2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

Implementation and AdministrationThe Comprehensive Land Use Plan update will serve not only as a statement of policy but alsoas work program to ensure that the necessary studies, procedures, and standards aredeveloped to achieve Plan goals and objectives.Goal: Ensure that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update is effectively used,implemented, monitored, and updated.Objective 1:Encourage active public participation in the planning process.Implementation Strategies:• Hold public meetings and workshops to inform, educate, and solicit input fromcitizens about planning issues.• Develop additional ways to publicize public meetings and hearings, and keepcitizens informed of new information and proposals through the use of the PittCounty website, newsletters, brochures, maps, and other publications.• Establish advisory or study commissions to assist with identifying and addressingnew planning issues.Objective 2:Allow for the involvement of special interest and neighborhood groups in the planningprocess.Implementation Strategies:• Include representatives of citizen groups on advisory or study commissions duringpreparation of plans, policies, and regulations.• Solicit participation from citizens who have a special interest or expertise to lend tostudy commissions.Objective 3:Coordinate planning activities and share information with all units of government, specialpurpose districts, agencies, and departments.Implementation Strategies:• Initiate and participate in joint planning efforts with other local governments.• Maintain a countywide inventory of developments, service areas, facilities, andrelated information, which can be used by all interested parties.• Hold joint meetings of elected and appointed officials and staff to discuss planningconcerns.Objective 4:Ensure that these goals, objectives, and strategies are supported and maintained.2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and ObjectivesPitt County, North Carolina 2-23