Why does the County need a comprehensive plan?
A comprehensive plan helps guide decisions impacting growth and development in the unincorporated portions of Greene County. The plan helps the County to grow while coordinating with other cities and state agencies and helps make efficient use of tax-funded resources. Also, state law requires any jurisdiction with Planning & Zoning authority to have a comprehensive plan. Greene County voters approved the county’s Planning & Zoning authority in 1971. Planning & Zoning law is detailed in Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 64.