FLAGSTAFF — On July 13, 2021, the City of Flagstaff will begin a 60-day public review process for a major amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030. The proposed amendment will update the
update the Plan’s climate action goals and policies to align with the recently-adopted Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan. The proposed amendment is within the Climate Change and Adaptation section of the Environmental Planning & Conservation Chapter, located on pages IV-11 and IV-12. The public review period begins on July 13, 2021, and ends on September 13, 2021.
The climate action work of the City has evolved rapidly since the 2014 adoption of the Regional Plan, creating a gap between the guidance provided in the Regional Plan and the City’s declared climate goals and the ambition of its climate actions.
This proposed amendment will ensure congruence between the City’s climate goals and the Regional Plan 2030. This will reduce confusion, increase transparency, and support decision-makers.
The public is invited to learn more about this amendment and submit feedback during the 60-day public review process. Three events will be held for the public to learn more on the proposed amendment, discuss the amendment with staff, and provide input. The first information session will be held online on Tuesday, July 20th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcOmspzwtGNXt4KTz34RJ5Nd2SuLPd597
Information about all public events, as well as information on how to submit comments or ask questions is available on the Amendment web page at https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4672/Regional-Plan-Amendment-for-Carbon-Neutr. A form is also available on the Flagstaff Community Forum where residents can submit questions or comments, at www.Flagstaff.az.gov/FCF.
For questions about the amendment process or the Carbon Neutrality Plan, contact Jenny Niemann at jniemann@flagstaffaz.gov.