A Plan Commission (Advisory) is defined by and set up according to state statute. The Plan Commission consists of a nine (9) member panel, containing a mixture of both elected officials, citizen members and others who are impaneled by virtue of their office.
The Plan Commission holds public hearings relating to petitions for rezonings, subdivision plats and amendments to local zoning ordinances. As defined by law, in matters of rezoning and amendment petitions, the Commission acts in an advisory capacity by making a recommendation and forwarding the petition to the County Board of Commissioners for final action, as the legislative body of the County. In matters regarding subdivision plat approval, their action is final, and is not forwarded to the County Commissioners.
The Plan Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., in the Porter County Administration Center. These meetings are always open to the public.
The Plan Commission office also issues building permits for unincorporated Porter County, and provides information regarding the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Technical Advisory Committee.
There are filing deadlines for petitions to the Plan Commission that must be met before a public hearing will be scheduled. Please call the Plan Commission office for additional information.
Plan Commission Members:
Kevin Breitzke
Richard Burns
Rita Stevenson
Tim Cole
Robert Detert
Robert Harper, Commissioner
Elizabeth Marshall
Herb Read
Scott McClure, Attorney |
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