Comprehensive Plan

The 2050 Comprehensive Plan was created from a community-wide dialogue on the existing Goals, Objectives, and Policies (GOPs) and to create a Citywide vision for what the City should look like in Year 2050. Through the process, a vision for 2050 was developed that would establish or set the foundation for Guiding Principles that would layout the foundation for every Goal, Objective, or Policy in the Comprehensive Plan. The Vision for the City of Palm Coast Comprehensive Plan 2050 reads as follows:

• We embody environmental stewardship and promote active lifestyles. We protect our ecosystems and our natural and cultural resources, while expanding arts in our community, developing parks, recreational facilities, and trails, and preserving open spaces.
• We generate diverse economic opportunities, promote lifelong learning, and provide quality education and training. By striving for growth and prosperity for all residents, we ensure a healthy and positive community with a strong sense of pride.
• We prioritize community safety, health, and wellness, giving our residents the ability to work, live, and play in our community with peace of mind. We are a city with responsible fiscal planning, efficient traffic circulation, smart-managed growth practices, a diverse tax base, and well-maintained infrastructure, all of which enhance our quality of life.
• We preserve Palm Coast’s unique suburban character while supporting opportunities for a variety of housing choices to meet the needs of individuals and families across all life stages. Together, we have maintained a thriving, diverse, and vibrant Palm Coast for generations to come.

Vision Statement 

The Vision developed for the City served as the foundation for a set of Guiding Principles which served as a link between the Vision and any update to existing Goals, Objectives, and Policies (GOPs) or the creation of new GOPs. The Guiding Principles establishes the link between the 2050 Vision and the GOPs. These Guiding Principles include the following:

• Protect Ecosystems, Natural and Cultural Resources
• Develop Parks, Recreational Facilities, Trails, & Open Spaces
• Encourage a Positive Community Image
• Generate Economic Development and Job Opportunities
• Prioritize Community Health, Safety, and Wellness
• Support Opportunities for a Variety of Housing Choices
• Enhance Traffic Circulation
• Maintain and Upgrade Public Facilities and Infrastructure
• Uphold Responsible Fiscal Planning Practices
• Preserve Suburban Character in Existing Areas
• Promote Work, Live, and Play in Appropriate Areas
• Expand Opportunities for Quality Education

The City has developed this Unified LDC to implement its Comprehensive Plan and to streamline the development review process. The LDC sets forth regulations, requirements, and procedures governing the use and development of land for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City and to enhance the appearance, function, and livability of the City, to the end of improving the overall quality of life within the community.