Did you experience the Fire Department's Santa Run?  We'd like to have your feedback and ideas on how to improve it!: Santa Run Community Survey;  City Hall will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We will open again on Friday, January 2nd. If you experience a water emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 347-5056.  We wish all of you a happy 2026!

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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