§ 9.7. Implementation 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. The Plan Commission shall make recommendations to the Council regarding land use and development proposals.

2. The city shall maintain a code of ordinances that conform to the comprehensive plan.

3. The comprehensive plan shall be reviewed every 5 years.

4. Areas of the plan which are disputed or litigated in the future shall be reviewed by the community attorney to ensure his/her knowledge of the plan and offer suggestions to reduce conflict.

5. State of Wisconsin Comprehensive Planning legislation shall be monitored for new additions and/or emissions that will affect the city or compliance with the legislation.

6. The city will forward land use ordinance changes to the Clark County Planning and Zoning Department.

7. The comprehensive plan developed by the City of Greenwood, unique to the City of Greenwood, shall be implemented by the City of Greenwood, and may not be amended or removed except by action of the City of Greenwood.

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. Please refer to prior Sections 9.2 and 9.3 of this report for specific recommendations.