Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Develop a timeline for the completion of the Comprehensive Plan with clear deadlines and specific action items identified for each phase of the project. 2. Inventory of existing conditions and pending residential developments. 3. A statement of needs and goals both for present and future Irmo. 4. Establish and implement a community outreach strategy to ensure appropriate resident, business, and Town Staff involvement is present throughout the planning process. The public outreach efforts will help to establish and prioritize goals and strategies to meet the community’s vision. 5. Evaluate the existing Master Plan and other Town plans, studies, and reports that support development and strategic growth. Examples of existing plans and policies include: a. 2023 Irmo Town Council Strategic Vision b. 2023 Irmo Comprehensive Plan Update c. 2022 Lexington County Comprehensive Plan d. 2015 Richland County Comprehensive Plan 6. Prepare for and present at two (2) or more workshops for citizens, property owners, and stakeholders; conduct workshops and visioning sessions with residents, business owners, and Town staff; and present formally to the Town Council and Planning Commission for public input, plan consideration, and final adoption. 7. Hold meetings and calls with Town staff to provide updates on progress and solicit input. Zoom or Teams meetings are an acceptable alternative. 8. Research and analyze existing land use patterns, development patterns and projects, environmental constraints, and regulatory codes to establish existing conditions as well as identify major issues and opportunities. Data should be used to prepare estimates, projections, and forecasts. Analysis should include identification of future growth areas. 9. Formulate and recommend objectives and policies using goals set forth by Town Council, direction in other Town plans, results of the participatory process, and data inventory and analysis. 10. Develop implementation strategies with time frames. Zoning reform is a primary objective of staff and outside perspective identifying deficiencies will provide valuable input for near-future implementation 11. Council Priority: Prepare an updated Future Land Use Map for town limits. 12. Prepare a Comprehensive Plan that incorporates all existing and new plans. A dedicated Parks Master Plan may be included as one of the planning elements. The Plan will include an executive summary with goals to be implemented by Town Council achievable within the ten-year time frame and beyond. The layout should incorporate graphic design with visual aids for the benefit of all citizens. The final Comprehensive Plan shall be presented to the Town Council and Planning Commission for adoption.
