Elkhart, Iowa

Last Reviewed
4th Nov 2025
Date Published
29th May 2020

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Planning and Zoning for Elkhart, IA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Elkhart in IA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Elkhart, IA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Elkhart, IA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking16.17%330.72
    Parking garage or lot16.17%330.72
    Industrial13.46%275.19
    Contractors office16.17%330.72
    Hazardous materials handling or processing13.46%275.19
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)16.17%330.72
    Storage and warehouses16.17%330.72
    Manufacturing16.17%330.72
    General industrial13.46%275.19
    Residential2.76%56.38
    Two family dwelling22.62%462.63
    Dwellings (unspecified)17.37%355.31
    Mobile and floating homes2.76%56.38
    Multi family dwelling0.39%7.90
    Single family dwelling2.76%56.38
    Mechanical73.81%1509.44
    Utility structures73.81%1509.44
    Agriculture73.81%1509.44
    Agricultural and hunting73.81%1509.44
    Other16.99%347.41
    Signage2.72%55.53
    Accessory85.73%1753.26
    Temporary uses2.72%55.53
    Multiple16.99%347.41
    Retail16.17%330.72
    Eating and drinking establishments16.99%347.41
    Restricted retail16.17%330.72
    Professional services16.17%330.72
    General retail16.99%347.41
    Personal services16.17%330.72
    Community16.99%347.41
    Medical16.17%330.72
    Public, quasi-public, and government96.43%1972.07
    Schools and universities16.99%347.41
    Lodging16.17%330.72
    Hotel/motel16.17%330.72
    Commercial13.46%275.19
    Professional office16.17%330.72
    General commercial3.53%72.22
    Entertainment16.17%330.72
    Non-retail sales16.17%330.72
    Automobile related uses16.17%330.72
    Research and laboratory facilities13.46%275.19