Cape May Master Plan Reexamination Open House to Be Held April 16

CAPE MAY – The City of Cape May Planning Board is currently reexamining the Master Plan and desires input in planning for Cape May’s future. 
The Master Plan provides a vision for the municipality. The Master Plan provides direction and guidance for the growth, resource preservation, and land-use decisions.
A good comprehensive plan recognizes the needs of the municipality; the municipality’s relationship to neighboring communities, the county, state, and other regional agencies; and existing constraints and opportunities such as circulation patterns, environmental conditions, and development patterns; and includes projections and anticipated development trends. Reexamination of the Master Plan is a document that is adopted by the municipal Planning Board.
Participation and input from the public, business owners, and stakeholders is vital for the plan to be successful!
As part of the reexamination process, Cape May will utilize a participatory process that engages local residents, business persons, and other interested stakeholders in discussing what they want the community to be. They will identify where the community seems to be heading and what has to be done to achieve the desired common vision. The plan will provide for sustainable growth, recognize fiscal constraints, housing needs, and protection of natural, historical, and community resources.
To develop this community vision, Cape May will hold interactive discussions with residents and other community stakeholders to identify the community’s purpose, core values, and vision of the future that will be utilized to determine community goals and action plans.
On behalf of the City of Cape May Planning Board, representatives, group members, and other interested parties are invited to the community Open House at Cape May City Convention Hall April 16, from 7-9 p.m. The City of Cape May is encouraging broad participation and would like the public’s help in promoting the meeting and inviting all interested persons.