Draft of the Rock Falls Comprehensive Plan

8/7/2019 Draft of the Rock Falls Comprehensive Plan

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C. State

Th Illi i D t t f C d E i O t it (DCEO)


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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

DCEO has a broad range of financial assistance programs to help communities with economicdevelopment. DCEO offers a number of innovative programs to augment conventional sources of financingand help with business locations, relocations, and expansions including the following:

Participation Loan ProgramThe program works through banks and other conventional lenders to generally provide subordinatedfinancial assistance to small businesses that will employ Illinois workers. The state will participate in loansup to 25 percent of the total amount of a project, but not less than $10,000 nor more than $750,000.

Minority, Women and Disabled Participation Loan Program This program is similar to the Participation Loan Program, except that participation may not exceed 50percent of the project, subject to a maximum of $50,000.

Enterprise Zone Financing Program Similar to the Participation Loan Program, except that DCEO will generally provide favorable interest ratesto businesses either locating in or expanding in one of the 93 certified enterprise zones located throughoutthe state.

Development Corporation Participation Loan Program This program provides financial assistance through a Development Corporation to small businesses thatprovide jobs to workers in the region served by the Development Corporation. The state will participate inloans up to 25 percent of the total amount of a project, but not less than $10,000 nor more than $750,000.

Capital Access Program (CAP)The Capital Access Program is designed to encourage financial institutions to make loans to new and smallbusinesses that do not qualify for conventional financing. A reserve fund is established at the lending bank and is available to draw upon should any of the bank's CAP loans default. There is a maximum loan amount

of $100,000.The Technology Venture Investment Program (TVIP)The Technology Venture Investment Program was created to provide seed and early stage capital, in theform of a qualified security investment, to Illinois entrepreneurs that are developing an advancedtechnological device or process commercially exploitable by Illinois businesses. DCEO may invest up to$500,000, but no more than 50 percent of the equity financing of the project. A qualified co-investor(s) withexpertise in the related field of technology must assume at least 50 percent of the additional equitycontribution.

Surety Bond Guarantee Program The program is designed to assist Illinois' small, minority and women contractors with technical assistance;help them receive experience in the industry; and assist in obtaining bid, performance and payment fundsfor government, public utility and private contracts.

Affordable Financing of Public Infrastructure Program This program provides financial assistance to, or on behalf of local governments, public entities, medicalfacilities and public health clinics for the purpose of making affordable the financing of public


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facilities and public health clinics for the purpose of making affordable the financing of public

infrastructure improvements needed to insure health, safety and economic development in a community.

Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP)CDAP is a federally funded program that assists smaller Illinois local governments in financing publicfacilities, housing rehabilitation projects or economic development needs. Grants are made to units of localgovernment and may be loaned to businesses for projects that will create or retain jobs in the community.Grant funds may also be used by the local government for improvements to public infrastructure thatdirectly support economic development. The program is limited to communities with populations under50,000 that are not located within one of the eight large urban counties that receive funds directly from thefederal government. Funds are targeted toward projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-incomepeople.

Community Services Block Grant Loan Program (CSBG)This program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing to new or expanding businesses that create jobs andemployment opportunities for low-income individuals. The program links federal, state and privatefinancing by using CSBG funds at low interest rates in combination with bank funds and equity.

Large Business Development Program The Illinois Large Business Development Program (LBDP) provides incentive financing to encourage large

out-of-state companies to locate in Illinois or existing large companies to undertake substantial jobexpansion or retention projects. Funds available through the program can be used by large businesses (500or more employees) for typical business activities, including financing the purchase of land and buildings,construction or renovation of fixed assets, site preparation and purchase of machinery and equipment.LBDP funds are targeted to extraordinary economic development opportunities; that is, projects that willresult in substantial private investment and the creation and/or retention of 300 or more jobs.

Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP)This state-funded program assists Illinois companies in training new workers or upgrading the skills of their

existing workers. ETIP grants may be awarded to individual companies, multi-company efforts andintermediary organizations offering multi-company training.

Technology Challenge Grant Program The Technology Challenge Grant Program provides grants to fund science and technology projects,partnerships between universities and industry, high-tech commercialization projects, transfer projects andinfrastructure improvements.

Illinois Technology Enterprise Center (ITEC) Program The ITEC program provides operational support for regional centers that serve technology entrepreneurs,innovators and small businesses and provide investments to or on behalf of young or growing companies incooperation with private sector investments. Centers assist entrepreneurs to locate critical pre-seed andearly stage financing, help entrepreneurs in high growth, high technology fields to further their technicaland/or managerial skills, and assist with new product development and marketing in support of new ventureformation within Illinois.

