Elgin Master Plan

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Plan Introduction

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Public input is key in the development of this Plan, with the intent that the interests of citizens are considered.


Project Introduction

Elgin is in the process of updating its Master Plan.


This process includes steering committee meetings,  public input meetings, input from stakeholders, and input from City staff. The Plan will ultimately be reviewed and adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council.


You may be wondering what the Master Plan is and what it will accomplish for your City.

The Plan is:

  • A policy guide adopted by the City to direct future growth and development

  • Is flexible and lays out broad goals and objectives for the City for the next 20 years

  • Includes a number of elements, such as:

    • A mission statement, goals, and objectives

    • City demographic information

    • A water and wastewater system summary

    • A future land use map and plan

    • Other tools that help the Planning Commission and City Council make decisions for the future of development within the City


The Plan is not zoning.

  • Unlike zoning, the plan is not regulatory in nature, but rather a tool and guide used by the Planning Commission and City Council as they consider future decisions regarding zoning and development.

Plan Process

Where are we in the master planning process?


The Elgin Master Plan is in its draft stage.  The Steering Committee, Mayor, and City Staff have worked for several months with a planning consultant to develop the Draft Plan elements.  The Draft Plan elements are currently being presented to the public for input and feedback.  

The City will take all public input and feedback under advisement and incorporate changes and updates to the Draft Plan based on the public input received.

When complete and adopted, the Elgin Master Plan will be used as a guide to help make decisions about many planning aspects within the City.

Examples of how this Plan can be used:

  • Support the update of subdivision and zoning regulations that will help the City meet goals

  • Allow the City to apply for grants and other funding contingent on long-range planning

  • Provide guidance to the City when considering future re-zoning requests

  • Aid in decisions regarding capital improvement projects