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The Comprehensive Plan 2005 (Plan) is intended to be used as a general guide for future decision making in District project activities. The Plan aims to present adequate background information to aid District staff in prioritizing areas for future studies and projects. In addition, the Plan serves as a tool to help anticipate future revenue needs and may be used for policy making during the budgeting process.
The Comprehensive Plan is the first step in the overall planning process, providing the information on area problems and needs, and allowing the District to develop appropriate goals and objectives to move forward. The intent and goals of the Plan are implemented through tools such as the District Strategic Plan, Business and Financial Plans, Planning Branch studies, Delineation Branch studies, Capital Improvement Program, and adopted regulations and policy documents.
The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to:
- provide public information and education
- comply with Arizona Revised Statutes
- comply with the Community Rating System requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program
- identify project and program activity prioritization for watersheds
- determine level of future fiscal responsibilities for flood mitigation
The Plan includes aspects of the Growing Smarter Plus legislation (2000) and requirements of the Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These elements make the Plan more compatible with other comprehensive planning documents for guiding future development. The Plan looks at all of the District's activities for providing flood control and floodplain management — from structural to non-structural solutions, education and regulation.
County residents may use the Comprehensive Plan to learn more about the District and its flood control strategies.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the plan, please address them to:
Jennifer Pokorski
Associate Project Manager
(602) 506-4695
jmp@mail.maricopa.gov
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