The city's Comprehensive Plan (PDF) is primarily utilized by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission through the review and decision making process for land development applications. In many cases, the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for action. The Comprehensive Plan is designed as a general plan guiding such decisions on development and redevelopment in Ellisville. The plan's utilization results in the formation of policy and precedents regarding land use in the city.