This research paper seeks to provide the residents of Jackson Township, Clermont County, Ohio with a framework for future land use. Residents of this community identified the long term goals and objectives through series of community meetings sponsored by the Jackson Township Zoning Commission. These goals summarize residents2 desires to protect a farmland heritage without sacrificing the needs for new development, to maintain rural character of the community and to make sure that development happens in planned manner. To create a future land use plan for Jackson Township, this project first reviews the relevant literature regarding growth and its impact on rural communities, the literature explaining the importance of comprehensive planning, and the statutory authority of townships under Ohio law. Next, the inventory and analysis of existing conditions in the Township is presented. The results of two community meetings sponsored by the Jackson Township Zoning Commission are reviewed in order to create a future land use plan for Jackson Township. The implementation strategies and the specific land use planning tools are explained in terms of their applicability to this community.