ST. GEORGE — A plan guiding St. George's future land use and development is being worked on.

The plan, the St. George 2050 Comprehensive Plan, will outline how the city's residential, commercial, infrastructure and public work development will be handled through 2050, with plans for annual reviews every three to five years to keep the plan current.

"Through our first stakeholder dialogue, we heard a clear and shared vision for the City of St. George, one rooted in strong schools, improved infrastructure, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and an overall high quality of life. As we move forward with the comprehensive plan, our focus is on strengthening the City’s economic base, managing growth strategically, and ensuring development aligns with our long-term capacity and community priorities," Planning and Zoning Director Bryant Dixon said in a statement.

According to The Advocate, the city's development is currently covered by FutureBR, East Baton Rouge Parish’s master plan approved in 2011, with the new plan being written to supersede these guidelines. 

The plan will be finished by September and a first batch of meetings designed to garner public feedback is set to be held in December. 

"Once adopted, the comprehensive plan will serve as a guiding framework for decision making, with regular reviews and updates to ensure it evolves alongside the City," Dixon added.