Land Use Community Planning

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Land Use Community Planning

Successful land use and community plans are prepared when projects are well-managed, with meaningful stakeholder engagement and thoughtful analysis. Our planning processes yield feasible strategies for implementation that result from data collection, policy review, and extensive, creative public involvement.

Our general planning services are tailored for each municipality’s specific needs and could include elements such as fielding planning-related inquiries from the general public, drafting new ordinances, creating and updating UDOs, and evaluating and updating existing ordinances for 160D compliance.

Land Use and Community Planning for Thoughtful, Sustainable Growth

At JMTE, we believe that successful land use and community plans are the result of meticulous management, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and thoughtful analysis. Our tailored planning processes combine data-driven insights with creative public involvement to deliver actionable strategies that meet your community’s unique needs.

Our Planning Approach

We focus on crafting feasible, practical strategies that align with the goals of municipalities and stakeholders. Our approach includes:

Data Collection and Policy Review – Gathering accurate data and reviewing existing policies to inform decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement – Fostering collaboration through public meetings, surveys, and workshops to ensure community input drives the planning process.
Strategic Implementation Plans – Developing detailed, actionable steps to bring your vision to life.

Customizable General Planning Services

Every municipality has distinct needs, and we offer a range of customizable services to address them:

Public Inquiries – Assisting with planning-related questions and concerns from residents and stakeholders.
Ordinance Drafting and Updates – Creating new ordinances or updating existing ones to address current challenges and opportunities.
Unified Development Ordinances (UDO) – Crafting and updating UDOs to provide clear, comprehensive guidelines for land use and zoning.
160D Compliance – Ensuring existing ordinances meet state regulations and legal standards.

Note: Due to legislative changes at the state level, local governments in North Carolina must adopt or have a recently updated existing comprehensive plan by July 1, 2022, to maintain zoning. Comprehensive Plans are the backbone of any community planning effort. They take a long-range perspective typically of 10-20 years into the future and should be updated approximately every 10 years. JMTE has the capacity, experience, and expertise to oversee certain aspects of or the entire Comprehensive Planning process.