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Commission hears update on Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance; staff will return with graphics in March
Summary
Staff described a codified Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance meant to encourage infill housing through a voluntary, 'a la carte' approach with diagrams showing setbacks and averaging. No formal action was taken; staff will bring updated materials back to the commission in March.
The Michigan City Planning Commission on Feb. 24 received an informational update on a Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance staff has codified into draft ordinance language and supporting diagrams.
Presenters said the ordinance compiles prior work into clearer graphics and mechanical instructions—setback diagrams, block‑level averaging rules and other tools—so property owners and staff can understand and apply options for infill…
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