Oats and Hay , Other Crops 3, , Dairy and Milk 2, , Cattle and Calves 2, , Hogs and Pigs 2, , Poultry and Other Livestock , Crops ($) Corn from Grain, Bu. 13,883, ,920,000 6 Soybeans, Bu. 4,840, ,640,000 6 Wheat, Bu. 763, ,000,000 7 Oats, Bu ,960, All Hay, Ton 19, ,974, Tobacco, lb ,745,000 8 Proc. Tomatoes, Ton ,280 3 Livestock (Number) All Cattle and Calves (1/01/04) 9, ,230, Milk Cows (1/01/04) 4, , All Hogs and Pigs (12/01/03) 22, ,520, All Sheep and Lambs (1/01/04) 1, , Source: Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Agricultural Statistics 22

23 Agricultural Land Use The vast majority of land in Madison County remains undeveloped, much of which is devoted to agricultural purposes. Table 13 displays the number of farms, acres of farmland, and average size of farms in Madison County and Ohio. Statistics indicate that the number of farms and acreage of farmland has decreased. This is mostly likely due to the increasing number of lot splits for Agriculture housing, annexation, and farmland being taking out of production and placed into conservation programs. TABLE 13 NUMBER, ACREAGE & AVERAGE SIZE OF FARMS MADISON COUNTY & OHIO 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 Madison County Ohio Year No. of Farms ,797 68,591 70,711 79,277 Acres of Farmland 245, , , ,249 14,583,435 14,103,085 14,247,969 14,997,381 Average Farm size Source: 2002 Census of Agriculture and 1987, 1992,

24 LAND USE Introduction The inventory and analysis of the existing land use pattern provides information to generate the future land development plans. Maps and tables illustrating the existing land use pattern assist in discussing many of the everyday issues regarding development of the county. Infrastructure improvements, including drainage and transportation facilities, are planned according to the type and density of development expected within a service area. Land use information provided from an inventory assists in policy discussions concerning the future character and direction growth should take in the county. Land Use Classifications For the purposes of the Madison County land use inventory, land uses were aggregated into the following five basic land use categories. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE - This category includes farmsteads, single family homes, two family dwellings, multi-family units and mobile homes. Farmsteads were allocated two acres for residential use. Single family homes in rural areas were assigned one (1) acre for residential use. Other residential development was assigned acreage values based on approximate parcel sizes for such uses. COMMERCIAL USE - This category includes property used for retail trade, offices and business and professional services. INDUSTRIAL USE - This category includes manufacturing facilities, warehouses and property used for extraction and processing of sand and gravel. PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC USE - This category includes property used by federal, state, county and township governments for providing public services including general government, police and fire, public parks, airports. Also included in this category are schools, churches, cemeteries and institutions. AGRICULTURE AND OTHER - All agricultural and other use properties in the unincorporated areas of Madison County were included in this category. Railroad and highway rights of way were also included in this category. 24

25 Overall County Land Use Patterns Map 1 illustrates the existing land use pattern within the unincorporated area of Madison County. Table 16 shows the acreage totals by land use category for the county and the percentage each category represents of the total land area and the developed land area within the unincorporated area of Madison County. TABLE 14 Madison County Land Use Unincorporated Areas 2002 Land Use Area in Acres % of Total Area % of Developed Area Residential 12, % 75.26% Commercial % 4.39% Industrial % 1.97% Public & Semi-Public 3, % 18.38% Total Developed Area 16, % % Agriculture and Other 272, % Total County Area* 289, % *Excludes all incorporated areas (9,867 acres) Source: Madison County Orthophotography Data 2002 The general character of land use within Madison County is predominantly agricultural. The agricultural and vacant land use encompasses 272,568 acres or approximately 94% of the total unincorporated area of Madison County. Generally the more agricultural areas are found in the southwestern, south central, northwestern and north central portions of the County. Development has concentrated the incorporated areas of London, Plain City, West Jefferson and Mt. Sterling. Recent development has focused in the eastern portions of Darby, Canaan, Jefferson and Fairfield Townships which border Franklin County. Figure 2 illustrates the relative percentages of land uses that account for Madison County's developed acreage. Only 5.71% or 16,509 acres are developed in the unincorporated areas of Madison County. Of this acreage over 75% (75.26%) of the land is used for residential purposes. While concentrations of residential developments exist adjacent to Madison County's incorporated communities and around Choctaw Lake in Somerford Township in the west central portion of the County, the bulk of residential development is in the form of extensive strip development along the County's major road network, especially in those townships bordering Franklin County (Darby, Canaan, Jefferson and Fairfield Townships). The next largest land use category of developed land use is Public and Semi Public uses which accounts for 18.38% of the developed land. The unusually large amount of land in this category is primarily a result of a few unique facilities located in Madison County - The London Correctional Facility, the Peace Officers Training Academy, The Molley Caren Agricultural Center, the OSU Horse Farms on I70 & 142, the Fish Hatchery on Old Springfield Rd., and Madison Lake. 25

