1. Clayton County Zoning Advisory Group The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Comprehensive Plan
Clayton County Zoning Advisory Group
Public Hearing
March 18, 2013
The Collaborative Firm, LLC

2. Items for Discussion What? Importance Components Elements
Public Involvement
Next Steps

3. What is comprehensive planning?
20-year policy guide for physical development and redevelopment of the county
10-Year Update (5-Year Partial Update)
Assess conditions, anticipate growth, and implement strategies to achieve the communities’ goals
Requires extensive public participation

4. Importance of the Comprehensive Plan
Georgia Planning Act of 1989
Qualified Local Government Status
Minimum Standards and Procedures

5. Importance of the Comprehensive Plan
Population
2010 US Census, ARC Estimates and Forecasts
45-64 fastest growing age group ( )
Housing
68.7% Single Family, 31.3% Multi-Family
Vacancy Rate 4.9% (2000) and 16.8% (2011)
Economic Development
2010
2012
2020
2040
Clayton County
259,424
262,300
302,675
321,831
24.1%

6. Components of the Comprehensive Plan
Community Participation Plan
Community Goals
Needs and Opportunities
Plan
Elements
Community Work Program

7. Comprehensive Plan Elements
Population
Natural & Cultural Resources
Transportation
Economic Development
Community Facilities & Services
Housing
Land Use
Intergov’tal
Coordination

8. Community Participation Plan
Steering Committee
Community Workshops
Project Website
Online Surveys and Questions
Public Hearings

9. Next Steps… Data Collection (underway) Plan Preparation/Review
Community Participation Plan
2nd Public Hearing/Transmit
1st Public Hearing
ARC/DCA Review
Steering Committee Meetings
Report of Findings
Community Workshops
Plan Adoption (10/31/14)

10. Contact Information
The Collaborative Firm, LLC
1514 East Cleveland Ave, Ste 82
East Point, GA 30344
(404)
Jahnee Prince, AICP
Vice-President
Michael A. Woodman, AICP
Director of Planning
MaLika Hakeem
Marketing and Communications Manager

11. Questions and Answers