Future Land Use Goals: Manatee County has adopted Future Land designations and located those throughout unincorporated Manatee County with the intent to limit urban sprawl; provide a predictable and functional urban form; encourage development and redevelopment in existing urban core areas and within existing and proposed nodes (as identified within this Plan); and allow public facilities and services to be provided in a relatively cost efficient manner.
Environmental Goals: Protection, preservation, and enhancement of the natural resources of Manatee County for quality of life for residents and visitors.
Transportation Goals: Provide a multimodal transportation system that serves to increase mobility, safety, convenience, and efficiency; meets present needs; protects roadway capacity; and is coordinated with and integrated into the Regional Transportation Network.
Other/Additional Goals: There are nine other elements that will be addressed as part of the Comprehensive Plan. These include embracing the County’s unique coastal, riverine, and mix of urban/suburban/rural communities; balancing development and preservation of the area’s historical, cultural, and economic features; providing recreational spaces and other public facilities; supporting capital improvements to meet needs based on projected growth; etc.
