# Area Planning County BZA - 11/4/26

The Vigo County Area Planning Commission met November 4, 2026, to consider zoning petitions, subdivisions, and a proposed county zoning ordinance amendment. The commission approved rezoning requests for 465 South 13th Street (C1 to R2 for a single-family home) and the Harding Avenue/Helen Avenue outlot (C2 to C5 for overflow auto inventory for Premier Auto). It gave a favorable recommendation for a C2 plan development at 3401 South 7th Street for the existing AWOL sober-living home, subject to required approvals. The Connelly subdivision received approval with staff conditions; the Alchhat subdivision item was tabled amid unresolved drainage, access, and land-use concerns. The commission also reviewed a proposed 16-unit apartment addition at 1200 Lockport Road and the Gardens at Honey Creek subdivision, with concerns raised about green space, traffic, and site planning. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or procurement spending were identified. The director reported $8,400 in monthly receipts and year-to-date receipts of approximately $447,570.03.

The commission considered a proposed zoning-ordinance amendment allowing battery energy storage systems (BESS) by special exception. NextEra Energy Resources described the proposal as utility-scale grid storage, while commissioners and residents raised questions about permitted zoning districts, fire and environmental safeguards, system expansion, and emergency response. A motion to table failed; the transcript does not clearly establish the final recommendation or vote on the ordinance. The amendment would establish siting and operating requirements that could affect future energy-storage development and vendor opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Area Planning County BZA - 11/4/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfPWPF7Bb6g) - Vigo County