Pike Road Does and Will Have…

• A plan for progress
   
  The Town of Pike Road offers the most current land use and growth plan in the county: density, estate lots, town centers and open land / Pike Road 2005 v. Montgomery 1982.
   
• A local government controlled by local voices
   
  300:1 is the citizen to council ratio in Pike Road. In Montgomery, the ratio is 21,500:1 This means local people are making decisions about issues that impact Pike Road.
   
• Zoning that is under local control
   
  Pike Road only zones within its town limits. Montgomery zones for 3 miles outside of its city limits.
   
• Enhanced economic opportunities
   
  Through careful planning of town centers and retail areas, Pike Road will have exciting shops, markets and professional offices.
   
• Quality road maintenance
   
  The Town of Pike Road has negotiated an agreement with the county for 10 years of road maintenance.
   
• Options for a quality public school
   
  Pike Road will offer quality public education options through a city school system or a special focus on neighborhood schools through the county. Many people are interested in a city school system. Planning is underway for the initial stages of developing a quality school.
   
• Available water, sewer, fire, police and garbage services
   
  Water and sewer options are the same or better than Montgomery. Police and fire offered by the city as the town grows. Currently, Pike Road residents receive excellent coverage from Sheriff and Volunteer teams.
   
• Designed recreation plan
   
  Pike Road’s recreation plan will utilize our great natural resources to provide horse trails, bike trails, running trails, fishing, and other environmental and agricultural opportunities. Plans are already in place to develop town parks and provide community ball fields.

Pike Road Does Not...

• Prohibit growth
   
  The Town of Pike Road has the same standards for growth and development as the City of Montgomery. Pike Road’s subdivision regulations and Montgomery’s are practically the same. Both cover a five- mile area outside of the city limits. Smart Growth and Conventional Zoning are both offered in Pike Road.
   
• Increase taxes
   
  Pike Road’s taxes are less than Montgomery’s. Pike Road has 27 mills property and 8.75% sales tax. Montgomery has 34.5 mills property and 10% sales tax.
   
• Keep going down the “concrete box” path
   
  “Build up, Build out and Move on” has long been the urban model for many cities (i.e. vacant parking lots, empty malls, deserted strip centers, empty fast food restaurants and vacant franchise stores). This is not the case in Pike Road.
   
• Expect everything to be estate lots and farm land
   
  The Town of Pike Road desires diversity of use that builds property value and wealth.
   
• Raise fees and permits
   
  The average cost of fees, permits and licenses is comparable to surrounding cities.
   
• Obstruct landowner use with unique ordinances
   
  Residents enjoy county-like use in Pike Road. Montgomery has ordinances that restrict hunting, pets, and livestock options.
   
• Allow for unplanned transportation corridors
   
  The Town of Pike Road hopes to limit traditional-style bypasses featuring interchanges with congestion and an overall lack of beauty caused by signs, billboards, etc.
   
• Disregard the character and heritage of the area
   
  Pike Road planning protects the natural resources, beauty and the heritage of the area.