Evaluation & Appraisal of the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan

Chapter 163.3191 of the Florida Statutes requires a local government to evaluate its comprehensive plan at least once every seven years. This evaluation is primarily to ensure the comprehensive plan reflects a minimum ten year planning period and to make any amendments that reflect changes in state requirements since the last plan update; however, this evaluation can also include amendments that reflect changes in local conditions.

Our Alachua: 2050 is the public engagement opportunity of this evaluation and appraisal process. The vision of a city is shaped by its residents, and we greatly appreciate your time and feedback by participating in this process. This webpage will be updated periodically throughout the process, reflecting the timeline of the evaluation and appraisal process and public engagement opportunities.

Upcoming Public Engagement Sessions

All engagement sessions will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida. 

Can't make it to an in-person engagement session? Contribute by filling out the Our Alachua: 2050 Survey: [link]

Our Alachua: 2050 Survey

We want to hear from you. Take the Our Alachua: 2050 Survey here: [link]

The survey will remain open until close of business on May 28, 2026.

Timeline of the Evaluation & Appraisal Process

The following is a brief overview of milestones in the evaluation & appraisal process that have already been achieved (in reverse date order).

• March 10, 2026
  The Planning & Zoning Board (the Local Planning Agency) approved the public engagement process to be carried out by the Planning & Community Development Department.
• January-February, 2026
  The Planning & Community Development Department completed updates to important plan data, including population projections, demographic data, and land use data.
• December 23, 2025
  The Planning & Community Development Department notified the Florida Department of Commerce (the State Land Planning Agency) of the City's intent to carry out this evaluation & appraisal process.

Questions?

Contact the Planning & Community Development Department at (386) 418-6121 or email planning@cityofalachua.org.