Proposed recommendations for each element can be found below. There are mostly minor changes the Comprehensive Plan.  Moderate changes are anticipated to the Future Land Use Element and the Future Land Use map. See a summary of the changes for each element below. Click on the full .pdf to see proposed changes highlighted in yellow. A portion of the Future Land Use is in red text strikethrough for removal and underlined for addition.
Executive Summary – no changes proposed
Introduction/Background (minor changes)
The Vision Statement – no changes proposed
Future Land Use Element (moderate changes)
  • Updated Quick Facts with 2022 numbers (page FLU-1)
  • Various pages – changes to element to include updated numbers
  • Updated Existing Land Use Maps Figure FLU-1 and FLU-3 (page FLU-3,4)
  • Updated Future Land Use Map Figure FLU-4 (page FLU-6)
  • Action LU-1.1.2
    • Revised Agricultural FLUM category description to include natural areas and RR zoning as an identified possible zone in this category (page FLU-8)
    • Clarified that the Rural Density Residential FLUM category is applicable in areas with adequate infrastructure availability (page FLU-8)
    • Removed conservation subdivision reference in the Low Density Residential FLUM category (page FLU-9)
    • Replaced acceptable density range of 3.5 to 13 du/ac with a density cap of 13 du/ac in the Moderate Density Residential FLUM category. This adds flexibility to allow lower densities in instances where the Planning Commission deems a lower density to be acceptable (page FLU-9 and FLU-11)
    • Added flexibility in the High Density Residential FLUM category for single family uses, along with flexibility for lower densities if the Planning Commission determines that a lower density is compatible. Clarified that limited commercial uses may also be appropriate in this category (page FLU-9)
    • Added flexibility in the Mixed-Use/Residential FLUM category for limited HB zoning in excess of 10,000 sq. ft. in urban areas where more intense commercial uses are already prevalent, and where the Planning Commission determines that the proposed use is compatible (page FLU-10)
    • Clarified that complementary light industrial uses may be appropriate in the Mixed-Use/Commercial FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Added cemeteries to the Open Space, Parks and Recreation FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Removed commercial percentage limitations in the Rural Village FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Added RS-1C and RS-1D as potentially compatible zones in the Low Density Residential FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Removed lower end of the density range for the Moderate Density FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Added RS-1C, RM-2 and NB as potentially compatible zones in the High Density Residential FLUM category (page FLU-11)
    • Added RM-4 and HB as potentially compatible zones in the Mixed-Use/Residential FLUM category if the Planning Commission deems such zones to be compatible (page FLU-12)
    • Removed residential percentage references in the Rural Village FLUM category and replaced with flexibility to allow the Planning Commission to determine what is compatible (page FLU-12)
  • Action LU-1.1.4
    • Added additional exception from FLUM compliance for single family residential rezoning requests that are determined by the Planning Commission to be compatible with existing residential land uses, and where no more than four lots are being created from a parent tract that existed prior to July 1, 2001. The parent tract does not have to be a nonconforming parcel less than 5 acres. The previous exemption only allowed subdivision of one additional lot from a nonconforming parcel less than 5 acres (page FLU-14)
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  • Future Land Use Map. Click an option below to see proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map:

Each .pdf map has layers you can turn on or off if your software allows and you know how to use it. All four options are the same data, just different ways of displaying the proposed recommendations.

Transportation Element (minor changes)
  • Updated Quick Facts to 2022 data (page TR-1)
  • Various pages – Added minor language changes reflecting most recent studies and name changes
  • Clarified current TIS requirement in-lieu of policy (page TR-7)
  • Updated GO bg Transit Route Map, Figure TR-3 (page TR-14)
  • Removed Transpark references for relocating the airport (page TR-17-19)
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Community Facilities Element (minor changes)
Parks & Recreation Element (minor changes)
Natural & Cultural Resources Element (minor changes)
Housing & Neighborhoods Element (minor changes)
Economic Development Element (minor changes)
  • Updated Quick Facts to 2022 data (page ED-1)
  • Various pages – Added minor language changes reflecting most recent studies and name changes
  • Updated ED-1.7 and ED-1.8 to emphasize community needs for all stages of life rather than focusing only on retirement and elderly needs
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Implementation Framework (minor changes)
  • Various pages – minor changes to reflect changes to action items mentioned above and current practices of implementation; removed out of date references
  • Changed language about FLUM amendments from quarterly to periodically
  • Changed language about FLUM amendments where 50% of the property is within the appropriate land use designation – removed 10 acre or less requirement
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Appendices  – no changes proposed
Focal Point Plans / Corridor Studies – no changes proposed

Cedar Ridge

Cemetery Road

Lovers Lane

Plano

Scottsville Road

Walnut Valley

Small Cities (Coming in 2023)