***Please check back for updates. This page will be updated regularly with information about meetings and topics being discussed, as well as revised drafts.***
Overview
The Town's Comprehensive Plan contains two main types of information:
- A detailed description of Concord's current state, such as demographic data; descriptions of parks, our EMS services, our infrastructure, local services available to residents, cultural and historical resources, etc.; lists of wildlife species; and much, much more
- Visions, goals, and strategies for Concord's future: this includes specific policy language (the town plan is a legal document)
The plan consists of 11 elements. When we have drafts of the revised town plan, we will post them here on the website for everyone to review. A professional plan consulting firm will be assisting us with the plan update: updating demographic data, updating various tables, producing new maps, and creating policy wording that will achieve Concord citizens' goals for the town.
Upcoming Meetings (held at Concord Community Center)
There are two types of meetings. Community-Input Meetings will focus on the plan's content, especially citizens' vision for Concord's future and changes to policy wording. The Steering Committee meetings will focus on organizing and preparing for the content discussion meetings. All Concord citizens are welcome to attend any of these meetings and to become involved at any level they wish.
April 21, 7:00 pm: Discussion of Issues (Community-Input Meeting; focus on plan content)
April 26, 7:00 pm: Steering Committee
May 4, 7:00 pm: Community Meeting for Community Input (conducted by professional plan consultants; focus on plan content)
May 31, 7:00 pm: Steering Committee
June 8, 4:00 pm: Steering Committee with MSA consultant: review first drafts of some elements
Past Meetings
Agendas, minutes, and other materials from past meetings are available here.
Contact Info
If you have any questions or want to give feedback and are not able to attend meetings, please contact us by email or phone:
Sally Williams: 920-206-1994
Concord Is under Jefferson County Zoning
The Town of Concord doesn't have its own zoning ordinance. Concord is under Jefferson County zoning, but when the county considers zoning requests in Concord, they also consider whether the request is consistent with the Concord Comprehensive Plan. This makes us partners with the county in zoning matters.
Reference to town plans in the county's farmland preservation plan
What Is a Comprehensive Plan? Why Do We Have One?
We are legally required to update the Town of Concord Comprehensive Plan every ten years. This plan serves as the foundation and guide for the future actions of the town and is designed to sustain and enhance the quality of life of the residents. All ordinances and zoning decisions legally must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Analyzing Action/Plan Consistency (by Brian Ohm)
A properly written and adhered-to plan establishes equal treatment, protects private property rights, simplifies decision making, and presents a vision for the future with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect the local government. With clearly defined criteria, it also increases protection against lawsuits.
The Comprehensive Plan is a technical legal document requiring specific language. Specific criteria established by state statute must be met. Concord has hired MSA Professional Services to help us update our existing plan. A Steering Committee has been formed to oversee the process and coordinate Concord citizen involvement; this committee is open to anyone interested in joining. Throughout the update process, it would be great to have as much public participation as possible. This will be a plan for all Concord citizens, so every individual’s input is important. Please participate in any way you can!