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Comprehensive Plan
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What is the Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is the blueprint for the growth and development of Watertown. The Plan contains a community
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is
the only things that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
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vision for the future with goals, policies, and strategies for
reaching the vision. The Comprehensive Plan guides decisions of the City Council and Planning Commission in all aspects for community
development. The Comprehensive Plan serves as a tool for City Staff in operation of municipal government.
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Comprehensive Plan - Citizen's Guide
July, 2009
Click to Page Through the Citizen's Guide. It is also available in .pdf format.
The Comprehensive Plan will address:
- Vision for the future
- Areas for future residential, commercial and industrial growth
- Redevelopment needs and opportunities
- Protection of lakes, wetlands, trees, and other natural resources
- Types and densities of residential land uses
- Land consumption based on the pace and form of development
- Location of parks, trails and recreational facilities
- Location of other public facilities
- Transportation corridors
- Municipal utilities
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Why is the Comprehensive Plan important?
As the guide for community development, the Comprehensive Plan influences many other decisions. The updated Comprehensive Plan will:
- Lead to potential modifications of the zoning ordinance and other land use controls
- Influence the form, pace, and location of new development
- Promote the maintenance and enhancement of existing neighborhoods and commercial districts
- Determine approaches for protecting natural resources and open spaces
- Guide City investments in road, utilities and parks
- Determine the need for City roles in economic development, redevelopment, and housing
- Influence future enrollments for Watertown schools
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"I think Watertown can have very good growth but keep that small town feel. I have talked to
many people that realize the growth is coming and we should welcome that but at the same time try our best to keep
downtown as well as have a town that feels like a small town."
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