Steve Sullivan Iowa State is launching the first statewide land-use planning survey since 1977. Information will be collected through telephone surveys of officials in 99 counties and 950 municipalities. The survey will focus on such issues as local land-use plans, zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations. It is intended to provide a comprehensive update of land-use planning in the state.
Local governments have the primary responsibility for land-use planning.
The telephone survey will be completed by mid-December and a preliminary report is expected to be done by early January 2000, with a complete report done by March, Borich said. Data collected will be shared with government officials and various state agencies.