Carbondale council adopts new comprehensive plan, "Plan Carbondale"

The Carbondale City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new comprehensive plan for the city, known as Plan Carbondale.

City staff told the council the Planning Commission recommended adoption at its Aug. 13, 2025 meeting and that staff presented the plan to council on Aug. 26, 2025. Staff said the current draft includes edits requested by council members, including language on the city's interest in a dark-skies initiative, additional detail on parkland acreage and an appendix that references other city plans and supporting data; staff said the changes do not require another public hearing.

Council member Colombo moved to adopt the ordinance; Council member Stanfield seconded. Council member Roberts, who served on the plan committee, praised the effort and thanked staff and others who led the project. The council recorded a unanimous roll-call vote in favor and the ordinance was adopted.

The plan is available online at plancarbondale.com, according to staff materials. Staff said the ordinance will be filed and published in accordance with city procedures.