Plan Peoria AZ General Plan 2040 Overview Peoria FS1 2017 04 20 CML.PDF | Page 4

General Plan 2040 Overview

What is the Process ?

The process for updating the General Plan is extensive and allows for numerous opportunities for residents to participate , share their views , and provide ideas for inclusion in the final General Plan . The process will take approximately two years to complete and will be guided by City staff , two advisory committees , and the City Council . The process will culminate with a public vote in November 2018 .

The General Plan Update will be prepared in six phases . As the Plan is developed , a number of documents will be available for public review and comment . These phases and documents are described on this page .

❶ Phase 1

Project Start-up

Phase 1 is designed to establish a firm foundation on which to develop the planning effort . This phase includes the initial data gathering , branding , mapping and analysis of the study area .

❷ Phase 2

Visioning and Scenario Planning

As part of the public engagement process , residents will provide input on what they value most about the City in a series of community workshops . This assessment will be done through various visioning and scenario planning exercises . The results of these exercises will help the project team understand how the City ’ s assets and issues impact the residents ’ most fundamental values .

❸ Phase 3

Existing Conditions Background Report

After analyzing data from Phase 1 , information about the City will be distributed in the Existing Conditions Background Report . This report will provide a snapshot of existing conditions and trends that are currently influencing Peoria . This information will be used to better understand and address the issues that the City faces .

❹ Phase 4

Draft Strategies , Policies , and Implementation Plan

The draft General Plan Update will be produced during this phase and will include goals and policies to guide future development within Peoria . The Plan will also include an implementation plan that will ensure that goals are accomplished . A public draft will be made available to the community for comment .

❺ Phase 5

Public Hearings

In Phase 5 , the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comment and consider the Plan for recommendation to the City Council . The City Council then will consider the Plan for final adoption .

❻ Phase 6

Voter Ratification

Following adoption by the Peoria City Council , the final approved General Plan will be forwarded to the City Clerk and scheduled for a public vote . The public vote is tentatively scheduled for November of 2018 . During this phase , the General Plan summary brochure will be released .

For more information contact :

Lorie Dever , Senior Planner , City of Peoria • 623-773-7200 Email : planpeoriaaz @ peoriaaz . gov

or visit : www . planpeoriaaz . com

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