What is included in the Master Plan?

The Master Plan serves as a comprehensive framework that outlines the long-term vision for a community’s development, including land use, infrastructure, and public services. It is designed to guide growth and development in a way that's sustainable and beneficial to the community's needs.

A Utility Service Plan is an integral component of the Master Plan as it addresses the provision of essential services such as water supply, wastewater management, and stormwater drainage. Proper planning for utilities ensures that as a community grows, the necessary infrastructure can support that growth, thus maintaining health, safety, and efficiency in service delivery.

This planning aspect is crucial because inadequately planned utility services can lead to significant issues, including overburdened systems, public health risks, and diminished quality of life. Therefore, Utility Service Plans are systematically integrated into the Master Plan to ensure they are aligned with the community's goals and development initiatives.

Other options like the Economic Development Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Public Health Plan might play significant roles within a municipality but are typically not presented as part of the core elements of the Master Plan itself. Each of these plans may interact with the Master Plan, but they do not encompass the critical focus on utility services that directly supports the community's infrastructure and operational needs.