Board of Zoning & Appeals

The City of Mishawaka Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 9, 2026, to consider several appeals primarily related to developmental and use variances. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for variances to allow reduced rear yard setbacks for 6-foot privacy fences on double frontage lots at multiple residential addresses, with contractors like Milestone Fencing mentioned for fence installation. Additionally, the board reviewed use variances for commercial properties, including a request by Habitat for Humanity for a volunteer training and operations facility, and a liquor store use variance at 1217 East McKinley Avenue. The board voted to approve all presented appeals, with some use variances moving forward to the city council for final decisions. The meeting also included a request by Tool Masters Inc. for a developmental variance to install a 7-foot high security fence with reduced setbacks, which was approved. Staff recommendations and community outreach efforts were noted in support of these projects. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were made during the meeting, but several projects involving vendor services and property use changes were approved, potentially leading to future procurement activities.