This Fact Sheet describes 13 elements of a comprehensive as defined by Iowa’s Smart Planning Law, including public participation, issues and opportunities, land use, housing, public infrastructure and utilities, transportation, economic development, agricultural and natural resources, community facilities, community character, hazards, intergovernmental collaboration, and implementation.

Planning and Zoning workshops are presented throughout Iowa by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development local government specialists. Information about these workshops and other programs can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/programs-and-services