LaPorte County Board of Zoning Appeals October 20, 2026

The LaPorte County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on October 20, 2026, approved developmental variances for a 15-foot front setback at 125 Judson Road, a second dwelling intended to support a family member with a progressive vision condition, and two 20-foot shipping containers for storage, with a condition that the containers blend in with nearby buildings. The board also approved a commercial-use variance for 421 Westville LLC’s proposed multi-unit buildings, subject to operating-hour limits, no automotive repair, restrictions on outdoor parking, and limits on lighting. A communication-tower petition for a 195-foot monopole was presented, but the transcript does not clearly capture its disposition. A separate use variance for KTR’s proposed light-manufacturing headquarters was approved subject to applicable M1 zoning restrictions; the project representatives described a planned private investment of $15 million, including more than $3 million for equipment, and a facility expected to support over 50 jobs.

The board’s attorney reported that a court had reversed the board’s denial of a special exception for the Yellowstone Solar Project and ordered the board to grant it. The board discussed its 30-day appeal window and the need for an executive session; the county planning director recommended following the court’s order and preparing the required findings, but the transcript does not record a vote on that recommendation. No government procurement, contract award, or purchasing action was identified.