Planning & Zoning

 

The Ely Plan and Zoning Commission works with the City Council to plan the way land is used and developed in Ely. The P & Z advises the City Council on planning, zoning and subdivision matters such as zoning and subdivision requests and prepares and updates the Ely Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances for approval by the City Council.

• Ely Zoning and Land Use Map
• Ely Comprehensive Plan
• Ely Zoning Ordinance

 

Zoning Ordinances Adopted – Not Yet Codified

(Ordinances listed below have not yet been officially codified in Zoning Code)

	Zoning Ordinances	#
	Accessory Buildings	273
	Swimming Pool Fence	272
	Zero Lot R-2	271
	Main Building Height Measurement	264
	Rural Residential Zoning District	259
	Good Neighbor Policy	258
	Sign Regulations	234
	Downtown Commercial Zoning District	232
	R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts Added	206
	Preliminary Plat Time Limit	195
	Adult Oriented Establishments	193
	Bulk Regulation Changes for R-1	189
	Mobile Home District Regulations	186
	Adding Definitions	183

 

Ely Planning News

Linn County completed and adopted a City-County Strategic Growth Plan for the area within 2 miles of Ely city limits. This plan deals with the goals for use and development of land around Ely’s city limits, future land use areas, and development guidelines. Ely and Linn County adopted a strategic growth plan for the area within 2 miles of Ely city limits. The intent of the Strategic Growth Plan is to help Ely and Linn County coordinate land use planning, improve review of applications for rezoning, conditional use permits and subdivisions, and enhance review and consideration of development of land within 2 miles of Ely’s city limit.