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Comprehensive Plan 2030

The Comprehensive Plan is a statement of what Perry wants to become. It establishes a community vision and sets guiding principles designed to attain the vision.

The plan is based on a composition of concepts, patterns and relationships that deal with integrating the social aspects of a community with its physical development. Unlike the zoning ordinance, the comprehensive plan is futuristic in that it guides decisions that have yet to be made. The word “comprehensive” in itself provides meaning to the plan: it deals with the whole community and not just the parts.

Perry’s Comprehensive Plan will include many components. Woven throughout the plan will be the ten Smart Planning principles established by Iowa’s Smart Planning bill:


  • Collaboration
  • Efficiency, Transparency and Consistency
  • Clean, Renewable and Energy Efficient
  • Occupational Diversity
  • Revitalization
  • Housing Diversity
  • Community Character
  • Natural Resources and Agricultural Protection
  • Sustainable Design 
  • Transportation Diversity


Comprehensive Plan Documents

Perry Comprehensive Plan 2030
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June 2013 Open House Displays 

Draft concepts for the Comprehensive Plan were presented to the public at an open house at the Town/Craft Center on June 19th. Attendees were able to review, clarify, and provide feedback on a wide variety of areas of the Comprehensive Plan. Informational boards presented the proposed vision and guiding principles, approach to land use and community growth, parks and trails, housing, economic development, and infrastructure. Images of the boards are available below with comments from the open house. Please review and provide any thoughts or questions you may have via the Online Comment Form. Comments are being solicited through mid-July.
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April 2013 Community Workshops

On April 3rd and 4th , community members were invited to participate in public meetings to discuss key issues and assets in the community and inform the overall vision and guiding principles of the plan.  50+ community members attended the small group listening sessions and the community workshop. Consultants also led a student workshop at Perry Middle School, engaging 140+ sixth grade students. The following documents summarize feedback collected through these workshops and community conversations:

Workshop presentation- View  

Workshop activity: Community value statements- View

Summary of community input from April workshops- View

Summary of community input from past plans- View 

Student Activity: My mental map of Perry- Coming Soon!  

If you have additional feedback on this project, you can submit it to us via the online comment form.
City of Perry, Iowa | 1102 Willis Avenue P.O. Box 545, Perry, IA 50220 | (515) 465-2481
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  • Government
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • Public Notices
    • Mayor & Council
    • Administration >
      • City Administrator
      • Finance Officer >
        • Human Resources
      • City Clerk
      • Housing & Development Manager
      • Marketing and Engagement Coordinator
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Departments >
      • Cemetery
      • Garbage & Recycling
      • Library
      • Parks and Recreation
      • Perry Water Works
      • Perry Municipal Airport
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Fire Department
      • Police Department >
        • Perry Community Camera Program
        • Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Form
      • Public Works
      • Waste Water
    • Boards & Commissions >
      • Airport Commission
      • Historic Preservation
      • Library Board
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Planning & Zoning
      • Tree Board
      • Zoning Board of Adjustment
    • Code of Ordinances
    • Contacts & Staff Directory
    • Website Disclaimer
  • Perry Next
  • Resident Info
    • AmeriCorps Perry
    • ​Tree Trimming and Ash Tree Removal
    • City Projects Blog
    • Downtown Improvements
    • City Newsletters
    • Public Service Announcements
    • Snow Ordinances
    • Fireworks
    • Waste Water Treatment Plant Project
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • Yard Waste
    • Property Maintenance
    • Rental Property Code Enforcement
    • Community Calendar
    • Contacts & Staff Directory
    • Links of Interest
    • Maps
    • Media/ News
  • Chamber of Commerce
    • 2024-2025 Perry Iowa Community Guide + Member Directory
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      • Contact Us
      • Member Benefits
      • New Member Application
      • Member Login
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    • Job Postings
    • Events >
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      • BRR
      • Farmers Market
      • July 4th Celebration
      • RVTV
      • Weather
  • Business & Development
    • Community Development >
      • Tax Abatement
      • Child Care Survey
      • Zoning/Building Permit Application
      • Solar Resources
      • Residential Development
      • Sustainability
    • Incentives
    • Sites and Buildings
    • Greater Dallas County Development Alliance
    • Perry Economic Development, Inc.
    • Business Resources
    • Plans & Studies >
      • Comprehensive Plan 2030
      • Housing Studies
      • Iowa Living Roadways- Community Visioning
  • Culture & Recreation
    • McCreary Center
    • Camping
    • Public Parks
    • Dog Park
    • Trails
    • Carnegie Library Museum
    • Hometown Heritage
    • Forest Park Museum
  • I Want To . . .
  • NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS