What is a Comprehensive Master Plan?

A Comprehensive Master Plan is a guiding document that helps to define policies and priorities for coordinated growth, community revitalization, and the provision of public services/infrastructure. The final plan will contain a vision statement, goals, objectives, implementation actions, maps, and graphics to serve as a guide for future decision making. Comprehensive master plans are long-range, generally looking at least ten years into the future and are based on significant public input. The plan is then used by City staff, the Plan Commission, and the City Council in evaluating potential development projects and City-led community building projects.

• Long Range Planning - Comprehensive Master Plan