Comprehensive Plan Update

Priest River is updating its Comprehensive Plan to ensure the City’s long-term vision reflects current conditions and future opportunities. The draft plan, developed through data analysis, mapping, and City Council review, will guide land use, public services, and community priorities over the next 20 years while preserving Priest River’s small town character. This is your opportunity to review the draft and provide input before final revisions and adoption.

These workshops are informal and drop-in. You may attend at any time during the scheduled window.

Review the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update
Start by reviewing the Draft Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map. Taking a few minutes to review the draft will help you provide informed, meaningful feedback.
Review the Updated Plan

Take the Public Survey
The survey is the primary way we are gathering broad community input. It focuses on long-term priorities related to growth, housing, infrastructure, and community character. Paper copies are available at City Hall and at the workshops.
Take the Survey

Leave a Written Comment
If you would like to provide detailed feedback or comment on specific sections of the draft plan, you may submit written comments online.
Leave a Comment

All comments and survey responses will be logged, reviewed, and summarized in the Public Engagement Summary that will accompany the final plan. The survey will close on April 12, 2026.

The City of Priest River is updating its 2013 Comprehensive Plan to ensure the City’s long-term vision reflects current realities and future opportunities. Over the past decade, the community has seen changes in housing demand, infrastructure needs, and growth patterns that call for a renewed, data-driven plan. The update will guide how land use, public services, and community priorities shape Priest River over the next 20 years while preserving the city’s small-town character and natural setting.

Required by Idaho’s Local Land Use Planning Act, the Comprehensive Plan serves as the foundation for zoning, development, and infrastructure decisions. This update process will include public engagement, updated maps and data, and a framework for future land use regulations. Community participation will be an essential element to ensure the plan reflects shared values and a collective vision for Priest River’s future.