Recycling Industry Modernization (RIM) Program The Recycling Industry Modernization Program provides grants to manufacturers to encourage them tomodernize their operations and divert materials from the solid waste stream. RIM projects require the use of recycled materials and/or solid waste reduction activities Grants of $30 000 are available for modernization


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recycled materials and/or solid waste reduction activities. Grants of $30,000 are available for modernization

assessments, with grants up to $150,000 available for modernization implementation projects. Grantsrequire an applicant investment.

Recycling Market Development Program Provides grants to encourage private-sector investment in the manufacture, marketing andprocurement/demonstration of products containing recycled commodities. These funds may be used forcapital equipment, certain marketing expenses, and to offset costs to procure and demonstrate the use of recycled-content products. The Recycling Market Development Program provides grants up to $250,000.Grants require an applicant investment.

Section 6.5 Economic Development Issues/Conclusions

Additional business and industry is needed to expand / grow tax base. New housing to grow population is needed. Downtown and riverfront redevelopment plans need to be implemented to assist in the

revitalization of the Citys economy. Communitys culture and quality of life needs enhancement. Workforce re-training is necessary.

Section 6.6 Economic Development Goals, Objectives, Policies

A. Goal

Promote the stabilization and expansion of the current economic base, while fostering an environment of high aesthetic appeal for existing and new commercial and industrial establishments.

B. Objectives

1. Maintain, enhance and improve the appearance and quality of existing commercial businesses andindustry in the community.2. Identify and prioritize the needs of the business community.3. Encourage commercial and industrial development in areas that are compatible with and accessible

to existing utility services and commercial or industrial activities.4. Promote the availability of land for orderly commercial and industrial development that supports a

healthy economy through redevelopment, retention and attraction.5. Capitalize on economic development programs available from the local, regional and state level.6. Develop a community atmosphere and educational system that retains and attracts a quality labor

force that is paid livable wages.7. Work toward identifying community cultural enhancements that can improve the quality of life.

C. Policies

1. Utilize development review requirements to maintain a high level of aesthetic quality for Rock

CHAPTER 7Intergovernmental Cooperation


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Intergovernmental Cooperation

The intergovernmental cooperation chapter identifies opportunities for establishing or maintainingcooperation between local units of government. Cooperation improves lines of communication betweendifferent units of government, aids in the recognition and possible resolution of conflicts betweenjurisdictions, and allows for the identification of mutual service needs and improvements. The intent of thischapter is to identify, inventory and analyze existing and potential cooperative relationships.

Section 7.1 Inventory of Intergovernmental Agreements

Inventory and examination of existing municipal relations allows for the understanding of how units of local government currently work together and how these relationships can be enhanced. As Rock Fallsdevelops and redevelops in the future it is important for the City to continue to work with surrounding unitsof local government. The City of Rock Falls has several standing agreements with other units of localgovernment as follows:

A. Joint Operations Agreement For Provisions of Automatic Fire Suppression Assistance (Sterling-Rock Falls).

B. Rock Falls is part of MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Division 30.

C. Illinois Municipal Utilities Association Mutual Aid Agreement.

D. Agreement for Intergovernmental Cooperative Police Service (Albany, Prophetstown, Fulton,Tampico, Sterling, Erie, Morrison).

E. Intergovernmental Agreement for Backup Communication Services (Whiteside, Rock Falls,Sterling - PSAPs).

F. Illinois Water and Wastewater and Assistance Agreement.

G. Intergovernmental Agreement with Coloma Township for machinery and equipment.

H. Governmental Agreement thru the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association and the AmericanPublic Power Association for response of electrical support in disaster.

I. The City of Rock Falls is a partner in the Whiteside County Enterprise Zone. Thisintergovernmental agreement is for the purpose of administering the Whiteside County EnterpriseZone, setting policies, boundary changes, and the sharing of administrative costs. Other partnersin the Whiteside County Enterprise Zone are Whiteside County and the Whiteside Countymunicipalities of Sterling, Morrison, Fulton, Lyndon and Prophtstown; and, Carroll County andthe Carroll County municipalities of Savanna, Thomson and Mt. Carroll.

The City should maintain communications with Whiteside County to ensure that County and Cityplans and land use decisions are consistent.

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Section 7.3 Goals/Objectives/Policies

A. Goals

1. Encourage cooperation between City of Rock Falls and other units of government, whereappropriate, to ensure availability of services and facilities.

2. Encourage Whiteside County to adopt plans and land use regulations that are consistent with Cityplans for future development.

3. All intergovernmental agreements shall be entered into with the best interests of the residents of the City of Rock Falls getting foremost consideration.

