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Planning commission approves a slate of variances and exceptions, including temporary shed requests and lakeshore setbacks

Kosciusko County Planning Commission · April 15, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved multiple variances and exceptions on accessory buildings, setbacks and small lakeshore modifications, and voted to allow three backyard hens; several items were routine approvals while more complex proposals were continued for technical review.

Kosciusko County’s planning board approved a package of routine variances and exceptions at its recent meeting, granting petitioners temporary or permanent relief for accessory structures, small setback exceptions and similar land-use requests.

Key approvals included:

- Justin and Catherine Dwyer (exception 202640): the board approved a temporary placement of a portable shed on a vacant lot for five years (petitioners said the shed meets setbacks and will support property maintenance while they plan a home). Commissioner (speaker 5) moved for a five-year allowance and the board approved it.

- Michael Rohrer (variance 202664): the board…

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