I. - INTRODUCTION |
Appendix 1. MISSION STATEMENT |
Appendix 2. HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF DECATUR |
II. - GOALS AND POLICIES |
Appendix 1. Economic Development |
Goal 1. - Make Decatur a destination. |
Goal 2. - Encourage economic diversity and jobs creation that are compatible with Decatur's natural and cultural resources. |
Goal 3. - Promote a business-government relationship that addresses the needs of businesses to operate in a positive and mutually beneficial environment. |
Goal 4. - Identify and recruit regional, state, national and worldwide companies in order to diversify and expand our tax base. |
Goal 5. - Advocate a labor force qualified to meet the needs of Decatur's employers. |
Goal 6. - Support and protect the City's investment in the Municipal airport and take advantage of the airport as a key to the future economic development of the city. |
Goal 7. - Support and protect the City's investment in the Wise Regional Health System and take advantage of the medical facility as a key to the future economic development of the city. |
Appendix 2. Land Use and Zoning |
Goal 1. - Provide a diversity of zoning categories to encourage residential, commercial, industrial and other non-residential development and historic preservation. |
Goal 2. - Create a special district with specific regulations for the area around the Civic Center. |
Goal 3. - Create a special district with specific regulations and design guidelines for Historic Downtown. |
Goal 4. - Create a special district with specific regulations and design guidelines for the Historic Waggoner Mansion. |
Goal 5. - Create a special district with specific regulations and design guidelines for the Historic Wise County Museum. |
Appendix 3. Infrastructure |
Goal 1. - Plan, locate and maintain quality infrastructure to facilitate attractive, safe and healthy environments for our citizens and to promote economic development. |
Appendix 4. Urban Design |
Goal 1. - Develop a balanced, diversified citywide park system including open space and hike/bike trails. |
Goal 3. - Preserve and enhance viewsheds and visibility corridors. |
Goal 4. - Guide the development of each city gateway in order to provide exciting and welcoming entrances that encourage tourism and commerce. |
Appendix 5. Community Services |
Goal 1. - Provide prompt, professional services from the police, fire and emergency medical agencies. |
Goal 3. - Promote the development and operation of the public and school library systems to provide accurate, timely, relevant and efficient services. |
Goal 4. - Provide Cultural Art opportunities that are accessible to all Decatur citizens. |
Goal 5. - Establish well-managed activity centers for both the youth and senior citizens of Decatur. |
Goal 6. - Promote community cohesiveness, awareness and pride. |
Goal 7. - Promote the development and operation of the Wise Regional Health System to provide accurate, timely, relevant and efficient services. |
Goal 8. - Develop a formalized planning relationship between the Wise County governing body and the city that would predict future growth and ensure cooperation between these two government agencies. |
Appendix 6. Housing and Neighborhoods |
Goal 1. - Preserve, protect and enhance the integrity, economic viability and livability of Decatur's neighborhoods. |
Goal 2. - Adopt a Neighborhood Planning Process and neighborhood plans to guide the city's elected policy makers in land use decisions. |
Goal 3. - Provide safe, attractive, well-maintained neighborhoods. |
Goal 4. - Promote the provision of sound, affordable housing for Decatur. |
Goal 5. - Preserve and enhance the city's historic resources. |
Goal 6. - Encourage development of the downtown area as a complete neighborhood to enhance its image to visitors and residents. |
Appendix 7. Natural Resources |
Goal 1. - Preserve the unique, rare and significant features in and around Decatur. |
Goal 2. - Achieve a sustainable balance between the conservation, use and development of Decatur's natural resources. |
III. - Glossary of Terms |
IV. - Appendices |
Appendix 1. Major Thoroughfare Plan |
Appendix 2. Land Use Map (as of 06/23/2014) |
Appendix 3. Trails Plan Map |
Appendix 4. Public Notice and Participation |