The Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan is a reflection of the values, aspirations, and ideas of the community. The participants in the Chapel Hill 2020 process envisioned a town that is accessible, affordable, and sustainable; asserted the importance of protecting the community's natural resources; and emphasized the importance of a vibrant downtown and active neighborhoods.

We are working together to implement all the great ideas generated in Chapel Hill 2020, the comprehensive plan that sets a vision and a path for growth for Chapel Hill.

On June 14, 2023, the Town Council adopted the Connected Roads Plan as part of the Chapel Hill 2020 Comprehensive Plan.

On May 10, 2023, The Town Council adopted the Complete Community Strategy.

On December 9, 2020, the Town Council adopted the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) - Update to Chapel Hill 2020.  The FLUM replaces the Land Use Plan in Chapel Hill 2020.

On June 25, 2012, the Town Council unanimously adopted the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan. The Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan is a reflection of the values, aspirations, and ideas of the community. The participants in the Chapel Hill 2020 process envisioned a town that is accessible, affordable, and sustainable; asserted the importance of protecting the community's natural resources; and emphasized the importance of a vibrant downtown and active neighborhoods.

This new planning and visioning document has created a framework for the community and the Town in managing Chapel Hill's future.

Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan and Reports*

• Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan
• Report 1: Action Items
• Report 2: Process and Outreach Summary
• Report 3: Data Summary

* Additional reports were developed that support the Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan. While these documents are not a part of the adopted Chapel Hill 2020 comprehensive plan, they contain additional information about the process, an overview of data, and other material.

Subsequent Additions to the Chapel Hill 2020 Comprehensive Plan

• 2013 Parks Comprehensive Plan
• 2013 Greenways Master Plan
• Central West Small Area Plan
• Chapel Hill Bike Plan
• Stormwater Management Master Plan
• Cultural Arts Plan
• West Rosemary Street Development Guide
• 2017 Mobility and Connectivity Plan
•  A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO APPLY THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LAND USE CATEGORY TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7516 SUNRISE ROAD (2020-06-24/R-11)
• Future Land Use Map (FLUM) - Update to Chapel Hill 2020 - Adopted December 9, 2020
• Climate Action and Response Plan – Adopted April 7, 2021
• Complete Community Strategy - Adopted May 10, 2023
• Shaping Our Future - A Transportation and Land Use Initiative - Adopted May 10, 2023
• Connected Roads Plan - Adopted June 14, 2023