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Committee forwards technical zoning updates to Committee of the Whole

South Bend Common Council (committee meetings) · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff told the Zoning & Annexation Committee that Bill 21-26 updates references in multiple ordinance chapters to align with current Chapter 21 zoning language; the committee voted to forward it with a favorable recommendation.

Planning staff presented Bill 21-26 as a housekeeping package to correct references in multiple chapters so they match the current Chapter 21 zoning code. Brian Killen, a city planner, said the item makes no change in policy intent but updates outdated district names and removes duplicative embedded zoning language in chapters 3, 4, 6, 13, 14 and 17.

Staff advised that chapters 5 and 9 will be updated by their respective agencies and that the changes are intended to minimize cross‑referencing errors. There were no public speakers. A committee member moved to send Bill 21-26 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation; the motion passed on roll call with five ayes.

The committee’s action advances the technical updates toward full council consideration.