- The comprehensive plan is an important document that is used to guide the future growth and development of the county.
- The comprehensive plan presents a vision for the future, with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect growth and development of the county.
- The plan is “comprehensive” because it covers a wide range of issues.
- The process of creating the plan gives the entire community a chance to be involved in shaping the future of the county.
- The plan is a policy guide, not regulations.
- Policies recommended in the plan are shaped by public participation.
Planning Process
The planning process will work to bring people together and build a community consensus around a vision for the future of DeWitt. Important opportunities for the entire community to be involved and to shape the future of the city are:
- Project Website – “Your Ideas” page
- Community Survey – online format and paper copies
- Public Workshops
- Social Media
- Public Meetings
- Public Hearings
Key partners in this planning process are:
- Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- DeWitt City Council
The planning process is expected to take 12 months, from September 2023 through September 2024.