Iosco County Master Plan Survey

Iosco County is initiating the process of updating its Master Plan and is seeking input from residents and stakeholders throughout the County on the most critical issues. The County’s master plan is a critically important document and serves to guide future land use, housing, recreation, infrastructure, and economic development decisions over the next 10 to 20 years. This survey is an important opportunity for residents, property owners, and others who care about Iosco County to share their insights and priorities.

Your input will directly inform the policies and goals of the updated Master Plan. The County knows public input matters if it’s used — and we are committed to incorporating this feedback throughout the planning process and sharing the results transparently.

This survey contains 35 questions. Please take a little time – approximately 15-20 minutes – to share your thoughts.
Where you Live
1.Which community in Iosco County do you live in?(Required.)
County Overview
2.What is one word or phrase that describes Iosco County now?(Required.)
3.What are the most important reasons you choose to live in Iosco County? (Select up to three)
4.What are the three most pressing issues facing Iosco County in the next 10 years? (Select up to three)
5.How important are each of the following priorities for Iosco County in the next 10 years?
Very Important
Somewhat important
Somewhat Unimportant
Very Unimportant
No Opinion/ Not Sure
Preserve rural-agricultural character
Preserve woodlands/forests
Protect the Lake Huron shoreline from the negative impacts of development
Increase the availability of affordable housing options
Control blighted properties
Expand nonmotorized recreational trails
Expand opportunities for youth education
Increase opportunities for youth recreation
Increase year-round and winter recreational opportunities
Promote new stable year-round employment opportunities
Attract visitors/tourists from outside the community
Increase the diversity of businesses in the County
Support and promote renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)