Tipton County has a multitude of reasons to update its current land use plan in order to thrive within a rapidly evolving regional landscape. Investments in and beyond Tipton County present both opportunities and challenges for our community. Our community is growing, and with that growth comes the need to balance economic development, housing transportation, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship. The Tipton County Future Land Use Plan aims to address these diverse needs, ensuring that our county remains a vibrant and attractive place to live, work, learn, recreate, and relax. By engaging in a thoughtful and inclusive planning process, we can create a shared vision that preserves Tipton County’s unique character while embracing the opportunities of the future.
Vision Statement
To ensure Tipton County protects, reinforces, and enhances the values, quality of life and character of the community and its citizens in planning for growth supported by infrastructure and services.
Guiding Principles
1. Develop growth strategies built upon a foundation of fiscal responsibility and community trust.
2. Ensure that development and investment respect, build upon, and enhance the unique character of Tipton County including its diverse communities, sensitive environmental features, scenic resources, and farmland.
3. Proactively plan for a balance of growth supported by infrastructure and services that improves and enhances the quality of life of citizens by expanding opportunities for transportation, mobility, jobs, business development, housing, education, recreation, and other community needs.
4. Provide guidance, regulations, and incentives that promote high-quality development with well-designed buildings, site improvements, streetscapes, landscaping, and open spaces.
5. Establish the foundation for continued planning excellence in the future including a process for informing and engaging the community.
Vision Statement
To create a safe and inclusive City that builds upon its history, small-town charm, and sense of community where increased access to enhanced services and economic opportunities create diverse and engaging places grounded in a foundation of community collaboration, investments in infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility.
Guiding Principles
1. Promote high-quality growth characterized by small-town charm that enhances our historic assets and maintains fiscal responsibility and accountability.
2. Develop diverse places in the community to live, work, learn, recreate, and relax while providing opportunities for meaningful interaction for all residents.
3. Encourage infill development focused on corridors and gateways composed of a vibrant mix of uses that respects its context.
4. Provide guidance, regulations, and incentives that promote high-quality development of well-designed buildings, site improvements, streetscapes, landscaping, open spaces, and infrastructure investments.
5. Establish a strong foundation for continued planning excellence by coordination among local governments, prioritizing community engagement, and a transparent, flexible planning process.
PAST
01/18/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Kick-Off Meeting: Agenda
02/08/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda | Video
03/07/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda | Video
03/10/23 City of Covington Steering Committee Kick-Off Meeting: Agenda
03/17/23 City of Covington Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda | Video
03/29/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda
04/19/23 Stakeholder Visioning Session 1 & Public Engagement: Agenda
04/25/23 Stakeholder Visioning Session 2 & Public Engagement: Agenda
05/02/23 Stakeholder Visioning Session 3 & Public Open House: Agenda
05/31/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda | Video
UPCOMING
06/28/23 Tipton County Steering Committee Meeting: Agenda | Video
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals, organizations, and community members who have and will continue to contribute their time, expertise, and passion to the Tipton County Future Land Use Plan.
County Executive
Jeff Huffman
City of Covington Mayor
Jan Hensley
Tipton County Steering Committee
Walker Adams
Shawn Anderson
Sheila Barlow
WT Bailey
David Braden
Mike Brewer
Jayson Cannon
Cathy Waterbury
John Combs
Terry Colin
David Copeland
Ed Doyle
Tommy Dunavant
Courtney Fee
Margaret Fleming
Parker Harris
Michael Harris
Antonie Hawkins
Richard Kelley
Charlotte Kelley
Glenn Lazure
Carl M. Lewis
Jon Piercey
Debbie Otts
Michael Naifeh
David Owen
Robin Sealy
Leslie Roane
Lamont Sneed
Michelle Smith
Thomas Smith
Bob Taylor
William Veazey
Bret Whitley
Jim Wyatt
City of Covington Steering Committee
Sheila Barlow
Shannon Beasley
Candice Burnett
Sarah B. Carter
Ed Doyle
Tommy Dunavant
Jason Fleming
Margaret Fleming
Lessie Fisher
Antonio Gaines
Marcus Heaston
Jean Johnson
Calvin Johnson
Eric Krull
Baker McCool
Jeff Morris
W. C. Robinson
Robin Seeley
C. H. Sullivan
Cyndi Timbs
Consultant Team
