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Development & economy in Indiana local government

What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

853 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Pendleton, Indiana · Thu Aug 13, 2026 · Economic Development Commission

Public hearing continues for Heritage Hub Economic Development Area Project

The Pendleton Economic Development Commission held a special meeting on August 13, 2026. The commission continued the public hearing on the Heritage Hub Economic Development Area Project. No other business was scheduled.

Anderson, Indiana · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear Nestle's request for amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development

The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four petitions, including a special exception for a charter school at 2717 South Central Way and a variance for keeping chickens at 3210 Loral Drive. The board will also consider an amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development for Nestle USA at 4301 West…

Zionsville, Indiana · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Board considers use variance for a veterinary clinic in a residential zone.

The Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple zoning variance requests and one administrative appeal. The board will evaluate proposals to use agricultural and residential zones for commercial purposes, approve additional signage, and adjust accessory structure limits. A resident will also appeal a staff…

Brownsburg, Indiana · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Town Council

Council to consider annexing new residential area and related fiscal plan

The Brownsburg Town Council will discuss a conditional zoning request for voluntary annexation of a CRG residential area, and will hold first and second readings of Ordinance #2026-09 to annex the property. A resolution adopting a fiscal plan for the annexation will also be considered. Additional items include a…

Fishers, Indiana · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals – Fishers

Board to consider a variance reducing accessory structure setback to 2 ft

The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three public petitions for variances and a special exception. One request seeks to cut an accessory‑structure side setback from 10 feet to 2 feet at 8827 Lindsey Ct. Another asks for front and rear setback reductions at 7727 Loma Ct. A third requests a short‑term‑rental…

Edgewood, Indiana · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

Council reviews code amendments for electric alarms, fencing, and retaining walls

The Edgewood City Council held a study session on July 21, 2026 to review upcoming business. Council members heard updates from the Economic Development Advisory Board, considered proposed code amendments for electric alarm systems, fencing, and retaining walls, and discussed the first amendment to the Mt. View…

Valparaiso, Indiana · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to consider residential garage and density variances

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several variance petitions including a privacy fence, detached garage specifications, and land density changes. These items include public hearings for properties on Harrison Blvd, Campbell Street, and near Bullseye Lake Rd.

Washington, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 2027 Budget Workshop

City reviews 2027 budget proposals across all departments

The City Council is holding a 2027 budget workshop. Representatives from the mayor’s office, insurance, transit, animal control, fire, police, parks, IT, law, planning, public works, economic development and other departments will present their budget needs and proposals. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is…

Hobart, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Commission will hold a public hearing on the Hickory Hollow Housing Development and TIF area

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will discuss the proposed Hickory Hollow Residential Housing Development Program, including the establishment of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and its TIF Allocation Area. It will consider several resolutions that confirm and fund the economic development plan. The…

Avon, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Discussion of Avon Logistics Center TIF Bond #2

The Avon Redevelopment Commission will approve the minutes from the June 15 meeting and review several invoices from consulting and engineering firms. New business includes a fee amendment for the Structurepoint Civic Center, a resolution on TIF pledge HOPA 2 bonds, and a discussion of the Avon Logistics Center TIF…

Avon, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Redevelopment Authority

Avon Redevelopment Authority to review invoices and bond statements

The Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes from June 15, 2026, and review bond statements. The body is also scheduled to consider invoices from three vendors.

Blackford County, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · General

Blackford County approves claims totaling over $1.2 million

The Blackford County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve claims for regular operations, miscellaneous expenses, and payroll. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the review of several development and economic agreements.

Zionsville, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Zionsville Town Council

Zoning ordinance for Pulte development continued from July 6

The Zionsville Town Council will consider three ordinances: a continued zoning amendment for the Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry development (Petition 2025-75-Z), an easement vacation for Rudolph (second reading), and a first reading to establish a Tree Board Fund. The consent agenda includes approval of previous…

Fishers, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · City Council

City Council considers rezoning for bank and residential neighborhood

The City Council will discuss several first-reading ordinances including the creation of outdoor refreshment areas and changes to parking and animal codes. The body is also considering three voluntary annexations and two rezoning requests.

