§ 159.003 POLICIES OF THE CITY.
   (A)   Components. The Comprehensive Plan of the City of Noblesville, as amended from time to time, establishes the policies for land use which are the underlying policies of this chapter. The Comprehensive Plan is adopted pursuant to state law. It contains officially adopted policy statements as well as maps, including the Land Use Thoroughfare Plan Map. These maps and policies shall be consulted when land use decisions pursuant to this chapter are being made, and used as criteria in making decisions upon land use requests.
   (B)   Key Policies.
      (1)   Encourage compact growth.
      (2)   Protect and preserve flood hazard areas.
      (3)   Increase the amount of open space for passive recreation and aesthetic use, and use this open space as a distinguishing mark of community character and identity.
      (4)   Expand business opportunities in Noblesville.
      (5)   Promote the extension and/or improvement of public rights-of-way as designated by the Thoroughfare Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan.
      (6)   Allow for a variety of housing types.
      (7)   Preserve Noblesville's natural features.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96)