The City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy for City Commissioner. For more information, go to: Notice of City Commissioner Vacancy / We express our gratitude to all of our dedicated and outstanding 9-1-1 operators/telecommunicators at the City of Effingham during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Thank you for all that you do to keep our residents, visitors, and first responders safe! National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Planning and zoning

Our Planning and Zoning division assists residents and businesses with planning, zoning, and community development. Our responsibilities include:

  • Zoning
  • Site Plan review
  • Subdivision of property
  • Replats
  • Rezoning of property
  • Variances
  • Annexation into the city
  • Vacations of streets and alleyways

Get help

Greg Koester
City Planner / Subdivision Coordinator

(217) 342-5300
extension 5348
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