26 Commercial land uses occupy 725 acres or 4.39% of the developed land. The primary concentration of commercial use in the unincorporated area of Madison County is located at the US 42 interchange of Interstate 70. Industrial land use consists of only 326 acres or 1.97% of the developed land. Townships Table 15 lists the existing land use in unincorporated areas by township. It shows how many acres are in each township and what percentage of the total acreage is designated for each use. Finally, there is a list of the percent of developed area in each use category. The main land use in each township is agriculture and vacant. TABLE 15 Madison County Land Use By Individual Townships 2002 Residential Commercial Industrial Acres % Total Acres % Total Dev Acres Acres % Total Acres % Total Dev Acres Acres % Total Acres % Total Dev Acres Canaan Darby Deercreek Fairfield Jefferson Monroe Oak Run Paint Pike Pleasant Range Somerford Stokes Union Totals Public & Semi-Public Agriculture Totals Acres %Total Acres % Total Dev Acres Acres %Total Acres Total Dev Acres % Total Dev Acres Total Acres % Total Acres Canaan Darby Deercreek Fairfield Jefferson Monroe Oak Run Paint Pike Pleasant Range Somerford Stokes Union Totals Source: Madison County Orthophotography Data,

27 Canaan Township Canaan Township has a total acreage of 22,291. Of the total acerage, 93.6% remains agricultural or other. While none of the developed land has been used for industrial purposes, 89.4% of the developed land is designated residential, 7.5% public and semi-public, and 3.1% commercial. Darby Township Darby Township has a total acreage of 12,740. Part of Plain City is located in this township. 94.1% of its land remains agricultural or other. The land which has been developed is 6.5% public and semi-public, 9.2% commercial, 73.1% is residential, and 11.3% industrial. Deercreek Township Deercreek Township has a total acreage of 20,112. Lafayette is located in this township. The Molley Caren Agricultural Center is also located here. In Deercrek Township, 92.0% of the land remains agricultural or other. Of the developed land, commercial is 8.2%. Commercial development is concentrated in the form of highway oriented uses at the intersection of I-70 and the U.S. 42 interchange. Of the developed area, 2.7% is industrial development, 40.4% is residential, and 48.4% is public and semi-public. Fairfield Township Fairfield Township has a total acreage of 20,379. Land remaining agricultural or other makes up 94.1% of the township. Most of the land which has been developed is residential. Only 3.6% is public and semi-public and 1.5% commercial development. Jefferson Township Jefferson Township has a total acreage of 24,445. The largest percentage of the land remains agricultural or other (90.0%). West Jefferson is located in this township. Over half (72.6%) of the developed land has been used for residential purposes. Developed area consists of 6.6% commercial, 4.4% Industrial, and 16.4% Public and Semi-Public. Monroe Township Monroe Township has a total acreage of 14,626. For Monroe Township, 93.8% of its land remains agricultural or other. 95.7% of the developed land is residential. None of the land has been used for industrial purposes, but 1.8% is public and semi-public and 2.5% is commercial development. Oak Run Township Oak Run Township has a total acreage of 17,842, with 96.0% of its land remaining agricultural or other. 83.6% has been used for residential, 2.5% commercial, 13.9% public and semi-public, and 0% industrial development. The major commercial use is represented by Hickory Grove Golf Course. Paint Township Paint Township has a total acreage of 23,905, with 97.0% of its land remains agriculture or other related uses. There is 3.7% industrial development, 85.3% has been used for residential, 9.2% public and semi-public, and 1.8% commercial. A large portion of the public development includes Madison County Local School. 27