B. Objectives

1. Share services across county, township or municipal borders whenever deemed appropriate by theCity.

2. Seek to negotiate annexation boundary agreements with neighboring municipalities in order toavoid future conflicts.

3. Periodically review intergovernmental agreements to re-affirm that they are still in the bestinterests of the residents of Rock Falls.

C. Policies

1. Establish and maintain communication with Whiteside County, surrounding townships and otherunits of local government for discussion on land use and other related issues.

2. Maintain existing intergovernmental relations and cooperation.3. Explore additional opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and beneficial agreements.

CHAPTER 8Land Use

The purpose of this plans land use chapter is to compile an inventory of existing land use information, and


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establish the goals, objectives and policies which will be used to guide public and private actionsconcerning future land use and development. These goals, objectives and policies express ideas that areconsistent with the desired character of the community and the other chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.

Section 8.1 Existing Land Use Within the City of Rock Falls

The City of Rock Falls consists of primarily single family homes. Commercial uses are primarily locatedalong IL Route 30, 1 st Avenue (IL Route 40) and in the central downtown area located on W. 2 nd Street.Industrial uses are located on W. Rock Falls Road (IL Route 30) at Antec Road in the western part of theCity, in the Rock Falls Industrial Park located on E. Rock Falls Road in the southeast part of the City, andin the downtown area along W. 1 st Street, E. 3 rd Street and E. 4 th Street. Table 8.1 details existing land usewithin the City of Rock Falls. Map 8.1: Existing Land Use, City of Rock Falls found in Appendix I Mapsgraphically details existing land uses.

Table 8.1Existing Land Use Within the City of Rock Falls

Land Use Area (Acres) % of City

1-2 Family Residential 747 30.6

Multi-Family Residential 64 2.6

Commercial 189 7.7

Industrial 124 5.1

Public/Governmental 180 7.4

Institutional 128 5.2

Parks/Open Space 146 6.0

Farmland 172 7.0

Vacant 188 7.7

Street/Road R.O.W.; Water 507 20.7

Tota l 2,445 100.0Source: Michael Reibel, City Planning Consultant

The following sections describe the different land use categories present within the City.

A. Residential Land Use

2. Multi-Family includes structures that contain 3 or more units. The multi-family category accountsfor 64 acres, or 2.6 % of City land area.

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Commercial land uses account for 189 acres, or 7.7% of City land area.

C. Industrial

Industrial land uses account for 124 acres, or 5.1% of City land area.

D. Public/Government

Public/Governmental land uses include the City Hall, sewage treatment facility, and other City facilities;the Rock Falls Public Library, and federal and state governmental land uses such as the armory and the postoffice. These uses account for 180 acres, or 7.4% of City land area.

E. Institutional

Institutional land uses include schools, churches, and nursing homes. Institutional land uses account for128 acres, or 5.2% of the City land area.

F. Parks/Open Space

Total park/open space acreage in Rock Falls is 146 acres, 6.0% of City land area.

G. Vacant

188 acres within the City, or 7.7% of the City land area, are classified as vacant. Vacant lands havepotential to be developed for urban uses in the future.

H. Farmland

172 acres, or 7.0% of the City land area, is in agricultural production.

I. Street/Road Right-of-Way; Water

The remaining land within the City is classified as public street/road right-of-way and water, since the Cityboundary extends to the middle of the Rock River. 507 acres, or 20.7% of the City land area is classified asstreet/road right-of-way and water.

Section 8.2 Existing Land Uses Within the Extra-territorial Planning Area

The City of Rock Fallss extra-territorial planning area encompasses approximately 8,692 acres exclusiveof the area of the City. 79% of the planning area is in agricultural or agriculturally-related use.Approximately 8.6% of the planning area is currently devoted to residential and residentially-related uses.Table 8.2, below, details existing land use within the City of Rock Fallss extra-territorial planning area.

Table 8.2Existing Land Use Within 1.5 Miles of the City of Rock Falls

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Agriculture 6,783.0 79.0

Cemetery 18.0 0.2

Public/Institutional 488.0 5.7

Residential 741.0 8.6

Commercial 180.0 2.1

Industrial 124.0 1.4

Open Space 100.0 1.2

Golf 104.0 1.2

Vacant 45.0 0.5

Tota l 8,583.0 100.0Source: Michael Reibel, City Planning Consultant

Section 8.3 Land Use Trend Analysis and Projected Land Use

The City of Rock Falls is a community that is virtually unconstrained in its ability to expand its borderseast, west and south to accommodate any new development; however, the City cannot expand its border tothe north due to the City of Sterling. Future development will consist of annexation of land adjacent to theCity, filling appropriate vacant parcels, and possibly through redevelopment of land currently developed.


