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www.kendigkeast.com

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January 21, 2016 Mr. Jim Gray City Manager City of Ingleside P.O. Drawer 400 Ingleside, Texas 78362

Dear Jim:

We are pleased to submit this new edition of the Ingleside Comprehensive Master Plan, reflecting the results of the recently completed five-year interim update process and adoption by City Council on January 12, 2016. The updated plan document was prepared in accordance with our Professional Services Agreement with the City, and with technical and mapping support from Naismith Engineering, Inc. The new Master Plan:

Includes background and statistics that provide a snapshot of Ingleside as it is today.

Captures highlights from community and leadership input obtained through four small-group discussion sessions at the Humble Center during September-October 2015; a general Community Meeting in September and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in October; and joint workshops with City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission during September and October.

Identifies development opportunities and constraints that shape future land use potential in Ingleside, along with projections of the community’s population growth outlook.

Provides a new Future Land Use map for the city, along with guidance on how to maintain and update the map over time and avoid confusion between its broader-brush purpose relative to the regulatory function of the City’s official zoning district map.

Concludes with a Framework for Action section that not only lays out community goals, guiding principles, and policies across numerous topics, but also provides a Community Action Agenda that calls out 10 strategic areas where the City and its public and private implementation partners should focus their energies and efforts.

Now attention turns to the pursuit of near-term action initiatives while maintaining a focus on the longer-term vision and strategic directions set by the plan. Change is inevitable, but positive, beneficial change for Ingleside will require the ongoing commitment of all who contributed their time and ideas to this plan. On behalf of our firm, we sincerely appreciated this opportunity to lend our professional skills and experience to ongoing community planning efforts in Ingleside. We look forward to seeing the city’s continued growth and enhancement.

Respectfully submitted,

KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE

Gary Mitchell, AICP President

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INGLESIDE CITY COUNCIL

Pete Perkins Mayor Dennis Knippa Council Member Place 1 Kevin Robbins Council Member Place 2 Steve Diehl Council Member Place 3 Cynthia Wilson Council Member Place 4 Oscar Adame Council Member Place 5 Paul Pierce Council Member Place 6

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Elizabeth Beebe Connor Brown Steven Cannon Gayle Goble Tom Mannering Ann Miller Alana Seaman

CITY OF INGLESIDE STAFF Jim Gray City Manager Kimberly Sampson City Secretary John Davis Building Official Carey Dietrich Code Enforcement Mark Zans GIS Analyst

KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE Planning Consultant

Bret Keast, AICP Owner / Chief Executive Officer Gary Mitchell, AICP President / Project Manager Maggie Dalton Associate Planner

NAISMITH ENGINEERING Engineering / GIS Consultant

John Michael, P.E. Principal / Project Engineer Melanie Gavlik, P.E. Project Engineer Allen Beyer, RLA Landscape Architect Gabriel Ortiz, P.E. Project Engineer

Thanks Also To…

Individual residents,

business owners, property

owners, and others who

participated in and

contributed their insights

and ideas to Ingleside’s

long-range planning

process.

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Section 1 Introduction

Purpose ............................................................................................................1-1 Planning Authority ............................................................................................1-1

Why Plan? ...........................................................................................1-2 Ingleside Setting and Context ...........................................................................1-2 Demographic Highlights ...................................................................................1-3

Population Trends ......................................................................................1-3 Ingleside Historical Timeline ................................................................1-3

2010 Census Snapshot ............................................................................ after 1-3

Section 2 Input to Master Plan Update

Community Accomplishments in Recent Years ................................................2-1 Community Strengths .......................................................................................2-2 Community Challenges .....................................................................................2-2 Needs/Priorities in Years Ahead .......................................................................2-3 Community Priorities from Questionnaires ......................................................2-4 What Else Ingleside Residents Had to Say ........................................................2-6

Section 3 Development Opportunities and Constraints

Opportunities / Constraints ..............................................................................3-1 Population Outlook ..........................................................................................3-8

Section 4 Future Land Use

Land Use Designations .....................................................................................4-1 Future Land Use Planning Versus Zoning .............................................4-2

General Residential ....................................................................................4-3 Neighborhood Conservation ......................................................................4-4 Multi-Family Residential ............................................................................4-4 General Commercial ..................................................................................4-5 Industrial – Light and Heavy .......................................................................4-6

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Parks .......................................................................................................... 4-8

Criteria for Proposed Amendments to the Future Land Use Map ....... 4-8

Section 5 Framework for Action

Community Goals ............................................................................................ 5-1 Master Plan Content ........................................................................... 5-1 Goals ................................................................................................... 5-1

Guiding Principles ...................................................................................... 5-2 Guiding Principles ............................................................................... 5-2

Community Policies ......................................................................................... 5-2 Operational Policies .................................................................................. 5-2 Environment and Hazards Policies ............................................................ 5-3

Environmental ....................................................................................... 5-3 Natural Hazards ..................................................................................... 5-4 Flood Control ......................................................................................... 5-4 Hazardous Areas .................................................................................... 5-4

Land Use Policies ....................................................................................... 5-5 Overall .................................................................................................... 5-5 Residential ............................................................................................. 5-5 Commercial ............................................................................................ 5-6 Industrial ................................................................................................ 5-6 Central Business District ........................................................................ 5-7 Airport .................................................................................................... 5-7

Infrastructure Policies ............................................................................... 5-7 Utilities ................................................................................................... 5-7 Water Supply ......................................................................................... 5-7 Wastewater ........................................................................................... 5-8 Stormwater ............................................................................................ 5-8 Energy .................................................................................................... 5-8

Transportation Policies ............................................................................. 5-8 Streets and Highways ............................................................................. 5-9 Pedestrian Facilities ............................................................................. 5-10 Bicycle Facilities ................................................................................... 5-10 Mass Transit ......................................................................................... 5-10 Movement of Goods ............................................................................ 5-11 Airport .................................................................................................. 5-11 Water ................................................................................................... 5-11 Rail ....................................................................................................... 5-11

Housing Policies ...................................................................................... 5-12 Parks and Recreation Policies .................................................................. 5-12 Public Safety Policies ............................................................................... 5-12

Fire Protection ..................................................................................... 5-12 Police Protection .................................................................................. 5-13

Public Services Policies ............................................................................ 5-13 Library .................................................................................................. 5-13 Cultural Facilities .................................................................................. 5-13

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Public Schools .......................................................................................5-14

Plan Implementation Tools and Strategies ..............................................5-14 Land Use Regulations ...........................................................................5-14 Capital Improvements ..........................................................................5-15 Annexation ...........................................................................................5-15 Industrial Districts .................................................................................5-15 Economic Development........................................................................5-16 Central Business District .......................................................................5-16 Tourism Development ..........................................................................5-17 Visual ....................................................................................................5-17

Implementation ..............................................................................................5-18 Action Agenda ..........................................................................................5-18

Strategic Actions ................................................................................5-18 Definition of Roles....................................................................................5-20

City Council ...........................................................................................5-20 Planning and Zoning Commission .........................................................5-21 City Staff ...............................................................................................5-21

Figures Figure 3.1, Population Projections, 2020-2070 ................................................3-8

Tables Table 1.1, Population Change, 1960-2010 .......................................................1-3 Table 5.1, Community Action Agenda ............................................................5-18

Maps Future Land Use Map .............................................................................. after 4-8

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1. INTRODUCTION The Ingleside Comprehensive Master Plan is intended to guide future development, redevelopment, and community enhancement efforts in the city. This plan serves as a framework for thoughtful community discussion on the real and perceived challenges facing Ingleside currently – as well as the upcoming opportunities that will shape its future. Through long-range planning efforts, the community can accommodate its projected growth in a manner that preserves its history, culture, and overall quality of life for current and future residents and businesses. The Comprehensive Master Plan resulted from a planning process that emphasized citizen and leadership involvement. The plan’s findings and recommendations focus on the physical and economic aspects of the City’s projected growth and development in the coming years. The plan provides guiding principles and policies that will help to guide City officials and staff in administering development regulations and guiding reinvestment and development efforts. This plan also provides a basis for coordinating various functions within City government and advancing shared objectives with other public, private, and non-profit partners.

PURPOSE The Comprehensive Master Plan includes background and insights about Ingleside as it is today. Also highlighted are key planning considerations for the years ahead, which set the stage for updating the Comprehensive Master Plan during 2015 in terms of community needs and desires for the next 20 years, through 2035. The plan content is based on background studies by the City’s community planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative (of Sugar Land, Texas), as well as leadership and community input received.

PLANNING AUTHORITY As a Home Rule City, the City of Ingleside prepares and updates its Comprehensive Master Plan every five years, based on legal authorities and guidance from both the state and local levels. Unlike in some other states,

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municipalities in Texas are not mandated by state government to prepare and maintain local comprehensive plans although Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code specifies that zoning regulations must be adopted “in accordance with a comprehensive plan.” In Section 213, the Code provides that, “The governing body of a municipality may adopt a comprehensive plan for the long-range development of the municipality.” The Code also cites the basic reasons for long-range, comprehensive community planning by stating that, “The powers granted under this chapter are for the purposes of promoting sound development of municipalities and promoting public health, safety and welfare.” The Code also gives Texas municipalities the freedom to “define the content and design” of their plans, although Section 213 suggests that a comprehensive plan may:

1. include but is not limited to provisions on land use, transportation, and public facilities;

2. consist of a single plan or a coordinated set of plans organized by subject and geographic area; and,

3. be used to coordinate and guide the establishment of development regulations.

