07/28/26 - Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The City of Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on July 28, 2026, addressing multiple zoning petitions involving developmental variances and conditional uses. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of variances for residential and industrial developments, such as a $15 million redevelopment for a thermoplastics plant by Davis Imperial Coding Inc., which involved setback reductions and landscaping conditions. The board also considered a petition for an adult daycare center at 7122 Caluman Avenue, focusing on parking adequacy and community impact, ultimately approving the conditional use with amended staff recommendations. Additionally, a petition by the Hammond Redevelopment Commission sought a developmental variance for an electronic message sign exceeding size limits in a central business district, which was discussed with no objections. Motions to approve variances and conditional uses were passed by roll call votes, with conditions including technical reviews, site plan approvals, and compliance with city codes. The meeting also included discussions on parking concerns, neighborhood compatibility, and preservation of architectural features in redevelopment projects.