The City of Rock Falls increased in population between 1970 and 1980, but showed decreases in populationbetween 1980 and 1990, 1990 and 2000, and 2000 and 2009 (see Table 1.1). The City grew by 3.4%between 1970 and 1980, but decreased by 9.2% between 1980 and 1990 (a trend not uncommon during thisrecessional period). However, the population continued to decrease during the period 1990 to 2000, and2000 to 2009 (see Table 1.2). The City population is projected to continue to gradually decrease over thenext 30 years based on the current trends (see Chapter 1, Issues and Opportunities for Planning).

Between 1990 and 2000, the City of Rock Falls experienced a net increase of 161 units to its housing stock (see Chapter 2, Housing). Future demands for housing will require annexation of additional land to theCity, or development of the vacant land that is currently within the City.

B. Commercial Land Use

To encourage commercial vitality within the City of Rock Falls it will be necessary to maintain andimprove the appearance and quality of existing businesses, while encouraging high quality new commercial

D. Infill and Redevelopment Areas

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Rock Falls Uptown & Riverfront Revitalization Plan, Tincher & Associates (2004)

City of Rock Falls Redevelopment Opportunity Analysis: Remedial Reuse Strategy for the Rock Falls Redevelopment Area, Vandewalle & Associates (2006)

Reliant Redevelopment Master Plan, Schreiber / Anderson Associates, Inc. in association withWendler Engineering Services (2009)

There are no areas specifically identified or available for other types of in-fill development or re-development in the future. All other areas within the City should remain in its current and existing use.

Section 8.4 Goals, Objectives, and Policies

A. Goal

1. Provide a balance of land uses to serve existing and future residents of the City, as well as non-residents, that minimizes conflicts between adjacent land uses.

B. Objectives

1. Add to the commercial and industrial base of the City.2. Encourage re-development, as well as new development in buildable, vacant areas of the City, that

is consistent and compatible with surrounding areas.

C. Policies

1. Support land uses that primarily serve local community needs.2. Encourage safe and attractive development; ensure that the development site is physically suited to

the proposed use; apply sound design and landscape principles in the planning, layout andconstruction of new development.

3. Ensure that proposed uses are compatible with surrounding uses; give consideration to theopinions of neighboring landowners and interests of the City in general.

4. Facilitate mixed-use developments through the Zoning Ordinance.

Section 8.5 Future Land Use Recommendations

The map titled General Development Plan Map found in Appendix I illustrates the Future Land Use

recommendations of the City of Rock Falls Comprehensive Plan, and identifies how development shouldproceed in the future to meet the Citys goal of encouraging a pattern of community growth anddevelopment that will provide a quality living environment. Future development and redevelopment shouldbe encouraged in an orderly pattern adjacent to and compatible with existing development. Land Userecommendations include both immediate and long range planning recommendations to be implemented.


Residential development may be 1-2 family residential or residential planned development.

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1. 1-2 Family Residential includes one-unit residential structures as well as two-unit residentialstructures.

2. Residential Planned Development mixed-residential projects consisting of single family, duplex,and multi-family structures, including condominium-type development, subject to site planapproval by the Rock Falls Plan Commission and City Council. Maximum allowable unit densitywill be established during the site plan review process.

3. Multi-Family includes structures that contain 3 or more units.4. The following development guidelines should be considered when reviewing residential

development proposals:

a. Balconies, porches, stoops, garden walls, varied building and facade setbacks, varied roof designs, bay windows and similar design features should be strongly encouraged. Long,monotonous building facades and boring, box-like buildings that detract from the visualquality of the community should be avoided.

b. The architectural design should be compatible with and fit the context of the surroundingneighborhood, and with the Citys historic character. This includes proper selection of building and facade materials, building height, building bulk, setbacks, window and doorstyles and placements, rood designs and colors.

c. In general, multi-family dwelling units should be designed to appear as a grouping of

smaller residences. Parking lots and garages serving multi-family uses should abide bythe following guidelines: (a) garage doors and parking lots should be located so that theyare not the dominant visual element; (b) all outdoor parking areas should be partiallyscreened from public view by peripheral hedges and ornamental trees; (c) large parkinglots should be broken up with landscaped islands and similar features; (d) parking lotsshould be directly linked to building entrances by pedestrian walkways that are physicallyseparated from vehicular movement areas; and (e) large, unarticulated parking garagesare undesirable and should be avoided wherever possible. When such structures arenecessary to meet parking requirements, the facades of the structures should be broken upwith foundation landscaping, varied facade setbacks or projections, and recessed garagedoors.

