A neighborhood plan is a guide that provides a framework for future decision making. It contains broad statements about what residents would like to have happen and principles they would like to see followed. It also contains recommendations for strategies on how to reach goals and generally represents the consensus of the neighborhood. Every neighborhood has different needs, issues, constraints and opportunities. The neighborhood plan states goals and objectives for each area and presents an action program on how to achieve those goals.
Neighborhoods are the basic building blocks of the community.
Strong, involved, caring neighborhoods are the foundation of exceptional communities. A neighborhood plan can be initiated by a neighborhood, the Neighborhood Enhancement Commission, the Planning Commission or the City Council based on need, priority level, level of neighborhood support and seriousness of issue or opportunity. When a neighborhood plan is adopted, the neighborhood is highlighted as an overlay on the zoning maps. The Plan provides a consistent reference document and a clear description of the neighborhood's future character when making decisions regarding the neighborhood. As mentioned above, neighborhood plans can be initiated by a neighborhood, the Neighborhood Enhancement Commission, the Planning Commission or the City Council based on need, priority level, level of neighborhood support and seriousness of issue or opportunity.