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Yes, in order to have zoning authority, the town is required to have a comprehensive plan.
You can view Elevate Black Mountain, the town's comprehensive plan, here.
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A comprehensive plan is a foundational document of long-term planning and zoning.
A comprehensive plan contains a map of future land uses addressing all of the physical elements in the area for a long period of time.
The comprehensive plan lays the foundation for zoning codes, which is the legal tool for implementing the vision of the future contained in the comprehensive plan.
A Unified Development Ordinance, UDO, contains most local regulations concerning the use and development of land and buildings, including zoning, subdivision, stormwater, and natural resource conservation.
