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Planning & Development DepartmentComprehensive Planning SectionCity of Denton, Texas
Merit Award
In April of 1999, the City of Dentons ComprehensivePlanning Section of the Planning & Development Department,Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc., and Renee Perkins Jaynes,Planning Consultant, were presented a Merit Award from theTexas Chapter of the American Society of LandscapeArchitects in recognition of outstanding professionalachievement for the City of Denton1999-2020 GrowthManagement Strategy and Plan.
We envision Denton in the 21st Century as the North Star of Texas, a community of excellence in living,working,learning,& playing.
TheDenton Plan
1999 - 2020
Comprehensive Plan ofthe City of Denton
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Acknowledgements
ublished:
May 2000, by the city of denton, texas 
dopted:
By the City of Denton,December 7th, 1999 Ordinance 99-439 
roduced by:The ComprehensivePlanning Section of thePlanning & DevelopmentDepartment, City ofDenton, and including:
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David Hill,Assistant City Manager,Development Services 
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Doug Powell,Director, Planning & Development Department 
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Mark Donaldson,(Former) Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department 
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Nancy McBeth,Manager, Comprehensive Planning, Planning & Development Department 
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Stephen Cook,Planner, Comprehensive Planning, Planning & Development Department 
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The Public Involvement and General Assistance of Larry Reichhart,Dedra Ragland, Michelle Lazo, Thomas Gray, Wayne Reed, & Donna Bateman 
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Mark Bowers & John Shreve, Hellmuth, Obata,+ Kassabaum, Inc., Renee Perkins Jaynes, Land Planning Consultant,Rod Zeilke, & Al Petrasek for consultation services involving the Population Forecasts,Growth Management Strategy, Plan, & implementation tools 
*Graphic Design by NK McBeth 
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he creation of The Denton Plan was made possible by the cooperative efforts of elected and appointedofficials, city staff and concerned citizens. It is the primary objective of any long-range plan to produce defin-able and attainable goals while providing glimpses of possible futures grounded in the realities of today.The Comprehensive Planning Section of the City of Dentons Planning and Development Department wishes tothank the many people, organizations and departments for their efforts in providing historical data, direction,insight and constructive critisim in the production of The Denton Plan.
Special Recognitionto the
Citizens of Denton
and
Mayor & City Council
MayorJack MillerMayor Pro-TemRoni BeasleyCouncil MemberCarl G. Young, Sr.Council MemberNeil DurranceCouncil MemberMike CochranCouncil MemberSandy KristofersonCouncil MemberMark Burroughs(Former)Mayor Pro-TemEuline Brock 
Planning & Zoning Commission
ChairJim EngelbrechtVice ChairSalty RishelCommissionerElizabeth GourdieCommissionerRudy MorenoCommisionerPerry McNeillCommissionerSusan AppleCommissionerCarl Williams(Former) ChairEllen Schertz McFarling(Former) CommissionerBob Powell(Former) CommissionerCarol Ann Ganzer
Last, but certainly not least, the following city staff and departments, for theircollaboration, contributions and incomparable expertise, and without whichThe Denton Plan would not exist:
City Staff
Michael W. Jez, City ManagerRick Svehla, Deputy City ManagerJennifer Walters, City SecretaryHoward Martin, Assistant City Manager, Utility ServicesJerry Clark, Director, Engineering & Transportation DepartmentEd Hodney, Director, Parks & Recreation DepartmentLinda Ratliff, Director, Economic Development DepartmentJulie Smith, Manager, Environmental Management Department
City Departments
City Managers Office Planning and Development Department Water and Wastewater Utilities Environmental Management DepartmentEngineering & Transportation Department Parks and Recreation DepartmentEconomic Development Department Drainage DepartmentSolid Waste Department Electric DepartmentPolice Department Legal DepartmentFire Department Denton LibrariesFacilities Management Department Information ServicesFinance DepartmentPurchasing Department
Particular Thanks & Regards
Dr. Jim Rodgers for volunteering his invaluable editorial expertise.Gayle Backstrom, Proof ReadingDenton Chamber of Commerce and Denton Independent School District
Thank You All 
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City of Denton, City Hall, 215 East McKinney, Denton, Texas 76201 Main (940)349-8200 TDD (800)735-2989 www.cityofdenton.comADA/EOE/ADEA
 
REFERENCE ELEMENTS
The Denton Plan 1999 - 2020
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Table of Contents
Element 1: Introduction
Page 1......................................................................................................Introduction
1................................................................................................Statement from the Mayor & City Council2................................................................................................................Statement from the City Manager3..................................................................................................................................... Statement of Purpose4................................................................................................................................................Vision Statement
Element 2: Public Involvement
Page 7..........................................................................................Public Involvement
7.......................................................................................................................................................Introduction7................................................................................................................................................................ Policies8................................................................................................ Public Involvement Goals and Strategies8..............................................................................................................................Public Involvement Goals9..................................................................................................................... Public Involvement Strategies9...................................................................................................Public Involvement Planning Strategies9............................................................................................Public Involvement Notification Strategies10 ............................................................................................. Public Involvement Education Strategies11.........................................................................................Public Involvement Participation Strategies
Element 3: Land
Page 13..................................................................................Population Forecasts
13 ............................................................................................................................................ City Background13 ..............................................................................................................................................Market Position14 ........................................................................................................................................... Holding Capacity 15 ..................................................................................................................................Population Forecasts16 ................................................................................................Populations Forecasts by Sub-Area Map
Page17......................................................................................Growth Management
17 ....................................................................................................................................................Introduction17 .............................................................................................................................................................Process17 ........................................................................................................................................Composite Analysis18 .......................................................................................................Alternative Development Scenarios19 .................................................................................................................. Growth Management Strategy 20............................................................................................................................................................. Policies22.........................................................................................Growth Management Strategy Assumptions23....................................................................Specific Aspects of the Growth Management Strategy 26.......................................................................................................................... Growth Management Plan
Page 27............................................................................................................ The Edge
27....................................................................................................................................................Introduction28............................................................................................................................................................. Policies29........................................................................................................................................................ Strategies
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