Help Shape the Future of Hardin County: Take the Land Use Survey Today!

The Hardin County Regional Planning Commission was awarded a grant through the Ohio Department of Agriculture to develop an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. To coordinate this initiative, the Economic Development Office within the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is partnering with Regional Planning, alongside consultants from the Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commission and the West Central Ohio Regional Planning Organization (WORPO).

This comprehensive plan will set the strategic vision for Hardin County through 2055—balancing farmland preservation, municipal infrastructure, economic development, and local quality of life.

Whether you are a lifelong resident, a business owner, a farmer, or a community leader, your feedback will directly inform county policy for decades to come.

Key Focus Areas of the Survey

The Hardin County Community Survey gathers direct feedback on the core issues shaping our region, including:

• Farmland Preservation & Agriculture: Giving local agricultural producers a direct voice on land protections, parcel fragmentation, and the future of farming operations.
• Infrastructure & Services: Rating priorities for road conditions, drainage, water quality, and utility capacity.
• Economic & Community Development: Identifying opportunities for small business growth, industrial development, and downtown beautification.
• Long-Term County Vision: Outlining priorities for how Hardin County should look and function in 2055.

(Note: Focused discussions around specific housing market needs will be conducted separately through targeted Housing Focus Groups later in the planning process.)

How to Participate

The survey is open now to all Hardin County residents, property owners, and agricultural operators.

👉 [Click Here to Take the Hardin County Community Survey]

Thank you for taking a few minutes to ensure your township and community are represented!