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What should carry forward and what should change?
Below are the actions adopted in the 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
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Goal: Maintain Silver City's Sense of Place.
Goal: Maintain Silver City's Sense of Place.
Policy: Ensure the Land Use Code is updated to reflect current trends in Land Use Planning with consideration for Silver City’s unique character.
Policy: Ensure the Land Use Code is updated to reflect current trends in Land Use Planning with consideration for Silver City’s unique character.
A. Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review Review public projects and policies to ensure they align with and support the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Development Incentives Use Town incentives to support projects that create jobs, strengthen the economy, and enhance arts, culture, and community facilities.
C. Development Regulations – Zoning
Update zoning regulations to align land use and design standards with housing, transportation, economic development, and community goals.
D. Development Review
Use the development review process to evaluate infrastructure, transportation, and land use impacts, ensure walkability, and require mitigation for project-related costs.
E. Growth Management Strategy & Land Use Category Review
Review population growth trends every five years and adjust the Town’s growth strategy to plan for future change.
F. Fiscal Impact Assessment
Establish a fiscal impact process to evaluate the costs and benefits of new development and require developers to help fund necessary off-site improvements.
G. Grant Funds
Pursue federal, state, and private funding to support community design, open space protection, parks, and neighborhood improvements.
H. Impact Fees and Building Permits
Reevaluate and adjust development fees to ensure they cover administrative and infrastructure impact costs.
I. Intergovernmental Coordination
Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies to coordinate land use planning and community design efforts.
J. Master Pedestrian Plan
Continue developing and implementing a plan to improve pedestrian facilities and walkability throughout the Town.
K. Special Districts
Encourage formation of special districts to help finance targeted area improvements such as lighting, landscaping, and streetscape enhancements.
L. Neighborhood, District and Area Plans
Partner with residents to create tailored neighborhood and district plans that reflect the character and needs of different areas.
M. Private/Public Partnerships
Promote partnerships between public and private entities to advance land use and community design priorities.
N. Streetscape Design Guidelines and Signage
Adopt streetscape and signage standards that strengthen neighborhood identity and enhance the public realm.
O. Streetscape Improvement Program
Upgrade major corridors with sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, landscaping, and other improvements to enhance safety and appearance.
Goal: Make the Town's transportation system more efficient and responsive to the needs of all residents.
Goal: Make the Town's transportation system more efficient and responsive to the needs of all residents.
Policy: Ensure that all decisions made regarding transportation reflect the standards set forth in this chapter.
Policy: Ensure that all decisions made regarding transportation reflect the standards set forth in this chapter.
A. Master Pedestrian and Recreation Trails Plan
Develop a comprehensive pedestrian, parks, and trails plan to improve walkability, expand bicycle access, and create a connected recreation trail system across Town.
B. Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
Use the ICIP process to prioritize transportation projects and position them for funding.
C. Development Regulations – Zoning
Align zoning regulations to better coordinate transportation planning with land use decisions.
D. Development Review
Evaluate new development proposals for their impacts on transportation, parking, and mobility infrastructure.
E. Funding for Transportation Projects
Pursue federal, state, and private funding to support roadway improvements and alternative transportation options, including walking, biking, and transit.
F. Intergovernmental Coordination
Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies to create a coordinated, efficient transportation system.
G. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Establish a resident-driven traffic management program to identify and address neighborhood safety concerns.
H. Private/Public Partnerships
Engage residents, businesses, and organizations in advancing transportation initiatives and bicycle and pedestrian safety programs.
I. Strategic Transit Service Plan
Develop a strategic plan to improve transit service frequency, expand routes, and identify future transit corridors.
J. Streetscape Improvement Program
Upgrade major corridors with sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, lighting, landscaping, and other improvements that support all modes of transportation.
Goal: Prioritize safe housing for residents of Silver City.
Goal: Prioritize safe housing for residents of Silver City.
Policy: Ensure the Town of Silver City pursues all avenues for a mixture of fair, affordable housing for all income levels.
Policy: Ensure the Town of Silver City pursues all avenues for a mixture of fair, affordable housing for all income levels.
A. Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review
Review housing-related policies and documents to ensure they align with the Comprehensive Plan and update them as needed.
B. Design Guidelines
Adopt design guidelines that ensure new housing enhances community character, sustainability, and existing land use patterns.
C. Development Incentives
Provide financial incentives to encourage the construction of affordable housing and address current shortages.
D. Development Regulations – Zoning
Coordinate zoning regulations to align housing goals with land use, transportation, economic development, and community design priorities.
E. Development Review
Use the development review process to evaluate housing proposals for infrastructure, transportation, service impacts, and affordable housing contributions.
F. Grant Funds
Leverage state, federal, and other funding sources to support affordable and senior housing, as well as related quality-of-life improvements.
G. Intergovernmental Coordination
Partner with regional and state agencies to expand affordable housing options and support housing for seniors, low-income residents, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
H. Private/Public Partnerships
Encourage collaboration between public agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and residents to advance housing and neighborhood initiatives.