d. For multi-family uses, landscaping should be provided (a) along all public and privatestreet frontages; (b) along the perimeter of all paved areas (parking lots, driveways); (c)along all building foundations; (d) along yards separating land uses which differ inintensity, density or character; (e) around all outdoor storage areas such as trashreceptacles and recycling bins; (f) around all utility structures or mechanical structuresthat are visible from public right-of-ways or less intensive land uses; and (g) within openareas of the site.

e. On-site open space areas and age-appropriate recreational equipment should be provided

to serve the needs of the developments residents.f. Travel by pedestrians and bicyclists should be encouraged within and between

neighborhoods through a comprehensive network of sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and bikeroutes.

g. Residential developments should be connected to other neighborhoods by a network of

B. Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD)

A Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) is a real estate project with planned integration of some combination of retail, office, residential, hotel, recreation or other functions subject to site plan reviewand approval by the Rock Falls Plan Commission and City Council. It is pedestrian-oriented and contains


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and approval by the Rock Falls Plan Commission and City Council. It is pedestrian oriented and containselements of a live-work-play environment. It maximizes space usage, has amenities and architecturalexpression and tends to mitigate traffic and sprawl. Maximum allowable unit density should be establishedduring the site plan review process. The residential development guidelines (Section 8.5 [A.4] of thisdocument), and commercial design standards (Section 8.5 [C.1] of this document) should be required of allMixed-Use Planned Unit Development projects.

C. Commercial

Commercial land use includes small and large-scale retail and service establishments (i.e. stand-alonebuildings and strip centers, etc.). Office land use includes doctors, lawyers, financial services, governmentagencies, etc.

1. The following design standards should be required in all new or expanded commercial usesthrough the City zoning ordinance:

New driveways with adequate throat depths to allow for proper vehicle stacking. Limited number of access drives along arterial and collector streets. Common driveways serving more than one commercial use, wherever possible.

High quality landscaping treatment of buffer yards, street frontages, paved areas andbuilding foundations. Street shade trees along all public street frontages. Parking lots heavily landscaped with perimeter landscaping and/or landscaped islands. Screening (hedges, berms, trees, and decorative walls) to block the view of parking lots

from public streets and adjacent residential uses. Signage that is high quality and not excessive in height or total square footage. Complete screening of loading docks, dumpsters, mechanical equipment, and outdoor

storage areas through use of landscaping, walls, and architectural elements. Location of loading docks, dumpsters, mechanical equipment, and outdoor storage areas

behind buildings. Provisions for safe, convenient, and separated pedestrian and bicycle access to the site,

and from the parking areas to the buildings. Site design features that allow pedestrians to walk parallel to moving cars. Illumination from lighting confined on site, preferably through use of cut-off luminaries.

2. The following design features should be encouraged in all new or expanded commercialdevelopments (through site plan review):

High quality building materials, such as brick, wood, stone, and tinted masonry. Low reflectant, solid earth tone, and neutral building colors. Canopies, awnings, trellises, bays and windows to add visual interest to facades. Variations in building height and roof lines, including parapets, multi-planed, and pitched

roofs.

Appropriate pedestrian connections to adjacent neighborhoods. Central features which contribute to community character, such as patios, benches, and

pedestrian areas. Parking to the sides and rear of buildings, rather than having all parking in the front. In multi-building commercial developments and adjacent commercial developments, link


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g p j p ,all buildings with safe pedestrian walkways that are separated from vehicular trafficareas.

3. The following design features should be avoided in new commercial developments (through siteplan review):

Large, blank, unarticulated walls on visible building facades. Unpainted concrete block walls. Metal siding. Large, bulky, monotonous box-like structures. Inappropriate mixtures of unrelated styles and materials. Extra-deep building setbacks. Excessive signage (e.g. height, square footage, color). Unscreened outdoor storage, loading and equipment areas. Poorly designed, unscreened parking lots. An excessive number of driveway access points along arterial and collector streets. Creation of inadequately designed driveways and entryways.

D. Interchange-Related Commercial

Development of quality projects at and near Interstate 88 will allow the City of Rock Falls to capitalize onthe opportunity presented by the Citys direct access to I-88. The commercial design standards (Section 8.5[C.1] of this document) and industrial design standards (Section 8.5 [E.1] of this document) should berequired in all new or expanded development through the Citys zoning ordinance.

The I-88/1st Avenue interchange presents an opportunity for regional retail and office development. Theareas designated for Interchange-Related Commercial land uses should be master-planned with a defineddevelopment vision and design guidelines. Uses within the I-88/1st Avenue Interchange-RelatedCommercial future land use designation include an oasis, regional retail, hospitality uses, a HennepinCanal trailhead and visitor area and a high-tech office park. The office park should be located to takeadvantage of the Whiteside County Airport and could also offer high-tech reliable power and extension of the communitys fiber optic system.

