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Council introduces zoning reclassification for 21-acre development, refers to committee
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 25-30 to reclassify about 21 acres (7 acres wetlands to remain) for a proposed RV/boat storage and three-story self-storage development; the measure was referred to committee for Nov. 10 review.
The Hammond City Council introduced Ordinance 25-30 on Oct. 28 to reclassify roughly 21 acres in the 1st District for development, with about 7 acres of wetlands to remain undisturbed.
Councilman Kowinski moved that the ordinance proceed to first and second reading and be referred to council as a whole for the Nov. 10 committee meeting and for an "intent to consider" on Nov. 10. He said the plan envisions buildings for RV and boat storage and a three-story self-storage facility, with developers hoping to break ground in June 2026.
Mayor McDermott and other councilmembers expressed support for redeveloping an underused parcel near Lake Michigan and said the project aligns with downtown/regional demand for storage and solar-ready facilities.
Why it matters: The rezoning would enable a private development project on underused land near the lake and could affect neighborhood land use and stormwater planning.
What happens next: Ordinance 25-30 is scheduled for committee review and additional readings; council referred the measure to the Nov. 10 meeting.
