The land use section of Powell’s comprehensive plan contains two chief components. First, the future land use plan which illustrates Powell’s potential. Second, policy recommendations for implementing the future land use plan.
Future Land Use Plan
The intent of the future land use map is to illustrate a broad pattern of land use and development types across the City of Powell and potential growth areas. It is not intended to designate very specific land uses for individual parcels of land. Many of the land use categories are intentionally broad with respect to the types of residential and commercial uses that may be appropriate.
How do we get there?
In order to achieve this vision, the following policy recommendations provide a framework for implementing the land use plan.
1. Use the future land use map as a guide in making development decisions
2. Update zoning and development regulations to advance goals of the plan
3. Balance land use, community character, infrastructure, transportation, and fiscal sustainability goals
4. Maintain the character of the historic village district
5. Advance implementation of the Downtown Powell Revitalization Plan
6. Encourage mixed use development in appropriate locations as designated in the plan
7. Promote sensitive infill development and redevelopment
8. Create an interconnected open space system throughout the entire community
9. Ensure development quality meets Powell’s standards for aesthetic and community character
10. Explore options for the creation of a community recreation center
11. Undertake more detailed plans and studies for specific focus areas and development corridors
12. Preserve rural character by requiring conservation development patterns in growth areas north of
Home Road
13. Ensure adequate development and use of utility infrastructure to support land use and development goals
14. Develop an annexation strategy to guide decisions about Powell’s physical expansion
15. Coordinate with surrounding communities and jurisdictions