The Ingleside City Charter, in Article X, directs the Planning and Zoning Commission to “formulate a Comprehensive Master Plan for the development of the City, containing the Commission’s recommendations for growth, development and beautification of the City.” Section 10.01 in this same Article establishes the Commission and its role and duties:

There shall be a Planning and Zoning Commission whose responsibilities are to accomplish the City planning and zoning functions to effect the orderly and desired growth, development and beautification of the City. The commission shall formulate and recommend to the City Manager a comprehensive Master Plan and shall consult with other city departments regarding planning. The Commission shall recommend any proposed zoning changes to the City Council and shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters affecting the development of the City.

INGLESIDE SETTING AND CONTEXT Ingleside is located at the southeastern tip of San Patricio County, known as the Live Oak Peninsula, on Corpus Christi Bay. The community is in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, a relatively flat area of land along the Texas coast which is home to several large cities including Corpus Christi, Victoria, Galveston, and Houston, plus some populated and some barren barrier islands alongside the Gulf of Mexico. The area enjoys moderate temperatures and mild weather conditions throughout the year. At a latitude of 28 degrees above the equator, the area climate is comparable to Orlando, Florida. Annual precipitation averages 30 inches per year with a mean annual temperature of 72 degrees.

Why Plan?

Local planning allows the City of Ingleside to have a greater measure of control over its future rather than simply reacting to change. Planning enables the City to manage future growth and development actively as opposed to reacting to development and redevelopment proposals on a case-by-case basis without adequate and necessary consideration of community-wide issues. The planning process involves major community decisions about where development and redevelopment will occur, the nature and extent of future development, and the community’s capability to provide the necessary public services and facilities to support this development. This leads to pivotal discussions about what is “best” for the community and how everything from taxes to quality of life will be affected.

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Ingleside serves as an industrial center in San Patricio County while still remaining a bedroom community, and four major Texas metropolitan areas are within a three-hour drive (Houston at 190 miles, Austin at 185 miles, San Antonio at 140 miles, and Corpus Christi at 17 miles). Given its accessibility via U.S. highways and nearby interstates, rail, and deep water access, Ingleside offers tremendous growth potential for manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as recreational and cultural opportunities.

DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS This section highlights some key indicators about Ingleside as it is today and up to this point in the community’s historical growth and evolution.

POPULATION TRENDS

The figures in Table 1.1, Population Change, 1960-2010, illustrate the relative trends in population change over time within the City relative to all of San Patricio County. Shaded rows in the table highlight two distinct economic boom eras for Ingleside, driven by oil in the 1970s (44.5 percent growth in population), and the opening of Naval Station Ingleside in the 1990s (64.8 percent). Since 1960 the City’s share of overall County population has gradually declined as other cities located on the Gulf of Mexico have seen dramatic population increases due to the retiring and weekender population. This trend continued even as the total County population decreased slightly during the 2000s when a nationwide economic recession occurred.

TABLE 1.1: Population Change, 1960-2010

Year

City of Ingleside San Patricio County

Population Percent Change

Percent of County

Population Percent Change

1960 3,022 -- 14.9% 45,021 --

1970 3,763 24.5% 12.6% 47,228 5.0%

1980 5,436 44.5% 10.7% 58,013 22.7%

1990 5,696 4.8% 10.3% 58,749 1.3%

2000 9,388 64.8% 7.2% 67,138 14.3%

2010 9,387 0.0% 6.9% 64,804 -3.5%

SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, 1960-2010.

Ingleside saw a net loss of one resident between Census 2000 and 2010; however, this number is deceiving. With the Naval Station closing in 2010, Ingleside lost many of its military residents, who were counted in the Census that year. These residents have since been replaced by other individuals moving to Ingleside, meaning Ingleside has actually seen a decline and then a recovery in its overall population.

Ingleside Historical Timeline

1854 Town of Ingleside is established when George C. Hatch purchases land on both sides of Kinney Bayou

1857 First post office

1862 Nold Academy is destroyed by Union soldiers

1909 Developers Burton and Danforth lay out the present Ingleside town site

1913 Ingleside Common School District is formed

1916 A hurricane hits Ingleside, destroying local schools and many other structures

1927 Humble Oil constructs a tank farm

1951 Ingleside incorporates as a city

1954 The La Quinta Channel is cut

1974 DuPont opens a branch near Ingleside

1992 Naval Station Ingleside is placed in operation status

2010 Naval Station Ingleside is closed

SOURCES: 1. Ingleside History. The City of Ingleside, TX. 2. Keith Guthrie, "A History of San Patricio County.”

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This demographic summary provides a snapshot in time of thecharacteristics of Ingleside’s in-city population as of the last nationalcensus in year 2010. These key indicators shed light on thecomposition of the current community, as well as the housing,infrastructure and amenities Ingleside will need in coming years tosupport its residents as it continues to grow and transition over time.Other elements of Ingleside’s updated Comprehensive Master Planhighlight newer data since 2010, as available.

Ingleside has a median age of 31.8 years relative to 33.8 years for Texas

and 37.3 years nationwide. The population pyramid generally shows a gradual decrease in the percentage of people per age group, indicating slow

growth. The data shows a slight increase in population percentage

between the ages of 40 and 49.This could be an indication of a returning population with work

experience, which could account for the high income level when

compared to the state.Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Ingleside has the highest average household size when compared to

Texas and the United States, and the second highest average family size.

While average household size is the more commonly used statistic, the

comparison of both average household size and average family size better explains the size of households

and how it influences housing demand in a community. Ingleside’s relatively

high household and family sizes illustrate that the community is largely

comprised of families and larger households at this point in its growth.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Ingleside is on par with Texas and the United States with regards to housing occupancy, with nearly 70 percent of

its housing stock being owner occupied. The number of industrial

and construction workforce individuals living within Ingleside could explain the

percentage of the rental units in the community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

The residents of Ingleside display a wide array of occupations as there is little deviation between the occupation categories. The most common occupations are Management, Business, Science, Art (24 percent), Service (22 percent), and Sales and Office (21 percent). In 2010, 7.7 percent of the population were self employed, while another 19.6 percent worked in the public sector.Source: U.S. Census Bureau

The majority of Ingleside residents (70 percent) commute 19 minutes or less to their place of employment, another 21 percent commute between 30 minutes to one hour, and only 2 percent travel for an hour or more. This data indicates that the majority of residents work within Ingleside or nearby. Corpus Christi is located across the bay and appears to be the work destination of a relatively small percentage of Ingleside commuters.Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Ingleside has a high percentage of high school graduates when compared to the state and for bachelors and graduate degrees averages less than the Texas and U.S. averages. This indicates that individuals who pursue higher education do not necessarily return to Ingleside. This likely also reflects the industrial employment focus in the area. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Ingleside is a city located on the southeastern tip of San Patricio Countyon Corpus Christi Bay, and is located within the Corpus Christimetropolitan area. The 2010 U.S. Census reported a population of9,387 within the city limits that were 14.5 square miles at the time.The city started as a small farming and ranching community in the1850s and in the 1880s was introduced to the grape business. It was aslow start for the community, as the San Antonio and Aransas PassRailway bypassed the city, the male and female Nold Academy wasdestroyed by Union soldiers, a hurricane in 1916 destroyed manybuildings the town had built up, and major employers came and wentthroughout the 20th century.

Ingleside officially incorporated as a city in 1951. In 1954, the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers cut the La Quinta Channel through InglesidePoint, demarking Ingleside-on-the-Bay, where the United States Navyintended to open its homeport in 1995. However, despite efforts bymany officials in local and state government, the Naval Station closedin 2010. While many naval families moved away from Ingleside, thegrowth of petrochemical companies and the need for work broughtmore people into Ingleside than originally left when the station closed.Source: inglesidetx.gov; U.S. Census Bureau

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2. INPUT TO MASTER PLAN UPDATE The community and leadership input summarized in this section resulted from four small-group discussion sessions hosted at the Humble Center during September and October 2015; a general Community Meeting in September and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in October; and joint workshops with City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission during September and October.

COMMUNITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN RECENT YEARS

Positive situation even after Naval Station Ingleside closure - Still able to move community forward and improve City’s financial

condition (rating, reserves) while other cities were raising property taxes and utility rates

- Now build on these successes with Master Plan process

Parks - New plus upgrades to existing - Athletics/fields (Live Oak sports complex) - Activities for kids (skate park) - Exercise/health

Industrial base - Economic development plus gaining more residents

Water system upgrades (storage tower)

Upcoming SH 200 bypass

Sidewalk improvements - Along SH 361 - Near schools

Speed sign

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COMMUNITY STRENGTHS

Location between Corpus to south and other coastal communities to north

Large lot areas for people who want more space, do not want “cookie cutter” homes

Schools

Oak trees – best on coast, need to preserve

Winter tourism

COMMUNITY CHALLENGES

Drainage

Limited amount of easily developable land (floodplain, lack of infrastructure, contaminated sites in some areas)

Challenges to more residential development: - Closure of Naval Station Ingleside - Development costs (land, rising appraisals and taxes,

infrastructure/drainage) - City needs to do more on extending infrastructure and addressing

drainage › Is City receptive to Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)? › Regional versus small detention ponds on individual sites

- City standards for curb/gutter, streets, drainage are not appropriate in some areas

- Need greater supply of “affordable” homes - “Curb appeal”

› Not best looking city – requires “guided tours” to keep visitors from seeing worst areas

› Code enforcement (cars in yards, mowing, furniture outside) › Old buildings › Community clean-up (looks old and unmaintained)

Gary Mitchell of Kendig Keast Collaborative (left) and attendees at Community Meeting 1 in September 2015.

