Jefferson Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 25. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
Article VI. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN |
Division 4. LAND USE ELEMENT |
SubDivision II-A. Goals, Objectives and Policies |
§ 25-283. Same—Goal 9: Establish a citizen-based process to review, implement, and update the comprehensive plan.
Objective 9.1: Develop and implement a public education program to provide information about the comprehensive plan to maintain support for plan implementation.
Policy 9.1.1: Provide conveniently accessible comprehensive planning information to the public.
Policy 9.1.2: Maximize opportunities for participation by citizens in the planning process.
Policy 9.1.3: Increase the awareness of and participation in the planning process by all citizens of Jefferson Parish.
Policy 9.1.4: Enhance communication between residents, organizations, and the parish by providing access to comprehensive plan information via electronic media and other methods.
Objective 9.2: Establish a broad-based citizen committee to review and recommend amendments to the comprehensive plan at regularly scheduled intervals.
Policy 9.2.1: Ensure that planning and decision-making processes incorporate citizen-based input.
Policy 9.2.2: Use advisory bodies and committees to assist parish staff and the parish council in establishing comprehensive plan policy.
Policy 9.2.3: Establish oversight committees, consisting of interested citizens, existing advisory boards, agency and departmental representatives, and other stakeholders to review and comment on proposed comprehensive plan amendments.
(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 22997, § 1, 2-28-07)