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Plan Commission sends new Unified Development Ordinance to council with 'do pass' recommendation

6403154 · October 22, 2025
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Planning staff presented a proposed Unified Development Ordinance and the Elkhart City Plan Commission voted to forward the text amendment (case 25TXT-01) to the Common Council with a 'do pass' recommendation.

Planning staff presented a proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the Elkhart City Plan Commission voted to send the text amendment (case 25TXT-01) to the Common Council with a “do pass” recommendation.

Staff described the UDO as a comprehensive rewrite of the city’s zoning text to simplify regulations, reduce duplication, reorganize chapters, and add graphics, tables and clearer procedures. Key changes highlighted included a reduction to 10 base zoning districts plus overlay and form-based districts; 17 defined…

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