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City of Swisher Comprehensive Plan

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The City of Swisher has partnered with ECICOG to update the City's comprehensive plan. The City and ECICOG will conduct outreach in the community to develop a vision for the community over the next ten years. City residents and business owners will have several opportunities to weigh in to define the vision. The updated plan will provide guidance to City leaders for growth and development that is consistent with the community's vision.

The City of Swisher has partnered with ECICOG to update the City's comprehensive plan. The City and ECICOG will conduct outreach in the community to develop a vision for the community over the next ten years. City residents and business owners will have several opportunities to weigh in to define the vision. The updated plan will provide guidance to City leaders for growth and development that is consistent with the community's vision.

  • Plan Adopted!

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    The Swisher City Council adopted the Swisher Comprehensive Plan 2024–2034 following a recommendation for adoption from the Planning and Zoning Commission! The plan provides objectives for city leaders to consider pursuing over the next 10 years. These activities would help to improve the quality of life for Swisher community members. The plan also provides a framework for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for reviewing any potential future development proposals. Thank you to the community members who provided their time and input for the development of the plan!


    Swisher Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034

  • Plan Ready for Review!

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    The City of Swisher comprehensive plan is ready for public review! A link to the plan is below. Print copies can be reviewed at City Hall. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for the plan on November 20th, and a public hearing and consideration by the City Council will occur on November 27th.


    Draft Comprehensive Plan

  • Open House: You Can Still Provide Input

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    Couldn't make it to the Comprehensive Plan Open House? The posters that were shared as part of the event are available for your review, and we have set up an online input form to match those that participants at the event were able to fill out. Print copies are available at City Hall as well.

    Open House Posters

    Online Input Form

  • Save the Date: Open House Event

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    The City of Swisher is holding an open house for the update to its comprehensive plan, which is nearing completion. Community members may drop in anytime to see what the City has to share. Stations will be set up according to topic areas. Participants will be able to review and comment on the proposed plan goals and objectives.

    Thank you for your participation.

  • Project Update

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    ECICOG has been drafting the City's updated comprehensive plan based on public input received earlier this year. The City Planning Committee has reviewed draft goals and objectives and will soon finish reviewing a draft of the plan. A public meeting for the draft plan will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

  • Public Input Summary

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    The input received through the community survey and town hall event is available! A summary is provided for each question of the survey and each activity of the town hall meeting. Thank you to all who participated!


    Public Input Summary

  • Visioning Town Hall and Community Survey a Success!

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    Over 50 individuals participated in Swisher's Visioning Town Hall on January 11, 2023! Participants provided valuable input for the update to the City's comprehensive plan. Swisher Fun Days and the Legion Women's Auxiliary were in attendance to talk to residents about ways to get involved in the community. Input activities were held at the following stations:

    • Land use/transportation
    • Downtown improvements
    • Community growth
    • Community achievements
    • Housing


    The community survey closed on January 20, 2023. 125 individuals responded! A summary of the input received at the town hall event and through the resident survey will be shared on this project page in the future.

    Thank you to all who lent your voice for planning for Swisher's future!

  • Visioning Town Hall Announcement

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    Please join the City for a Visioning Town Hall in support of the updated comprehensive plan! Several stations will be set up to gather input on a variety of topics regarding the development of Swisher over the next 10 years. Residents may drop in for a few minutes during the Town Hall to provide their input.

    Swisher Visioning Town Hall

    Swisher American Legion Hall

    68 3rd St. SE

    January 11, 2023

    5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Save the Date: Visioning Town Hall

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    On January 11, 2023, the City and ECICOG will hold a town hall style meeting for Swisher residents to provide input on current conditions and share their vision for what they would like to Swisher to look like in 10 years. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.

  • Plan Steering Committee Established

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    The City has established a plan steering committee to provide guidance to ECICOG throughout the plan development process. The committee will help to identify issues, define the scope of planning activities, assist with community engagement, and review the plan in development. The City Council is ultimately responsible for the adoption of the plan following a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The following residents, business owners, and community leaders are part of the committee:

    • Jeremy Coleson
    • Brad Dahlstrom
    • Jared Freese
    • Kris Heims
    • Randy Hurlbert
    • Sonya LaGrange
    • Rebekah Neuendorf
    • Doug Russell
Page last updated: 23 Feb 2024, 08:34 AM