City of Tybee Island

The agenda focuses on the comprehensive plan update for Tybee Island, specifically including a review of goals and vision statements, a session dedicated to goal setting, a presentation on the work program and report of accomplishments, and a designated time for public comment.

This document outlines the City of Tybee Island's Comprehensive Plan Update for 2026, focusing on strategic goals and vision. It emphasizes preserving the island's unique coastal character, maritime heritage, and natural environment while ensuring sustainable growth within environmental limits. Key priorities, identified through a S.W.O.T. analysis, include guiding rapid population and economic growth, investing in aging infrastructure, strengthening the implementation of long-term plans, and enforcing regulations for short-term rentals. The plan aims to foster a vibrant year-round economy, balance tourism with resident quality of life, and maintain Tybee Island as a distinctive, family-friendly destination.

This document outlines the process for the City of Tybee Island's Comprehensive Plan Update for 2026, a mandated requirement by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs every five years. The update process encompasses revisiting the existing plan, addressing new needs and opportunities, revising vision and goals, generating new work action items, incorporating updated Census data, and modifying Land Use maps. The plan's structure focuses on developing a clear vision, setting broad goals, analyzing needs and opportunities through a SWOT analysis, establishing a community work program with actionable items, and reviewing and updating future land use maps and categories.

The Sustainability Plan for Tybee Island aims to advance the community as a more sustainable city by outlining goals, actions, and strategies. It focuses on making Tybee Island the greenest city on Georgia's coast, developing incentives for sustainable practices, and fostering community education and engagement. The plan's priorities include Resources & Efficiency, Waste & Recycling, Education & Engagement, and Greenspace & Wellness, all contributing to a vision of a vibrant, connected, healthy, and sustainable future with thriving local businesses and sustainable tourism.

The Sustainable Tybee 2025-2030 plan outlines goals and strategies to advance Tybee Island as a sustainable community. It focuses on balancing the health and well-being of residents and visitors with the environmental, social, and economic development needs of the island, while preserving Tybee Island's unique character. The plan prioritizes resource efficiency, waste reduction, community education, and greenspace preservation. Key goals include reducing energy and water consumption, increasing recycling efforts, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing community engagement in sustainability initiatives. The plan also aims to establish Tybee Island as a leader in sustainable policies and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.