Zionsville, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Plan Commission (PC)

Plan Commission to consider 14-lot Walnut Run subdivision and other developments

The Zionsville Plan Commission will hear several continued and new development proposals. Continued items include the Walnut Run subdivision (14 residential lots) and a convenience store/gas station. New business includes a surgery center addition, a bank, and an office/warehouse building. A proposal to change…

Noblesville, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider zoning change for new Noblesville police station

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a demolition permit in the Downtown Protection Boundary District, a zoning change and preliminary development plan for a new Noblesville Police Station on 18.7 acres at 1715 Division Street, and a special consideration for a 33,000-square-foot church and…

Munster, Indiana · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission holds regular meeting

The Redevelopment Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or ordinances listed for decision.

Zionsville, Indiana · Fri Jul 17, 2026 · Zionsville Community Development Corporation (ZCDC)

ZCDC meeting to discuss basketball court resurfacing and committee updates

The Zionsville Community Development Corporation will meet on July 17, 2026 to address old business, including the resurfacing of the basketball court. New business will consist of updates from the Innovation, Parking, and Grant committees, as well as a CDC financial update. The meeting is open to the public at Town…

Noblesville, Indiana · Thu Jul 16, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Commission approves $1 million loan and tax abatements for BioLife Solutions project

The Noblesville Redevelopment Commission approved two resolutions (2026-05 and 2026-06) granting tax abatements and a $1 million forgivable loan to BioLife Solutions for its Washington Business Park relocation. The commission also considered a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton Southeastern Schools requesting a…

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Thu Jul 16, 2026 · Economic Development Commission

Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission meeting canceled

The meeting previously scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been canceled.

Hobart, Indiana · Wed Jul 15, 2026 · City Council

Council to consider tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp expansion

The Hobart Common Council will discuss economic development initiatives, including a tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp and the creation of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area. The body will also consider a zoning change for the Sapper’s Garden Subdivision.

Shelbyville, Indiana · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Board of Works

Board approves $248,200 agreement for Shelby Heights Redevelopment Project

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract for engineering and surveying services to support the construction of 9 to 11 single-family homes. The project uses READI Grant funds and targets the area of Parker Avenue, Fourth Street, and Lincoln Street. The board also issued orders to appear for two…

Edgewood, Indiana · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · City Council

Edgewood City Council to vote on business licensing and home business standards

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update business licensing and home business standards. The body will also review mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and Economic Development Advisory Board.

Cayuga, Indiana · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Planning & Public Works Committee

County secures $3.1M state grant for Deauville Island Bridge replacement

The Planning and Public Works Committee reviews administrative updates from county departments covering planning, workforce development, weights and measures, and parks. The agenda notes fall recycling event cancellations due to staffing shortages and schedules public meetings for July 28–30 regarding the Countywide…

Noblesville, Indiana · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Common Council

Council considers annexing nearly 90 acres for two planned developments

The Noblesville Common Council will consider ordinances to annex approximately 89 total acres for two planned development projects, each requiring a public hearing and fiscal plan. The council is also reviewing proposals to issue revenue bonds for municipal sewage system improvements and a building corporation lease…

Valparaiso, Indiana · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Plan Commission

Valparaiso plan commission reviews two annexations and updates city floodplain rules.

