Our communities, confronted with many challenges since World War II, have found new meaning and direction. In the decade ahead, such planning will undoubtedly encompass many more fields. In the past, the chief planning document was the land-use type of master or comprehensive plan with the implementing tools already mentioned. Professional planners and many others are beginning to realize that the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and the capital budget make up only a fraction of the community's responsibility. Community leaders are realizing that planning also involves environmental, economic and social conditions as well as land use and locational relationships.
Planning is as broad as the area of primary public concern.
Legal basis in Missouri Like any public activity, local government planning has a legal framework based on the state constitution, state statutes, and charters for constitutional charter cities. Copyright 1999 University of Missouri. Published by University Extension , University of Missouri-Columbia. Ronald J. Turner, Director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri and Lincoln University, Columbia, Missouri 65211. University Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.