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1.0 City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan Summary
<br />This comprehensive plan covers the following:
<br />• Chapter 2, "Use of the Plan," outlines the purpose of this document, which is
<br />intended to guide long-term growth. It defines the roles of the Planning
<br />Commission, City Council, and citizens of Gem Lake. It also covers compliance with
<br />and amendments to the plan.
<br />• Chapter 3, "Community Development Trends and Determinants," provides background
<br />information on the city's past and present conditions. Elements covered are
<br />geographical setting, natural features, population growth and characteristics,
<br />employment, economic base, region -serving facilities and land development. The
<br />purpose of the chapter is to determine the current status of Gem Lake, and where
<br />the City may be headed. The chapter identifies possible resources that may be
<br />available and those that should be preserved.
<br />• Chapter 4, "Plan Assumptions, Goals, and Issues," covers the assumptions that the plan
<br />is based on, the goals that have been established and the principal issues that must
<br />be faced.
<br />The goals relate to a "vision" of Gem Lake's future. They stress the preservation of
<br />the "small town" character and natural environment of the City.
<br />• Chapter 5, "Land Use Goals and Policies," divides the city into planning areas,
<br />describes each area, and identifies specific land use policies for each.
<br />• Chapter 6, "Transportation Plan," describes existing roadways, as well as
<br />transportation issues that face Gem Lake residents. Policies to guide the future
<br />development and maintenance of the transportation system are covered.
<br />• Chapter 7, "Sanitary SeoerPlan," describes the City's overall approach to sanitary
<br />sewer services, including goals and policies. The current sanitary sewer and possible
<br />future extension of services are summarized here. The ordinances which regulate
<br />individual sewage treatment systems (Ordinance 46 and 61), and the operation of
<br />the municipal sanitary sewer system (Ordinance 64) are also covered.
<br />• Chapter 8, "Water Supply Plan," examines City options regarding its water supply now
<br />and in the future. The need for conservation and emergency plan procedures are
<br />covered.
<br />• Chapter 9, "Housing Plan," describes the current housing situation within the City.
<br />Census data is summarized. This chapter also includes a list of goals and policies to
<br />guide the future housing mix (quantity, quality, density, and type).
<br />• Chapter 10, "Local Water Management Plan," identifies goals and policies that relate
<br />to the storm water management system.
<br />• Chapter 11, "Community Facilities and Service Plan" covers the current status of various
<br />community facilities and service arrangements. Police and fire protection, road
<br />maintenance, professional assistance, municipal building, public schools, health
<br />facilities, and outdoor recreational facilities are dealt with.
<br />• Chapter 12, "Parks and Open Space Plan" outlines current parks and open spaces, as
<br />well as regional facilities serving Gem Lake.
<br />• Chapter 13, "Plan Implementation," covers the official controls that are currently in
<br />place, as well as developing a Capital Improvement Plan.
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