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Gary council approves budgets and home daycares, withdraws one short-term rental and rejects Ridge Road gas station
Summary
On March 4 the Gary Common Council approved budget amendments for several special revenue funds, granted two home-daycare special-use permits, withdrew one short-term rental item, moved several rezoning/ordinance items to later meetings and voted down a proposed Ridge Road gas station.
The Gary Common Council completed multiple formal actions March 4, including passage of budget amendments for special revenue funds, approval of two home-daycare special-use permits, withdrawal of a short-term-rental item and the rejection of a proposed gas station at 5310 West Ridge Road.
The council held roll-call votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Actions of note:
- Minutes approved: The council approved the minutes from the Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 meetings by roll call, 6–0.
- CPO 2025-04 (4954 Massachusetts St., home daycare): After an overview and confirmation that the Board of Zoning Appeals had unanimously recommended the permit, the council approved the special-use permit with a 6–0 roll-call vote. Attorney Molina noted the petitioner must prove annual residency in the home to receive a business license.
- CPO 2025-05 (8424 Pine Ave., short-term rental): Council discussion revealed the Board of Zoning Appeals decision had reached the statutory 90-day window that causes…
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