Keweenaw County Master Plan

Overview

What is a Master Plan?

A Master Plan is a guiding document for future development of a community. It addresses future land uses, community development, and other community features, and includes a clearly stated vision supported by goals and objectives. It also includes an an implementation plan with specific action items that will work toward that vision. The adopted Master Plan will have a lasting impact on the built and natural environment. The Plan will likely be implemented over short-term, medium-term, and long-term timelines as specified in the Implementation Plan.

The Master Plan looks ahead to the future and plans for projected growth and other change in both the short and long-range timeframes, with reviews and any necessary updates occurring every five years to maintain consistency with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008. A community's Master Plan should be continually referred to in decision making, as the information and concepts presented in the Master Plan are used to guide local decisions on public and private uses of land and the provision of public facilities and services.