Uses within the I-88/U.S. Route 30 Interchange-Related Commercial future land use designation includelogistics businesses. These businesses will take advantage of the regions strength in logistics and provideadditional employment opportunities for the area.

E. Industrial

Industrial land use includes processing and manufacturing operations as well as wholesale sales andestablishments with large amounts of outside storage of materials. Industrial land uses may also includebio-tech/research facilities, research & development/technology-related facilities, and renewable resource

High quality landscaping treatment of buffer yards, street frontages, paved areas andbuilding foundations.

Screening where industrial uses abut non-industrial uses, in the form of hedges, evergreentrees, berms, decorative fences or a combination.

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Complete screening of all loading areas, outdoor storage areas, mechanical equipment,and dumpsters using berms, hedges, or decorative walls or fences.

Street trees along all public road frontages. Location of loading areas at the rear of buildings. Separation of pedestrian walkways from vehicular traffic and loading areas. Design of parking and circulation areas so that vehicles servicing the site are able to

move from one areas of the site to another without re-entering a public street. Variable building setbacks and vegetation in strategic locations along foundations to

break up building facades.

2. The following design features should be avoided in new industrial developments (through site planreview):

Long, monotonous industrial building facades. Large, blank unarticulated wall surfaces. Non-architectural facade materials such as untreated exterior cement block walls and

metal siding with exposed fasteners. Pole barn type metal or wood buildings.

Large parking lots between the building and the public rights-of-way. Smaller parkinglots (i.e. visitor parking lots) may be located in front of the building if well-screened. Use of public streets for truck parking, loading , or staging activities. Unscreened chain-link fences and barbed wire fencing.

F. Conservation/Open Space

Lands placed within this category include wetlands, lands that are designated by the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency as being subject to the Base Flood, or 100-year flood, for National Flood Insuranceregulatory purposes, and non-designated flood plain, riparian corridors, natural area, groves, as well asother lands which are intended to remain in a natural state in order to provide a buffer between adjacentland uses with different intensities of use (industrial / residential, etc.).

G. Continued Agricultural Use

Land that is currently in agricultural or agriculturally-related use and should remain in agriculture oragriculturally-related use until precluded by the natural, orderly and logical development of the City.

CHAPTER 9Implementation

Section 9.1 Introduction


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The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be used as the guide for future development decisions. Its real value,however, will be measured in the results it produces. To accomplish the goals, objectives, and policies of the plan,specific implementation measures must be taken to ensure the City of Rock Fallss actions meet the desires of thecomprehensive plan.

The Comprehensive Plan, as set forth on the preceding pages, has little or no value unless it is implemented.Therefore, the success of the plan will be dependent to a large extent, on proper administrative action to carry out itsproposals and recommendations -- especially enforcement of the various regulating ordinances. It will be effectiveand useful only if active steps are taken to carry out its proposals and recommendations so they can be used by thecitizens of Rock Falls in making everyday decisions. Every community is developed as the result of countlessindividual decisions such as: To buy or sell land; to subdivide land; to build homes, business, industries, schools andother community facilities; and to construct streets and install utilities. Each day, decisions are made that will affectthe future of the City. They are made by landowners, lawyers, real estate professionals, public officials and allprivate citizens. Whether these individual actions will add up to a well-developed, attractive and economically soundcommunity will depend, to a large measure, on how well they are related to the City's objectives and plans.Successful implementation of the plan can only be accomplished through adequate legislative and administrativetools, public support and enthusiastic leadership.

While the City of Rock Falls Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility of preparing thecomprehensive plan, it is by law only an advisory body and does not have the legislative power necessary toimplement it. The City Council shall, therefore, receive all planning recommendations and take the necessary stepsto effectuate them and give them legal status.

Section 9.2 Comprehensive Plan Adoption Procedures

The City of Rock Falls Planning Commission should recommend the adoption or amendment of the comprehensiveplan by adopting a resolution by a majority vote of the entire Commission. The vote shall be recorded in the officialminutes of the Planning Commission. The resolution shall refer to maps and other descriptive materials that relate toone or more elements of a comprehensive plan. The recommended Comprehensive Plan shall be forwarded to theCity Council for formal official adoption by the City. Adoption should be in the form of a resolution passed by amajority vote of the City Council. Upon adoption by the City Council, the adopted Comprehensive Plan should befiled for record with the Whiteside County Recorder.

One copy of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, or of an amendment to such a plan, shall be sent to all of thefollowing:

1. Every governmental body that is located in whole or in part within the boundaries of the City and within the

1.5 mile extra-territorial planning area of the City;2. The Whiteside County Planning & Zoning Department;3. The Rock Falls Public Library.