Goal: Maintain the current level of service while researching new and innovative ways to increase the level of services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal: Maintain the current level of service while researching new and innovative ways to increase the level of services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Policy: Ensure decisions are made with consideration paid to level of service, functionality, budgetary appropriateness and community needs.
Policy: Ensure decisions are made with consideration paid to level of service, functionality, budgetary appropriateness and community needs.
A. Annual Budget
Prioritize funding for essential public services and facilities, including police, fire, water, sewer, and key community amenities like the Library and Museum.
B. Asset Replacement Fund
Establish a dedicated fund to maintain and upgrade Town facilities to current standards and codes.
C. Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
Update the ICIP annually to plan for long-term infrastructure needs, growth, and equipment replacement while identifying reliable funding sources.
D. Development Regulations – Zoning
Align development regulations with public facility goals and require new projects to contribute to parks, amenities, and public service costs.
E. Development Review
Ensure new development is approved only when adequate infrastructure and public safety capacity exist or can be reasonably provided.
F. Fire Hazard Reduction Program
Strengthen fire prevention and public education efforts, especially in high-risk areas.
G. Fiscal Impact Assessment
Develop a process to evaluate the fiscal and infrastructure impacts of new development projects.
H. GIS Database
Maintain an up-to-date GIS system to track infrastructure, parks, and open space assets and plan for maintenance and future needs.
I. Grant Funds
Pursue federal, state, and other funding sources to support public service and facility improvements.
J. Intergovernmental Coordination
Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to coordinate and sustain shared public services and facilities.
K. Joint Response Agreements
Maintain and strengthen joint emergency response agreements to enhance disaster preparedness and public safety.
L. Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
Advance a comprehensive master plan to guide parks, trails, and open space investments that support quality of life and broader community goals.
M. Area Plans
Develop detailed area plans to integrate land use, design, transportation, utilities, and parks into coordinated long-term strategies for key neighborhoods.
Goal 1: Encourage a diverse mix of economic development and new employment opportunities that balance social, economic, cultural, and environmental values.
Goal 1: Encourage a diverse mix of economic development and new employment opportunities that balance social, economic, cultural, and environmental values.
Policy 1: Encourage existing local business retention and expansion through technical, managerial, and financial planning to help ensure businesses remain viable and grow.
Policy 1: Encourage existing local business retention and expansion through technical, managerial, and financial planning to help ensure businesses remain viable and grow.
Goal 2: Complete an Economic Development Plan for the Town of Silver City
Goal 2: Complete an Economic Development Plan for the Town of Silver City
Policy 2: Adopt an Economic Development Plan using current information and best practices.
Policy 2: Adopt an Economic Development Plan using current information and best practices.
A. Create an Economic Development Plan that identifies target industries, highlights Silver City’s competitive advantages, coordinates regional partnerships, and outlines implementation strategies and supportive policies.
B. Continue County/City collaboration on economic development.
C. Encourage local, regional and state public/private partnerships to address economic development.
D. Increase awareness by actively involving residents, landowners and non‐profit organizations in local and regional economic development initiatives and planning projects through an extensive public outreach process.
A. Create business, government, and educational partnerships to generate new economic activity and high-paying jobs supported by job training programs.
B. Encourage a diversified employment base consistent with the present skills in the community that accommodates a range of occupational skills as well as wage, salary and benefit levels.
C. Promote public awareness of current economic development services and policies.
D. Support the development and evaluation of strategies to maximize economic opportunities provided by tourism.
E. Encourage the coordination of local economic development activities with Grant County and regional efforts.
Goal: Review Town plans for projects which need completed, including goals and policies for implementation.
Goal: Review Town plans for projects which need completed, including goals and policies for implementation.
Policy: Change internal operating policies to facilitate completing projects and pursue grant funding (ICIP and others).
Policy: Change internal operating policies to facilitate completing projects and pursue grant funding (ICIP and others).
A. Design Guidelines
Ensure design guidelines for new development protect natural resources while preserving community character.
B. Development Incentives
Offer incentives such as density bonuses or regulatory flexibility in exchange for development designs that enhance natural resources and quality of life.
C. Development Regulations & Zoning
Coordinate natural resource protection with land use, transportation, and housing planning, and incorporate zoning provisions that safeguard important habitats and environmental assets.
D. Development Review
Use Planning & Zoning Commission review to evaluate development impacts on natural resources, open space, and hazard mitigation.
E. Education and Outreach Programs
Enhance public education and outreach programs focused on environmental protection and water conservation.
F. Fire Hazard Reduction Program
Promote fire safety in Silver City through continued and expanded fire prevention and public information programs, particularly in high-hazard areas.
G. Floodplain Management Plan
Update and implement the Floodplain Management Plan to improve stormwater management, address problem areas, and promote watershed protection and reuse strategies.
H. Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Coordination
Strengthen coordination among local, regional, and internal agencies to support effective natural resource management.
I. Public/Private Partnerships
Continue and enhance public/private partnerships to support natural resource protection, open space preservation, watershed management, and environmental education.
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