Comprehensive Plan
Alachua County is in the process of evaluating and updating its Comprehensive Plan. Public input is essential to ensuring that the plan reflects the community’s values and priorities.
The Comprehensive Plan is a document adopted by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners that articulates broad strategies and specific policies that guide future development and decision-making for the county. It covers various subject areas such as land use, natural resources protection, housing, transportation, parks, economic development, community health, historic preservation, capital investment, and energy. It is designed to enhance the overall quality of life for all residents of Alachua County.
The last major evaluation and update of the Comprehensive Plan was in 2018-2019. State law requires that, at least once every seven years, each local government shall evaluate its plan to determine if amendments are necessary to reflect a minimum planning period of at least 10 years.
Florida statute also requires local governments to comprehensively evaluate and update comprehensive plans to reflect changes in local conditions. This might include changes in demographic trends, land development activity, service delivery plans, community needs and priorities.
View the currently adopted Alachua County Comprehensive Plan.
Opportunities to Engage
Alachua County Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Update Questionnaire
Your opinion matters! Share your thoughts about Alachua County's Comprehensive Plan.
Stay Informed
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Project Phases
Scoping of Local Issues
Data Collection and Analysis
Prepare Draft Amendments to Plan
Project Updates
Planning Commission Public Hearing Continued to March 11, 2026
Alachua County Planning Commission will continue its discussion of Comprehensive Plan updates on March 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Public Hearings on Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Amendments
Public hearings will be held in early 2026 on proposed amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan based on the Evaluation & Appraisal
Important Dates
Planning Commission Public Hearing (continued from February 25th)
Continuation of the Planning Commission public hearing to consider the proposed Evaluation & Appraisal amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Deadline for Transmitting Proposed Plan Amendments for State Review
The county must transmit any amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that are necessary for compliance with statutory updates by March 31, 2026, in accordance with state law.