The 2026 Draft Safety Element is now available for public review by Town Committees and the community. The Town’s technical team, including staff and consultants, as well as support from the Town Council subcommittees, have developed this 2026 Draft based on:

• The 2022 Draft Safety Element, including previous comments from Committees and community members on the 2022 Draft. 

• Guidance from the Town Council subcommittees. 

• The existing Safety Element, last amended on July 28, 2010. 

• State law, guidance from the State and regional agencies, and best practices.

All information, including the 2026 Draft Safety Element document and information on how to provide feedback, is provided on the Safety Element Update webpage.

NEXT STEPS:

• May 29 – June 30, 2026  |  Public Review Period
  • Town Committees and community members are invited to provide written comments by June 30^th through this link here or by clicking on the ‘Submit a Comment for the Safety Element’ button on the Safety Element Update webpage. 

• June 10, 2026  |  Joint Town Council and Planning Commission Study Session from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Town Committees and community members are welcome to provide public comment during the public comment portion of the meeting.

To receive updates on Safety Element matters, you may sign up for eNotifications on the Town’s website by going to the “Community” page, navigating to “Stay Informed,” then “Subscribe to Town eNotices” and selecting Safety Element.