Planning Commission - August 17, 2026

The Planning Commission meeting held on August 17, 2026, focused primarily on a single agenda item concerning amendments to the Kokomo Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 6,279). The proposed amendments include updates to permitted and special exception uses, zoning district and overlay district standards, development standards, plan development and nonconforming use provisions, development plan requirements, and definitions. Notably, the amendments establish standards for data centers, indoor shooting ranges, and retail sporting goods stores. The commission was set to make a recommendation—favorable, neutral, or unfavorable—to the Kokomo Common Council, which will hold the final decision. The meeting also included procedural notes about public participation and the recommendation process. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.