The implementation plan, developed as part of the area plan, is primarily a staff document that identifies the priorities, preliminary costs and responsible agency for implementing concept plan recommendations. It is not adopted by City Council. Rather, actions identified in the implementation guide require future Council approval and are brought before them on a case-by-case basis.
Implementing Land Use Recommendations
Staff-initiated rezonings are a key tool for implementing land use recommendations. A rezoning changes the zoning classification on a property, thereby changing the allowed uses and development standards. Staff-initiated rezonings are most often recommended to:
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Align zoning with existing land use to make future land uses compatible with existing development
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Align zoning with the currently adopted land use plan
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Protect environmentally sensitive areas
The implementation guide typically describes the proposed rezonings needed to achieve the plan vision. The proposed rezonings must be approved through a separate rezoning process before they take effect. The rezoning process includes the opportunity for public comment.
Implementing Transportation Recommendations
The implementation plan typically prioritizes the transportation recommendations and may identify potential funding sources for specific street improvements, connectivity enhancements, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and transit. It may also suggest studies or analyses that should be undertaken to better address more complicated transportation issues.