28 Pike Township Pike Township has a total acreage of 16,615, with 97.6% of its land remains agricultural or other. 97.4% of the developed land is residential, 0.3% is commercial, 2.3% is Public and Semi-Public, and there is currently no industrial development. Pleasant Township Pleasant Township has a total acreage of 19,058, with 93.3% of its land remains agricultural or other. Mt. Sterling is located in this township. 72.1% of the developed land is residential and serves to house the residents of Mt. Sterling. There is 2.4% industrial development, 3.5% is commercial and 22.0% is public and semi-public. Range Township Range Township has a total acreage of 30,495, with 96.8% of its land remains agricultural or other. Over half (66.0%) of the developed land is residential and is located in Midway. 30.5% is public and semi-public, 0% is industrial, and 3.5% is commercial development. Somerford Township Somerford Township has a total acreage of 19,726, with 89.6% of its land remains agricultural or other. Madison County Airport and Choctaw Lake are located in this township. Most (79.9%) of the developed land is residential, while 3.1% is commercial, 17.1% is public, and 0% is industrial development. Stokes Township Stokes Township has a total acreage of 22,084. It has the largest percentage of agricultural of other use land (98.1%). Of the developed land, 88.6% falls into the residential category, most of which is located in South Solon. There is only 1.4% public and semi-public development, 4.9% commercial, and 5.1% industrial. Union Township Union Township has a total acreage of 24,759. Residential makes up 61.5% of the developed area. Public and semi-public development includes 32.6% of the developed land, most of which involves the London Correctional Facilities. The Ohio Peace Officer s Academy is also located in Union Township. The remaining development is 5.2% commercial and 0.6% industrial. 28

29 HOUSING Introduction The availability and type of housing an area offers affects the type of people who will be attracted to a community. Madison County has 14,399 housing units as of the 2000 census. Table 16 illustrates the number of housing units by township from 1970 through Union Township, by far, has the most housing units (4385); while Pike Township has the least (134). TOWNSHIPS Housing Units 1970 % Change TABLE 16 HOUSING UNITS BY TOWNSHIPS MADISON COUNTY, OHIO Housing Units 1980 % Change Housing Units 1990 % Change Housing Units 2000 Canaan Township Darby Township Deer Creek Township Fairfield Township Jefferson Township 1, , , Monroe Township Oak Run Township Paint Township Pike Township Pleasant Township , , Range Township Somerford Township Stokes Township Union Township 2, , , TOTAL 8,703 11,361 12,621 14,399 SOURCE: US Census of Population and Housing,

30 Value of Housing Units The value of housing units in Madison County is shown in Table 17. The average value of owner occupied housing in Madison County is almost $104,300. TABLE 17 VALUE OF HOUSING UNITS * MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 2000 VALUE NUMBER PERCENT OF UNITS LESS THAN $15, $15,000 19, $20,000 24, $25,000 29, $30,000 34, $35,000 39, $40,000 49, $50,000 59, $60,000 69, $70,000 79, $80,000 to $89, $90,000 to $99, $100,000 to $124,999 1, $125,000 to $149,999 1, $150,000 to $174, $175,000 to $199, $200,000 to $249, $250,000 to $299, $300,000 to $399, $400,000 to $499, $500,000 to $749, $750,000 to $999, $1,000,000 or more 0 - TOTAL 7,780 * OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS AVERAGE VALUE: $104,300 Source: US Census