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Invitation for bids

Thursday, March 14, 2024

 CITY OF GOSHEN INVITATION FOR BIDS  FOR THE PURCHASE OF MINI EXCAVATOR  The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for a 2023 or newer mini excavator for use in the City of Goshen’s Cemeteries Department. The Board of Public Works and Safety... more

Invitation for bids

Thursday, March 14, 2024

 CITY OF GOSHEN INVITATION FOR QUOTES  FOR THE PURCHASE OF HYDRAULIC EXTRICATION TOOLS  The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed quotes for various hydraulic extrication tools for use in the City of Goshen’s Fire Department. The Board of Public Works and Safety... more

Goshen Parks and Recreation hosting open house for master plan

Thursday, March 14, 2024

The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a community open house on Thursday, March 21, to provide the public an opportunity to share comments and feedback on the draft parks master plan. The five-year master plan is designed by the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department... more

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Plan Commission - CANCELLED

Today, 4:00pm

To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93316714369 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 933 1671 4369

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Open House

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4:00pm

The Parks and Recreation department is hosting an open house to receive feedback and comments from the community about the draft of the 2024-2028 Parks Master Plan.

Board of Works

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269 or call +1 312 626 6799. Webinar ID: 884 6925 1269 Comments are no longer taken online.

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


2024 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Schedule

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


Plan Commission Staff Review Packet

Fee Schedule


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 43-140)
Article V, Supplemental Regulations (pages 141-198)
Article VI, Administration and Enforcement (pages 199-214)
Appendices (pages 215-260)

 


Subdivision Ordinance

Subdivision Control Ordinance


Forms

Zoning Clearance Form


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