ROLE OF THIS PLAN
Harrisville City adopts this General Plan to conform to the requirements of Title 10, Chapter 9a, of the Utah Code which requires municipalities in Utah to adopt a General Plan. This General Plan sets forth the local plans and development guidelines to address matters of general health, safety, and welfare. The process in adopting this General Plan included public participation as set forth in state law which involved public notice and public hearings to inform the public of the preparation and adoption of this General Plan. Moreover, with this General Plan, the leadership of Harrisville City recognizes the great value in anticipating change and growth in order to shape development.
This General Plan serves as a framework for decision makers in Harrisville City as officials consider future land use, development, and other decisions. The General Plan is designed to provide a formal policy foundation for enhancing city and community relations, pursuing economic development activities, coordinating infrastructure planning, encouraging responsible natural resource use, and fostering regional cooperation.
It is anticipated that this General Plan may be updated and revised occasionally only whereas circumstances change, new data becomes available, and new challenges and opportunities arise. The process for amending the General Plan, is outlined in Utah state law and the municipal code.
PLAN DEVELOPMENT
The Harrisville Planning Commission and City Council placed a high priority on public involvement in the development of this General Plan. Public participation strategies utilized in the formulation of this General Plan were provided via three different approaches:
a. online public surveys;
b. subject matter stakeholder interviews; and
c. public open house events and public hearings.
The public participation occurring during the formulation of this General Plan has been instrumental in shaping its content and direction.