After Many Setbacks, Elberta Enters the 21st Century With a Renovated Zoning Ordinance

A held-over public hearing November 4 yielded no further public input of substance, and the Planning Commission adopted the amended zoning ordinance. It now goes on to the Village Council!

A new structure downtown, between the post office and Lane Plumbing. November 4, 2026. Photo by Emily Kay Votruba

Filed under: Infrastructure and Planning, Planning & Zoning, Zoning Ordinance, Frankfort Avenue

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