Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals November 10, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was held November 10, 2026. The board unanimously approved a development-standards variance for Express Signs and Lighting Maintenance at 726 Franklin Street to install non-illuminated vinyl window signage in addition to a wall sign. The discussion focused on how the zoning ordinance’s limit of one sign per street-facing façade applies to window graphics. Two other petitions—one from Jake Nash LLC and another from Chicago Renovators—were continued to December 8 at the petitioners’ request; the board approved both continuances unanimously, and staff indicated the applicants would not need to renotice.

The board also adopted findings of fact from prior proceedings: it affirmed the special-exception approval for petition B-11-26 subject to conditions concerning parcel coverage, repair activities and fire-safety requirements, and adopted findings for companion petitions B-112-26 and B-113-26, with a correction to a staff member’s name. Revised board rules and procedures were distributed for review, with discussion and a possible vote planned for December. A new board member was welcomed. No procurement, contract award, purchasing decision, or spending-related action was identified.