Planning

Land use and planning policies adopted by the Mayor and Council have been designed to preserve and protect the City’s residential neighborhoods and enhance commercial thoroughfares.
 

City of Forest Park 2023 Comprehensive Plan

One of the fundamental responsibilities of local government is planning – a word used to describe how a community shapes and guides growth and development. Updating the city's comprehensive plan gives our community the opportunity to look beyond the execution of day-to-day services and consider where they want to be in the next five years, as well as what has to be done to get there. Key topics that are covered in the comprehensive plan include :

• Community Goals 
• Future Land Use 
• Economic development 
• Housing 
• Transportation 
• Broadband 
• Community Work Program

**Click here to download the City's 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update**

Planning Documents

2018 Comprehensive Plan

City of Forest Park Ordinances

Downtown Forest Park LCI Initiative Study

Applications

Architectural Design Review Board Application

Conditional Use Application

Rezoning Application

Sign Permit Application

Variance Application

Zoning Verification

Starting March 1st, 2021, the Planning & Community Development Department will require a $75 administrative fee for the Zoning Verification. This fee will need to be paid prior to review.