Community Plan Committee
A Community Needs a Vision and a Plan in order to thrive. A sense of place in the world, declared values, a path forward. Unlike incorporated areas, we do not have funding or staff to undertake the work necessary for our Community Plan. But we do have time, treasure, and extraordinarily capable and directly relevant talent in this community. Our community needs your involvement -NOW.
The Community Plan Committee was reactivated as a standing committee in April 2024. Anyone interested in serving on the committee or on the implementation of one of the higher priorities should send an email to BigParkCouncil.Inquiry@gmail.com.
Community Plan Standing Committee Purpose and Scope, Adopted April 2024
The purpose of the Community Plan Committee is to create a community plan that provides guidance to developers, re-developers, businesses and the County in land use, development and re-development decision-making within the boundaries of the Big Park Region.
The principal objective of the committee is to deliver a plan that supports respect for the quality of life of current and future residents. The committee will ensure that the plan reflects core values, goals, and concerns of the residents. The committee will ensure that there is significant outreach to the community so that the final document is a true consensus of the residents of Big Park. The committee will ensure compatibility with the key principles found in the Yavapai County Comprehensive Plan, so that the Big Park Plan can be incorporated into a future Comprehensive Plan.
Accomplishments of the prior ad-hoc Community Plan Committee
Community Surveys
Community surveys were conducted in 2021 and issues as well as priorities identified. 654 responses were received. It is estimated that the response level accounts for approximately 10% of community residents. The survey data reflects 81% of respondents reside in the community full-time, 19% part-time, and 98% own their residence. Key summary images follow.
Illustration of the most frequently mentioned terms from survey question: What three words describe why you chose to live in the VOC? The scale of the words reflects the number of mentions by respondents.
Top 5 Community Priorities
- Internet and Telecommunications
- Medical Services
- Community Parks and Recreation Areas
- Development Design Standards
- Roads
As a result of these findings, the ad-hoc committee presented a Vision Statement to the Big Park Council.
The Vision Statement for the Big Park/VOC Community was adopted by the Big Park Council on March 9, 2023, and was submitted to and accepted by Yavapai County Development Services as part of their Comprehensive Plan local community input process.