Sustainable Business Enterprises . Sustainable business enterprises are those companies which will best support the long term interests of Chatham County. This might include companies which protect the environment through activities to reduce or reuse waste and resources, use renewable energy and raw product resources, minimize waste production and toxic emissions, or produce environmentally compatible products. In addition to having a commitment to protecting the environment, sustainable enterprises may also be committed to strengthening relations with the residents of their community. These initiatives may include giving priority for employment to local citizens, giving priority to the purchase of local goods and services, offering reduced home loan rates, providing support services such as daycare and transportation, and incentivizing employees to volunteer in local schools and civic organizations.
Towns are one of seven types of places shown on the community plan map.
Use standards are one of three types of standards included in the plan. They establish limits on what type of activity may occur on a property. The vision for a plan is a description of what kind of place Chatham County should be in the future. Zoning is a tool for applying common sets of standards to designated property.