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Request for Adoption of the 2025 Master Land Use Plan Update
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Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills Planning Commission may prepare and adopt a Master Plan for the physical development of the City, as empowered by the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008; and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills contracted with a professional planning consultant to assist the Planning Commission with the technical assessments necessary to make the Master Plan for the City; and
Whereas, the Master Plan process commenced with a kickoff meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council on January 29, 2024;
Whereas, throughout the planning process, 23 events and opportunities that resulted in more than 2,000 public interactions were made regarding the development of the Master Plan, including focus groups, surveys, open houses, etc.; and
Whereas, throughout the development of the Master Plan, three (3) main planning themes were applied to each decision making process. These themes are being Age-Friendly, Sustainable, and Innovative; and
Whereas, as a result of the input received through the numerous public events and opportunities, a community vision emerged, Timeless Tradition, being a vision to maintain stability and the suburban lifestyle in Rochester Hills, while strengthening pedestrian connectivity and preserving natural resources; and
Whereas, the City’s Master Plan has been presented as a series of neighborhoods, allowing residents, property owners, and business owners to review planned land uses, policies and implementation items within their specific area of the City more easily, while still maintaining the ability to review the plan as a whole; and
Whereas, the final format of the City’s Master Plan is an interactive online experience, encouraging residents, property owners and business owners to learn more about the Master Plan through engaging online mapping; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public open house to present the draft Master ...
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