Comprehensive Plan Update

General, far-reaching vision to benefit the whole community Takes a long term view of issues Focuses on physical development while also considering social and economic factors Basis for future land use decisions in the community Defined by Kentucky state law (KRS100 )

Berea City Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Berea City Council Public and private sector stakeholders Berea residents

Statement of Goals & Objectives Physical development Economic vitality Quality of life Developed by the Update Committee Approved by the Planning Commission Adopted by the elected officials of the City Council

Base Study Demographics Economic analysis Housing analysis Community Facilities Parks and recreation Schools, libraries and hospitals Utilities Public safety services Public offices and administrative facilities Transportation Streets, roads and highways Railways, airways and waterways Land Use Residential Commercial Industrial Agricultural Recreational Custom elements At the discretion of the community Address specific topics such as pollution, historic preservation, housing and other issues of interest

2012 Categories Environment Land Use and Development Transportation Community Facilities and Services Housing Economic Development Historic and Cultural Resources Goal General long-term purpose or achievement to be attained Objective Specific action or policy that will help achieve the goal

Population characteristics Age Households Education levels Household income

Home values Housing starts Housing costs Occupancy rates Housing types

Workforce size Unemployment rates Commuting patterns Local business and industry Regional economic trends Local agriculture economy State and local taxes Business assistance programs

Roadway systems Locally designated transportation corridors Additional transportation networks and facilities Planned changes and additions

Local government Schools and educational facilities Utilities and public services Libraries Parks and recreation Public safety Health care

Geology and soils Watersheds and waterways Energy conservation Existing environmental regulation Environmentally sensitive areas

Background and history Historic sites and attractions Tourism Arts and culture

Key development principles Existing public and private use of land Future land use recommendations Supplementary districts Existing and future land use map(s)

Regulatory tools Capital improvement plans Special studies and plans Implementation Table Goals/objectives Project title Project description Potential partners Time frame

Completed plan presented to Planning Commission for final approval Approved plan forwarded to City Council for adoption