Comprehensive Master Plan - City of Alvin

facts & figuresLand UseAlvin residents generallyacknowledge their challengesrelating to the appearance of thecommunity. They cite among theirconcerns the number and appearanceof vacant structures, lack oflandscaping within parking lots andthroughout development, storage ofequipment and supplies within viewof the public right‐of‐way andadjacent properties, enforcement ofproperty maintenance standards,compatibility of adjacent land uses,removal of mature trees andencroachment of natural areas,presence of overhead utility lines, aproliferation of signage, maintenanceOutdoor storage areas that are not screened from adjacent properties andand appearance of Mustang Bayou,the public right‐of‐way are one of the issues identified by residents.“tired” neighborhoods andcommercial areas, appearance ofmetal buildings, and condition of public infrastructure. Overcoming thesechallenges is not insurmountable with a concerted effort on behalf of theCity and individual property owners. Doing so, however, requires a proactivenessto affect change through imposition of higher standards andregulations.“Communities that aresuccessful in achievingtheir vision are those whohave established acollective vision, formedconsensus, and arecommitted to action.Without this resolve, plansare largely ineffective andlack the support necessaryto realize the community’sstated goals andobjectives.”‐ Lane Kendig, inc.‣ Effective plan implementation and prudent use of developmentregulations – Communities that are successful in achieving their visionare those who have established a collective vision, formed consensus, andare committed to action. Without this resolve, plans are largely ineffectiveand lack the support necessary to realize the community’s stated goalsand objectives. Therefore, in order to achieve desirable developmentoutcomes, there must be a firm commitment to abide by the policies andrecommendations of this plan.The goals, policies, objectives, and recommended actions are intended toprovide the guidance necessary to achieve the preferred type, pattern,and density of future development, as well as the envisioned character ofthe community. As conditions change over time, the plan will requireperiodic review and amendment to continue to reflect the City’s economicApril 1, 2005Page 3-10