PETOSKEY — Emmet County officials are asking residents for their input as the county continues work on an updated master plan.
The plan is a long-term policy document that helps guide growth and development across Emmet County over the next five to ten years. By law, the plan must be reviewed every five years, and county planners say this update includes a stronger focus on public feedback.
Officials are now collecting suggestions through a community survey, which builds on responses from earlier surveys and public open houses. This round dives deeper into key priorities residents have already identified, including housing needs, road improvements, non-motorized transportation, public transit, agriculture, and preserving natural features.
County planners say community participation is critical because the master plan plays a role in decisions that affect everyday life, from housing development to transportation planning.
The survey is open now through the end of February and can be completed online at surveymonkey.com/r/8L55J5L. Printed copies are also available at the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Office.
More information about the master plan update, along with future opportunities for public input, can be found on the county’s Planning and Zoning website at emmetcounty.org.