The Master Plan re-examination report was adopted by the City’s Planning Board on August 14, 2017.  Click here to read the report. In previous reviews by City Council of the re-examination report, council members were in agreement to move forward and prioritize several of the recommendations contained within the report, including…

Parking:
•    Evaluate satellite parking lots
•    Increase requirements for residential and mixed-use parking
Parks, Recreation & Open Space:
•    Recommend a professional facility study be performed on the former Public School Building (this should have a high funding priority)
•    Demolish the Old Fire House on West Jersey Avenue and use that space to augment recreation or parking
•    Perform a study to determine the feasibility and funding for a kayak and paddleboard launch and storage area at Dealy Field – and also adding a boardwalk along the bay for educational nature trails
Storm Water Management:
•    Prepare a comprehensive Flood Control Plan in partnership with the County to address flooding issues
•    Work with Federal, State and County government to address bay flooding solutions
Economic Development:
•    Formalize a designated person, who will work directly with the business community and Chamber of Commerce to achieve common goals