New Auburn Comprehensive Plan
The Village of New Auburn is committed to an open public involvement/outreach program that invites participation from all Village residents at every level in the decision-making process. The Village will engage the community in the development of planning related items and tasks that are part of the development of the Comprehensive Plan.
Meeting notices for all Plan Commission meetings are advertised and open to the public.
The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a working document that will require periodic reviews and updates as trends and patterns develop across western Wisconsin, Barron and Chippewa Counties, and the Village of New Auburn. The Village is committed to a highly participatory process. As such, the Village will hold many public meetings. The first major public meeting took place on January 29th, 2009, when the Village held a community-wide SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) meeting at the New Auburn School. Over 30 community members participated in the meeting.
About Comprehensive Planning
Comprehensive Planning answers three questions:
- Where has the community been?
- Where do we want to be in 20 years?
- What will it take to get there?
The 1999 Wisconsin Legislative Act 9 created a framework in the State of Wisconsin for community planning. There are nine elements of a Comprehensive Plan that must be addressed under the current planning legislation. These nine elements include the following:
- Issues and Opportunities
- Housing
- Transportation
- Utilities and Community Facilities
- Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources
- Economic Development
- Intergovernmental Cooperation
- Land Use
- Implementation
According to Wisconsin Statute, the Comprehensive Plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the community. In accordance with existing and future needs, the Comprehensive Plan will promote public health, safety, and general welfare of the entire community. The Planning Law requires zoning, official mapping, and subdivision regulations be consistent with a Comprehensive Plan.
Public Project Documents:
Draft Comprehensive Plan — 4.74 MB