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Council adopts broad zoning-code updates to ease development and add public review for certain uses
Summary
On Jan. 12 the Common Council passed Ordinance 80-25 (third substitute) to modernize and clarify the city’s zoning code: officials said the package eases development, increases flexibility, aligns code cross‑references, and would require special exceptions for uses such as new gas stations and certain alcohol/tobacco sales.
The Common Council voted Jan. 12 to adopt Ordinance 80-25 (third substitute), a set of amendments to Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code that city planners said will simplify the development process, increase flexibility and provide additional public review for some uses.
Michael Davita, assistant director of planning, opened the presentation by summarizing outcomes since the city’s 2020 zoning ordinance: he said the city issued 183 permits for new detached houses in 2025 (including duplexes and…
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