The Planning Commission prepares the Comprehensive Plan under the procedures of state law for the community to use in the development of local land use regulations such as the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The five-member Commission also holds hearings for map amendment requests and zoning text amendments and conducts commercial design review for development […]

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is established under state law and the Elizabethtown Zoning Ordinance to consider Conditional Use Permits, Variances and Administrative Appeals under the procedures of the Zoning Ordinance. The five-member citizen board utilizes the guidelines of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the standards as established by KRS 100 to render its decisions. […]

The Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau promotes convention and tourist activity in the community. The bureau is funded through the local transient room and restaurant taxes. More information on local community attractions can be found at www.touretown.com. Meetings Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention […]

The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to effect and accomplish the preservation, protection and use of the Historic District and individual landmarks, which have a special character and historic, architectural and cultural value to the City. The Commission promotes the educational, cultural and economic aspects of the community’s historic buildings and safeguards the […]