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Long Range Planning

 "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."                                -George S. Patton

The Long Range Planning Team is responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the comprehensive plan and other plans, including neighborhood, small area, village, corridor, and special program plans.  The Long Range Planning Team conducts research and analysis using a variety of data sources to anticipate growth, development, population, and economic trends; develops the necessary ordinances, policies and programs to address community needs.  Additionally, the Long Range Planning Team writes and administers grants; manages and coordinates the county's housing rehabiliation and indoor plumbing programs. 

Other Responsibilities of the Long Range Planning Team include:

•  Performs long-range and comprehensive planning studies
•  Maintains census data and other relevant statistical information related to demographic, development trends, and planning opportunities/constraints.
•  Seeks and facilitates public input in the development of long range plans and programs.
•  Supervises and manages the county's transportation planning functions; coordinates with local, state and federal agencies to provide transportation planning on a local and regional scale.

"Successfully Planning: Public action that generates a desirable, widespread and sustained private market reaction."  
-Alexander Garvin

For more information regarding the Long Range Planning Division, please contact:

Lisa Cooper
Senior Planner/Long Range Planning Manager
Department of Planning and Community Development
1255 Franklin Street, Suite 103
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Email: lisacooper@franklincountyva.org
Phone: (540) 483-3027

 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

 

Following the community workshops held in each the of Franklin County Magisterial Districts to discuss the Land Development Ordinance Update, the Franklin County Planning Department is pleased to present the results of the citizen survey and the Land Development Ordinance Guiding Principles.

 
Contact Information

Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Mailing Address:
Development Services
1255 Franklin St.
Suite 103
Rocky Mount, VA  24151

Phone:  540-483-3027
E-Mail: Planning Department