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Crown Point BZA denies temporary billboard variance after applicant cites city email and IDOT approval

Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals · October 28, 2025
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The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals on a 4-0 vote denied Petition 25-31, a request by Michael Cruz to complete and display a temporary billboard at 12701 Carolina Street.

The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals on a 4-0 vote denied Petition 25-31, a request by Michael Cruz, contractor for Brands House Inc., to complete and display a temporary off-premise billboard at 12701 Carolina Street.

Cruz told the board he had contacted city staff before construction, submitted drawings on July 23, 2024 and received an email telling him he was "more than welcome to put these signs along I 65." He said the structure was about 95% built when city staff halted work, and that he…

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