2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan

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What is a comprehensive plan?

A comprehensive plan is a document prepared for a community, county, or specific region which establishes an overall plan and recommended actions relevant to the current and future needs of the area.

What does a comprehensive plan contain?

Background Information: Demographics, Economic Conditions, Physical Resources, Land Use, and more;
Maps, Tables, and Figures which support the above;
Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs;
Recommendations;
Future Land Use Map (Land Use Plan); and
Other Directives.

The County’s Comprehensive Plan will consist of 9 elements:

Issues & Opportunities;
Housing;
Transportation;
Utilities & Community Facilities;
Agricultural, Natural & Cultural Resources;
Economic Development;
Intergovernmental Cooperation;
Land Use; and
Implementation.
- Please note: Throughout the entire planning process, we are seeking public input on the importance and/or needs of any of the above elements. (See Below)
Planning is NOT:
An attempt to replace market forces of supply and demand. It helps establish guidelines to manage development.
Action. A plan is only a guide for action and implementation.
An instrument of immediate change (no silver bullet). Change will occur incrementally.
Static or only conducted one time. Good planning requires review based on emerging trends.
Zoning. A comprehensive plan needs many tools to implement. Zoning is just one of them.

2020-2040 Adopted Comprehensive Plan

2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Amendment #1