Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning Administrator: Rhonda Yoder
Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator:  Rossa Deegan
Community Development Specialist:  Theresa Cummings
Administrative Assistant:  Lori Lipscomb
 

204 East Jefferson Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46528

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
574-534-3600
Fax: 574-533-8626
planning@goshencity.com

The City Planning Department is available to assist and serve the community. The Planning Department creates zone districts to promote orderly development and preserve property values. A zone classification establishes what uses are permitted on a specific tract of land. Goshen has several different zoning classifications. Check with the Planning Department for the zoning classification of your property.

The Plan Commission normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. See previous & current meeting information for Plan Commission here.

The Board of Zoning Appeals normally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. See previous & current meeting information for Board of Zoning Appeals here.

Both meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Goshen Police and Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana.

If you have any questions about the filing procedures, you may contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 204 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 4, or call 574-534-3600.

2024 Plan Commission Members

• Richard Worsham, President, Board of Public Works and Safety Appointment – Annual Appointment, Term 1/1/24 - 12/31/24

• Tom Holtzinger, Secretary, Citizen Appointment by Mayor, Term 1/1/22 to 12/31/25

• Caleb Morris, Citizen Appointment by Mayor, Term 1/1/21 to 12/31/24

• Aracelia Manriquez, Citizen Appointment by Mayor, Term 2/20/24 to 12/31/27

• Hesston Lauver, Citizen Appointment by Mayor, Term 1/1/22 to 12/31/25

• Doug Nisley, City Council Appointment – Coextensive with Council term, Term 1/1/24 – 12/31/27

• Rolando Ortiz, Vice-President, Citizen Appointment by Mayor, Term 1/1/23 to 12/31/26

• James Wellington, Park Board Appointment - Coextensive with Park Board term, Term 01/1/23 – 12/31/26

• Vacant, City Engineering Appointment, Ongoing Appointment

2024 Board of Zoning Appeals Members

• Hesston Lauver, Secretary, Appointed by Plan Commission - is a member of Plan Commission, Term 1/18/22 to 12/31/25

• Tom Holtzinger, Chair, Appointed by Mayor - is a member of Plan Commission, Term 1/1/22 to 12/31/25

• Matthew Fisher, Appointed by Mayor - not a member of Plan Commission, Term 1/31/24 to 12/31/27

• James Loewen, Appointed by Mayor - not a member of Plan Commission, Term 1/31/24 to 12/31/27

• Lee Rohn, Vice-Chair, Appointed by Council, Term 1/1/21 to 12/31/24

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2024 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Schedule

2024 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Schedule and Filing Packet

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Plan Commission Staff Review Packet

Fee Schedule

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Zoning Ordinance

Article I, General Provisions (pages 1-8)
Article II, Definitions (pages 9-40)​
Article III, District Regulations (pages 41-42)
Article IV, Establishment of Zoning Districts (pages 43-142)
Article V, Supplemental Regulations (pages 143-198)
Article VI, Administration and Enforcement (pages 199-214)
Appendices (pages 215-260)

 

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Subdivision Ordinance

Subdivision Control Ordinance

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Forms

Zoning Clearance Form

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Comprehensive Plan

The City of Goshen’s Comprehensive Plan & Community Vision, “Uncommonly Great Goshen 2025”, outlines ten-year visions and goals for Goshen in areas such as land use, neighborhoods and housing, economic development, community services & facilities and transportation.

A Comprehensive Plan amendment on October 9, 2018, adopted the Elkhart and Goshen Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan, with the Goshen Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Executive Summary.

1. Cover & Table of Contents
2. Introduction, Plan Development & APA Pilot Program
3. Executive Summary
4. Navigating the Plan & City Map
5. Land Use
6. Neighborhoods & Housing
7. Economic Development
8. Community Services & Facilities
9. Natural Environment
10. Transportation
11. Appendix A: Summary of Related Plans
12. Appendix B: Community Profile
13. Appendix C: Implementation
14. Appendix D:  Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan