What is a comprehensive plan,
and why should it matter to me?
The comprehensive plan is a long-range document that guides the county’s future growth and development, its priorities, and its services. It is a road map of sorts that helps us visualize where we want to go as a county and the path to reach that destination. Your input in the comprehensive planning process is essential in determining the destination—the vision—for Miami County.
What are the project's goals?
Understand the county's current state (physical, demographic, economic, and regulatory)
Define the county's biggest assets and challenges for the future
Build public consensus around the county's future direction
Recommend appropriate development types and character in different areas of the county
Prioritize policies, actions, and resources to achieve the comprehensive plan's vision
Guide the county's future capital budgets and zoning recommendations
Miami County values planning
Following the population boom of the 1970s, Miami County put plans in place to address land use patterns, connectivity, and preservation of local culture. Balancing urban development with rural lifestyles remains important, which is why Miami County is taking lessons from the past to preserve its future. Click the timeline below to open it in a pop-up window.
Get involved!
#VoiceYourVision (here's how)
Dear Miami County Residents,
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Comprehensive plans provide guidance for future growth, development, and appearance of the county.
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Today, your voice and participation is imperative to assist in shaping the future direction of Miami County via a renewed comprehensive plan. The new plan will provide significant direction to elected officials tasked with administering the development of the county.
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Your county leadership asks for your participation in this important effort. Please help us #tellourstory by telling us yours.
A word of encouragement...
Shane Krull
Miami County Administrator
Project Resources
The new Miami County Comprehensive Plan was officially adopted by the Miami County Board of County Commissioners on April 1, 2026. Review the new plan by clicking the button below.
The Miami County Comprehensive Plan Public Survey was available to all county residents until Sunday, January 17, 2021. The survey was completed by 1,124 respondents, which is a statistically significant response rate (95% confidence interval and a 2.875% margin of error). Click the button below to review the public survey results. Thank you for taking the survey!