§ 25-271. [Generally.]

The goals, objectives and policies of the future land use element provide a framework that will guide the elected officials towards a future vision of Jefferson Parish in the day-to-day land use decisions that are made.

The future land use element contains a series of goals, objectives and policies.

• A goal is a concise statement describing a condition to be achieved. It does not suggest specific actions, but describes a desired outcome.

• An objective is an achievable step toward the goal. Progress towards an objective can be measured.

• A policy is a specific statement to guide decision-making. It is derived from the goals and objectives of the plan.

The goals, objectives, and policies are divided into four (4) sections:

(1)

Development and design;

(2)

Public facilities;

(3)

Administrative;

(4)

Environmental.

(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 22997, § 1, 2-28-07)