6-Month Plan Review (2018)
In Spring 2018, the County Board authorized release of the 2040 Plan to 65 adjacent and affected jurisdictions and agencies for the mandatory six-month review period. Comments, which can be reviewed below, were solicited and modifications were proposed based upon feedback. Staff presented all of this information to the Planning Commission and County Board in November and December 2018.
Public Hearing & Open Houses
The Scott County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft 2040 plan on April 9, 2018. Approximately 35 people attended the hearing. Based on input received during the open houses and public hearing, the Planning Commission held a series of workshops over Summer 2018 to discuss residential densities in agricultural areas, rural residential lot sizes, mining reclamation policies, future transportation studies, and rural commercial uses along U.S. Highway 169.
Scott County’ hosted two public open houses to get feedback on the 2040 plan, one held on March 13, 2018 at the New Prague High School and one on March 19, 2018 at the Jordan High School. About 70 people total attended the open houses and provided valuable feedback on the draft land use, transportation, parks and trails, and natural resource plans. Thanks to everyone who came out to attend these sessions.
Community Engagement
Scott County conducted a wide range of community engagement, education and outreach techniques throughout every stage of the planning process to stimulate thought and gain input into the 2040 Plan. Public participation using a variety of platforms, venues, forms and techniques helped ensure that the County’s long-range plan accurately reflects the vision, goals and values of its residents and businesses. To read the results from 2040 community engagement, please use the links below.