Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Ordinance

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The City of Elkhart Zoning Ordinance outlines the standards and requirements that are used to establish a regulatory system for City processes and development within the City. These standards ultimately help guide future land use to be beneficial and productive for the City. The ordinance identifies the zoning districts within the city and highlights the permitted uses within each district. Zoning districts are established to maintain public health and safety while encouraging the beneficial development of the City. This document is enforced to help reach the goals that are outlined in the comprehensive plan. This document also establishes the structure for public meetings that are conducted to uphold the policies herein. The enforcement of this zoning ordinance is aimed at creating and maintaining a community that maximizes its potential for both comfortable living and working.

City of Elkhart Zoning Ordinance

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 2, 2015, will be used by the City of Elkhart Plan Commission and City Council as required under Indiana Law. This plan serves as the basis for development and infrastructure policy related to development, redevelopment and management of land uses. This plan should provide the policy basis to support any changes in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinance as well as provide guidance on the creation of a Capital Improvements Plan.