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Plan commission grants preliminary plat for Habitat for Humanity‑Zion Missionary Church partnership

Elkhart City Plan Commission · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission granted preliminary approval for a 10‑lot (±8.85‑acre) subdivision that will create nine lots for Habitat for Humanity homes and retain the Zion Missionary Church parcel; staff noted technical review and final plat requirements before construction.

The Elkhart City Plan Commission voted April 6 to grant preliminary approval of a primary plat that will create nine residential lots for Habitat for Humanity on church land at 1135 East Hively Avenue and keep the Zion Missionary Church on the main parcel.

Staff told commissioners the preliminary plat met the subdivision control ordinance’s requirements and recommended approval under Indiana Code §36‑7‑4‑702, subject to the applicant completing mandatory technical review and submitting a final plat before any sales or construction permits. Staff said the nine Habitat lots total about…

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