For whatever reason, more than a few master plans have been unnecessarily delayed or ended up collecting dust on a shelf because of confusion surrounding them.

We don't want that to happen in Phoebus, which is why we believe that as important as understanding what a master plan is, it's equally as important to know what it's not.

Master plans are not set in stone.  They are not exact but are conceptual, and can be altered or updated at any time by a city council.

Without accompanying changes to zoning or code regulations, a master plan is little more than a policy document.

In short, a master plan is not a regulating document and does not have the force of law.

While a master plan seeks to reduce risks and create a higher degree of predictability for the future, there are no guarantees that what's proposed will ever become a reality. 

To learn more about what a master plan is, click here.