Ongoing Projects

​Floodplain Mapping Updates
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the Wamego, Belvue, and St Marys areas are being updated to provide more accurate information. The Division of Water Resources has scheduled an Open House for the public on Tuesday April 9th at the City Commission Room in St Marys from 2.00pm to 7.00pm. For more information see the above link.

Green Valley Area Plan
​If you live in Green Valley, you're getting a new plan! Follow along with the progress and provide input on the plan by clicking the link above. 

Plan Pottawatomie 2040
​The County is getting a new Comprehensive Plan. The plan is a policy document that will guide the County over the next 25 years. If you were unable to attend the Open House, you can still participate in the exercise by clicking HERE.

Unified Development Regulation Amendments
​The County is reviewing our development regulations. The UDR is the County's zoning and subdivision document, and has a significant impact on land use in Pott County. 

Responsibilities

The Pottawatomie County Planning and Zoning Office is responsible for administering the County's Unified Development Regulations (Zoning Regulations).

The office is additionally responsible for county land use planning and implementing the County Land Use Plan. This includes reviewing and issuing building and sign permits, floodplain management, 911 addressing and coordinating new subdivisions plat reviews.