The Town of Ansted will use the comprehensive plan as a long‐range blueprint to guide growth over the next ten years. The plan determines the overall vision of the community and sets a realistic action plan. The town is required to review the comprehensive plan during re-zoning requests to ensure the change in zoning classification is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan should also be used to show community support when applying for federal, state, and non-profit grants. A comprehensive plan prepares a community for the future and helps establish short- and long-term financial priorities. This is especially important for communities like Ansted that have a limited budget. Town council should use this plan when completing the yearly budget and during decisions regarding capital improvement projects.