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Conduct Background Research
Background research will consist of reviewing existing City, County, and State plans and analyzing the existing conditions in the following areas: population, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, resiliency, and priority investment. Key observations from this research will serve as the basis for the development of the Draft Plan. -
Comprehensive Plan Workshop #1
The first Comprehensive Plan workshop marks the official "kick-off" of the planning process. During this meeting, the timeline, public participation plan, and overall objectives are reviewed by City staff and the planning team. -
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Community Survey
A community survey will be available to residents, business owners, and visitors of the City of Lancaster in order to identify issues that matter the most and the ideal vision that the community would like to see in the future. The results of this survey will be made public and used to guide the development of the Draft Plan. -
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Development of Draft Plan
After the background research and community survey are concluded, the information collected is used to form the framework for the Comprehensive Plan Document. A draft of this document will be made available for City Council, Planning Commission, and public review. -
Comprehensive Plan Workshop #2
During the second comprehensive plan workshop, the planning commission will review the community survey results and background research. Key themes, issues, and concepts will be discussed and used to form the vision and goals of the Draft Plan. -
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Public Input Meetings (x3)
Three public drop-in meetings will be held throughout the City to receive input on key issues and major themes to be included in the plan. -
Public Meeting #1 - Native American Center
The first public drop-in meeting will be at the Native American Center on Thursday, April 13, at 11am. -
Public Meeting #2 - USC Lancaster
The second public drop-in meeting will be at USC Lancaster on Tuesday, April 18 from 6 to 8pm. -
Public Meeting #3 - Barr Community Center
The third public drop-in meeting will be at the Barr Community Center on Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 8pm. -
City Council Update
An update on the process will be presented at the July 25 City Council meeting. -
Comprehensive Plan Workshop #3
Planning Commission will review the Public Comments and Draft Plan and provide comments to the planning team. -
Comprehensive Plan Workshop #4
Planning Commission to continue their review of the Draft Plan and provide additional comments. -
Joint City Council / Planning Commission Meeting to review the Draft Plan
The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint meeting to review the Draft Plan. -
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Final Draft Presented to Planning Commission
The Comprehensive Plan will be presented at Planning Commission for their formal recommendation of adoption. -
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation on the Plan. -
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Plan Adoption
Final reading and adoption of the Comprehensive Plan by City Council will conclude the planning process. City Council will also hold a public hearing on adoption for the Comprehensive Plan. -
Public Hearing - 1st Reading
The City Council public hearing is scheduled for August 27.