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High insurance rates

Current zoning

Managing travel/trailer parks – needed, but need to be in right place

Pedestrian and bicycle “friendliness” and safety

Inadequate data on local market for prospective investors/developers

Transient population (e.g., people who bring in an RV or manufactured home and never build a permanent residence) - Need people who are invested and care

Condemning old buildings – difficult but necessary

Street conditions (potholes, lack of striping)

Overall appearance of the city – is not appealing to visitors or potential residents - Overgrown grass on lots - Lack of streetscaping - No sidewalks

More community input and involvement needed (one reason for this Master Plan process) – need to communicate the “big picture” for Ingleside

NEEDS / PRIORITIES IN YEARS AHEAD

Adding more residents - Need to get more residential development here as in

Odem, Flour Bluff - Need to be the best bedroom community we can be

› We are Ingleside and not Rockport › Too far off the main highways for big retail

Adding more businesses that generate income

Need BALANCE - We are an industrial city but can have other elements too - Still need to maintain a “small town” feel - Industry will take care of itself – focus on the community

Public infrastructure - Water/sewer system connectivity for residents farther

away from center of city - Better drainage and best allocation of available dollars for

improvements - Street improvements (paving, striping)

“Responsible growth” - Build to the landscape

Completing SH 200 bypass project

More cohesive zoning - Sorting out residential relative to nonresidential zoning - Dealing with history of “spot” zoning - Better consistency in applying development regulations

A map of where meeting attendees live (blue dots) and work (yellow dots) shows that Community Meeting 1

drew good representation from various areas of the city.

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Additional housing options

- Townhouses - Patio homes - “Retirement size” homes

Take advantage of SH 361 on east side as gateway to Aransas Pass/Port Aransas/Rockport – should be commercial zoning - Need to benefit from some of the area’s tourism activity and not just be

an industrial town

Have a new Parks Master Plan – now do it!

Sidewalks (new plus improvements to existing) - Along SH 361 - Connecting neighborhoods to schools and businesses

Better marketing of Ingleside - Need more amenities to be an enticing community (e.g., golf course,

restaurants) - Get people visiting Aransas and Rockport to also spend some time and

tourism dollars in Ingleside – need to make people want to stop and shop

- More emphasis on being a coastal town (publicize boat ramp) - Need a common theme (e.g., coast, fishing) - Wayfinding signage - More advertising and promotion of Ingleside by Chamber of Commerce,

private leadership

Improve community appearance – to support enhanced marketing of Ingleside - SH 361 from railroad to Avenue A to Sunray, Main Street from Kiewit to

FM 3512/airport - Façade improvement grants like Aransas Pass - Public art and banners

Greater community awareness and involvement - Install a community display board (e.g., at SH 361 and Main St/FM 1069)

to raise awareness of news and activities and communicate with entire community

- More community events

Building/maintaining support for long-range and strategic decisions – need to stick with a community vision and address it on multiple fronts

Stop procrastinating and get started!

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FROM QUESTIONNAIRES

Among the methods used to invite input was a brief one-page questionnaire that was distributed to attendees at several community events. Of the 57 questionnaires returned, 44 respondents completed a question that involved a community priorities ranking. The question offered 18 potential priorities and asked respondents to select and rank their top five items. The top five community priorities resulting from this exercise were:

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1. Street conditions / maintenance. [82 points] 2. Better traffic circulation. [79] 3. Visually attractive community. [71] 4. Adequate water / wastewater facilities. [59] 5. Shopping and services. [57]

Points were assigned to add a weighting factor based on the items that received the most votes to be among the top five priorities. Based on this weighting of the responses, the remainder of the list was as follows:

6. Public safety (police, fire). [45] 7. Quality of new development. [42] 8. Storm drainage / flood protection. [39] 9. Growth in tax base. [37] 10. Compatible land uses near homes. [36] 11. Greater housing variety / options. [25] 12. Enhanced City parks / recreation. [24] 13. Reinvestment in older areas of city. [20] 14. Community events / cultural activities. [16] 15. Safety when walking and biking. [14] 16. Public facilities (library, etc.). [7] 17. Trails and off-street pathways. [5] 18. Expand tourism in area. [2]

Write-In Priorities Beyond Items Listed on Questionnaire

Sidewalks in neighborhoods

Expanded shopping

Traffic control and safety

More residential development

Noise (10:00 p.m. curfew)

Bigger H-E-B

Better lights on streets – some areas are too dark

Property taxes too high

Family-oriented activities (e.g., bowling alley, skate park, movies, driving range, etc.)

Consistent zoning

Hazard mitigation / disaster resiliency

Walkable development

Downtown redevelopment

Support for airport expansion and development

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WHAT ELSE INGLESIDE RESIDENTS HAD TO SAY …

The following is a sampling of comments made during informal small-group sessions and other public events hosted in support of the Comprehensive Master Plan effort.

“Ingleside needs an equal balance of residential and industrial growth.”

“We need to be attracting businesses and residents who can add value.”

“Growth is great, but having people want to live here and retire here is very important. People who live here for a while and then leave doesn’t allow a positive culture to continue or develop.”

“Ingleside needs planned growth so that the quality of life is maintained and even enhanced.”

“Nothing [concerns me about Ingleside growing and changing]! I am all about growth.”

“Expand the tax base to fund improvements to the City parks and infrastructure.”

“Most important to me is the safety of our kids walking to school or even in our City parks.”

“It is great that we are growing tax base by attracting industries. However, our population is larger than Rockport and Aransas Pass yet we have less small business activity and distinctive town charm than other communities our size. We have been progressing. There are more businesses now than in the past, but our overall attractiveness is dull. We are just a pass-through town. There is not any charm to show for all the revenue we should be receiving.”

“We need to do growth smart and quick before some other community attracts the key people before us.”

“We need creative development of our community and assets.”

“We need to avoid overbuilding and congestion of residential areas.”

“Will we be ready [for what comes with growth and change]?”

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3. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

As a precursor to preparing a draft Future Land Use Plan map for Ingleside, the consultant team compiled particular factors that can spur development (and/or redevelopment) or can present obstacles to development activity. Some items appear on both lists as certain factors can have both beneficial and adverse characteristics. Additionally, the City can exert little control over some items (e.g., natural environmental factors), can have some degree of influence over others (e.g., development cost factors), or can directly affect certain factors (e.g., local development regulations).

Opportunities

Extent of vacant land within City limits

Extent of land in “R” (residential) zoning districts

Stubbed streets - To expand upon existing residential

neighborhoods

School and park proximity - Residential use attractive in these

vicinities - School and parks in close proximity in

some cases

SH 200 bypass - Diversion of truck traffic from center of

city - Less wear and tear on other City streets

Deepwater access - Prime factor in industrial attraction

Constraints

Floodplain and drainage conditions - Proximity to coast - Flat and low-lying areas - Wetland areas

Existing street system - Limited street connectivity in some areas - Length of east-west streets on north side - Inadequate right-of-way widths in some

areas - Subpar street conditions in some areas

Water/sewer availability - Lack of service lines in potential growth

areas - Public/private cost of extending lines

Industrial areas - Industrial Districts on west-southwest - Industrial zoning on east side, coastline - Extent of vacant land and legacy uses on

east side - Nearly all use types allowed in “I” zoning

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Opportunities (continued)

Existing water and wastewater systems - Availability and capacity in existing

developed areas

Zoning regulations in place - Already a zoned city to manage land use

and development - Opportunity to improve upon existing

regulations

Extent of sites for potential infill development

Utility/pipeline corridors - Public use potential (e.g., trails)

Ecological resources - Tourism potential - Storm water absorption/cleansing

function

Constraints (continued)

Adjacent jurisdictions (land locked) - Corpus Christi ETJ on west-northwest - Aransas Pass city limits and ETJ on east-

northeast - Ingleside on the Bay to south along

portion of coastline - Eventual Industrial District annexations

are last expansion opportunities McCampbell-Porter Airport proximity

- Only two miles from downtown - Airport operations over north/west areas

of city (extensive vacant land) - Building height limits, noise impacts near

airports Past zoning practices

- “Cumulative” zoning (less protection for homes in least restricted districts)

- “Spot” zoned areas - Extent of multi-family zoning in/near

areas with single-family homes R-1 default zoning

- Use of R-1 versus Agricultural district as “holding zone” prior to development

- Challenge of rezoning away from single-family residential in some areas

ISD boundary on north side - Ingleside ISD stops one block south of

north City limits (could deter some home buyer interest)

Pipeline corridors - Extent of pipelines in/through city - Not conducive for nearby residential - Hazard potential

Railroad corridors - Effects (noise, vibration, traffic circulation

and crossing safety, divide up community)

- Hazard potential - Not conducive for nearby residential

Old and/or abandoned buildings - Effects (public safety, property values,

aesthetics, crime risk, vandalism) Abandoned/contaminated industrial sites

- Legacy sites from previous eras with lax environmental standards

- Burden on areas with abandoned buildings/facilities and outdoor storage

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The City of Ingleside is hemmed in by the City of Corpus Christi extra- territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), generally to the west-northwest and over Corpus Christi Bay, and by the City of Aransas Pass city limits and ETJ to the north-northeast and east.

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Displayed on this page is the current coverage of

the City of Ingleside water distribution system.

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Displayed on this page is the current coverage of the City of Ingleside wastewater collection system.

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The location of public school campuses (top)

and public parks (bottom) within the city provide

“anchors” for established residential neighborhoods

and construction of additional homes in

new subdivisions, and on infill lots.

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The location of McCampbell-Porter Airport, and its associated flight operations, in northwest Ingleside influences the type and intensity of land development that can occur in the airport vicinity.

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POPULATION OUTLOOK

The latest population estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau had Ingleside at 9,437 residents in 2013, or about 50 more persons than counted through Census 2010 (9,387 residents). In support of its statewide and regional water planning, the Texas Water Development Board periodically releases population projections down to the community level. The Board’s newest projections, for 2020 through 2070, indicate that Ingleside may be approaching 10,000 residents by 2020 but could grow to only a little more than 11,000 population over the next 50 years beyond 2020 (as indicated by yellow figures on chart below). Another population forecasting method considers the trend in a city’s share of the countywide population in past decades and prospects for its future share. Population projections for all Texas counties are produced by the Texas State Data Center (TSDC), which is the official U.S. Census Bureau affiliate in Texas and houses the Office of the State Demographer. The City of Ingleside’s share of the San Patricio County population was 14.5 percent in 2010 (9,387 Ingleside residents out of 64,804 total residents in the county). If TSDC’s mid-range growth scenario for San Patricio County is extended to 2070, the county would have 89,050 residents at that point. If Ingleside were to maintain the same 14.5 share of the countywide population, then Ingleside would have nearly 13,000 residents (12,912) by 2070.

FIGURE 3.1: Population Projections, 2020-2070

SOURCE: Kendig Keast Collaborative based on Texas State Data Center and Texas Water Development Board projections.

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4. FUTURE LAND USE

LAND USE DESIGNATIONS A Future Land Use map is intended to show the general pattern of uses anticipated and/or desired in and around the community in the years ahead. The map indicates the type of use that is expected to predominate in an area based on what is already on the ground and will likely remain or possibly evolve over time, as well as projected new development. Additionally, it is recognized that other complementary uses will also remain or emerge in each area of the city along with the predominant use types. Specific locations are not yet known in some cases, such as for future public facilities (e.g., schools, fire stations, parks, etc.), as well as places of worship, that often locate in or near primarily residential areas. Some uses are highly market-driven, with their timing and particular location dictated by the extent and pace of other types of development. This includes the typical trend of retail uses following residential “rooftops” – and typically locating at key roadway intersections. Plus the eventual emergence of multi-family development, the location and extent of which can be difficult to predict ahead of housing market trends and cycles, and developer interest in whether, where and when to bring this product to market. The remainder of this section describes the land use categories used on the City of Ingleside Future Land Use Map:

General Residential

Neighborhood Conservation

Multi-Family Residential

General Commercial

Light Industrial

Heavy Industrial

Parks

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Future Land Use Planning Versus Zoning

The side-by-side comparison below highlights the distinct purposes and uses of a Future Land Use map relative to a zoning map.

Future Land Use Map Zoning Map

Purpose

Outlook for the future use of land and the character of development in the community

Macro level – generalized development patterns

Basis for applying different land use regulations and development standards in different areas of the community (“zones”)

Micro level – site specific focus

Use

Guidance for the City’s zoning map and related decisions (zone change requests, variance applications, etc.)

Baseline for monitoring consistency of actions and decisions with the Comprehensive Master Plan

Regulating development as it is proposed, or as sites are positioned for the future with appropriate zoning (by the property owner or the City)

Inputs and Considerations

Existing land use in the City

The locational aspects of community planning priorities involving economic development, housing, infrastructure, parks and recreation, public facilities, etc.

Comprehensive Master Plan and Future Land Use map for general guidance

Zoning decisions that differ substantially from the general development pattern depicted on the Future Land Use map should indicate the need for some map adjustments the next time the Master Plan is revised

The City’s development ordinances are among the primary tools for implementing the Comprehensive Master Plan. The zoning regulations, in particular, play a significant role in establishing and protecting the physical character of the community. These regulations delineate land use districts and the types of uses permitted within them, together with standards for buildings and site improvements. As a result, the zoning regulations, together with the City’s subdivision regulations where applicable, largely direct development outcomes. This is important since it provides a regulatory context in which local land use decisions may be made to foster a prosperous economy, a sustainable environment, and a high quality of life for residents.

Although the Community Master Plan and associated Future Land Use map provide only general planning guidance, their role is especially relevant since it can lead to rewrites and updates of the zoning regulations and district map. It is only

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through the official zoning map and the ongoing zoning administration process that binding, legally enforceable decisions are made about property uses and compatibility on a case-by-case basis. Adoption of this Comprehensive Master Plan, including the Future Land Use map, does not mean that the City’s zoning approach or mapping will automatically change. Instead, the Future Land Use map provides a tool for ongoing evaluation of how land uses in certain parts of the community may evolve over time while some areas (e.g., established, stable neighborhoods) are likely to stay much as they are over the long term.

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL This designation covers areas with predominantly single-family residential uses at typical in-city densities. Due to public service limitations or a less intensive residential development pattern, some General Residential areas may involve lots of one acre or larger, especially where required by public health regulations to allow for both individual water wells and on-site septic systems on properties where centralized water and/or wastewater service is not available or feasible. Some existing developed areas in Ingleside are shown as General Residential on the Future Land Use map. Substantial undeveloped areas also have this designation to accommodate future population growth and new subdivision activity and home construction. This includes an area of south Ingleside that was previously approved and delineated on the City’s official zoning map for a residential Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Development Types

Detached residential dwellings the primary focus

Attached housing types, subject to compatibility and open space standards (e.g., duplexes, townhomes, patio homes)

Multi-unit attached residential in concentrated development, whether for rent (apartments) or ownership (condominiums, townhomes), subject to appropriate zoning and compatibility standards where adjacent to lower density residential uses

Planned development, potentially with a mix of housing types and varying densities, subject to compatibility and open space standards

Public/institutional uses

Parks and public spaces

Characteristics

Encompasses some existing residential areas within Ingleside (and the 6,000 square foot minimum lot size in the predominant R-1 zoning district results in less openness and separation between dwellings compared to larger-lot residential areas).

Auto-oriented character (especially where driveways and front-loading garages dominate the front yard and building facades of homes), which can be offset by “anti-monotony” architectural standards, landscaping, and limitations on “cookie cutter” subdivision layouts characterized by straight streets and uniform lot sizes and arrangement.

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Neighborhood-scale commercial uses are expected to emerge over time and should be encouraged on corner sites or other locations within (or near the edge of) General Residential areas that are best suited to accommodate such uses while ensuring compatibility with nearby residential uses.

NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION The Neighborhood Conservation designation is applied to established neighborhoods that are largely built-out and stable, and where no significant change in development type or pattern is expected or desired. To implement a conservation strategy, the current zoning designations for these areas may warrant repurposing, and their uses and standards may require recalibration, to maintain the desired neighborhood character. This zoning approach is designed to “lock in” standards that reflect and reinforce how a neighborhood originally developed, or has evolved over time, and the existing, prevailing character. Various neighborhoods in Ingleside’s core area are indicated as Neighborhood Conservation on the Future Land Use map.

Development Types

Detached residential dwellings and some attached housing types in particular neighborhoods

Public/institutional uses

Parks and public spaces

Characteristics

Integrity of older, intact neighborhoods protected through customized Neighborhood Conservation zoning with standards that ensure no significant change in the development type or pattern and reinforce existing physical conditions (e.g., prevailing lot sizes, building setbacks, etc.).

Designed to preserve existing housing stock (and avoid excessive nonconformities and variance requests), and also to govern periodic infill and/or redevelopment activity within a neighborhood to ensure compatibility.

Depending on the particular neighborhood, the customized zoning may provide for office or retail uses on vacant sites at the edge of the neighborhood or other appropriate locations.

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL This use designation involves areas devoted primarily to attached housing types, including structures with multiple units. Site design and open space standards may be applied to offset the relative density of this residential type, to ensure adequate recreational space on the site for residents, and to provide buffering and screening between this and less intensive residential uses. This use category can also provide a transition from primarily residential to mainly non-residential areas. Several areas of existing and further potential multi-family residential use in Ingleside are indicated on the Future Land Use map.

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Development Types

Multi-unit attached residential in concentrated development, whether for rent (apartments) or ownership (condominiums, townhomes)

Public/institutional uses

Parks and public spaces

Characteristics

Auto-oriented character typically, but can be softened by perimeter and on-site landscaping, minimum spacing between buildings, site coverage limits, and on-site recreation or open space criteria.

Height and/or setback regulated near less intensive residential uses for compatibility.

May locate near medical facilities, parks and public services, shopping and transit stops if designed primarily for senior residents.

GENERAL COMMERCIAL This designation is for properties in commercial retail, office and service uses, primarily along portions of major roadway corridors within the city for high visibility and accessibility, but also in other locations to accommodate neighborhood-focused businesses. Multi-family residential uses may also be appropriate in suitable locations within General Commercial areas, especially to provide a transition between intensive commercial sites and lower-density residential areas. Ingleside’s General Commercial areas are indicated on the Future Land Use map along State Highway 361, FM 1069, and West Main Street. The General Commercial designation also can accommodate recreational vehicle (RV) parks, which provide a temporary residence for travelers and vacationers bringing their own lodging in the form of a camper trailer or recreational vehicle. Existing RV parks in Ingleside are located mostly on the east side along and near State Highway 361 where natural vegetation is more prevalent, providing better screening of the use. Any new RV parks should be located consistent with zoning standards for adequate site area, proximity to roadways appropriate for such use and for RV ingress/egress (i.e., not on local residential streets), perimeter screening, on-site amenities and management, etc.

Development Types

“Strip” commercial centers along major roadways, with a range of uses, including those on high-profile “pad” sites along the roadway frontage

“Big-box” commercial stores (e.g., grocery, appliances, clothing, etc.)

Restaurant chains including various “fast food” and casual dining establishments

Automobile service related enterprises (e.g., gas stations, automobile service/repair, car washes)

Offices

Hotels and motels

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Recreational vehicle (RV) parks, subject to zoning standards for these uses

Mixed-use developments

Multi-unit attached residential in concentrated development, whether for rent (apartments) or ownership (condominiums, townhomes)

Manufactured home parks and subdivisions, subject to zoning standards for these uses, especially along major roadway corridors and near community entries to ensure Ingleside’s aesthetic appeal

Public/institutional uses

Parks and public spaces

Characteristics

Commercial areas with an auto-oriented character have significant portions of development sites devoted to vehicular access drives, circulation routes, surface parking, and loading/delivery areas, making pavement the most prominent visual feature.

Buildings typically set back toward rear of site to accommodate expansive parking areas in front, closest to passing traffic, resulting in less emphasis on architectural design in many cases.

Development desire to maximize signage (number, size) to capitalize on site visibility to passing traffic.

Often not conducive for access or on-site circulation by pedestrians or cyclists.

INDUSTRIAL – Light and Heavy The Industrial categories accommodate uses that are intensive in terms of how “light” and especially “heavy” industrial activities can affect other nearby properties. This can include factors such as noise, vibration, light/glare, odor, truck traffic, and hours of operation. Depending on the standards applied through development regulations, an industrial area can allow for a wide range of uses, from office/warehouse to wholesale, product assembly, and manufacturing. Some communities aim for a more aesthetic business or industrial “park” environment, with specific standards for building arrangement and orientation, building materials and design, extensive landscaping, and especially full screening of loading and outdoor activity/storage areas, if such external activity is even permitted. A “campus” feel may be further reinforced by private or public streetscape and design enhancements, including special signage at industrial area entries and key intersections, unified lighting design, water features, etc. Ingleside’s heavy industrial uses are focused along the shoreline where there is deep water access for large ships, plus in other areas with large tracts accessible to highways and/or rail. Ingleside also has a legacy of ongoing plus inactive lighter industrial uses, especially on the east side, which prevents some areas from being conducive for any significant residential use. [NOTE: The area of east Ingleside designated on the Future Land Use map for light industrial uses includes several properties that, on the City’s official zoning map, have previously been zoned “I” (Industrial) relative to “L-1” (Light

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Industrial).] Airport sites and operations also are intensive, which is why McCampbell-Porter Airport is indicated as an industrial use on the Future Land Use map. As under the General Commercial designation, the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial categories also can accommodate recreational vehicle (RV) parks and manufactured home parks or subdivisions in appropriate locations and subject to zoning standards for these uses.

Light Industrial Development Types

Warehousing

Light manufacturing (excluding oil and gas)

Business parks

Retail sales and services

Recreational vehicle (RV) parks, subject to zoning standards for these uses

Manufactured home parks and subdivisions, subject to zoning standards for these uses

Characteristics

Typically auto-oriented character, although master-planned industrial park developments may feature more open space and landscaping, regulated signage, screening, building design standards, etc.

Outdoor activity and storage, which should be screened where visible from public ways and residential areas.

May involve significant truck traffic or direct rail service.

On-site large-scale moving equipment in some cases.

Potential for environmental impacts that may affect the proximity and type of adjacent uses, including particulate emissions, noise, vibrations, smells, etc., plus the risk of fire or explosion depending on the materials handled or processed.

Certain intensive publicly-owned uses (e.g., public works facilities, fleet maintenance, treatment plants, fire training) are best sited within industrial areas.

Heavy Industrial Development Types

Heavy manufacturing

Oil and gas operations

Port/shipping activities and water-oriented industrial facilities

Recreational vehicle (RV) parks, subject to zoning standards for these uses

Manufactured home parks and subdivisions, subject to zoning standards for these uses

Characteristics

Outdoor activity and large visible structures and storage facilities, which are difficult to screen from neighboring properties aside from fencing, landscaping and/or berms along site perimeters.

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Significant truck traffic, and sometimes direct rail service and/or water access for barges and tanker ships.

On-site large scale moving and construction equipment in most cases.

Environmental impacts expected that will affect the proximity and type of adjacent uses, including particulate emissions, noise, vibrations, lighting/glare, smells, etc., plus the risk of fire or explosion depending on the materials handled or processed.

Often operate “24/7,” which also requires adequate separation and buffering from any nearby residential areas.

PARKS The locations of City-owned and maintained public parks, designed for both active and passive recreational enjoyment, are indicated on the Future Land Use map. Some sites are developed with a variety of facilities and amenities (e.g., Live Oak Park) while others have limited improvements (e.g., Whitney Lake).

Criteria for Proposed Amendments to the Future Land Use Map

Along with procedures for monitoring and periodically updating the Community Master Plan, another specific issue involves consideration of proposed amendments to the adopted Future Land Use map. A first consideration is whether a map amendment is necessary immediately, such as in conjunction with a particular rezoning request? Or, can a potential adjustment to the Future Land Use map wait so that it may be examined more holistically, along with any other map changes under consideration, through the next interim review and update of the entire Community Master Plan?

The items below should be reviewed and addressed, especially by the Planning and Zoning Commission, when a Future Land Use map adjustment is proposed:

Scope of Amendment: Is the proposed map change limited to one or a few parcels or would it affect a much larger area?

Change in Circumstances: What specific conditions have changed sufficiently to render the current map designation(s) inappropriate or out-of-date (e.g., city’s population size and/or characteristics, area character and building form, property/structure conditions, infrastructure or public services, market factors including need for more land in a particular designation, etc.)?

Consistency with Other Plans: In addition to the Comprehensive Master Plan, is the proposed map change consistent with the intent and policy direction of any other applicable plans (utility infrastructure or drainage plans, Parks and Open Space Master Plan, etc.)?

Adequate Information: Do City staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and/or City Council have enough and appropriate information to move ahead with a decision (e.g., utility capacity, potential traffic impacts, other public service implications, resident/stakeholder concerns and input)?

Stakeholder Input: What points, concerns and insights have been raised by area residents, property owners, business owners, or others?

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5. FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION The Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Ingleside is comprised of general policies and is intended to be used as an overall guiding philosophy in setting goals and making decisions that involve development, growth and beautification of the community. The Master Plan is a planning document and should be read as such, rather than as a document containing definitive mandates. It is expected that some decisions, while promoting one or more policies, may conflict with others. All that is required is that any decision be, in the judgment of the City Council, in accordance with one or more of the policies set forth in the Master Plan. The Master Plan encourages that any and all decisions made by City Council, and recommendations or actions taken by City boards and commissions relative to the physical development of the city, should involve consideration of the plan and its intent. The Master Plan is not static or unchangeable. The planning process is ever-changing as new information becomes available about the present and future of Ingleside.

COMMUNITY GOALS

1. Maintain and improve the quality of life, the natural environment and man-made amenities for all citizens of Ingleside.

2. Develop a vital growing economic base for Ingleside.

3. Maintain and improve the stability of existing residential and commercial areas.

4. Encourage orderly development of new residential, commercial, and industrial properties to accommodate growth.

Master Plan Content

The Master Plan includes planning topics relevant to the physical development of the city. Additional plans or documents may be warranted as additions to the Master Plan to meet the needs of the City.

At a minimum, the Master Plan covers the following subjects:

1. Environment and Hazards

2. Land Use 3. Infrastructure 4. Transportation 5. Housing 6. Parks and Recreation 7. Public Safety 8. Public Services 9. Plan Implementation

Tools and Strategies

Goals …

A Goal is a statement of a desired outcome (“end”) toward which efforts are directed as expressed by more specific objectives and action steps (“means”).

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

GP1: Ingleside will enhance its position as a residential community of choice within the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

GP2: Ingleside will balance its residential character with a strong industrial base that enables funding of an array of community amenities.

GP3: Ingleside will embrace its coastal location and the opportunities this provides in terms of leisure activities for residents, tourism potential, and a unique landscape in which to grow a community.

GP4: Ingleside will emphasize a sense of community and promote civic engagement and awareness of local activities and resources for residents.

COMMUNITY POLICIES

OPERATIONAL POLICIES The following policy statements form the basic operating policies for the utilization and maintenance of the Master Plan. The City should strive to take, encourage, achieve or promote the following items, actions, policies or goals as appropriate:

A. Use these city-wide policy statements as guiding principles for new and existing services and community development plans.

B. Consider public participation a vital element of all plan development and plan implementation processes.

C. Design and adopt service and community development plans consistent with the policy statements.

D. Update these policy statements through a periodic review and amendment process.

E. Update zoning, platting and other land development codes, to the extent the Council deems necessary, consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Master Plan.

F. Ensure that modification or amendment to the policy statements shall be conducted, in accordance with the Charter, through the Planning Commission with final approval by the City Council.

G. Consider the impact of zone changes in and around existing neighborhoods.

H. Enforce zoning by a strong pro-active code enforcement program.

I. Take a leading role on the various issues addressed within the plan.

Guiding Principles …

A Guiding Principle expresses a basic value or operating policy that will apply regardless of the course of action ultimately chosen.

