Placetypes

Hickman County’s current and future land use can be broken down into placetypes. The placetypes defined below are also used to map the three land use scenarios.

  • Conservation

    • Parks and other areas designated for conservation
    • Mostly undeveloped
    • No sewer/septic
    • Examples: Natchez Trace Parkway, John Noel at Bon Aqua State Natural Area

  • Agricultural Preservation

    • Large plots of land meant for farming or forestry
    • One- or two-story single-family homes
    • Average of one home per five acres
    • Examples: Western Hickman County

  • Rural Places

    • Small farms and large home sites
    • A “middle ground” between large farms and more developed neighborhoods
    • Public sewers unlikely
    • Average of one single-family home per acre
    • Examples: Shady Grove, Primm Springs

  • Residential Growth

    • Single-family homes, duplexes, or townhomes on smaller lots or in traditional subdivisions
    • Half-acre to one-acre lots
    • Public water available
    • Examples: Northeast Hickman County, Lyles

  • Town Residential

    • Homes in the areas of highest growth
    • Predominantly single-family homes, but some multi-family residences
    • Easy access to services such as libraries, parks, and schools
    • Mixed-use developments and commercial areas usually nearby
    • Lots are half an acre or smaller

  • Rural Crossroads

    • Compact groups of small-scale businesses, such as gas stations, small grocery stores, and restaurants
    • Designed to meet the needs of residents in rural parts of Hickman County
    • Some small residential lots may be present

  • Community Commercial

    • Mostly commercial area that falls along major roadways
    • Large grocery stores, strip malls, and medical facilities may be present
    • Examples: Fairfield, Bon Aqua Springs, Highway 46 Corridor

  • Regional Commercial

    • Commercial areas meant to meet the needs of travelers, as well as some heavy industrial areas
    • Businesses that would typically be found along interstate exits, such as gas stations and convenience stores
    • Examples: Bucksnort Interchange on I-40, Rogers Group Hickman Quarry