Hancock County, IN - 6/8/2026 Plan Commission Meeting

The Hancock County Area Plan Commission held a special meeting on June 8, 2026, focused on reviewing and recommending an ordinance regarding the siting of data centers within the county. The ordinance proposes creating a new overlay district for data centers in the Industrial General (IG) zoning district, establishing a process requiring Board of Commissioners approval before data center projects can proceed through permit and technical reviews. Public testimony was heard, including suggestions to expand the overlay to other industrial zones and to clarify criteria for the letter of intent and approval process. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation of the ordinance to the Board of Commissioners for further consideration at their next meeting. This ordinance aims to regulate data center development through zoning amendments and overlay district procedures, impacting future procurement and development opportunities related to data center projects in Hancock County.