Community invited to view, discuss latest Comprehensive Land Use plan for Whitley County
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Whitley County has been developing a new Comprehensive Plan for land use and development over the last year.
The County and its planning consultant, Ground Rules, Inc., will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in meeting room C on the main level of the Whitley County Government Center at 220 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City. The purpose of the open house is to seek comments, questions, and additional input from the Whitley County community about the draft Comprehensive Plan before the official adoption process begins.
A draft of the new Comprehensive Plan is now available and Whitley County is asking for the community’s help in reviewing it. To obtain a copy you may either:
Stop by the Whitley County Joint Planning and Building Department at 220 West Van Buren Street, Suite 204, Columbia City on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and pick up a copy.
Or, download a copy from Whitley County’s website. Click here to view and print the Comprehensive Plan.
The process of developing the new Comprehensive Plan began in the spring of 2010 with opportunities for community leaders, representative groups and the general public to provide initial input.
The draft plan highlights specific ways to manage land use and growth, foster safe and convenient circulation, nurture environmental quality, advance economic development efforts and enhance quality of life.
The county’s current Comprehensive Plan is nearly 20 years old.
The State of Indiana requires communities to have a comprehensive plan if they utilize a zoning ordinance to manage new development.
The plan will also serve as a guide to local decision-makers and will be used to support and stimulate economic development and local investment in Whitley County.