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Development Code calibration, linkage to the City’s strategic plan, and strategies to foster
additional redevelopment and sustainable land use along the City’s commercial corridors. Plan
implementation will be tracked through the City strategic plan and through an independent
implementation plan linked directly to the comprehensive plan.

2. Manage comprehensive planning to support the City's vision

4.2 – Encourage compatible commercial growth

Community Development Critical Business Outcome 02 – Maximize the highest and best use
of the City’s business corridor

Approximately 85 percent of the City’s commercial
properties are located along Colleyville Boulevard (SH26).
SH26 divides the City into almost two equally sized
portions. Given these conditions, the roadway serves as a
true main street for Colleyville. In concert with the
economic development department, planning for the future
development and redevelopment of the corridor is vital and
will serve to foster a more sustainable tax base. This is
achieved with improved corridor aesthetics through
enforcement of architectural and landscape standards.

As part of the implementation of the comprehensive plan,
Community Development staff will begin work to create zoning tools along the corridor for
future City Council consideration. These districts will provide the tools necessary to catalyze
the redevelopment of older, non-compliant properties and to provide specific development
guidelines tailored to a specific portion of the corridor providing context sensitive solutions
for development that seeks to meet, in whole, the community’s expectations.

3. Promote communication and awareness in the planning and development process

1.1 – Actively involve and engage stakeholders
1.4 - Communicate thoroughly and strategically
6.1 – Articulate a compelling vision and direction for the community

Constant, consistent communication with the development community is extremely
important. The department is responsible for the enforcement, maintenance and oversight
of thousands of pages of codes and procedures. These codes and procedures are in a constant
state of review for necessary amendments and changes in order to adapt, adjust and keep
up with ever changing development trends, legal issues and community expectations.

Communication methods utilized in order to keep our customers in the loop include the
extensive use of the department web page, periodic email updates, builder and developer
roundtable meetings, posting bulletins at the front counter, community outreach (HOA
meetings, speaking to various community groups) and utilization of other citywide
communication vehicles such as newsletters.

4. Manage and oversee the development process

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