and Wetumpka , and the Towns of Coosada , Elmore , and Pike Road . The CARPDC studies regional issues of mutual interest with the objective of guiding the development of policy and making recommendations to carry out programs and projects to benefit the member governments . The CARPDC provides technical and planning assistance to the Cities and Counties and coordinates regional planning initiatives with all relevant levels of government .
2014 Draft CARPDC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The 2014 Draft Update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ( CEDS ) is the first step in developing a regional approach to economic development for the CARPDC region . The CEDS includes the Counties of Bullock , Butler , Crenshaw , Lowndes , Macon , Montgomery , Pike , and Tallassee , but excludes Autauga and Elmore Counties . The CEDS identifies the region ’ s strengths , weaknesses , opportunities , and threats to ensure the recommendations are appropriate for the region . In addition , the CEDS has identified partners in the area ; however , does not reference the military or Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex as an economic development partner .
County and Municipal Plans and Programs
The planning tools used by the study area jurisdictions were analyzed and categorized as permanent , semi‐permanent , or conditional . In Alabama , authority to regulate land use is delegated by the state to counties and municipalities . The nature of a jurisdiction ’ s authority to regulate local land use depends on that jurisdiction ’ s local government .
Montgomery County
Montgomery County is not authorized by law to develop a comprehensive plan or zoning regulations .
City of Montgomery
The following is a review of the existing plannin Montgomery along with a brief analysis identify land use and military compatibility , and where p be made .
Comprehensive City Plan of Montgome While the Comprehensive City Plan serves as th city , it is over 50 years old and does not reflect guidance in land use planning goals , objectives , City is expected to update its Comprehensive Pl
The plan provided an initial foundation for the v located in the city including residential , comme industrial uses and undeveloped / agricultural u was prepared , there was a breakdown of how m developed and undeveloped separated into two the City of Montgomery and the Central City .
A review of the Comprehensive City Plan has id concerns related to military compatibility :
• The city ’ s plan does not incorporate the l guidelines for land use planning .
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Montg The ordinance designates the area within two m airport hazard area . Within this area , general di the addition of some modifications to height re airport hazard area recognizes that natural‐mad hazard to safe navigable airspace , and as such t the height restrictions for these areas . No tree exceed 35 feet in the Agricultural 1 and 2 Distri
June 2017 Joint Land Use Study Report