LaPorte County Planning Commission August 25, 2026

The LaPorte County Planning Commission held a meeting on August 25, 2026, primarily to discuss a proposed amendment to the LaPorte County Joint Zoning Ordinance. The amendment aimed to create a new subdistrict within the Kingsbury Industrial Park Overlay district to permit high-technology activities, specifically targeting M2 heavy industrial zoning for data centers and related digital infrastructure projects. The discussion included clarifications on setbacks, zoning impacts, and the development agreement process, emphasizing that final approvals would rest with elected officials and that stringent regulations would apply. Public comments reflected concerns about environmental impacts, property setbacks, and enforcement of regulations. The commission voted to give a favorable recommendation for the amendment and to rescind a previous PUD approval related to the project. Additionally, there was mention of reconvening the data center ordinance committee and continuing work on the county's comprehensive plan, with potential incorporation of recent state legislation.