Contested rezoning for single duplex approved after resident objections and petition

Jan 21, 2026

Commissioners approved rezoning of a Wences Denny Street lot from R-1 to DPUD R-2 to allow a duplex after a public hearing that drew resident objections citing a 20-year settlement agreement and a petition; planning staff said the request is residential only and the city raised no objection.

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The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 20 to approve a rezoning request to change one lot on Wences Denny Street from R-1 to DPUD R-2 to allow construction of a duplex.

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