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ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS POLICIES

ENVIRONMENTAL

A. Provide a harmonious relationship between people and the environment.

B. Provide a safe and healthy living environment.

C. Develop a Capital Improvement Program that includes varied financial sources.

D. Preserve historically significant areas.

E. Coordinate man-made improvements with the natural environment.

F. Conserve water and energy.

G. Recycle water, mineral, energy resources and non-biodegradable materials.

H. Develop programs that benefit the city environmentally.

I. The Master Drainage Plan should consider the ultimate development of the area.

J. Man-made drainage systems should be designed to reduce runoff contamination into the city's drinking water.

K. Minimize the odor at all wastewater treatment facilities.

L. Minimize the impact of our wastewater on our city's water quality.

M. New wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal facilities should be located so that they are compatible with adjacent land uses or environmentally sensitive areas.

N. When economically feasible, water resources, minerals and energy available as a by-product of wastewater treatment and soils disposal should be re-used.

O. Alternate methods of recycling wastewater should be considered.

P. Quality collection and disposal facilities should be provided to satisfy the needs of a growing population.

Q. Toxic waste disposal facilities and wastewater treatment facilities in the city and the region should be operated in an environmentally sensitive manner.

R. To reduce air pollution, the City should encourage alternative modes of travel.

S. Adopt policies to reduce airborne contaminants.

T. Encourage industrial areas to eliminate industrial odors and to locate with minimal impact on populated areas.

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U. High-volume traffic should be separated from residential areas or other

noise-sensitive land uses.

V. Noise barriers such as landscaping, fences, and open space should be used to protect residential land uses while permitting non-motorized access.

W. Residential areas should be protected from noise pollution.

X. Land uses adjacent to airports should be compatible with the activities of all airports.

NATURAL HAZARDS

A. Modernize and strengthen, as necessary, and enforce City codes to make structures hurricane resistant.

B. Manufactured houses should be attached to permanent foundations or tied down securely to resist hurricane force winds.

C. Permanent signs should be reinforced to resist hurricane damage.

D. Evacuate people from low-lying coastal areas in case of a hurricane emergency.

E. Storm-made passes or natural passes and velocity zones should be cleared of obstructions or dredged and left undeveloped to allow the tidal surge to recede to the sea.

FLOOD CONTROL

A. Restrict and prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood or that cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities.

B. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damages at the time of initial construction.

C. Control the alterations of natural flood plains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters.

D. Controlling filling, grading, dredging and other development that may increase flood damage.

E. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.

HAZARDOUS AREAS

A. Adopt guidelines for construction of buildings in flood prone areas.

B. Adopt specific guidelines that regulate development in areas of industrial use and encourage alternative land uses for those areas.

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C. Establish specific regulations that focus on developments and

construction activity that occurs in dangerous areas and airports.

D. Work closely with all federal and state agencies to ensure that all hazardous wastes and products are transported and disposed of properly.

E. Maintain the hazardous material contingency plan.

LAND USE POLICIES

OVERALL

A. Zoning in an area should be consistent with community development plans.

B. High density activity areas of business should gradually decrease to low density activity areas such as residential development.

C. Recognizing the City's financial limitations, new development should occur in a pattern which is cost effective and new-user financed.

D. The density of development in an areas should be proportional to the design capacity of the infrastructure.

E. Conversion of residential areas to non-residential uses should be done with consideration of protecting any abutting residential areas or otherwise facilitate a transition of all residential uses impacted to nonresidential classification and minimize the duration of incompatible adjacencies. "Residential areas" refers to areas which are in actual use for residential purposes and are zoned a residential classification.

RESIDENTIAL

A. Each neighborhood of the city should be protected and/or improved so as to be a desirable and attractive residential environment.

B. The City should consider the impact of commercial and industrial uses on property adjacent to existing or proposed residential areas.

C. High-density residential development (more than 21 units per acre) should be located with direct access to arterial streets.

D. Medium-density residential development (8 to 21 units per acre) should be located in areas with convenient arterial access.

E. Appropriate transitions should exist between high density and low density (less than 8 units per acre) residential dwellings.

F. Development on vacant tracts should be compatible with existing areas.

G. Traffic hazards should be lessened by discouraging through traffic within residential areas.

H. Public facilities should be maintained and improved in existing residential areas.

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I. Land not used or zoned for industrial purposes which is proposed for

conversion to permanent new industrial development, should not abut land planned for permanent low- or medium-density residential uses without providing mitigation measures.

J. Manufactured homes should be allowed only in areas designated with appropriate controls for manufactured home parks or manufactured home subdivisions.

COMMERCIAL

A. Business areas that feature mixed office/residential use and retail activities in an integral plan of development should be encouraged.

B. Minimize the impact of commercial areas on adjacent existing or future residential areas through the use of compact designs, screening fences, open space, landscaping and other appropriate means.

C. Commercial centers should be designed so that the impacts of automobile intrusion, noise and visual blight on surrounding areas will be minimized.

D. Encourage the revitalization of declining business and shopping areas through the use of capital improvement programs and grants or other financing mechanisms.

E. Discourage expansion of commercial uses into or within residential areas.

F. Encourage all business areas to develop and maintain a pleasing environment.

G. Commercial activities which generate large volumes of traffic should have controlled access to an arterial system without having to traverse residential areas.

H. Commercial service areas designed to serve local neighborhoods should be conveniently located and in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood.

INDUSTRIAL

A. Provide adequate and suitably zoned land for light and heavy industry.

B. A program should be developed to retain and expand desirable industry.

C. Properly planned industrial parks should be encouraged.

D. When areas are converted from non-industrial zoning to industrial zoning, actions should be taken to adequately mitigate impacts to abutting non-industrial zoned land. The term "non-industrial zoning" means any zoning designation which is not industrial.

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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

NOTE: The Central Business District (CBD) is comprised of the area from 8th Street to McCullough on FM 1069 and from the railroad track at West Main to Avenue A on SH 361.

A. Revitalize the CBD according to a CBD plan.

B. Create a positive image for the CBD.

C. Establish policies and procedures to rehabilitate and maintain streets and sidewalks in the CBD.

D. Encourage high-density residential development in the CBD.

E. Provide parks and promote pedestrian amenities throughout the CBD.

F. Encourage and improve pedestrian flow throughout the CBD.

G. Encourage development of cultural activities institutions in the CBD.

H. Incorporate unique signage, furniture and landscaping in the CBD.

AIRPORT

A. Land use activity around the airport should be compatible to the airport and the surrounding area.

INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES

UTILITIES

A. Establish a coordinated long-range Capital Improvement Plan to provide utilities in an orderly pattern.

B. Promote contiguous development.

C. Develop and implement a systematic maintenance program for water, wastewater, drainage and streets.

D. Coordinate with private utility systems to maximize effectiveness.

E. As new development, re-development, or replacement occurs, consider placing utility lines underground where feasible.

F. Develop a plan to provide sufficient utility services for residential development.

WATER SUPPLY

A. Encourage development of water conservation programs.

B. A plentiful supply of water to meet all community needs should be an integral part of planning.

C. Plan and develop strategies for securing additional water sources.

D. Continue to improve the quality of water for area residents.

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E. Water and wastewater service fees should reflect costs.

WASTEWATER

A. The wastewater system should be maintained in an adequate state of repair and improved, where feasible, through technological innovations.

B. Privately owned sewage disposal systems and septic tanks should be discouraged.

C. Plan for a wastewater system that will handle growth areas without exceeding the design capacity of existing plants.

STORMWATER

A. The stormwater system should be improved and maintained in an adequate state of repair.

B. Provide flood plain management to reduce erosion, peak flows and poor water quality.

C. Regulations that protect drainage ways should be enforced.

D. The obligations for stormwater management should be shared by individual property owners and the whole community.

E. Implement traditional and non-traditional methods for management of stormwater drainage.

F. Encourage the development of greenbelts in combination with drainage facilities.

ENERGY

A. Energy-saving modes of transportation should be encouraged.

B. Promote energy-efficient land use patterns.

C. Promote energy-efficient public and private facilities.

TRANSPORTATION POLICIES A well planned and implemented transportation network is important to the orderly growth of Ingleside. It is equally important that this transportation system compliment and be integrated with land use planning for the community.

A. Impose a safe transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods by means of traffic and design controls.

B. Promote efficient utilization of all forms of transportation.

C. Improve the aesthetics of thoroughfares, community entrances and residential areas.

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D. Utilize road improvements to stimulate redevelopment and orderly

growth by developing a graduated system of streets and highways.

E. Encourage a transportation system that compliments energy conservation and air quality measures, minimizes environmental pollution, and select terminal sites free of congestion.

F. Encourage a multi-modal (mass) transportation system that will enhance the mobility of all citizens.

G. Improve the mobility of persons who are disabled or disadvantaged in present and future transportation facilities.

H. Encourage a transportation/street system that will enhance the ability to evacuate people in times of emergency.

I. Encourage new opportunities for economic development through adequate port, rail, and airport facilities and services.

J. Encourage the development of intracity or area-wide public transportation systems.

K. PENDING via the SH 200 project: Encourage a SH 361 to FM 1069 transportation corridor (identify rights-of way).

L. Present and future road networks should promote desirable patterns of land use development.

M. Residential-street design should improve the safety, aesthetics and quality of residential areas.

N. Increase the ability to finance transportation improvements.

O. Art forms should be encouraged when establishing new transportation facilities.

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

A. Develop a graduated system of streets and highways for the entire city.

B. Impose traffic and design controls to make streets and highways efficient and functional.

C. Keeping in mind the access needs of each property owner, limit the number of driveways on arterial streets because they limit street capacity and increase the potential for accidents.

