Planning Commission Special Meeting (6-24-26)

The City of Gary Planning Commission held a special meeting on June 24, 2026, to review and discuss the substantially completed 2026 citywide zoning map. Staff presented the new zoning map, which aligns with the updated city code and comprehensive plan, incorporating various zoning categories such as residential, manufacturing, business districts, and overlay zones like flood plains. The presentation included a demonstration of a geographic information system (GIS) tool that allows detailed parcel-level zoning information to be accessed, facilitating development and permitting processes. Commissioners discussed zoning criteria, overlay districts, and the impact on existing and future land uses, including automotive and institutional areas. The commission voted unanimously to recommend the adoption of the proposed zoning map to the Gary Common Council, subject to clerical adjustments that do not affect the underlying zoning designations. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the updated zoning map and GIS system may influence future development and related procurement activities.