# Plan Commission Meeting, September 8, 2026.


**Body:** CityOfElkhartIN
**Date:** September 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Elkhart Plan Commission held a meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning and land use changes to support redevelopment and growth. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of rezoning requests to facilitate residential development at 1814 14th Street, annexation of 3.9 acres for Lighthouse Vineyard Church to enable sanitary sewer service and potential building expansion, and rezoning of a 65.73-acre site at 5211 Mberry Street for a mixed-use development called Blue Grass Crossing involving light manufacturing and commercial uses. The commission also approved a preliminary plat for a six-lot major subdivision associated with the Blue Grass Crossing project, which includes infrastructure plans such as new roadways and stormwater management. All motions related to these items passed unanimously or with strong support, forwarding recommendations to the city council where applicable. These actions reflect the city’s efforts to encourage responsible growth, infrastructure extension, and housing development in line with comprehensive planning goals.

**Source:** CityOfElkhartIN