This Ordinance recognizes and embraces the Master Plan's overall vision statement for Long Hill Township:

"Long Hill Township is a rural and low density residential community characterized by large tracts of open space, attractive single family residential neighborhoods, tree lined streets and a general absence of large non-residential land uses. Its commercial development is anchored by the Valley Road business district and four neighborhood business districts. Overall, the Township is one of the least dense and most scenic municipalities in Morris County.

In many ways, Long Hill Township is a rural oasis in a region otherwise characterized by suburban residential tract development, highway commercial uses, corporate offices and interstate highways. When juxtaposed against these neighboring land uses, Long Hill's vast open space network, its tree canopied streets, wetland areas, river corridor and sweeping topographical characteristics combine with its secluded residential areas and varied commercial districts to form one of the most unique municipalities in the region. It is the expressed purpose of this Master Plan to preserve and enhance these unique characteristics of the Township through the following overall Master Plan goals."