5.12 . Infrastructure Extensions
Infrastructure refers to public facilities and services such as sewers , water , electric , and roadways that are required to support development ( existing and proposed ).
Public facilities and services should be appropriate for the type of urban or rural development they serve , but also limited to the existing and planned needs and requirements of the area . For example , the provision of a safe transportation system , including all modes of transportation ( automobile , mass transit , railway , highway , bicycle , pedestrian , air , water , etc .), is an important infrastructure component . Adequate transportation infrastructure contributes to local , regional , and state accessibility .
Infrastructure plays an important role in land use compatibility . Infrastructure can enhance the operations of an installation and community by providing needed services , such as sanitary sewer treatment and transportation systems . Conversely , infrastructure can create encroachment issues if expanded without consideration of the consequences of future development . The extension or expansion of community infrastructure to a military installation or areas proximate to an installation has the potential to induce growth , potentially resulting in incompatible uses and conflicts between a military mission and communities . Within comprehensive planning , infrastructure extensions can serve as a mechanism to guide development into appropriate areas , protect sensitive land uses , and improve opportunities for compatibility between community land uses and military missions .
There were no issues identified for Infrastructure Extension in this JLUS .
June 2017 Background Report