About the Comprehensive Plan
This will be Versailles's first comprehensive plan! The plan is used by elected and appointed leaders, Town staff, community organizations, and property owners when making decisions about land use, transportation, utilities, and more.
What is a comprehensive plan?
Long-range guide for development and community investment
Determine the vision and goals for the next 10-15 years
Serves as the basis for land use and zoning regulations
Per Indiana law, must include at minimum:
Statement of objectives for future development
Statement of policy for land use development
Statement of policy for the development of public ways, public lands, and public utilities
What will the plan accomplish?
The plan will create a baseline assessment.
Evaluate the existing conditions of the community including demographic and socioeconomic makeup and an inventory of the built and natural environment.
The plan will identify the vision for the future.
Establish a clear vision and goals for the future.
The plan will determine the path forward.
Identify recommendations that translate the vision and goals into actionable projects and initiatives.