Section 9.3 Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Section 9.4 Integration, Amendment, and Update of Comprehensive Plan Elements

The goals, objectives, and policies contained within the preceding eight elements (chapters) of this ComprehensivePlan, along with the accompanying inventory and analysis, have been thoroughly reviewed and approved by theRock Falls Planning Commission and City Board. Throughout the drafting and review process, great care was taken

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to include all issues and concerns from Board and Commission members, as well as from the community at large.Special attention was then given to making sure that the policies required to address the individual issues or concernsdid not conflict, either with each other within the chapter, or between the different chapters. The future revision of any Comprehensive Plan goal, objective, or policy should receive the same level of deliberation and analysis as theoriginal Plan; special attention should be given so that the new adopted language does not create conflicts within orbetween chapters.

Section 9.5 Monitoring/Formal Review of the Plan and Continuation of the Planning Process

To assure that this Comprehensive Plan will continue to provide useful guidance regarding development within theCity, the Rock Falls Planning Commission must periodically review and amend the Plan to ensure that it remainsrelevant and reflects current City attitudes. In order to achieve this, the City Planning Commission should once eachyear place the performance of the Comprehensive Plan on the agenda for discussion and recommendation to the CityCouncil. Discussion should include a review of the number and type of zoning map amendments approvedthroughout the previous year, as well as those that were denied. This information serves to gauge the adequacy of existing policies; multiple changes indicate policy areas in need of re-assessment. Other topics would includechanges to either the development market or resident attitudes toward different aspects of City life. As a result of thisdiscussion, the Planning Commission would recommend either no change to the Plan, or one or more specific

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[Minor map unit components are excluded from this report]

49A - Watseka loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

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The Watseka component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of sandy sediments and/or eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The naturaldrainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inchesis low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches duringJanuary, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capabilityclassification is 3s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

81A - Littleton silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Littleton (90%)Component:

The Littleton component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on stream terraces, alluvialfans. The parent material consists of alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class issomewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches isvery high. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inchesduring January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated landcapability classification is 1. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

87A - Dickinson sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Dickinson (90%)Component:

The Dickinson component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on stream terraces,outwash plains. The parent material consists of eolian sands over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inchesis low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil doesnot meet hydric criteria.

87B2 - Dickinson sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, erodedMap unit:

Dickinson (90%)Component:

The Dickinson component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 7 percent. This component is on stream terraces. Theparent material consists of eolian sands over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainageclass is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swellpotential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

88A - Sparta loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Sparta (91%)Component:


88C - Sparta loamy sand, 6 to 12 percent slopesMap unit:

Sparta (92%)Component:

The Sparta component makes up 92 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 6 to 12 percent. This component is on stream terraces. Theparent material consists of sandy outwash and/or eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural



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drainage class is excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches islow. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 6s. This soil doesnot meet hydric criteria.

104A - Virgil silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Virgil (95%)Component:

The Virgil component makes up 95 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. The parentmaterial consists of loess over outwash and/or till. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class i ssomewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches isvery high. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 15 inchesduring January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. Nonirrigated landcapability classification is 1. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

152A - Drummer silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Drummer (92%)Component:

The Drummer component makes up 92 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class ispoorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is very high.Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is occasionally ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6 inchesduring January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 6 percent. Nonirrigated landcapability classification is 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria.

172A - Hoopeston sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Hoopeston (92%)Component:

The Hoopeston component makes up 92 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains,stream terraces. The parent material consists of loamy and/or sandy outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural drainage class is somewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depthof 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at18 inches during January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigatedland capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

175F - Lamont fine sandy loam, 18 to 35 percent slopesMap unit:

Lamont (90%)Component:

The Lamont component makes up 90 percent of the map unit Slopes are 18 to 35 percent This component is on stream terraces The


198A - Elburn silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Elburn (90%)Component:The Elburn component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class issomewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches ishigh Shrink swell potential is moderate This soil is not flooded It is not ponded A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inches



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high. Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 18 inchesduring January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated landcapability classification is 1. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

200A - Orio loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Orio (98%)Component:

The Orio component makes up 98 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains,depressions, stream terraces. The parent material consists of loamy and/or sandy outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater han 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available

water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is frequently ponded. A seasonal zoneof water saturation is at 6 inches during January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria.

201A - Gilford fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Gilford (90%)Component:

The Gilford component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains, streamerraces. The parent material consists of loamy and/or sandy outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The

natural drainage class is poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches ismoderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is occasionally ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6inches during January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. Nonirrigated landcapability classification is 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does notexceed 15 percent.

