March 29, 2024

Public input sought for comprehensive plan

Two open houses are planned to get public feedback on work taking place on Newton’s Comprehensive Plan.

From 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and at noon on Tuesday, the Planning and Zoning Commission will have information available to the public at city hall.

“The Planning and Zoning Commission along with Implementing Newton’s Future and the Hometown Pride Committee have been working really hard on reviewing, updating and refreshing the comprehensive plan,” director of planning and zoning Erin Chambers said. “That process has been well underway for the last few months and the Planning and Zoning Commission has honed in on some recommendations.”

The comprehensive plan is used as the community’s official road map of the future. First adopted in 2012, the city planned to review and revise the plan every two years. The last review took place in 2014.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com