Planning

Our Mission 

Guide future growth and development through effective planning, zoning, permitting, enforcement, and maintain and promote sustainability by taking care of the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations.

Launched in 2021, Focus River Falls was an 18-month process to update three critical city planning documents: the Comprehensive Plan, Outdoor Recreation Plan, and Bike and Pedestrian Plan. City staff, in partnership with SRF Consulting, worked closely with community members to develop a shared vision for the City's future. On March 28, 2023, the City Council voted to adopt the three plans, which contain implementation actions that will guide the City's policy and financial decisions for the next 20 years. Visit engagerf.org for more information on the process and view the adpted plans here: 

City of River Falls Current Development Map

Click here to view new and upcoming development projects in the City. 

Plans, Reports and Studies

2022 Housing Needs Analysis Update

Campus Corridor Concept Report
Sterling Ponds Park Plan
Comprehensive Plan
Sewer Service Area Water Quality Management Plan
Downtown Design Plan
Glen and Hoffman Park Master Plan
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
South Main Study
Kinni Corridor Plan
Parks & Recreation Plan
Farmland Preservation Plan (1985)

Past Trends Reports

Trend Report 2024

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