Comprehensive Plan FAQ's
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is a long-term roadmap for the community to follow as it considers decisions related to economic development, housing, and livability over the next 10-20 years. This plan will be the vision for the future of Richmond Heights and will include a strategic roadmap for getting there. The plan is a policy guide that provides the backbone for making development and zoning decisions. The planning process includes an assessment of existing conditions and issues, a summary of community engagement, consideration of future land use, and a set of collective objectives and key results. The Comprehensive Plan is not the implementation tool, but rather is meant to be the basis for things like a zoning ordinance and capital improvement plans.
How will the City use this Comprehensive Plan?
The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to enable City Officials and staff to better plan for future change. The document will guide the actions of staff and elected officials and provide an overall vision for the City in the long-term.
What does a Comprehensive Plan contain?
The plan will contain the following sections:
Existing Conditions
Community Engagement
Future Land Use Plan
Community Objectives & Key Results
Implementation Matrix including Roles & Responsibilities
The specific focus areas of the Comprehensive Plan will be refined as part of the Steering Committee and Public Engagement process.