D. Identify rights-of-way for transportation corridors.

E. Medians should be constructed at arterial / lateral intersections to prevent disruptive movement and accidents.

F. Initiate a plan for parking of vehicles to promote safety and development.

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PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

Pedestrian movement is the most fundamental and least expensive form of travel. In fact, most daily actions depend on walking, and all modes of transport, to some extent, rely on a successful pedestrian interchange. Due to the reliance on automobiles, some cities have de-emphasized or totally ignored pedestrian facilities. There is a need to place pedestrian facilities in proper perspective by focusing on pedestrian needs in the Central Business District, public parks, other business areas, school access areas, and even in residential areas.

A. Improve and expand pedestrian facilities throughout the city.

B. Improve pedestrian amenities.

C. Improve and provide safe pedestrian facilities in public parks and commercial/residential areas

D. Make pedestrian facilities accessible to persons with disabilities.

BICYCLE FACILITIES

A. Implement a bike trail plan that safely provides interconnected city-wide bicycling opportunities.

B. Bicycling in public parks, on selected roadways and in special areas should be promoted.

C. Plan and implement connection with regional bikeways.

MASS TRANSIT

Mass transit refers to the modes of transport capable of moving people with similar origins and destinations from one place to another. This mode of transportation utilizes trains, buses, airplanes, boats and other specialized vehicles. Mass transit serves people in the areas where high population densities justify its use and where space for transportation facilities, especially parking, is scarce. At the present time, the need for mass transit in Ingleside is limited due to the low density of population, but as the city grows the need for some type of system may increase.

A. The transit system should deliver basic transit services to transit-dependent and elective users.

B. Encourage those who currently use automobiles to use a public transportation system.

C. Support convenient transportation for convention and tourist facilities.

D. Encourage the development of pleasant and aesthetically pleasing mass transit facilities.

E. The City should encourage the construction and use of multi-modal transportation centers, including park and ride centers.

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MOVEMENT OF GOODS

The movement of goods refers to transfer of materials from production or storage sites to sites of consumption. The modes of transportation utilized in transferring goods vary according to the distance between the origin and destination, the type of goods to be transported, and the modes of transportation that are available.

A. Provide convenient transportation access to industrial areas.

B. Designate truck routes and other transport facilities at locations to eliminate or minimize disruption of residential areas, recreational uses, the Central Business District, or public facilities.

C. Special routes should be used for the transportation of hazardous wastes.

AIRPORT

McCampbell-Porter Airport has the potential to become important to both commercial and recreational activities of the Coastal Bend area. The airport should be readily available to those requiring air transportation services.

A. Encourage San Patricio County to coordinate its airport master planning and planned improvements with the City.

B. Development of areas adjacent to the airport should be implemented in a manner that minimizes any negative impact on the airport.

C. Encourage more interstate, intrastate and international air traffic at the airport.

D. Encourage development of pleasant and aesthetically pleasing facilities at the airport.

E. Encourage area air traffic patterns to be developed for minimal residential disturbance and population area flyover.

WATER

A. Promote the use of marine transit as an alternative mode of transportation to move people, goods and services throughout the Bay Area.

B. Promote the Intracoastal Waterway as a vital transportation route.

C. Encourage respect for any preservation of wetlands and natural eco-systems while developing water travel systems.

RAIL

A. Promote the extension of railroad service to expand passenger and cargo service.

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B. Encourage development of safe railroad crossings for pedestrian and

auto use.

C. Encourage multi-use of railroad rights-of-ways.

HOUSING POLICIES

A. Housing should be available on a non-discriminatory basis.

B. An active code enforcement program should be followed to correct code violations.

C. The construction of quality, affordable new homes and the rehabilitation of substandard homes should be encouraged.

PARKS AND RECREATION POLICIES

A. COMPLETE with Parks and Open Space Master Plan adopted in July 2014: Develop a master plan for the development and maintenance of parks.

B. All public parks and their facilities should be utilized effectively.

C. New park and recreational facilities should be encouraged in areas where facilities are inadequate or non-existent.

The size, type and location of new parks and recreational facilities should be based on characteristic of the population. Small neighborhood parks should be located at sites that are accessible to pedestrians. Larger facilities, serving the entire community, should be located at sites that are accessible to motorists. An up-to-date master plan should continue to guide where park land should be acquired and developed so that the recreational needs of the community will be met. In addition, the City should continue to require park land dedication as part of the subdivision process.

D. Joint construction and use of recreational facilities should be encouraged.

E. Develop Ingleside Cove, Kenny Bayou, Live Oak Ridge and other areas of scenic or historical significance as a nature preserve and scenic parkway.

F. Promote Live Oak Park as an existing conservancy and encourage development of similar areas around the city.

G. Promote public art facilities and programs that reflect cultural heritage in parks.

H. Encourage reforestation and protection of existing trees.

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICIES

FIRE PROTECTION

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A. Provide continual staff review and update of existing fire protection

policies.

B. Adequate fire protection should be provided for all areas in the city.

C. Create and maintain a fire safety public awareness program.

D. Sufficient water pressure for fire protection should be carefully considered in existing and developing areas.

E. Building codes should be reviewed periodically to include the latest fire protection devices.

F. Encourage incentives to upgrade fire protection in existing facilities.

POLICE PROTECTION

A. Provide for continual staff review of existing police policies.

B. Extend police protection to newly annexed areas.

C. Every effort should be made to increase public understanding of crime trends in Ingleside and to encourage citizen involvement in crime prevention.

D. Maintain and update emergency management.

PUBLIC SERVICES POLICIES

A. Provide public facilities and services throughout the city.

B. Maximize the use of public facilities through cooperative and joint use agreements.

C. Provide the city with appropriate cultural and educational facilities.

D. Create aesthetically pleasing public facilities through good design and works of art.

E. Identify and obtain adequate sources of funding for the development and maintenance of public services and facilities.

F. Encourage active citizen participation as public facilities are planned, constructed and maintained.

LIBRARY

A. Develop and implement a master plan for library service.

B. Develop and support a quality core collection.

C. A modern technological system should be maintained to operate the library system.

D. Solicit support for the library system from the business, industrial and private sectors.

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CULTURAL FACILITIES

A. Develop and implement a cultural development plan.

B. Initiate and encourage an art ordinance and public art program.

C. Encourage contributions to support art facilities.

D. Designated public areas should be provided for the performance, involvement and exposition of art.

E. Preservation and re-use of culturally and historically significant buildings, areas and sites in Ingleside should be encouraged.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A. The school district, City and other units of government should cooperate to maximize community educational opportunities.

B. The educational and recreational needs of the community should be met through coordinating development of facilities and joint-use agreements.

C. Support development of vocational and avocational educational service.

D. Support development of community college extension services.

E. Encourage student involvement in civic and community activities.

F. Encourage the location of school facilities and services in areas that best serve the development needs of the community.

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

LAND USE REGULATIONS

The need for modernizing land use regulations has four essential driving forces:

1. State law requires that any zoning boundaries established and uses allowed are to be based on the comprehensive plan.

2. Regulations must reflect the intent of the adopted policies and goals to be pursued.

3. Cost-effective management of public services requires predictability of what uses will be put on the land, where these uses will occur, and (to some degree) when the demands for services will be created.

4. Subdivision and zoning regulations need to be coordinated as to intent and standards to facilitate mutual objectives and should be integrated into a single document for convenience of use by the development community as well as by City administration. Such coordination and integration should strive to achieve the following: consistency of purpose; flexibility for the developer;

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regulations which are the minimum necessary and avoid excessive

regulations; addressing administrative procedure in detail for equity and

expediency in handling permits; and minimizing the need for enforcement power.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

A. Ingleside should maximize its financial resources.

B. Utilize traditional and non-traditional financing mechanisms for public improvements.

C. Develop a Capital Improvement Program that includes varied financial sources.

ANNEXATION

A. Pursue a policy on annexation of lands at the periphery of the city to achieve orderly growth.

B. Pursue a policy of annexation adjacent to the city's growth areas in order to extend zoning ordinances.

C. Provision of utility service within the community should comply with adopted developmental plans, building codes and other applicable codes.

D. Coordinate growth with adjacent jurisdictions and adopted regional plans.

E. Encourage input from affected area residents and businesses to address their needs in annexation plan implementation.

F. Allow for appropriate zoning of properties being annexed rather than an automatic residential zoning classification.

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

State law allows cities with extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) authority to contract with properties in the ETJ for unique services, regulatory controls and payments of fees in lieu of taxes, in exchange for an agreement by the City that the property will not be annexed for a period of time. The main advantage to such properties from the agreement is the attendant exemption from City real property and sales taxes. The main advantages to the City are the economic benefits that a business creates in terms or jobs for residents and future tax revenues.

A. Industrial district agreements will be pursued when it is determined by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City to do so.

B. Industrial district agreements will be approved for a duration of time determined by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Although future land development in Ingleside will be influenced by regional and national economics, it is imperative that civic and business leaders maintain an aggressive attitude and consistently seek new business for the community. The public and private sectors should continually develop programs that will create a positive business and living environment for the community to enable Ingleside to be able to compete effectively with other communities throughout Texas and the nation. The following general economic policies will provide a guideline for continued economic growth.

