Porter County Government - Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer - May 26th, 2026

The Porter County Government Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer convened on May 26, 2026, to review several zoning variance requests primarily related to accessory structures and storage buildings. Key procurement-related discussions involved approvals and denials of permits for construction of pole barns, accessory structures, and storage containers. Notably, Christopher Walker was approved to build an accessory structure for personal storage, while Steven Such's request to keep storage containers on his property was denied due to zoning restrictions. Daniel Riggs initially had a variance request denied for a large pole barn but was later approved for a reduced size of 2,400 square feet. James Hassenberger was approved to build a 2,800 square foot accessory structure contingent on removal of an existing garage. The board emphasized compliance with size, height, and setback regulations, and approvals were contingent on removal of existing structures or modifications to plans. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting focused on permitting and zoning approvals that could impact future construction and procurement activities in the county.