Thanks to the good work of Shari Brown
and the Community Development Department staff, the city has a new Land Use Plan and Policy.
The purpose of
the Land Use Plan and Policy is to provide a general pattern for the location,
distribution and character of future land uses within the city and urban
growth boundary. It reflects the
community's vision of its future self by guiding future land use decisions and
the accompanying physical development in the city that will occur. It is intended to promote the public health,
safety, and general welfare by providing efficiency and economy in the process
of growth.
The policies are based on the following principles:
- To utilize land
resources in a manner that contributes to community health, safety, and quality
of life.
- To secure the
city's economic future by strengthening cultural tourism and arts, motor
sports, medical arts and healthcare, diversified manufacturing, and destination
retail.
- To ensure that
policies are in place that will allow the construction and availability of housing
that will provide diverse housing choices throughout the community.
- To create an
efficient, well-connected, intermodal transportation network.
- To preserve
important community assets including cultural, historic natural, and
archaeological resources.
The plan was adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council following its
presentation and review at five community meetings that were held for public input and
feedback.
