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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLocal Comprehensive Plan_Summary Document June 2025Local Comprehensive Plan Town of Barnstable SUMMARY DOCUMENT 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan Town of Barnstable SUMMARY DOCUMENT 2025 The 2025 Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) serves as a strategic guide for the future develop- ment, growth, and preservation of the Town. The Local Comprehensive Plan process was steered by the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee (LCPC). The LCPC is made up of volunteer residents of the community that were appointed by the Town Manager and ratified by Town Council to better facilitate and communicate the planning process, to assure the long-term land use plan reflect the community’s needs and support a robust inclusive engagement of the greater community in this important planning effort. This three-year effort involved a collaborative public process to identify a vision, define key issues, and develop actionable steps that will guide decision making over the next 10 years. Through this vigorous community engagement process, input from local stakeholders, and a thorough review of existing conditions, the Committee crafted a comprehensive framework that addresses the unique needs and aspirations of the community. This framework ultimately created a vision and supporting goals and actions that seek to achieve balance and a commitment to a healthy, diverse community for both people and nature. What is the Local Comprehensive Plan? A Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) defines a long-term vision and growth policy that guides the future of a Town, for an established duration, generally over the course of 10 to 20 years, that anticipates and guides development, land use, infrastructure, and resource protection ultimately defining a targeted action plan for future work and resource allocation with respect to the community’s vision, values and expectations. The plan serves as a guide and resource for elected officials, board members, and residents when considering future decisions including policies related to development, infrastructure, the economy, and resource protection. The Local Comprehensive Plan acts upon the Town’s mission statement “to protect the Town of Barnstable’s quality of life and unique character, engage our citizens, and enact policies that respond to and anticipate the needs of our community.” The LCP defines strategic land use actions and goals as well as provides a clear picture of where additional study or special regulation is necessary to manage complex issues and challenges and is a guide for allocating capital funding and prioritizing town projects. Executive Summary 3Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Executive Summary Introduction The Introduction provides an overview of what the Local Comprehensive Plan is and how it was developed including: • Acknowledgments • Letter from the Committee • Executive Summary • Community Engagement & Process Community Vision Statement Building upon key themes of public input presented over months of community outreach, the community Vision Statement expresses shared values for future development and resource protection and represents a growth policy for the community. Existing Conditions Report The Existing Conditions provides a snapshot in time with a foundation of data and narrative for the current status of the Town which informed future goals established herein. The Existing Conditions is organized by the following topics: 1. Natural Systems 2. Built Systems 3. Community Systems Key Issues & Opportunities Building upon the Existing Conditions and the community Vision Statement, the Key Issues and Opportunities takes a deeper dive into specific topics to identify what has been achieved since the prior LCP, and includes topic-specific issues and needs as well as goals and actions. Each topic includes an illustrative Fact Sheet highlighting significant data points. The Key Issues & Needs is organized by the following topics: 4. Land Use 5. Housing 6. Natural Resources 7. Infrastructure 8. Facilities 9. Economic Development 10. Culture, Heritage & Design How is the Local Comprehensive Plan Structured? The Barnstable Local Comprehensive Plan was completed in two phases commencing with coordi- nation and amassing Existing Conditions with data and narrative for the current status of the Town through detailed data analysis and interviews with stakeholders and town departments. Engagement, together with existing conditions produced a well rounded land use Vision Statement. These portions complete Phase I. Phase II uses Phase I as a foundation of information from which the Committee focused on specific topic issues and needs. Ultimately, a Targeted Action Plan was developed with topic and location specific land use goals and actions to be achieved over the next 10 years. The structure of this docu- ment is further defined below. 4Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Executive Summary Future Land Use Maps Building upon the Town’s Current Land Use Map the Future Land Use Maps reflect on what Barnstable should be over the next 10 years. The Future Land Use Map is organized as two maps: the Regulatory Areas Map identifies future land use types geographically across Town and the Study Areas Map identifies four areas for further land use study. In developing the Future Land Use Maps, the LCP Committee reflected upon land use types and corresponding areas defined on the Current Land Use Map with consideration of areas of potential change verses areas of stability. An interactive version of the Future Land Use Map was developed to obtain public comment which the Committee reviewed and considered in finalizing the maps. Targeted Action Plan Building upon the Existing Conditions, Key Issues and Opportunities and feedback from the community for priority efforts, the Targeted Action Plan provides topic and location specific goals and actions to be achieved over the next 10 years including responsible parties, potential funding sources, and identifies how each action relates to the various chapter topics. The Targeted Action Plan is organized by the following topics: Land Use, Housing, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Facilities, Economic Development, Culture, Heritage & Design. Plan Implementation The Implementation plan defines the process for which the goals and actions defined within the Targeted Action Plan will be controlled through the Town Council in collaboration with Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Town Departments, as well as other Town organizations. Appendix The Appendix provides summaries for each of the presentations offered by Town staff and regional subject matter experts which informed the Key Issues & Needs and includes a glossary as well as sources. Together these sections create one Local Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Barnstable to guide land use policy and discussion for the next 10 years. While the Plan was written by a committee of volunteers who served the Town for over three years, the Plan was truly developed by the thousands of public comments, emails, survey responses, etc. that make this plan unique to the Town of Barnstable. 5Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Executive Summary Community Vision Statement The town of Barnstable is a vibrant and diverse community where people and nature thrive together. We are committed to creating a healthy, safe, inclusive, and equitable place for all residents and to restore, enhance and protect our natural resources for future generations. 6Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Community Vision Statement To achieve our vision, we will proactively: »Protect, restore and enhance priority natural habitats, salt and fresh water resources, and open spaces. »Maintain healthy coastal ecosystems along with commercially viable harbors. »Protect and improve the quality and quantity of our drinking water. »Prepare and adapt to climate impacts including sea level rise. »Reduce our environmental footprint by investing in low-carbon energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and better managing our waste. »Build on our outstanding recreational opportunities and enhance access to open spaces while also ensuring no environmental harm as recommended by the open space and recreation plan. »Preserve, enhance and celebrate the unique historic character and sense of place of the town and each of its seven villages. »Promote a diverse economy that supports living wages and local businesses and restores, enhances and protects the natural environment. »Commit to providing affordable and attainable year-round housing options. »Provide access to high-quality public education, healthcare, human and social services, and a healthy environment. »Foster an inclusive community that values diversity. »Create a healthy, safe community, and care for those in need. »Incentivize redevelopment and encourage new development toward locations with adequate infrastructure and away from environmentally sensitive areas town-wide. »Enable people to travel safely and effi- ciently by the mode of their choice. »Build essential infrastructure that is resilient, adaptable, and sustainable and minimizes its environmental impact. »Increase transparency of the local government so that it can make effective decisions ground in citizen input and implement necessary changes efficiently. »Strengthen community connections and communication town-wide and seek opportunities for collaboration with neighboring towns. »Recognize and build upon previous efforts by citizens and the Town to make Barnstable the best that it can be. 7Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Community Vision Statement Chapter Fact Sheets 8Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets 77.9% (30,408.92 acres) of the Town is within the Resources Protection Overlay District (RPOD).1 The RPOD is designed to protect groundwater quality, reduce nitrogen contamination, and reduce development potential to be more in line with infrastructure capacity. 