PLAN Defiance

The City of Defiance began the process of updating the comprehensive plan in February 2022. The last comprehensive plan was created in 2011. The purpose of the comprehensive plan is to create a shared vision for the community to preserve and build on its heritage while giving direction for desirable growth and redevelopment and the implementation of important priorities. The entire process took about 18 months and was adopted by Council in September 2023.

The Comprehensive Plan will provide the community officials, residents and decision makers with guidance in the following areas:

• Community Services and Facilities (schools, library, etc.)
• Housing and Neighborhoods
• Economic Development and Downtown / Riverfront Revitalization
• Future Land Use and Zoning
• Infrastructure (water/sewer capacity, and other utilities)
• Parks, Recreation and Open Space
• Transportation and Connectivity (streets, parking, bicycle and pedestrian mobility)
• Plan Implementation (getting stuff done and holding people accountable!)