Severance kicks off comprehensive-plan update, emphasizes small-town character and economic development
Apr 14, 2026
Ayers planning team launched an eight-month comprehensive-plan update, outlined statutory strategic-growth requirements, and collected council priorities (small-town character, more commercial options, community gathering spaces) through a short visioning exercise.
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Ayers planning project director Josh Elhava told the council the town is beginning an eight-month comprehensive-plan update that will fold in recent housing, infrastructure and code work and incorporate new state-required strategic-growth elements. He said the plan is intended as a living document that will guide investment over the next five to ten years.
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