Logan County Regional Planning Commission

529 South McLean Street

Lincoln, IL   62656

217-732-8835

Phil Mahler, Director
 

Mission Statement

To promote and support land use planning to the greatest economic benefit and highest quality of life for Logan County.

The following guiding principles have been adopted in support of the mission:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for Logan County

  • Support the efforts of all municipalities in Logan County to develop and maintain their own comprehensive plans.

  • Provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas regarding land use planning.

  • Seek out opportunities to cooperate with neighboring counties to achieve our mission.

  • Seek out opportunities to promote controlled growth in all areas of Logan County

  • Make recommendations to the County Board regarding proposed zoning changes or zoning ordinance changes.

  • Assist the Logan County Board, Logan County Municipalities, Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Private Enterprises or Citizen in Economic Development Opportunities.

  • Encourage and support the development of a Community Economic Development Strategy. (CEDS)

  • Administer the Logan County Enterprise Zone.

  • Encourage and support the development of the County wide Geographic Information System. (GIS)

  • Seek out any State of Illinois or Federal Government agency program assistance or grants that may be available to support our mission.

  • Serve as a community resource for information on planning and development.

  • Promote greater public awareness of the commission and the importance of proper Land Use Planning.