MANITOWOC COUNTY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Comprehensive Planning Legislation mandates that the governing body adopt written procedures to encourage public participation throughout the planning process. The “Public Participation Plan” forms the framework for achieving an interactive dialogue between all parties involved in the development of the comprehensive plan. Citizen participation in the development of comprehensive plans is essential for a number of reasons: 

• Ensures that good plans remain intact over time 
• Promotes strong public buy-in for the plan
• Reduces the likelihood of conflicts between councils, boards, and planning commissions
• Speeds the development process and reduces costs associated with the project
• Increases the quality of planning
• Enhances the sense of community trust in government

Manitowoc County Public Participation Plan

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