Neighborhood plans are intended to address the planning needs and policy goals of the citizens of the neighborhood plan area. They must be prepared in accordance with Chapter 161 (Neighborhood Plans) of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. The following are mandatory sections of Neighborhood plans:

 

The following are mandatory sections of Neighborhood plans:

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1. 1) Introduction – a description of the neighborhood background, purpose of plan, overview of the planning process, and map showing neighborhood boundaries.

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   2) Vision Statement – a concise statement that describes the image of the neighborhood in the future, in terms of both values and assets.

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   3) Neighborhood Identity – a description of the neighborhood as it presently exists, including history, demographics, existing conditions, and defining characteristics.

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   4) Land Use/Community Form – an explanation of the existing pattern of major public and private land uses; proposal for future patterns of land use to preserve or improve its general character.

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   5) Mobility – a transportation section, including a description of all existing and projected modes of transportation.

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   6) Plan Implementation – recommendations set forth in the neighborhood plan, with implementation responsibility and time frame articulated

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8. 7) Executive Summary – a brief restatement of the vision statement and recommendations defined within each plan section, in a summary format, that is consistent with the comprehensive plan. This section is adopted as an amendment to the comprehensive plan, Cornerstone 2020.