SECTION 14.03. MASTER PLAN CONTENTS

The Master Plan or revisions to it, as recommended by the Master Plan Review Commission shall examine and define land use for the next twenty (20) years, address existing and projected problems with City development, and provide suggested solutions for resolving such problems. The Master Plan shall contain the following:

A.    Formal recommendations for appropriate land use classifications for every parcel of land within the City, preserving the current character of the City, and ensuring that Residential, Commercial and Industrial growth shall be attractive, productive, and in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the City;

B.   Measures to preserve, protect, enhance and expand upon, open space areas and other natural resources such as watercourses, wetlands, and mature forests;

C.   Measures to promote connectivity including sidewalks, crosswalks, trails and bike lanes.

D.   Measures to preserve the Historic and Landmark areas of the City, including any and all designated Historic and Landmark District(s);

E.   Plans for the development and management of safe and efficient traffic flow and transportation facilities throughout the community;

F.   Plans for the continuing upgrade of the City's infrastructure, including but not limited to the management of water and sewer systems, whether storm or septic, roads, utilities, schools, police, fire and recreation; and

G.   An identification of adequate funding options to implement all recommendations contained in the Master Plan. (Amended 11-4-14.)