ABOUT

THE PLAN

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range plan guiding the future growth, priorities, services, development, and redevelopment of our city. Providing a general framework that focuses on fulfilling the community vision. The plan builds on the foundation of the city's past and creates a future of excellence by reinforcing the community's current strengths and addressing opportunities for change. 

YOUR PLAN.
YOUR VOICE

Share your thoughts of St. Joseph, and its future. 

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The  
DEVELOPMENNT GUIDE

Find detailed information with our GIS mapping tool and text guide for the physical development of the city. Useful for developers and residents to find out additional property information, requirements, and permitting.

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BROWSE BY  
PLANNING TOPIC

The St. Joseph 2040 topics are designed to make it easier to find out how the City is planning around key topics which matter to you.  

Choose an element below for an in-depth look at our goals, challenges, and actions. 

Housing

Transit

Safety

public Health

Environment

Community Appearance

Infrastructure

Parks & Rec

Land Use

Preservation

City Services

Economic Development

Sidewalks

Downtown

Education

PLANNING FOR TOMORROW 

How is the plan implemented? What does it contain?

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OUR HISTORY
& STORY 

Learn more about our past and where we are going...

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the
RESOURCE GUIDE:

This website is designed to be your resource guide for the future of St. Joseph. The Comprehensive Plan is a living document that will be reviewed / updated on an annual basis. You can learn about the vision, policies, and actions being implemented by the categories listed above. You can provide feedback through the community survey, email, or by attending a public meeting. 

​CONTACT US

City of St. Joseph, MO
Office of Planning & Zoning 
1100 Frederick Ave
​St. Joseph, MO  64501

PH: (816) 271.4648