Plan Commission Meeting on July 6, 2026.

The City of Elkhart Plan Commission held a meeting on July 6, 2026, where they addressed several zoning and development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a special exception use request for a church at 1842 East Bristol Street, which was recommended for approval with conditions related to technical review and parking adequacy. The commission also reviewed a major amendment and preliminary plat approval for Woodland Estates Phase 3, involving 13 new single-family lots with modifications to lot frontages, sidewalks, and easements; this was approved with conditions and forwarded to the Common Council. Additionally, the commission considered a comprehensive text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to incorporate updated definitions and use-specific conditions for emerging technologies such as data centers and solar energy systems. This amendment aimed to balance community safety, environmental concerns, and economic development opportunities, and was recommended for approval to the Common Council. The meeting concluded with approval of a new single-family dwelling address at 217 Hayes Drive.