Small Area Planning

Q: What is a Small Area Plan?
A: A small area plan is specific to a well-defined geographic area and includes considerable detail. Due to the narrow focus, it encourages greater participation by property owners, residents, and business owners. Once adopted, the plan represents the official policy direction of the Board of Commissioners and will guide future growth and development for a specific area of the county.

Q: What is the difference in a small area plan and the Land Use Plan?
A: Small Area Plans are similar in format to Land Use Plans. However, small area plans include greater detail that recognizes and preserves the uniqueness of an area. The Land Use Plan is broader in scope and lacks specificity.

Q: What is the purpose of the Corolla Village Small Area Plan?
A: The primary purpose of the Corolla Village Small Area Plan is to develop a vision and subsequent actions that will realize the needs and uniqueness of Corolla Village. This is done with the guidance of the professional planning staff and on-going input from local residents.

Q: How will the Corolla Village Small Area Plan be used?
A: Small Area Plans are policy documents based on data gathered by county staff, guidance from a group of stakeholders, and community input. Once adopted, the document will be used by county staff, state agencies, appointed officials, private investors, and the elected body to promote orderly growth and make important cultural, economic, and land use decisions for the Corolla Village area. The document is often used to evaluate rezonings and use permits.

Q: What issues will the Corolla Small Area Plan explore?
A: The Corolla Village Small Area Plan may explore the following issues: Q: Where are the draft study area boundaries located?
A: The draft boundaries are shown on all the plan maps as a red and white line. More information on how the study area boundary was drafted will be provided at the Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.