The following information has been superceded by the amended General Plan adopted February 2006. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

• General Plan Map

• General Plan Table of Contents

• General Plan Introduction

• General Plan List of Figures

• Land Capacity

• Draft Parks and Open Space Map

• Planning Sub-Areas

• Riverton Transportation

• General Plan Preferred Alternative Map

• Roadway Functional Classification Map

The General Plan is a state-mandated document that represents the long range vision of the City.

It also represents Riverton City's primary tool to plan for all aspects of operating and maintaining a full-service, top-quality municipal government. When evaluating development proposals, decision makers refer to the General Plan to see how the proposal achieves the desires of the community. It represents a plan initiated by public participation and consent, technical research, in-depth planning analysis and advisory recommendations, and support by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

In January 2002 Riverton City initiated an update to the General Plan. This process required approximately one year of research and preparation, public involvement and plan preparation and public hearings to culminate in the General Plan 2001.  Preparation of the General Plan included an extensive citizen participation program that included:

• A General Plan Survey

• A Questionnaire Survey

• Three Newsletters detaining the Planning Process

• Two Planning Commission Public Hearings

• One City Council Public Hearing

The citizen participation process emphasized feedback regarding major issues faced by the City, Future land use and economic development goals, and planning an efficient transportation network.  Other issued specifically addresses include:

• Public Safety

• Public Facilities

• Open Space

• Recreation Needs

• Development Preferences

The General Plan Elements commence with a goal statement for each specific Element. These overall goals form the foundation for the General Plan and are as follows:

• LAND USE ELEMENT  Goal: Promote land use patterns that maintain safe residential neighborhoods, bolster economic prosperity, preserve open space and enhance the quality of life.

• TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Goal: Provide a balanced transportation system that will accommodate several modes of safe and efficient circulation.

• URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT Goal: achieve an enriched quality of life and community image.

• PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES Goal: Provide a full range of necessary public services and facilities that are convenient to users, economical, reinforce the city and community identity, and reflect the needs of its citizens.

• RECREATION, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT  Goal: Develop park and recreation facilities to serve all ages of the community and encourage increased understanding and appreciation for the community's historic and cultural  heritage.

• NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT  Goal: Promote a high level of environmental quality with a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for Riverton citizens. 

In addition to community meetings, future information will continue through the City Newsletter.

If you should have any questions on the General Plan update, please contact the Riverton City Planning and Economic Development Department at (801) 208-3138.