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold public hearings on four previously closed planning cases, including a residential subdivision plat and citywide floodplain ordinance amendments. New business features a hearing to consider annexing 92 acres east of SR49 for heavy industrial use. The commission will also review…

Edgewood, Indiana · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission will consider two comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments

The Edgewood Planning Commission will review and vote on two comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments: the Schober amendment (item 25-002-COMP PLAN) and the West Valley Highway amendment (item 25-001-COMP PLAN). The commission will also consider updates to the concurrency code, multifamily tax exemption policies…

Anderson, Indiana · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Board of Public Safety

Board to approve $2M in claims including $1.4M payroll

The Board of Public Safety will consider approving claims totaling $2,032,350.20, including $1,426,157 in payroll and $528,322.67 for the fire department. The board also plans to set a date for fire department bids and affirm demolitions at 1834 E 34th Street and 1119 S Scatterfield Road, plus a clean-up at 2125…

Brownsburg, Indiana · Mon Jul 13, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to review sign variance for Ronald Reagan Logistics Park

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve findings of fact regarding a development standards variance. The primary focus is a request related to monument signage for a logistics park.

Cayuga, Indiana · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee meeting

The subcommittee will meet to review the June 2026 minutes and hear agency reports. The agenda includes updates from several service agencies and a report from the Director.

Terre Haute, Indiana · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Ordinances, Resolutions

City Council approves $750,000 for Rea Park Project

The Terre Haute City Council decided on several tax-related ordinances and property rezonings. The body also received presentations on economic development and a long term control plan.

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association dba SEED Fort Wayne

SEED Fort Wayne to vote on building disposition and downtown plan funding

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on a tenant plan for building disposition and a funding request for the Downtown Plan. The board will also address a staff contract update and a press release event regarding a US Conference of Mayors initiative.

Brownsburg, Indiana · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Town Council

Council considers land annexation and a new lease resolution

The Town Council will vote on the final adoption of a voluntary annexation for the Ronald Reagan Commerce Center. They are also considering a resolution to approve a new lease and reviewing bids for water service line investigations.

Valparaiso, Indiana · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Park 30 East draft report and bidding policy on agenda

The Redevelopment Commission will discuss the Park 30 East Draft Report and consider draft policy guidelines for bidding practices. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and the claims register and financial report. The meeting begins with an executive session on real property strategy.

Fishers, Indiana · Wed Jul 8, 2026 · Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider professional services agreements with Structurepoint and Buckinghham

The Redevelopment Commission will consider two Professional Services Agreements (Structurepoint and Buckinghham) as new business. The consent agenda includes approval of claims for July 8, 2026. Previous meeting minutes from June 16, 2026, are also up for approval.

Blackford County, Indiana · Wed Jul 8, 2026 · General

Council to consider Prairie Creek EDA, Synergy Sports study, and 2027 budget prep

The Blackford County Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed Economic Development Agreement for Prairie Creek, a sports feasibility study from Synergy Sports, and part-time help for Planning & Zoning. The council will also review a Road Use Agreement, a…

Washington, Indiana · Wed Jul 8, 2026 · Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider 2‑year moratorium on data center projects

The Washington Planning Commission will consider a temporary two‑year development moratorium that would pause acceptance, processing, and approval of all applications, permits, and approvals for data center development, construction, or operation in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the city. The…

Long Beach, Indiana · Wed Jul 8, 2026 · Board of Zoning Appeals

Board will hold preliminary hearings on two residential variance petitions

The Long Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct preliminary hearings on two variance requests. Dennis and Elizabeth Dunne seek a variance to build a new home on a nonconforming lot at 1808 Ridgemoor Drive. William and Mary Buckley seek a variance to install an in‑ground pool and rebuild a retaining wall at 2011…

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Tue Jul 7, 2026 · HANDS Board

HANDS Board July meeting rescheduled to July 21

This agenda is a procedural notice that the regular July 7, 2026 HANDS Board meeting has been rescheduled to July 21, 2026. No other business items are listed. The meeting will be in Room 030 of Citizens Square at 11:00 a.m.

Blackford County, Indiana · Mon Jul 6, 2026 · General

Commissioners to review Prairie Creek Wind Farm II agreements

The Blackford County Commissioners will meet to discuss wind farm agreements and a library board appointment. The body will also consider claims totaling over $10 million, including a settlement.