A community’s character is shaped by both physical and intangible elements. It is the essence of a place and what one remembers long after leaving and that which is described to others. The image of a community is not static – it can and will change over time. The City of Dublin’s pos

Taking a look back Since 1995, Dublin’s residents and policy-makers have desired a plan that would control future traffic congestion to the greatest extent feasible, while maintaining appropriate land uses and continued fiscal health. It was recognized that although development patter

View larger map The City of Dublin maintains an inventory of existing land uses within the 34-square-mile land use and fiscal modeling area (planning area) as shown in the Existing Land Use map. The planning area corresponds to water and sewer contract boundaries established with the

Based upon extensive public input, discussion with City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and evaluation of community expectations and future needs, ten land use principles were developed to serve as the basis for evaluation of future development proposals. City Council

As with the 2007 Community Plan, Dublin’s housing and commercial needs have been identified as critical issues throughout the course of the planning process, informed by changes in the housing and commercial markets identified in Dublin and throughout the region over the previous five

Dublin’s Place and Development in the Region Dublin was founded in 1810 as a farming and trading village. Substantial development did not occur until the 1970s with the completion of Interstate 270, the construction of the Ashland Chemical Company research and development center, and

The Community Plan is a guide for City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission as they assess the location, character, and extent of proposed public and private development in Dublin. The Plan’s policies and recommendations will be implemented over time through rezonings and su

Dublin’s mission statement serves as the City’s broadest public policy directive. Dublin City Council adopted the mission statement in 1993 to define the major impetus behind all municipal actions: The City of Dublin strives to preserve and enhance the unique high quality offered to t

As the mission statement evolved through the 1997 Community Plan process, individual visioning statements related to critical elements of the Plan were created that represent the community’s values. The following brief descriptions are the building blocks that are reflected throughout

View Larger Map The Future Land Use Map classifies all parcels within the Dublin planning area with a recommended land use, each shown with a different color. The map is supported by a detailed description of Land Use Classifications, which explain the general character of each land u