by Wendy Grey
In this article, we'll explore the relationship between the
comprehensive plan and its implementing regulations and some strategies
for improving how these documents work together. We'll also discuss the
local planning process as a "feedback loop" -- that is, the need for the
plan and regulations to be refined and improved on a regular basis as a
result of practical experience and ongoing evaluation.
The Comprehensive Plan
1. Sections of the Plan
As its name implies, the comprehensive plan is the broadest document
guiding development. The plan typically contains sections (sometimes
called "elements") that address the major subjects influencing the
community's development. The sections will generally include land use,
transportation, environmental resource protection, infrastructure, housing, and economic development. Other sections may include
sustainability, historic preservation, community character, and public
safety (e.g., disaster preparedness).
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Comprehensive Plan of Rapid Transit Routes (1930), City and County of San Francisco, photo by Eric Fischer |
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