§ 1.10. Issues and Opportunities Policies and Recommendations

Policies and recommendations build on goals and objectives by providing more focused responses to the issues that the city is concerned about. Policies and recommendations become the tools that the city can use to aid in making land use decisions.

Policies identify the way in which activities are conducted in order to fulfill the goals and objectives. Policies that direct action using the words "will" or "shall" are advised to be mandatory and regulatory aspects of the implementation of the comprehensive plan. In contrast, those policies that direct action using the word "should" are advisory and intended to serve as a guide.

Policies

1. Public participation shall be required prior to the development and/or amendment to any plans, ordinances or programs.

2. Policies, ordinances, and decisions shall be made in conformance with the City of Greenwood Comprehensive Plan.

3. The comprehensive plan shall be referred to and utilized for all future development, planning or implementation decisions within the city.

4. Budget permitting, adequate funding and staffing shall be maintained to properly administer city programs (i.e., permits, land use controls, etc.)

5. Innovative planning or related land use initiatives or ideas shall be given full consideration for use within the city.

6. Future city issues, trends, opportunities and conflicts that were not included within the comprehensive plan shall be thoroughly assessed and amended to the plan as necessary.

Recommendations

Recommendations are specific actions or projects that the city should be prepared to complete. The completion of these actions and projects is consistent with the city's policies, and therefore will help the city fulfill the comprehensive plan goals and objectives.

1. Develop a city web site designed to inform local residents of meetings and other city procedures, announcements, events, etc. Use the web site to advertise economic development opportunities within the city such as available industrial park and commercial land.

2. Develop creative opportunities for increased public involvement in city government through means such as special public meetings, informational flyers, newsletters, etc.

3. Respond to changes or amendments to the comprehensive planning law (Wis. Stats. § 66.1001) as they potentially impact the city.