Stone County is working with the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) on a review and update of the county’s zoning regulations, including gathering public input, identifying needed changes, drafting updates, revising as needed, and moving toward public hearings and formal adoption. Current work includes auditing existing regulations, creating a digital zoning map, facilitating public listening sessions, and providing an online survey.
Working With Experts
SMCOG
SMCOG is the region’s planning commission and serves 10 counties and 78 municipalities, and it operates as a political subdivision and a federally designated Economic Development District.
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SMOCOG's portion of the Planning & Zoning reform process began in January of 2026, and the timeline for completion is within 5-6 months.
