Joplin City Council Unanimously Adopts Design Guidelines and Zoning Updates

Joplin, Missouri is updating its Comprehensive Plan – a critical step in rebuilding this community of 50,000 in the wake of  last May’s EF-5 tornado.  Working as a subconsultant to Scott A. Michie Planning Services, Mark White assisted in preparing zoning amendments to implement the first phase of the City’s plan update. This includes design guidelines that accommodate market demands, promote quality development, and protect surrounding neighborhoods.  These standards were unanimously adopted by both the City’s Planning Commission and, on March 19, the City Council.   This is an important step in the City’s successful rebuilding efforts.   See the Joplin Globe‘s coverage of this event at http://www.joplinglobe.com/topstories/x1862283703/Joplin-City-Council-adopts-new-property-design-guidelines.