The Village and Town are located on the shores of Lake Michigan between Sheboygan and Manitowoc. The project provided a unique opportunity to preserve the rural character of the Town while locating development in the Village. Public meetings and workshops were used to determine land use goals, and how the identity of the communities could best be preserved. Primary goals of the joint plan included:

• Preservation of lakefront property and lake views
• Preservation of local rural culture -- farmland, historic structures and park land
• Enhancement of the Village downtown
• Location and regulations for new housing

The planning process identified limits for residential growth, scenic views, and corridors to be preserved, and proposed regulations for development in the township.

Land use districts were created to reflect the type of land development appropriate for specific areas. Performance standards for each district identify how the place is created and what it should feel like.

Districts are not just for land use (typical of zoning ordinances), but for different types of development. Graphics incorporated throughout the plan explain and illustrate concepts and recommendations. The plan also addresses any zoning changes that may be required for future development to follow the Land Use Plan.