A. Encourage residents to participate in the development of a healthy economy.

B. Promote a well-balanced economy and a strong economic base.

C. Expand and develop regional, national, and international business services in the area.

D. Support equal employment opportunities for all socioeconomic groups.

E. Expand and promote tourism.

F. Promote redevelopment of the Central Business District and other business areas and the development of new business areas.

G. Create a positive image of the business climate in Ingleside.

H. Encourage business and economic development activities that are compatible with orderly growth.

I. Create a business climate that fosters the creation of new business enterprises in Ingleside.

J. Support the coordination of economic development activities in the Bay Area.

J. Attract businesses to Ingleside and the surrounding area.

K. Promote the expansion of existing businesses and new business development to promote city growth and a strong local economy.

L. Support the local expansion of the San Patricio Regional Airport to accommodate growth in area air traffic.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Joint public and private ventures may include:

a. On-street parking where necessary to serve existing established business structures and where off-street parking adjacent to the structure cannot be acquired by the building or property owner.

b. Landscaping small parks in the downtown area which might be financially supported by the City and businesses.

c. Improvement of streets.

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The City may explore the feasibility of seeking funds for improvement to the Downtown area from appropriate sources including the Texas Historical Commission. However, it is anticipated that the property owners will have to provide all or most of the funds for improving the structures with incentives being developed by the City.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

A. Promote the natural amenities of the area.

B. Encourage hotel/motel construction.

C. Tourist-oriented social and recreational facilities that are complimentary to the natural amenities of the area should be encouraged.

D. Support marketing of tourist-related business.

E. Support marketing of convention-related business.

F. Develop cultural/artistic activities and programs that will promote the city as a cultural center of South Texas.

G. Encourage development of amenities within recreational vehicle parks.

VISUAL

A. Encourage the development of a system of parkways and boulevards.

B. Support the renovation and preservation of historic and architecturally significant structures and districts.

C. Preserve bay and creek access and public views that provide unique and interesting visual relief.

D. For aesthetic purposes and traffic safety, the City should vigorously support sign and billboard controls.

E. Improve the appearance of the city by actively pursuing code enforcement, neighborhood improvement, and beautification programs.

F. Encourage low maintenance and xeriscaping in open space and art installations around public and private facilities.

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IMPLEMENTATION The mark of an effective community plan is when it is frequently referred to for guidance in local decision-making. The plan should also be a “living document” that is responsive to ongoing change. Its goals, policies and other action guidance must be revisited periodically to ensure that the plan continues to provide clear and reliable direction on a range of matters, including land development issues and public investments in infrastructure and services. The plan monitoring and assessment process should include reporting of successes achieved, difficulties encountered, and new opportunities and challenges that have emerged since plan adoption. This is in addition to any other change in circumstances that may require rethinking of plan priorities. Periodic plan evaluations and updates will help maintain its relevance and credibility as an overarching policy guide.

ACTION AGENDA The vision and goals in this Comprehensive Master Plan will ultimately be attained through a multitude of specific actions. Compiled in Table 5.1, Community Action Agenda, is a shorter “to do” list of strategic action priorities based on the background studies conducted and leadership and citizen input obtained for this updated Master Plan.

TABLE 5.1: Community Action Agenda

Strategic Priority Related Actions

A Residential growth ► Storm drainage, water/wastewater and street improvements in prime areas for construction of new and/or infill homes.

► Marketing of Ingleside’s location, housing options, and lifestyle advantages (e.g., location, climate, coastal access, cost of living, schools, lower crime incidence, etc.).

► Effective buffering and screening of industrial and heavy commercial land uses near existing or future residential areas.

► Use of public-private partnership tools to encourage master-planned residential development with amenities.

B Building greater sense of “community”

► Community message board installed in vicinity of SH 361/FM 1069 intersection.

► Expanded and better promoted line-up of community festivals, parades, and other events for residents and visitors.

► Pursuit of All-American City designation. ► Continued investment in upgraded and/or

new community facilities for hosting civic and local organization gatherings.

Strategic Actions …

A Strategic Action is aimed at seizing a special opportunity or addressing a particular challenge one faces, recognizing that a broader agenda of new or ongoing activities will also be pursued in the meantime.

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Strategic Priority Related Actions

B Building greater sense of “community” (continued)

► Enhanced “welcoming” outreach to new residents, including information on local volunteer and service opportunities.

C Downtown revitalization ► Updated urban design, streetscape and street/sidewalk/parking plans for downtown based on changed conditions after SH 200 construction (including visioning and design of a special focal point within downtown given the lack of a central square of anchor public building).

► Market analysis of downtown outlook and competitive position after SH 200 construction.

► Hosting of special events in downtown, with Main Street closures to vehicular traffic as appropriate.

D Community beautification ► Special design treatments and welcome signage at community entries, along major corridors, and at key intersections.

► Public art program. ► Code compliance and remediation of

eyesore buildings and properties. ► Pursuit of special community designations

(e.g., Scenic City, Tree City USA, etc.). ► Unified and attractive design for community

wayfinding signage. ► Public incentives for investments to renew

and upgrade older buildings and properties.

E Street and infrastructure upgrades

► Periodic utility, drainage, and transportation master plan updates and resulting capital projects.

► Partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation and San Patricio County on key roadway projects in the vicinity.

F Enhanced community marketing

► Internal marketing to new and existing residents on community assets and events.

► External marketing to potential visitors regarding Ingleside’s location and unique offerings.

► Associated image and branding efforts to highlight Ingleside as much more than an industrial community.

G Tax base growth to fund community amenities

► Continued support for high-value industrial investments that also yield high-paying jobs and community volunteerism and corporate philanthropy.

► Increased support for small business starts and local expansion.

H Niche retail and restaurant development

► Focus on specialty retail and unique dining opportunities given the market realities of Ingleside’s location, position relative to major highways and existing “big box” retail, and population size and demographics.

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Strategic Priority Related Actions

I Continued investment in parks and recreation

► Phased projects based on 2014 Parks and Open Space Master Plan.

► Continued joint use and maintenance arrangements with Ingleside ISD.

► Continued pursuit of grant funding through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and other sources.

J Enhanced bicycle and pedestrian circulation

► Hike and Bike Master Plan. ► Sidewalk Master Plan. ► Capital projects based on these plans, and

on Safe Routes to Schools principles. ► Improved street lighting where needed,

including pedestrian-oriented lighting.

Table 5.1 provides a starting point for determining immediate, near-term, and longer-term action priorities. This is an important first step toward plan implementation and should occur in conjunction with the City’s annual budget process, during Capital Improvement Program preparation, and in support of work planning by City departments and staff. The near-term action priorities should be revisited by City officials and staff annually to recognize accomplishments, highlight areas where further attention and effort are needed, and determine whether some items have moved up or down on the priority list given changing circumstances and emerging needs. It should be kept in mind that early implementation of certain items, while perhaps not the uppermost priorities, may be expedited by the availability of related grant opportunities, by a state or federal mandate, or by the eagerness of one or more partners to pursue an initiative with the City. On the other hand, some high-priority items may prove difficult to tackle in the near term due to budget constraints, the lack of an obvious lead entity or individual to carry the initiative forward, or by the community’s readiness to take on a potentially controversial new program. Progress on the near-term items, in particular, should be the focus of the first annual review and report a year after adoption of this Comprehensive Master Plan. Then, similar to multi-year capital improvements programming, the entire priority actions list in Table 5.1 should be revisited annually to decide if any additional items are ready to move into the next near-term action timeframe, and what the priority should be.

DEFINITION OF ROLES

CITY COUNCIL As the community’s elected officials, the City Council should assume the lead role in implementation of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The key responsibilities of the City Council are to decide and establish priorities, set timeframes by which actions will be initiated and completed, and determine

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the budget to be made available for implementation efforts. In conjunction with the City Manager, Council members must also help to ensure effective coordination among the various groups that are responsible for carrying out the plan’s action strategies. The City Council should take the lead in the following general areas:

Adopting and amending the plan, after recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission;

Acting as a “champion” of the plan;

Establishing the overall implementation priorities and timeframes by which action strategies in the plan will be initiated and completed;

Considering and approving the funding commitments that will be required;

Adopting new or amended land development regulations to implement the plan;

Approving intergovernmental and development agreements that implement the plan;

Offering final approval of projects and activities and their associated costs during the budget process, keeping in mind the need for consistency with the plan and its policies; and

Providing policy direction to the Planning and Zoning Commission, other appointed City boards and commissions, and City staff.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission should take the lead in the following general areas:

Periodically obtaining public input to keep the plan up to date, using a variety of community outreach and citizen and stakeholder involvement methods;

Ensuring that recommendations forwarded to the City Council are reflective of the plan goals and policies; and

After holding one or more public hearings to discuss new or evolving community issues and needs, making recommendations to the City Council regarding plan updates and plan amendments.

CITY STAFF City staff should take the lead in the following general areas:

Managing day-to-day implementation of the plan;

Supporting and carrying out capital improvements planning;

Managing the drafting of new or amended land development regulations;

Conducting studies and developing additional plans, including management of consultant efforts, as necessary;

Reviewing applications for consistency with the Comprehensive Master Plan as required by the City’s land development regulations;

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Negotiating the specifics of intergovernmental and development agreements;

Administering collaborative programs and ensuring open channels of communication with various private, public, and non-profit implementation partners; and

Maintaining an inventory of potential plan amendments, as suggested by City staff and others, for consideration during annual and periodic plan review and update processes.