Town of Bristol Comprehensive Plan
A Comprehensive Plan (Comp. Plan) is a guiding document for how a community will develop, grow and preserve their area while having a voice in the process. The Plan reflects current community data, development trends, community priorities, and other planning efforts that have occurred in recent years. The Town of Bristol has hired CARPC (Capital Area Regional Planning Commission) to help to develop and update our Comp Plan.
The updated Town of Bristol Comprehensive Plan is nearing completion. A survey in the fall of 2023, open house in the winter of 2024, and periodic check-ins with the Planning Commission have produced a framework for how the Town will approach the next 30 years. Resident feedback was and continues to be important to this process. The goals and objectives developed imagine a future where the Town:
- Communicates effectively with residents
- Plans in cooperation with neighboring municipalities
- Funds key public services with minimal changes to taxation
- Maintains safe, multi-use transportation networks and recreational opportunities
- Preserves the rural atmosphere
- Values historical and cultural resources
- Protects natural resources
- Supports agriculture and agri-business
How can I participate?
There will be two additional chances to weigh in on the plan. An initial draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be discussed at the 8/19/2024 joint meeting of the Town Board and Planning Commission. A final draft will be posted for review by the public in mid-September with a public hearing and possible adoption in mid-October. Check back here for updates.
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