TITLE
Title
PRESENT FINAL DRAFT OF GUIDING GUILFORD MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
J. Leslie Bell
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BACKGROUND
Background
Pursuant to Chapter 160D-501 of the NCGS, local governments are required to adopt and maintain a comprehensive plan to have zoning regulations.
The Plan, initiated in Spring 2023, was developed with extensive opportunities for public input and engagement for the citizens of Guilford County. That input was used to guide the development of the Plan and provides guidance. Robust public engagement efforts included, but not limited to, more than 45,000 social media posts and impressions, more than 1400 survey responses, seven (7) workshops and open house events, eight (8) stakeholder interviews/focus group meetings, 44 days of print advertisements, and pop-up station events. A project website with a link for public input and public outreach assistance from the Guilford County Communications Department also assisted with community engagement.
The Guilford County Planning Board and Steering Committee, comprised of residents and subject matter experts from the County (with the assistance of stakeholder focus groups, Planning staff, County Departments, and Design Workshop), provided feedback and guidance throughout Plan development, which addresses topics set forth by NCGS 160D-501(b) such as growth, conservation, economic development, future land use, and other related elements within the County. After the initial draft Plan was released, the project team extended the Plan sharing and review period from winter 2023/summer 2024 through the end of calendar year 2024. This extended review period resulted in the following Plan revisions:
· Updated the Future Land Use Map series to reflect the Town of Summerfield de-annexation because of HB909 (extended Plan completion by at least 6 months)
· Added summary of Phase 4 engagement (plan review) to the Process Chapter
· Clarified approach to rural character p...
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