2026 Comprehensive Plan

The City of Farmington is currently in the process of updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. 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?

Downtown Farmington Missouri

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.

Upcoming Events

Downtown Farmington Missouri

Several events, including public meetings and community pop-up events are currently being planned. Check back soon for dates and details.

Who participates in the planning process?

Downtown Farmington Missouri

The planning process takes a coordinated effort between multiple groups of stakeholders. Each phase of the engagement will work to incorporate the expertise of city officials, a steering committee, industry leaders, and the residents and community leaders of Farmington.


This includes collarboration between City Council, City Departments, Community Members, the Planning & Zoning Commision, and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

Your Vision for Farmington

The City of Farmington is planning for the future! Imagine Farmington 10-20 years from now. What does it look like? What has changed? What has continued to be the same? What makes this version of Farmington a great place to live, work, or visit? Describe your vision and subscribe for updates about the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, including key milestones and public engagement opportunities. 


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Process & Timeline

  • Phase 1: Existing Conditions

    February 2025 - July 2025


    The project team will collect and analyze a range of data and information including reviewing existing plans, regulations, policies, and programs, studying demographic and market trends, and assessing physical conditions.



  • Phase 2: Land Use Planning

    July 2025 - September 2025


    The team will work with Steering Committee to identify parts of the community that have experienced significant change in recent years or might need additional planning. The team will work to create strategic land use and development scenarios to study the impacts of desired change and consider different paths for the future.

  • Phase 3: Objectives & Key Results, Plan Development, and Adoption

    September 2025 - March 2026


    The Objectives & Key Results will serve as the framework for the Comprehensive Plan document, detailing how broad goals that comprise the community’s vision can be achieved over the next 20 years with actionable implementation steps. The Project Team will write the Plan and guide City Staff through the adoption process.