City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

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
GKoester@EffinghamIL.com
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