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What is a Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-range guide for land use, development, and community building projects. It must include a statement of objectives for future development, land use policies, and policies for the development of public infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and community facilities. The comprehensive plan will cover topics such as land use, economic development, infrastructure, natural resources, agriculture, quality of life, and housing.  It is used by elected officials and town staff as they evaluate and make decisions on proposed development. It also communicates the Town’s vision for the future to property owners, businesses, and developers that may be interested in Sheridan.

What is a Thoroughfare Plan?

A Thoroughfare Plan is a long-range planning tool which establishes goals, policies and recommendations regarding the development of a safe, efficient, and balanced transportation system that will support the community’s future needs. The plan is not a traffic study intended to address immediate traffic concerns. It will identify project priorities to improve the street network and accommodate future travel demands based on potential population and employment growth. It will also identify future roadway design standards and desired right-of-way dimensions for existing and proposed streets.

Purpose of the Plan

  1. ANALYSIS: Evaluate the existing conditions present in Sheridan, including demographic and socioeconomic trends and an inventory of the built and natural environment.

  2. ENGAGEMENT: Use community engagement to inform the vision and goals, build consensus, and establish a foundation for successful implementation.

  3. VISION: Establish a unified vision and goals for the future of Sheridan.

  4. ACTION: Translate the vision and goals into actionable projects, policies, and initiatives.

Study Area

The Study Area encompasses all of the newly reorganized Town of Sheridan, which as of January 1, 2025, covers 48.36 square miles of land area. It is bounded by W CR 600 S/296th Street/Hamiton-Tipton County Line to the north, U.S. 31 to the east, 216th Street to the south, and W 46th Street/Hamilton-Boone County Line to the west.