The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission started discussions on solar setbacks and zoning concerns. They also completed discussions on energy storage setbacks and zoning concerns.
The Allen Township Zoning Commission met in regular session. The Commission discussed Signs and Fences.
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed the scope of planned unit developments (PUDs) and general provisions.
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed zoning resolution definitions, as provided by Hancock County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Cindy Land. The Commission also discussed industrial districts (specifically light industrial & general industrial districts) and general provisions.
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. The Commission discussed business districts and determined B1, B2 & B3 would be kept separate.
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. They primarily discussed business districts and how they should be treated. Historical maps of zoning and current land use maps were shared.
Here is a copy of the proposed zoning resolution from Allen Township’s most recent (and unsuccessful) attempt to enact zoning in the early 2000s. This is being used by the township as part of its current zoning discussions.
The Township Zoning Commission met in a regular meeting. They discussed zoning for residential properties. They eliminated the R2 district from the prior ordinance. There was a significant discussion about lot size, house size, and setbacks.
The Zoning Commission met it a regular meeting to begin discussing the proposed ordinance. They worked on the definitions. Significant time was spent on the definition of building. They briefly took public comments.
Meeting Summary: The Allen Township Trustees met for a regular meeting. They approved minutes and payables. They approved a road project design. They received regular reports. They approved up to $20,000 for a hole repair due to a tile issue. They then went into executive session to discuss litigation. They came back out and were informed that the petition for zoning had been challenged. They approved a zoning resolution that was modified to say that regardless of the petition determination they were using their authority to approve beginning the zoning process (without any debate or discussion). They then appointed a five-member zoning commission (without any debate or discussion). When questioned about how the five members were selected, they were unable to articulate a clear answer other than “we decided”. Public comments were accepted. The meeting was adjourned.