COUNCIL GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

THIRD Priority

Continued          34. Prepare Non-Residential Development Strategies and Guidelines

Description: This strategy of the Comprehensive Plan relates to the economy of Chapel Hill.  The goal in the Comprehensive Plan calls for a multi-faceted approach to attract and retain desirable forms of non-residential development.  Approach includes developing a strategy to implement and retain non-residential development, and reviewing and strengthening existing design guidelines and standards for non-residential development. The Town would develop and implement a proactive strategy to encourage and retain non-residential development, including small businesses.

For prior reports refer to past Quarterly Reports on Council Goals.

February 28, 2005 Status: Work to begin in 2006.

May 9, 2005 Status:  Work to begin in 2006.

September 12, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

November 21, 2005 Status:  No change in status.

February 13, 2006 Status: No change in status.

May 8, 2006 Status:  No change in status.

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

· Report to Council on potential strategies

o Work to begin in First Quarter, 2007

September 11, 2006 Status: No change in status.

November 6, 2006 Status: The Economic Development Officer position is currently being advertised with a closing date of November 17, 2006.