The ELC-Z zoning workshop series concluded Thursday evening at the Civic Building with a discussion on residential and other personal property topics.
City of Emporia Planning and Zoning Officer Joe Foster and Lyon County Planning and Zoning Officer Sam Seeley took turns fielding questions from concerned parties, many of whom took issue not so much with proposed zoning regulations, but aspects of the comprehensive plan.
In Nov. 2017, Lyon County and City of Emporia officials completed and unanimously adopted a joint zoning regulations draft known as PlanELC. Since then, both have been working to update their zoning regulations for its support in implementation. PlanELC includes diagrams and proposed concepts for future growth, including drawings of what streets could look like in a more modern downtown area and more. Addressing issues with some of the possible design choices, Seeley reminded those in attendance that the comprehensive plan would never supersede existing zoning regulations.
(Read more: Emporia Gazette)