Planning & Development Department

Land use planning includes zoning, subdivision of property, development plan review and commercial design review. The Planning staff administers the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The staff provides support to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission, each of which consists of five members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

The Planning Commission makes the final decision on subdivision plats, development plans, waiver requests and elevation plans for some commercial buildings. For zoning map amendments, the Commission makes a recommendation that is forwarded to the City Council.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment decides requests for variances, conditional use permits and appeals of administrative zoning determinations.

The Historic Preservation Commission’s primary work is the consideration of exterior modifications, new construction, relocation and demolition of designated historic properties.

List of the 2024 Public Meeting Dates

The City of Elizabethtown has been granted expanded jurisdiction by the State for building code enforcement. The City performs plan review and inspection of most types of construction and renovation, enforcing the codes adopted by the State. The City also issues permits and performs inspections of electrical work. In addition, the City enforces property maintenance standards that address the condition of existing structures, trash and debris, grass and other vegetation and inoperable vehicles. The Code Enforcement staff support the Code Enforcement Board and the Code Appeals Board, both of which consist of five members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

The Code Enforcement Board hears appeals of citations for code violations and has the ability to impose fines. The Code Appeals Board hears appeals of any decisions made by a City official in the enforcement of City codes, primarily interpretations of the building code.

In accordance with KRS § 65.8836 and Elizabethtown Ordinance § 24-2016, the City of Elizabethtown is providing information to lienholders who may have an interest in these properties. If you are a lienholder and you would like to take action with regard to a final order associated with a property, please submit the form to us at the bottom of this page.

Plumbing inspectors are housed at the Hardin County Health Department and can be reached at 270-769-3071. HVAC inspections are performed by the State. Information can be obtained by calling 502-382-0551.

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