Johnson County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

Welcome to a virtual space to share the planning process, plan documents, and gather public input for the Land Use Plan Update.

January 15, 2025

Johnson County is starting the process of updating the County’s Land Use Plan, which is intended to be a guide for future development and growth for Johnson County. The land use plan should provide a functional plan for 10 years, with an outlook out to 20 years.

Johnson County wishes to update its land use plan utilizing a planning process that is engaging, well-conceived, and professionally facilitated.

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The County expects the plan to be a community-based effort emphasizing citizen involvement with representation and contribution from a variety of citizens, areas in the County, community groups and organizations, local agencies, City and County boards, commissions, and the Board of County Commissioners. The County expects the community participation process to be innovative and will consider a variety of outreach methods to reach as many citizens as possible during the planning process. This will help to create a county vision that will assist in establishing goals and objectives for the County’s future.

We invite you to explore our webpage to learn more about the land use planning process and be sure to check back for new information and more community engagement as the process moves forward.

Email: megan@y2consultants.com with any questions.

Johnson County Land Use Plan 2005

Johnson County's current land use plan was adopted in 2005

Phase I: Project Initiation & Research

September 2024 - November 2024 -Develop steering committee -Convene regular project meetings -Review existing data and plans -Hold first public event -Compile existing land use patterns -Prepare base maps

Phase II: Public Engagement & Visioning

October 2024 - January 2025 -Administer community survey -Review common vision for Johnson County

Phase III: Chapter Preparation

February 2025 - May 2025 -Prepare land use plan chapters to reflect community input from survey/outreach events -Develop and review future land use map -Develop and refine goals, objectives, and implementation strategies

Phase IV: Public Comment

June 2025 - August 2025 -Conduct public meetings for review and comment on draft land use plan update -Dates of public meetings TBD

Phase V: Plan Adoption

December 2025 - February 2026 -Incorporate comments from public comment period -Conduct public hearings before adoption by the Planning Commission and Johnson County Board of County Commissioners

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PLAN DOCUMENTS

FAQ What is a land use plan?

Outlines the long-term vision, goals, and policies for the development and use of land.
Guide for decision-makers, including elected officials and planning commissions, to make informed choices about land use and development within the county.
Serves as a blueprint for guiding future growth and development.
Considers existing conditions, anticipated population changes, and natural resources.
Developed through a comprehensive planning process that involves community engagement, input from stakeholders, and collaboration among various government agencies and departments.

What is a land use plan NOT?

A zoning ordinance
An application for incorporation or annexation
A method for taxation
A rule or regulation

How do I get involved?

One of the most important parts of the land use plan update is making sure the voice of the residents and stakeholders within Carbon County is heard. The Land Use Plan update process will incorporate numerous ways for involvement. Initial outreach events will occur in late summer/early fall 2023, a survey will be conducted in fall/winter 2023, and public meetings for comment on the draft will be held in summer 2024. You can always send any questions or comments to the project managers Bree Burton, bree@y2consultants.com or Megan Nelms, megan@y2consultants.com at any

How long will the land use plan update take?

The update to the plan will take approximately 18 months. Initial research and information gathering started in August 2023 and final adoption of the plan is anticipated in February 2026.