What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is an official long-range policy guide for the community that includes: Existing Conditions > Vision > Goals > Strategies
65 ILCS 5/11-12-5: Municipalities are authorized to prepare plans for present and future development. This document guides public improvements, zoning, and contiguous territories up to 1.5 miles.
What will Highland, Illinois’ Comprehensive Plan include?
The Plan Elements will include: Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Utilities & Infrastructure, Open Space & the Natural Environment, and Strategic Growth & Land Use
Comprehensive Plan Process Timeline
AUG. 2026: Project Kickoff
SEPT. - DEC. 2026: Understanding Highland
Data collection
Online survey & open house #1
Guiding principles and vision
Existing Conditions Report
JAN. - MAR. 2027: Strategize
Draft vision & goals per topic area
Stakeholder meetings
Online survey & open house #2
APR. - JUN. 2027: Draft Plan
Draft Plan released
JUN. - JUL. 2027: Engage & Refine
Edits to Draft Plan
AUG. - SEPT. 2027: Adopt
Public hearing
Presentation to City Council
Adoption