Comprehensive Plan

A comprehensive plan outlines the vision of what a community desires to become as well as the necessary steps it will take to make that vision a reality. In addition to providing a well-defined framework for the preservation and enhancement of community assets, the plan guides development and investment decisions in the best interest of community residents. 

The basic purpose of a comprehensive plan is to improve the quality of life of a municipality. Typically, a comprehensive plan is written to provide guidance for a community to work towards its vision over a 10 to 20-year time period. Although the plan should be viewed as a long-term visioning document, it should also be thought of as a plan to be used daily by the community to assist in land use and development decisions. A comprehensive plan should also be flexible and adaptable to changing conditions. At any time, the City can update its Comprehensive Plan to match local needs, interests, or opportunities.