Planning commission presents draft comprehensive plan; council sets Sept. 3 public hearing

Aug 13, 2026

The Elkins Planning Commission presented a draft comprehensive plan emphasizing public safety, housing, infrastructure, economic development, land use and technology; council voted to set a public hearing on the draft for Sept. 3 and acknowledged receipt of the document.

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The Elkins Planning Commission presented its draft comprehensive plan to the City Council and summarized a multi-year public process that included 15 open meetings, 166 online survey responses and stakeholder interviews. Planning Commission President Phip Coulson said the document is intended as“a long range policy document” to guide future development rather than as an immediate spending program.

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