HomeMy WebLinkAbout4979-22 Approving and Adopting the Northeast Neighborhood Plan RESOLUTION
No. 4979-22
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 24, 20 22
Attest: aeo(Q `/fes . City Clerk
Dawn M. Jones
Attest; 3-1„,i-'c__rit33 President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 25, 22
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Dawn M. Jones
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Mayor
BILL NO. 22-45
RESOLUTION NO.4979-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the
Northeast neighborhood through strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the
Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South
Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land
use development of the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to"pursue the development of area-specific plans
with broad community involvement"to provide strategic direction in the future growth and development
of that area, and to achieve the City Plan Goal"to encourage sustainable growth that preserves and
enhances the character of South Bend and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community"; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, has undertaken the responsibility to prepare a plan for the
Northeast Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created
with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area stakeholders
and other organizations; and
WHEREAS,the Northeast Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies,detailed land
use and zoning plans for the development of the area,and a strategic implementation matrix, all with
public and private sector investment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Northeast Neighborhood Plan
by resolution, has certified it to Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a
favorable recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend
a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Neighborhood Plan, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,
contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is
appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND,INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Northeast Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved.
SECTION II: The adoption of the Northeast Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan,the
Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, by providing further direction for the area of land within the
boundaries of the Northeast Neighborhood Plan.
SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council.
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Sharon L. McBride, Coun it President
South Bend Common Council