206A - Thorp silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Thorp (94%)Component:

The Thorp component makes up 94 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on depressions. The parentmaterial consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorlydrained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high. Shrink-swellpotential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is frequently ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6 inches during January,February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classificationis 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria.

354A - Hononegah loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopesMap unit:

Hononegah (99%)Component:

The Hononegah component makes up 99 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. The


430A - Raddle silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Raddle (95%)Component:

The Raddle component makes up 95 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on stream terraces. Theparent material consists of slope alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is welld i d W i h i i l i d l hi h A il bl d h f 60 i h i hi h



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drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is very high.Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 1. This soil does not meethydric criteria.

485B - Richwood silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopesMap unit:

Richwood (90%)Component:

The Richwood component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 5 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class iswell drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is very high.Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil doesnot meet hydric criteria.

486C2 - Bertrand silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, erodedMap unit:

Bertrand (99%)Component:

The Bertrand component makes up 99 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 5 to 10 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class iswell drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high.Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3e. This soil doesnot meet hydric criteria.

487A - Joyce silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Joyce (97%)Component:

The Joyce component makes up 97 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. The parentmaterial consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class issomewhat poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches ishigh. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 21 inches duringJanuary, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capabilityclassification is 1. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

488A - Hooppole loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Hooppole (98%)Component:

The Hooppole component makes up 98 percent of the map unit Slopes are 0 to 2 percent This component is on outwash plains The


533 - Urban landMap unit:

Urban land (90%)Component:

Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major soil components. The Urban land is a miscellaneous area.



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564A - Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

aukegan (90%)Component:

The Waukegan component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class iswell drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.

Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does notmeet hydric criteria.

564B - Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopesMap unit:


The Waukegan component makes up 95 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 5 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is

well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high.Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does notmeet hydric criteria.

564C2 - Waukegan silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, erodedMap unit:


The Waukegan component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 5 to 10 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of loess over eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer, strongly contrasting textural stratification, is 24 to 39inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to adepth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capabilityclassification is 3e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

565B - Tell silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopesMap unit:

Tell (93%)Component:

The Tell component makes up 93 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 2 to 5 percent. This component is on ground moraines, outwashplains. The parent material consists of loess over eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer, strongly contrasting textural stratification,is 24 to 39 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high.Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is nozone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land

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647A - Lawler loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Lawler (90%)Component:zone of water saturation is at 18 inches during January, February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon isabout 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

689B Coloma sand 1 to 7 percent slopesMap unit:



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689B - Coloma sand, 1 to 7 percent slopesMap unit:

Coloma (85%)Component:

The Coloma component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 1 to 7 percent. This component is on stream terraces. Theparent material consists of sandy alluvium and/or eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The naturaldrainage class is excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches islow. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4s. Irrigated landcapability classification is 3e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

727A - Waukee loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

aukee (90%)Component:

The Waukee component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer, strongly contrasting textural stratification, is 24 to 40 inches. Thenatural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within adepth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 4 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2s.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

759A - Udolpho loam, sandy substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Udolpho (90%)Component:

The Udolpho component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorlydrained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6 inches during January,February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classificationis 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria.

760A - Marshan loam, sandy subsratum, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap unit:

Marshan (90%)Component:

The Marshan component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorlydrained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6 inches during January,February, March, April, May. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 6 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classificationis 2w. This soil meets hydric criteria.


802B - Orthents, loamy, undulatingMap unit:

Orthents, loamy (85%)Component:depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 2e.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

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865 Pits, gravelMap unit:

Pits, gravel (100%)Component:

Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major soil components. The Pits is a miscellaneous area.

917C2 - Oakville-Tell complex, 5 to 10 percent slopes, erodedMap unit:

Oakville (50%)Component:

The Oakville component makes up 50 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 5 to 10 percent. This component is on outwash plains. Theparent material consists of eolian sands. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class isexcessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swellpotential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 6s. This soil does not meet hydric criteria.

Tell (40%)Component:

The Tell component makes up 40 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 5 to 10 percent. This component is on outwash plains. The parentmaterial consists of loess over outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is welldrained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 3e. This soil does notmeet hydric criteria.

1082A - Millington silt loam, undrained, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently floodedMap unit:

Millington (95%)Component:

The Millington component makes up 95 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. This component is on flood plains. The parentmaterial consists of calcareous alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is poorlydrained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high. Shrink-swellpotential is moderate. This soil is frequently flooded. It is frequently ponded. A seasonal zone of water saturation is at 6 inches duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, November, December. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 5 percent.

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