Reduced number of homes, and the addition of new affordable housing. Today, the Mountain Springs Community proposes 780 homes, with an additional 117 homes (15% of the total) designated for affordable housing. The 897 total homes represent 57% fewer homes than the 2,076 homes in the previously proposed plan, and 40% fewer homes than the 1,500 homes previously approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Preserving Open Space Nearly 50% of the Community is preserved in public access recreation, community open space and community service areas

New Public Recreation A pedestrian-friendly community with 7.5 miles of new public trails and over five miles of neighborhood trails, connecting 32 acres of new public parks with residential neighborhoods and the Community Village Center.

Positive Fiscal Benefits The Mountain Springs Community will generate millions of dollars each year in revenue to Tuolumne County to help pay for essential public services like police and fire protection; millions of dollars to pay for road and transportation improvements that will help reduce traffic congestion; and infuse millions of dollars into our local economy for goods and services over the next 10 years creating new, good-paying construction jobs, small business opportunities, professional service jobs and on-site employment

Conserving Water Resources An on-site, state-of-the-art, enclosed water treatment facility will treat and recycle waste water to a tertiary level, which will be utilized for golf course irrigation and reduce the raw water needs of the existing golf course by 65%. Potable water system managed by TUD will support the Community and reduce the need for local wells

Enhancing County Services Mountain Springs will enhance County services to the entire area with a 2.2 acre county emergency services area located near the Lime Kiln entrance and on-site water storage, with many community designed fire safeguards and features.

Wildlife Issues Addressed California Department of Fish & Game has confirmed that the Mountain Springs Community has addressed and resolved all issues related to fish and wildlife resources

Responsible Land Planning Ag Advisory Board approved recommending the removal of the Mountain Springs Community property from Agricultural preserve in 2004. Over 58% of the agricultural land is preserved in public access recreation, community open space and community service areas.