1.4% (539.08 acres) of the Town is within the Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ).1 The GIZ has been the primary area in the Town designated for growth, both residential and commercial. Approximately 30% of the Town's 60 square miles of land area is permanently protected open space.3 11,469 acres of permanently protected open space. FACT SHEET SOURCES 1 Geographic Information System (GIS) July 2024 2 Town of Barnstable Geographic Information System (GIS) November 2024 3 MassGIS, “Protected and Recreational Open Space” August 2022. Land Use Fact Sheet There are 25,961 parcels that have been developed in the Town.2 parcels with buildings25k 5k 10k 15k 20k 1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2025 9Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Department of Housing and Community Development Subsidized Housing Inventory, April 22, 2022 2 The American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 (5-Year Estimates), Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau 3 Banker & Tradesman Median Sale Prices 4 The American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 (5-Year Estimates) 5 Local Town data on short-term rentals from the month of August 2022 (to get a snapshot of a peak tourist time) through February 2024. Counted only short-term rentals across all available short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) that actively rented in the past year (these short-term rentals may or may not be registered with the state). Housing Fact Sheet 6.2% of Barnstable’s year-round housing stock is designated affordable.1 The median sales price for a single-family home in 2023 was $799,000. 3 At least 1 in 4 of Barnstable’s housing units are second homes. The percentage of units registered for short-term rental at any one time varies between 2.3%–3.4%.5 84.8% of Barnstable’s housing stock is detached single-family homes.2 Nearly 70% of households are one or two people; however, most Barnstable homes have three or more bedrooms.4 households with 1–2 people homes with 2 or less bedrooms 70% 32% 10Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Cape Cod Commission Geographic Information System (GIS) November 2024 2 Cape Cod Commission Geographic Information System (GIS) Open Data Hub, Ponds, November 23, 2022 3 Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Natural Resources Division staff presentation February 2024 4 Rare Species Viewer, MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, acquired January 18, 2023 5 Town of Barnstable 2018 Open Space and Recreation Plan pages 47 and 78; Town of Barnstable Ways to Water Map Geographic Information System (GIS) November 2013 Natural Resources Fact Sheet The Town has 72 individual aquaculture sites encompassing approximately 156 acres between Barnstable Harbor and Three Bays.3 The Town’s Marine and Environmental Affairs staff oversee and maintain: 170 miles of coastline with jurisdiction extending 3 nautical miles out 89 ways to water 4 marinas5 The Town has 163 ponds.2 The Town has 26 plant species and 32 fish and wildlife species of conservation concern.4 27 great ponds (greater than or equal to 10 acres) More than 1/4 of Cape Cod’s salt marshes are located in Barnstable.1 Most of the marshes are in the Great Marsh south of Sandy Neck. 11Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works Geographic Information System (GIS) December 2024 2 Town of Barnstable Comprehensive Wastewater Plan Section 5-3 Table 5-1 Sewer Expansion Plan—Phasing Statistics 3 Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works presentation March 2024 4 Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Volume 2, March 2024, p. 1 5 Town of Barnstable Geographic Information System (GIS) Map December 2017 Infrastructure Fact Sheet Town of Barnstable Infrastructure by the Mile 40 miles of broadband fiber 5 260 miles of public roads 3 190 miles of private roads 3 84 miles of sidewalk/shared use paths along town roads 4 190 miles of sewer lines that the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan calls for adding to the Town's sewer collection system over the next 30 years 2 83 miles of existing sewer lines 1 12Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Town of Barnstable Geographic Information System (GIS) Ways to Water Map November 2013 2 Town of Barnstable Community Preservation Coordinator July 2024 3 Town of Barnstable Department of Recreation December 2024 Facilities Fact Sheet Between 2006 and 2024 a total of $6,581,169 was awarded with Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds in support of 25 recreation projects.2 There are 89 ways to water in the Town of Barnstable including: marinas, beaches, landings, bulkheads, docks, parks, and boat ramps.1 There are more than 100 facilities managed by the town including:3 19 tennis courts 10 pickleball courts 16 softball fields 23 baseball fields 19 rectangular fields 16 playgrounds 48 28 29 71 22 1889 42 1030 81 7857 64 26 4784 45 77 8079 46 4 7 62 34 89 86 62461 2 49 63 70 2382 85 67 66 58 60 25 55 7636 7435 3220 37 5133 3 5 17 38 75 12 13 8741 69 18 19 73 72 65 8 27 50 68 83 56 53 11 39 59 14 52 44 21 40 3154 1643 13Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Massachusetts Department of Economic Research (DER) accessed December 2024 2 Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Port by Port Profiles and Analysis of the Massachusetts Commercial Fishery April 2021 3 Town of Barnstable Planning & Development Department December 2024 4 U.S. Census Bureau accessed June 2024; Cape Cod Commission Housing Profiles: Barnstable January 2024 Economic Development Fact Sheet The Hyannis Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) District established by MassDevelopment in 2022 has resulted in over half a million dollars in new investment in Downtown Hyannis.3 The median income in the Town is much lower than the income needed to buy a home.4 Barnstable median household income $94,387 income needed to affordably purchase a median price single family home in the town $199,000 The Town of Barnstable ranks 4th in the state as a top commercial fishing port measured by catch value.2 4th The Town’s top three employers are: Cape Cod Healthcare Cape Cod Community College The Town of Barnstable 1 14Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets FACT SHEET FOOTNOTES 1 Town of Barnstable National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Map Town of Barnstable; U.S. Census Bureau; MassGIS; and MassDOT 2 Town of Barnstable Arts Barnstable website https://artsbarnstable.com/destinations/hyarts-district/ 3 Town of Barnstable Arts & Culture Coordinator June 2024 4 Town of Barnstable Community Preservation Coordinator June 2024 5 DataCapeCod Protecting Our Past, Protecting Our Future accessed July 2024) https://datacapecod.org/pf/protecting-our-past-protecting-our-future/ Culture, Heritage, & Design Fact Sheet Between 2006 and 2024, the Town appropriated $13,865,873 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds toward 73 historic preservation projects.4 Barnstable has 2 state designated Cultural Districts: HyArts Cultural District (established 2012) and Barnstable Village Cultural District (established 2014).2 Over 20% of Barnstable County's historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Properties are located in Barnstable.1 A total of 182 historic buildings and structures (pre-1951) are located within the floodplain zones A or V.5 100,000 visitors that pass through the HyArts Artist Shanties each season. $425,000 annual collective sales for the artists at the shanties. $3,547,665.00 total collective sales for the artists at the shanties since 2005.3BARNSTABLE CO U NTYTown of Barnstable 15Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Chapter Fact Sheets Future Land Use Maps Building upon the Town’s Current Land Use Map the Future Land Use Maps reflect on what Barnstable should be over the next 10 years. The Future Land Use Map is organized as two maps: the Regulatory Areas Map identifies future land use types geographically across Town and the Study Areas Map identifies four areas for further land use study. In developing the Future Land Use Maps, the LCP Committee reflected upon land use types and corresponding areas defined on the Current Land Use Map with consideration of areas of potential change verses areas of stability. An interactive version of the Future Land Use Map was developed to obtain public comment which the Committee reviewed and considered in finalizing the maps. 16Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Future Land Use Maps Town of Barnstable Massachusetts ÿN E S W Future Land Use Regulatory Areas Map Legend LCP_future_land_use_regulatory.mxd 1-15-25 Residential & Rural Existing Residential Zoning Districts Regional Economic Center Existing Commercial District Downtown Hyannis GIZ / Historic Village Existing Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone Historic Village Centers Identified to be preserved as quintessential New England Main Street Commercial Nodes Existing mixed-use/commercial districts Light Commercial Identified as a corridor to study for traffic impacts to analyze proper land uses Resource Protection Overlay District (RPOD) Existing 2-acre zoning superimposed over existing residential zoning districts to protect groundwater quality !(Î Maritime Areas Existing marinas Town Boundary Line Roads Railroad Tracks Source: Town of Barnstable Building upon the Current Land Use Map, this map identifies land use types geographically across Town. The Future Land Use Map is relatively consistent with strategic planning areas of the Current Land Use Map. The land use strategy remains consistent, incentivizing redevelopment within Downtown Hyannis/Growth Incentive Zone, maintaining the Regional Economic Center, and conserva- tion of the Resource Protection Overlay District. The Village Centers are highlighted and identified to be preserved. The Commercial Nodes are consistent with the Current Land Use Map with the exception of West Main Street being newly identified as Light Commercial requiring further study to identify desired uses that may reduce impacts to a congested corridor. 17Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Future Land Use Maps Reflecting upon public comment and LCP Committee discussions, this map identifies four key areas for future study over the next 10 years. The Community College Area Master Plan is identified as a location for further land use study in partnership with the Community College. The Independence Village Area Master Plan is identified for further land use study to understand proper use types and opportunities for connectivity and neighborhood building. The West End Neighborhood Area Master Plan is identified to study corridor traffic and to analyze proper land uses. Lastly, the Route 132 Corridor Study Area was identified to study corridor traffic and to analyzed proper land uses. 18Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Future Land Use Maps Targeted Action Plan Building upon the Existing Conditions, Key Issues and Opportunities and feedback from the community for priority efforts, the Targeted Action Plan provides topic and location specific goals and actions to be achieved over the next 10 years including responsible parties, potential funding sources, and identifies how each action relates to the various chapter topics. The Targeted Action Plan is organized by the following topics: Land Use, Housing, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Facilities, Economic Development and Culture, Heritage and Design. 19Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Land Use Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Amend the Town’s zoning to incorporate requirements for the built and natural environment with best practice strategies related to coastal flooding resiliency and potential need to retreat. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Establish new lot coverage requirements or enhance existing requirements to define maximum impervious coverage in residential zoning districts. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 1 Analyze current standards for lot coverage and building massing in the Residential Areas. Consider creating or decreasing maximum lot coverage limitations and/or establishing floor to area ratio (FAR) limits in strategic areas to contain the spread of impervious surfaces and to improve coastal flooding resilience. GOAL 2 To preserve open lands, agricultural lands, and cultural, historic, and scenic landscapes, explore locations for an increased lot size requirement in areas with insufficient infrastructure. GOAL 3 Continue to explore opportunities to protect or acquire areas of land to retain and expand open space. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Conduct an analysis of the parcels in the Resource Protection Overlay District (RPOD) currently zoned for two acres by overlaying maps of natural, historic, and scenic resources to help identify if the RPOD should be expanded. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Conduct an analysis of the parcels in areas with sufficient infrastructure and consider amending the RPOD for development potential. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Seek to increase land protected in perpetuity with prioritization for land that is contiguous with existing open space, adjacent to a wetland as well as opportunities to establish or expand greenways and wildlife corridors of sufficient width to protect edge species and species that inhabit the interior forest. Mid-term Planning & Development Community Preservation Committee Community Preservation Act (CPA) State grants 20Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Land Use Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Actively promote Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 61A property tax benefits to rural landowners.Short-term Planning & Development Conservation Town Manager Not applicable GOAL 5 Consider incentives and tax benefits for agricultural lands to increase intensity and economic possibility. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Study options for requiring the use of open space residential development in rural residential zoning districts where the protected open space can help conserve and connect important natural resources or where the development is near mixed-use zoning districts. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B If requirements prove infeasible, explore incentives for incorporating open space residential development in these areas, such as waiving permitting fees or offering tax credits. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 6 Consider incentives or requirements for open space residential development. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Develop and adopt standards to improve connectivity between new residential development and nearby parks, schools, shopping, and services, including sidewalks, bike paths, and enhanced transit. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 7 Improve connectivity between residential and commercial users in the Regional Economic Center. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Amend the Town’s zoning to require that residential and commercial properties are improved with or maintain existing vegetated landscape buffers between other properties and adjacent to water bodies. Short-term Planning & Development Conservation Not applicable B Amend the Town’s zoning to require that new trees be planted whenever a significant tree is removed except where necessary for safety purposes, etc. and consider alternative methods including a fee in lieu. The Town will also consider providing incentives when significant trees, beyond any applicable requirements, are planted. The Town will work with the Tree Warden to determine criteria for defining a significant tree. Short-term Planning & Development Conservation Tree Warden Not applicable C Set standards for the maximum lot clearance allowed for development in rural residential zoning districts as well as Sensitive Habitat Areas including open space that is protected in perpetuity and BioMap Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape. Short-term Planning & Development Conservation Not applicable GOAL 4 Amend the zoning ordinance to enhance requirements to retain existing tree canopy and establish new requirements to increase tree canopy. 21Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Land Use Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Ensure that zoning allows these housing types to accommodate mixed-use with ground floor commercial.Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Ensure that housing development will have minimal impact on traffic through integration of traffic mitigation measures. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable C Amend the Town’s zoning to light commercial along West Main Street with emphasis for integration of traffic mitigation measures and village center oriented design and scale. Consider prohibiting multi-family development of greater than 12 units along West Main Street and the Route 28 corridor as shown on the Future Land Use Map. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable D Support development and redevelopment of housing and other associated uses on underutilized properties around the Cape Cod mall. Explore expanding the Town’s HD zone to enable tax relief incentives through the State’s Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) program. Short-term Planning & Development Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust E Support housing development and redevelopment on underutilized properties within the Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ). Short-term Planning & Development Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust GOAL 9 Develop and adopt standards, including design standards or guidelines, for additional housing types at a scale between two-family dwellings and small multi-family dwellings as well as mixed-use that can be allowed in the Commercial Nodes. GOAL 10 Evaluate regulations to incentivize conforming uses. GOAL 11 Protect and strengthen the existing working harbor activities and character, maintain water views and improve public access. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Conduct an analysis of all non-conforming non-residential uses in the Town.Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Amend the Town’s zoning to ensure that existing public water views are protected or enhanced. Consider establishing view corridors that are required to remain free of view-obstructing buildings, structures, site improvements or landscaping other than low-growing plant material or existing natural vegetation. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 8 Ensure adequate open space is available for residents and visitors to Hyannis to balance the impact of the Growth Incentive Zone. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A The Town should identify and map potential open space/recreational properties in Hyannis and develop plans to enhance or acquire land, given the limited availability of land for standalone park and recreation purposes. Short-term Planning & Development Community Preservation Act (CPA) State grants 22Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Conduct the Independence Village Area Master Plan as shown on the Future Land Use Map.Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Conduct the West End Neighborhood Area Master Plan as shown on the Future Land Use Map to study traffic impacts and analyze proper land uses. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Conduct the Community College Area Master Plan as shown on the Future Land Use Map for further land use in partnership with the Community College. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable D Study the Route 132 corridor as shown on the Future Land Use Map to study traffic impacts and analyze proper land uses. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable Land Use Targeted Action Plan GOAL 12 Reflect on the Future Land Use Map and coordinate further study for the areas identified on the map. 23Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Housing Targeted Action Plan GOAL 1 Explore methods for incentivizing the creation of year-round rental units. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore a residential property tax exemption under Massachusetts General Law (MGL) c. 59 §5O for Barnstable property owners that provide year-round rentals. Mid-term Town Council Not applicable B Explore feasibility to provide financial incentives to promote year-round rentals such as Provincetown’s Lease to Locals Program. Mid-term Planning & Development Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify strategies to support workforce housing and promote attainable and affordable, equity and wealth building, long-term homeownership opportunities such as the CommonWealth Builder Program. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Amend the Town’s zoning to support the creation of housing units consistent with local needs including but not limited to affordable assisted or independent living units for low-income seniors, affordable year-round rental and ownership housing, workforce housing, and housing for residents with special needs. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A To generate more affordable units, consider requiring a higher percentage of affordable units at a range of income levels, and making the required percentage proportionate to the size of the development. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Look for opportunities to provide expedited permitting, zoning relief, density bonuses, and financial subsidy for developments that provide affordable housing beyond what is required. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Establish a calculation for an in-lieu of fee payment that is comparable to the housing market and can be utilized to support local housing initiatives. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 2 Develop strategies that will address the seasonal housing challenges unique to the region. GOAL 3 Assess potential zoning and other opportunities to expand housing options to meet a variety of housing needs. GOAL 4 Strengthen the inclusionary affordable housing ordinance. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore opportunities to place year-round deed-restrictions on residential units such as the InDEED program in Vail, Colorado. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Consider regulations and other policies focused on short-term rentals to the extent they impact year-round affordable housing. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Explore increasing the residential tax exemption for principal residences of taxpayers under Massachusetts General Law (MGL) c. 59 §5C. Mid-term Town Council Not applicable 24Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Housing Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Create and/or support a regional housing services office (RHSO) to expand resource capacity and support monitoring compliance of existing affordable units. Short-term Planning & Development Community Preservation Act (CPA) Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Maintain a build-out analysis, for the entire town, overlaying future sewer service areas, and current and anticipated land dedicated to water supply and protection, with the Town’s zoning to comprehensively consider opportunities for future housing and open space. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable GOAL 5 Pursue the creation of affordable year-round housing on vacant and/or underutilized land or properties as consistent with the Future Land Use Map. GOAL 7 Improve monitoring compliance of existing affordable units. GOAL 9 Closely coordinate implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and housing development to address both natural resource protection and housing needs. GOAL 6 Plan and partner with entities to produce permanent supportive housing for unhoused people. GOAL 8 Pursue community-supported opportunities to add housing on Town properties. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore opportunities to incorporate year-round housing ensuring walkable communities in the study areas identified on the Future Land Use Map. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Consider updating the Town's Local Initiative Program (LIP) guidelines or future Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust Fund Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) to encourage inclusion of units for formerly homeless households. Mid-term Planning & Development Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust Not applicable B Strengthen communication with homelessness service providers to ensure their clientele are aware of and assisted with the application processes for future affordable housing opportunities. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Develop a Master Plan for key town-owned properties such as the former Marstons Mills Elementary School and the land around the Barnstable Adult Community Center. Short-term Planning & Development State grants B Create an inventory of Town-owned property, land and buildings to be analyzed for suitable affordable housing development. Short-term Planning & Development Asset Management Not applicable 25Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Housing Targeted Action Plan GOAL 10 Explore public-private partnerships with the Town’s largest employers, and opportunities internally with the Barnstable Public Schools, to create workforce and seasonal housing for employees and students. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Support the development of workforce housing with tax relief incentives. Explore establishing funding stream for this purpose. Mid-term Planning & Development Finance Affordable Housing Growth and Development Trust 26Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Natural Resources Targeted Action Plan GOAL 1 Continue to conduct long-range land use and capital facilities planning for future provision and protection of Barnstable’s public water supply. GOAL 3 Continue to practice water conservation measures to help ensure adequate water supply. GOAL 2 Continue to prioritize the public acquisition of lands within 400 feet of a future public supply well Zone I, as well as Zone II areas most susceptible to contamination. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A The Town will continue to collaborate with independent water districts to analyze data and implement plans to acquire future wells and associated lands before development occurs and designate Zones of Contribution and Wellhead Protection Zones for future public supply wells. Short-term Water Districts Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A The Town’s Water Supply Division and the water districts in Town will aggressively expand their Water Conservation Programs, by combining public education with incentives and regulatory tools to drive measurable reductions in water use. This potentially includes subsidized distribution of WaterSense-certified fixtures, rebates for low-water-use landscaping, and targeted outreach to reduce excessive irrigation. Short-term Water Supply Division Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Coordinate with adjacent communities, as applicable, when land surrounding a future public supply well expands into or abuts another town. Short-term Department of Public Works Not applicable B Maintain a map that depicts all Zone I and Zone II areas overlaid with existing conservation lands.Short-term Information Technology (IT)Not applicable C Develop a plan to prioritize acquisition of land that is contiguous with Zone I and Zone II areas.Mid-term Planning & Development Community Preservation Act (CPA) GOAL 4 Control erosion in barrier beaches and coastal banks to the greatest extent possible to protect important wildlife habitat and recreational amenities and provide storm surge protection. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Accomplish the Sandy Neck Beach Park coastal resiliency project.Short-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Department of Public Works State grants 27Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Natural Resources Targeted Action Plan GOAL 6 Update and expand the scope of the Town’s Coastal Resource Management Plan (2009) to provide guidance for the various competing uses of all the Town’s harbors and coastal resources including balancing protecting habitat and overall coastal water quality and providing coastal access for passive and active water dependent recreational activities. GOAL 7 Within lake and pond recharge areas, development or redevelopment located within 300 feet of freshwater water bodies shall be required to meet critical nutrient loading standards. GOAL 5 Develop a long-term restoration plan for the town’s salt marshes. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore establishing moratoriums on new (non pre-existing) or expansion of existing docks and moorings until the plan is updated to evaluate the effects of these structures on shellfish and other habitat. Short-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Planning & Development Not applicable B Evaluate proactive planning and permitting to protect endangered species habitat while still providing recreational opportunity to the public. Mid-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to explore requiring or incentivizing emerging technologies for septic systems in priority areas not identified to be sewered through the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) and ensure appropriate management of septic systems. Mid-term Department of Public Works Not applicable B Provide outreach to property owners so they are aware of and take advantage of the state tax credit, as applicable, for installing emerging technologies for septic systems. Short-term Department of Public Works Not applicable C Develop a pilot project for emerging technologies for septic systems for properties not identified to be sewered within the timeframe of this plan. Long-term Department of Public Works State grants D Engage in regional efforts including the Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Pond Monitoring Program to monitor water quality for the Town’s ponds and lakes and other ways in which the Town can track TMDLs. Short-term Department of Public Works Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify and map potential areas for marsh migration and prioritize protection of these areas in collaboration with local nonprofits like Mass Audubon, Orenda, and others that already have started this type of work. Mid-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Conservation Not applicable B Establish techniques to increase accretion of saltwater marshes to help them keep up with sea level rise over time. Mid-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Conservation Not applicable C Build on the work conducted to date through the Ecosystem Restoration Program in collaboration with the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. Mid-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Conservation Not applicable D Continue to identify and protect the Town’s remaining eelgrass beds.Short-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Not applicable 28Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Natural Resources Targeted Action Plan GOAL 10 Examine opportunities to enhance communications to abutters for large-scale proposals submitted to the Conservation Commission. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore the ability to require notification of proposals within 300 feet of a pond to all property owners along the pond shoreline. Mid-term Planning & Development Conservation Not applicable GOAL 11 Establish a living list of native and climate resilient tree and shrub species of all sizes that can thrive in current and future climate conditions projected for the region, paired with a list of complementary best practices for planting and maintenance. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A At application, provide applicant with the tree and shrub list to promote biodiversity especially within wetland buffers and forested areas and provide guidance for urban verses rural streetscaping and for open space environments. Short-term Planning & Development Conservation Not applicable GOAL 8 Continue to coordinate an inventory and analysis of all of the Town’s freshwater ponds and lakes to evaluate the status of each waterbody including water quality and additional impacts like flooding. GOAL 9 Maximize the ecological health of the Town’s 5 herring runs. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to institute the Town’s Pond and Lake Management Plan Program which involves monitoring nutrient sources to better understand the sources that impair our freshwater ponds and lakes and developing management reports with recommendations to restore water quality. Short-term Department of Public Works Conservation Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify and map obstructions along the herring runs.Short-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Department of Public Works Not applicable GOAL 12 Increase tree canopy and vegetation buffers to protect sensitive areas and enhance wildlife habitat. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to implement the Greening Hyannis program to increase tree canopy. Short-term Planning & Development Tree Warden State grants B The Conservation Commission shall establish objective and consistent criteria for requiring a larger buffer (e.g. where the standard buffers are inadequate to protect sensitive areas or where the site conditions such as slopes or soils suggest that a larger buffer is necessary to prevent adverse impacts). Mid-term Conservation Commission Not applicable C Investigate Town land for potential to develop a tree farm. Identify where more trees could be added on Town land not subject to coastal flooding. Long-term Planning & Development Asset Management Not applicable 29Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Natural Resources Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore incentives for ecological landscaping such as a rain garden rebate program. Promote reduction of lawn areas and elimination of irrigation. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants B Explore establishing a tree bank program through which trees can be planted or donated as off-site mitigation. Long-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works State grants C Explore potential opportunities for the Town to grow indigenous plants to be accessible to residents at no cost. Long-term Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) D Establish regulations on fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides consistent with State laws.Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable E Explore opportunities to provide a pet waste drop off at the Town’s wastewater treatment plant.Mid-term Department of Public Works Not applicable GOAL 15 The Town will consider regulations that place more responsibility on property owners regarding environmentally sound practices, and lead by example with its own practices, including, but not limited to: GOAL 13 Analyze town-owned properties to identify areas, especially within the right-of-way, that can be improved with vegetation, such as existing medians. GOAL 14 Explore opportunities to increase aquaculture on the south side of Town. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore opportunities to expand the Town’s Adopt-A-Spot Program and prioritize use of low-maintenance native perennials. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Evaluate mechanism for shellfish habitat protection. Mid-term Marine & Environmental Affairs Not applicable 30Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Natural Resources Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to develop and maintain signage, and outreach programs, including GIS mapping for posting to the Town’s website. Short-term Parking Community Services Information Technology (IT) Not applicable GOAL 17 Continue to expand the Ways to Water Program, to re-establish and/or designate through appropriate legal means traditional rights of ways to the water to ensure that these are not lost or abandoned. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Increase open space to enhance environmental protection, recreational opportunities and community character. Short-term Planning & Development Community Preservation Act (CPA) B Develop priority list of parcels for “undevelopment” for traffic mitigation and associated open space protection. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Evaluate success of the Town’s Open Space Residential development (aka “cluster”) ordinance in preserving open space, and develop recommendation to revise the ordinance. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable D Identify and prioritize parcels for protection through easements, conservation restrictions and other non- regulatory means. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable E Encourage the accommodation of public access rights in conservation restrictions on non-sensitive land through establishing an incentive program for landowner donations. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 16 The Town will pursue the goals of its Open Space and Recreation Plan, adopted in 2018, including: 31Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Infrastructure Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify and coordinate designs and improvements for priority low-lying roads including Bridge Street, and Ocean Street defined as top priorities within the Cape Cod Commission’s Low-Lying Roads Project and other roadways identified as priorities. Mid-term Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) GOAL 1 Identify and prioritize improvements to low-lying roads to improve resilience. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore ability to coordinate remote parking access as well as opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to transportation hubs such as the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and the Cape Cod Gateway Airport. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Coordinate with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) to enhance transit options to existing and potential developments. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Seek opportunities to extend the CapeFLYER to provide year-round service.Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Conduct an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance audit on the accessibility and safety of bus stops and other transit facilities, busy intersections and intersections with high crash rates, roadway signage, etc. Prioritize this analysis within Hyannis and use lessons learned to expand the audit townwide. Short-term Human Resources State grants B Continue to coordinate the Downtown Hyannis Great Streets project for the conversion of Main Street and surrounding street networks to two-way circulation to support safe and walkable neighborhoods. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants GOAL 4 Explore multi-modal facilities and operations to reduce vehicle travel and land dedicated to parking in Downtown Hyannis for ferry service. GOAL 2 Expand transit options within and to employment centers, village centers, and areas of concentrated residential development. Explore options for increasing Barnstable’s connectivity with off-Cape destinations, including by rail. GOAL 3 Address accessibility deficiencies across Barnstable’s transportation system, making transportation options safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities, languages, and cultures. 32Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Infrastructure Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to develop a policy for the Town to take over ownership and responsibility of private roads. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable GOAL 6 Continue to pursue roadway easements for sewer installation on private roads impacted by the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Submit priority roadway improvement projects to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to obtain funding for construction of the projects. Short-term Department of Public Works Planning & Development Not applicable B Implement traffic calming measures and incorporate public spaces where possible with the design of new roadways. Short-term Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to prioritize submission of priority roadway improvement projects to the TIP.Short-term Department of Public Works Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Complete the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Barnstable that connects from Yarmouth to Sandwich and coordinate multi-modal connections to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. Mid-term Department of Public Works State grants GOAL 9 Continue to implement the Town’s Complete Streets Policy and Prioritization Plan. GOAL 7 Actively participate, submit projects, and seek priority on the Cape Cod Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to leverage State and Federal funding for local and/or regional priority transportation projects. GOAL 8 Continue to build out the Town’s system of bike lanes, bike paths, bike routes, and related amenities, prioritizing safety and connections with other existing bikeways, the future Cape Cod Rail Trail, and linkages to public facilities, recreation and conservation areas, village centers, educational facilities, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, etc. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore regulatory opportunities to incentivize joint uses for underutilized parking lots.Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Explore opportunities to add structured parking in Downtown Hyannis in order to reduce the parking footprint. Consider potential for incorporation of a rooftop garden, solar panels and parking spaces for motorcoaches. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 5 Use parking facilities to their full capacity and look for opportunities to develop joint uses. 33Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Infrastructure Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore future expansion of water treatment plan for emerging contaminants including PFAS and other similar contaminants. Long-term Department of Public Works Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify the need to develop one or more new public well sites and develop associated financial strategies. Mid-term Department of Public Works Water Districts Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) GOAL 12 Continue to update water treatment technology to address regulatory mandates and emerging and known contaminants. GOAL 11 Coordinate next steps on expanding water supply infrastructure to comply with redundancy requirements and plan for long-term resilience. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Evaluate implementation of the the CWMP every five years or as otherwise required to confirm that the Town is meeting the goals defined within the plan. Mid-term Department of Public Works Not applicable B Review and implement programs to require or incentivize emerging technologies for septic systems for properties not identified to be sewered through the CWMP. Long-term Department of Public Works Not applicable C Continue to evaluate actual growth realized vs projected build out to identify capacity of the Town’s on-going sewer improvement in accordance with the CWMP. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable GOAL 10 Continue to implement the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) and coordinate updates as required by such factors as growth, environmental impact or regulatory requirements to address the community’s wastewater needs as prescribed by regional, state, and federal regulations. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Update culvert inventory to develop a prioritization plan to coordinate future improvements. Short-term Department of Public Works Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Develop an Energy Efficiency Plan to refine and outline energy reduction goals, strategies to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency, and how progress towards goals will be tracked. Mid-term Asset Management State grants GOAL 13 Continue to update aging and undersized culverts to improve coastal resiliency, emergency hazard response, and water quality, and restore wildlife habitat, where feasible. GOAL 14 Continue to update and monitor existing greenhouse gas emissions inventories and execute projects to reduce emissions. 34Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Infrastructure Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Develop a Lighting Plan that focuses on frequently traveled roadways, bike and pedestrian corridors used for daily travel to work and at intersections with high nighttime crash rates. Mid-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable B Set lighting standards that reduce or eliminate glare and light pollution into the night sky.Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 16 Develop a town-wide lighting survey to determine where additional street lighting is necessary to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Coordinate Road Safety Audits (RSA) for existing intersections to examine road safety issues and to identify opportunities for improvements in safety for all road users. Short-term Department of Public Works State grants GOAL 15 Target improvements to roadways and intersections with the highest crash rate to reduce the number of vehicle and pedestrian crashes and to improve the safety of all users. 35Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Facilities Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A The Town will support and encourage the joint planning, siting, development and use of public facilities and services through interdepartmental coordination and in collaboration with community organizations in areas of mutual concern and benefit in order to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize impacts on the environment such as conducting a needs assessment for ongoing operations for the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. Short-term Asset Management Community Services Department of Public Works Not applicable B Monitor and benchmark services and infrastructure necessary to support development and redevelopment without decreasing levels of service adopted by this plan to ensure there will be adequate personnel levels consistent with population and demographic needs. Short-term Asset Management Community Services Department of Public Works School Department Not applicable C Provide inter-generational spaces and programing to diminish feelings of isolation. Mid-term Council on Aging Planning & Development Not applicable D Strengthen social interaction and neighborhood engagement across the community for all ages.Short-term Council on Aging Not applicable GOAL 1 Provide well-maintained public facilities and services that serve the current and future social, economic, cultural, safety, traffic, and communication needs of the community; that are equitably distributed; and are provided with minimal environmental impact. ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Develop mechanism to calculate public safety services impact when development is proposed.Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Continue to implement goals defined within the Comprehensive Athletic Fields and Courts Study and the Town of Barnstable ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. Short-term Community Services Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Actively explore integration of multi-modal transportation services with airport services through the development of a fixed-route microtransit program to deliver people to and from the Airport and Downtown Hyannis. Mid-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works State grants B Implement goals established within the Airport Master Plan. Mid-term Cape Cod Gateway Airport Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) GOAL 2 Provide high quality public safety services for the residents of Barnstable through cost effective maintenance and upgrades of facilities and equipment. GOAL 3 Continue existing operations at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport and better integrate the Airport within the regional transportation network. 36Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Facilities Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify and secure or retain land for future school facility expansion and/or redevelopment.Mid-term School Department Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants B Continue to implement goals defined within the Barnstable Public Schools Facilities Condition Assessment.Short-term School Department Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants C Complete feasibility study to examine the possibility of creating workforce housing on public properties. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants D Ensure that future buildout projections and residential development proposals are communicated to the affected public school district in a timely manner so they can plan effectively for future needs. Short-term Planning & Development School Department Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Review priorities defined within the Facility Tour Evaluation and confirm implementation. Mid-term Community Services Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore opportunities for trails, playgrounds (equip with shade structures, water features, and interactive board games), pickleball and basketball courts, and outdoor fitness stations. Mid-term Community Services Community Preservation Act (CPA) B Explore opportunities for recreational activities including community gardens and farmers markets.Mid-term Community Services Community Preservation Act (CPA) GOAL 4 Provide educational facilities to meet the present and future needs of Barnstable residents. GOAL 5 The Town will pursue the goals defined within the Recreation Commission’s Recreation Facility Tour Evaluation. GOAL 6 Expand recreational opportunities across Town for residents of all ages and abilities. In particular, coordinate recreational opportunities and activities accessible to people who are visually impaired and incorporate ADA accessibility. 37Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Economic Development Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Evaluate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) guidelines and policies to ensure that the town’s program incentivizes investment in industries that are desired by the community and provide well-paying jobs with benefits. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Support reauthorization of the Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ) and consider readjusting the boundary of the GIZ, as applicable. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Conduct the Independence Village Master Plan as shown as on the Future Land Use Map to analyze existing zoning and land uses to develop recommendations to modernize zoning. Short-term Planning & Development State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore ways to continue and expand the Downtown Hyannis Façade grant program which incentives locally owned businesses to reinvest profits into the community. Short-term Planning & Development State grants B Continue to develop resources for economic development and small businesses by publishing timely and relevant information on funding/grant opportunities, technical assistance possibilities, and relevant community data through on-going administration of the Business Barnstable website and email Newsletter. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Seek to develop additional public facing data tools that include relevant economic indicators and information. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to participate in and implement solutions from the Hyannis Access Study and continue to coordinate the Downtown Hyannis Great Streets project to improve traffic flow. Short-term Planning & Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants B Develop projects and identify possible grant funding to build and maintain infrastructure needs.Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Not applicable C Encourage the development of grid resilience by investing in redundant power sources at municipal buildings. Long-term Asset Management Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants D Seek out and support upgrades to telecommunication infrastructure for public and commercial broadband access within Barnstable at the Town’s parks and beaches. Mid-term Planning & Development Information & Technology (IT) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants GOAL 1 Support a market-driven, place-based approach that builds on our existing assets, a tradition of locally-owned businesses, and encourages economic balance, diversity, and sustainability. GOAL 2 Revise and simplify land use regulations including zoning to foster economic development. GOAL 3 Retain and strengthen local business in the Town of Barnstable. GOAL 4 Coordinate infrastructure with new growth. 38Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Increase availability of public access to the water by seeking out opportunities to purchase land that could provide new public ways to the water. Enhance public beaches and support water-dependent activities with amenities. Mid-term Planning & Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Community Preservation Act (CPA) State grants B Maintain, improve, and promote high quality public recreational facilities including beaches, trails, fields, and parks including completion of the Rail Trail connection project from Yarmouth to Sandwich and completion of the Osterville and Centerville Playground projects. Increase maintenance and add amenities that respond to emerging recreational trends. Mid-term Department of Public Works Community Services Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Community Preservation Act (CPA) State grants C Support and maintain town-owned golf courses to attract visitors and to continue to serve as an attractive amenity for year-round residents. Short-term Community Services Not applicable D Continue to support the Hyannis Youth and Community Center (HYCC), including the ability to host events that bring visitors into town and provide a year-round recreational gathering place for all ages through completion of the HYCC Master Plan to examine the facility and recommend changes to better reflect future recreational needs. Short-term Community Services Not applicable E Promote the Hyannis Harbor Hawks and Cotuit Kettleers, and support the presence of the Cape Cod Baseball League in Barnstable including exploring opportunities to site the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame in Barnstable. Short-term Community Services Not applicable F Attract and support the development of an indoor recreational facility through completion of a feasibility study for indoor recreation facility to obtain project costs and identify possible locations. Long-term Community Services Planning & Development Not applicable G Construct a regulation 440 yard (~402 meters) outdoor running track which will be accessible to the public seven days per week from sunrise until darkness. Long-term Community Services Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Community Preservation Act (CPA) Economic Development Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Support development of educational curricula that connects to existing or desirable employment opportunities and career advancement such as renewable energy, medical services and sciences and technologies focusing on coastal, marine, and environmental sectors through collaboration with educational partners (BHS, CCCC, Cape Tech) to develop apprenticeship programs that respond to local workforce needs. Long-term Planning & Development School Department Not applicable GOAL 5 Emphasize educational efforts that serve as economic drivers to expand collective intellectual capital and support an emerging workforce. GOAL 6 Support the maintenance and development of recreational activities for residents and visitors. Fund and implement findings and actions from the state approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. 39Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Economic Development Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Collaborate with cultural partners to expand programming, marketing and outreach to generate year-round interest and increase visitation throughout the town’s seven villages including coordinating expansion of the Town’s Tourism Mini-Grants. Short-term Planning & Development Tourism Fund State grants B Attract, encourage and promote new and existing cultural entities to develop and expand programming to generate year-round interest and increase visitation throughout the town’s seven villages. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Collaborate with other town departments to incorporate the arts to creatively coordinate town services, design shared spaces, engage citizens in town government and improve residents’ quality of life. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Enhance and expand the Walkway to the Sea to encompass more of the harbor front, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, JFK Memorial, Veteran’s Beach, the end of Ocean Street and Kalmus Park. Mid-term Planning & Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants B Identify locations for creative shared parking solutions for the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Cape Cod Regional Transportation Center, the Cape Cod Hospital and Hyannis Harbor. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Support the continued development of eco-tourism, tourism that explores, experiences, and observes nature by marketing and improving the Town’s trail system and ways to water. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable D Allocate a portion of the current room occupancy tax revenue to visitor marketing and promotion to increase the Town’s Tourism Fund. Short-term Planning & Development Finance Room Occupancy Tax Revenue E Work with appropriate public and private transportation entities to ensure provision of year-round, reliable transportation and trolley service in support of visitors and the workforce. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Explore and promote incentives such as the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to encourage healthcare providers to locate within Barnstable. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Support the expansion and modernization of healthcare infrastructure and work with Cape Cod Hospital to address their workforce housing challenges. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable GOAL 7 Support and promote arts and culture in the Town of Barnstable to make its seven villages vibrant and economically prosperous communities for the well-being of its residents. Encourage continued development of the creative economy to increase cultural tourism, capture sector dollars and to position the Town as a year-round cultural destination. GOAL 8 Strengthen and enhance our visitor-based economy to make Barnstable a year-round destination. GOAL 9 Support the healthcare sector by fostering economic growth, improving access to healthcare, and enhancing the overall well-being of the community. 40Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Economic Development Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Identify skill gaps in marine industries for workforce development and conversion from jobs to careers by working with educational community and workforce development organizations including the Brazilian Resource Center— Health Ministry to help them to develop curriculum in order to expand workforce opportunities. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants B Support the development, growth, and retention of innovative technologies that can be shared and exported by utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to attract new industries in bio-tech and clean water to locate in Barnstable. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Continue to seek ways to support the commercial finfish and shellfish industry, including investment in relevant waterfront facilities. This should include conducting a feasibility study to examine locating a new commercial finfish and shellfish offload facility in Town. Mid-term Planning & Development Marine & Environmental Affairs Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants GOAL 10 Cultivate innovative Blue Economy initiatives that stimulate economic growth, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance the quality of life for our residents. 41Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Culture, Heritage, & Design Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Pursue Certified Local Government (CLG) designation for the Barnstable Historical Commission.Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Develop educational content for owners of National or State Register of Historic Places properties, as well as contractors and realtors, to inform them of the benefits and responsibilities of these designations and provide insight for restoration methods, resources, materials and design standards for historic properties. Mid-term Planning & Development Not applicable C Leverage façade improvement and other district level programs to assist owners in maintaining and adapting commercial historic structures through incentive programs. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants D Restore the Historic Marker Program for significant historic buildings to include landscapes and other cultural elements. Encourage local historical societies to support this program in their villages. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Consider additional Local Historic District designations throughout the Town and educate residents about the benefits of Local Historic District designations. Short-term Planning & Development State grants B Assess additional properties for National Register Nomination and review the criteria for National Register designation to create a short-list of potential properties. Short-term Planning & Development State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue town wide archaeological inventory and assessment process to identify important sites. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Enhance promotion of the Town’s historic museums for residents and visitors. Provide translated materials to underrepresented populations in Town and make it easier for all residents to participate. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Involve younger generations in historic preservation through hands-on education and training, living history initiatives in collaboration with local museums including the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Coast Guard Heritage Museum, and the Blacksmith. Short-term School Department Not applicable GOAL 1 Explore opportunities to protect key historical and cultural resources. GOAL 2 Assess expansion of National, State and Local Historic Districts. GOAL 3 Ensure protection of Archaeological sites. GOAL 4 Broaden representation and increase engagement in historic preservation. 42Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Culture, Heritage, & Design Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Pursue design standards that are sensitive to and preserve the historic character of each village.Mid-term Planning & Development State grants B Continue to refine the Downtown Hyannis Unified Design Guidelines and Regulations through partnership with the Planning Board and the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District. Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Ensure that Barnstable’s vistas and viewsheds, both landward and seaward are protected and preserved to retain their community character defining and value enhancing functions by expanding the 2009 Heritage Landscapes Project to include specific strategies to preserve the Town’s most significant natural and cultural landscapes. Long-term Planning & Development Not applicable ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Enhance and expand the cultural districts and work with partners to plan for long-term program funding and facilities maintenance needs. Mid-term Planning & Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants B Pursue safety and connectivity improvements, including improving paths to parking lots, and enhanced lighting, signage, restrooms, and general aesthetics. Short-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to implement the Downtown Hyannis Wayfinding Signage Plan.Short-term Planning & Development State grants ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Continue to encourage private entities to sponsor installation and maintenance of roadside landscaping and coordinate effort to wrap utility boxes. Short-term Planning & Development Tourism Fund B Coordinate design standards for landscaping, paving, signage, lighting, tree planting, furnishings, and other elements. Short-term Planning & Development State grants C Utilize revenue from the Hyannis District Improvement Financing (DIF) program to enhance streetscape and public realm assets in the Downtown Hyannis area. Mid-term Planning & Development Department of Public Works District Improvement Financing (DIF) GOAL 6 Coordinate design standards. GOAL 5 Explore opportunities to enhance preservation of Scenic Resources. GOAL 7 Continue to prioritize and coordinate physical and programmatic infrastructure for the Town’s Arts and Culture Program. GOAL 8 Create and implement consistent signage standards, including public wayfinding and other signage consistent with Barnstable’s image and visual branding. GOAL 9 Pursue public roadside beautification, including landscape maintenance, mitigation of invasive species, planting and pruning of public shade trees, and design of utilities. 43Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Culture, Heritage, & Design Targeted Action Plan ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE PARTIES POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCE OVERLAP WITH OTHER CHAPTERS A Collaborate with cultural partners to support art that reflects local history, landscapes and culture.Short-term Planning & Development Not applicable B Collaborate with local farms and farmers to create and coordinate art, music and events such as farmers and craft and art markets that celebrate local food and agricultural landscapes. Short-term Planning & Development Tourism Fund C Collaborate with boating, fishing, environmental and other members of the Blue Economy community to promote art, music and events that celebrate Barnstable’s connection to the water. Short-term Planning & Development Tourism Fund D Work with appropriate town entities to coordinate guidelines and process to incorporate artist elements into streetscapes, public spaces and municipally provided amenities and publications through the development of a Public Arts Master Plan. Mid-term Planning & Development State grants E Develop a long-term plan for the Artists Shanties Program to continue to facilitate opportunities for the public to interact with members of the creative economy via Town-run programs that engage the public and artists. Mid-term Planning & Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Tourism Fund State grants GOAL 10 Coordinate opportunities to promote place-based arts and culture. 44Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Targeted Action Plan Plan Implementation Implementation of the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) will ultimately be controlled through the Town Council. The implementation process will entail robust collaboration with Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Town Departments, as well as other Town organiza- tions. The Town Council will be responsible for identifying annual priorities and overseeing implementation through its Strategic Plan. The Planning Board will play a key role in implementing the LCP, particularly the elements related to land use policy and ordinance revisions recommended by the LCP. The Board also will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the LCP and authoring an annual report to the Town Council on steps taken to achieve the Town Council Strategic Plan through actions defined in the LCP. To assist in understanding the process through which the Town will implement action items, a diagram depicting the relationship between the LCP, Town Council Strategic Plan, and the Planning Board can be found on the following page. The LCP Action Plan assigns timeframes and parties responsible for undertaking actions to ensure that the LCP is successfully implemented. The Planning Board, with staff support from the Planning and Development Department, will present a report on the implementation on an annual basis. • The Planning Department will contact relevant departments on an annual basis to get an appraisal of the status of action items assigned to each department. • Information from the various departments on action items will be presented to the Planning Board, who will review and provide a written report to the Town Council giving the status of the LCP. • The Town will include results of the written report to Town Council in the Annual Report. This will include publishing reports on imple- mentation progress to report to the public on progress in achieving the community’s goals. 45Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Plan Implementation Planning BoardReport to Council& Design ProjectsConcentrated PlanningPlan / Ot h e r F u n d in gCapital Im p r o v e m e n tI mp le m e ntation T o w n C o u n c i l S tr a t e g i c P lan Local C o m p r e h e n s i vePlan Actio n P r i o r i t i esThe Local Comprehensive Plan informs the development of the Town Council Strategic Plan, and in turn the Town Council monitors the LCP to ensure the action plan is being imlpemented. 46Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan | Plan Implementation