Comprehensive planning studies a variety of aspects of a community to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and vision for the future. A comprehensive plan becomes a guiding policy document that outlines goals, principles, and priorities to aid the elected and appointed officials, as well as staff, in decision making over the next decade.
The City of Farmington is currently updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. Details on the planning process are coming soon!
The purpose of the comprehensive plan is to positively guide the future development of the city. It includes historical, physical, and demographic information about the city. It also addresses topics such as transportation, land use, housing, public works, and parks and open space.
What is Comprehensive Planning?
Farmington, Missouri is a city located in St. Francois County, about 75 miles southwest of St. Louis in the Lead Belt region. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,217. It is the county seat of St. Francois County.
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