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Council unanimously approves four duplex special exceptions across South Bend neighborhoods
Summary
The Common Council voted unanimously on April 13 to advance and adopt four zoning special‑exception ordinances allowing duplexes at 915 Harrison (near northwest), 1245 E Madison (Northeast), 1010 Furbringer (Lincoln Park) and 1249 Corby Boulevard. Petitioners described the units as infill 'missing middle' housing; public hearings had no speakers.
The South Bend Common Council on April 13 advanced and adopted four zoning ordinances allowing two‑unit dwellings at properties across the city, citing consistency with the city's comprehensive plan and neighborhood plans.
Tim Stab, the city's zoning specialist, presented each petition as a special exception consistent with objective H1.1 of the comprehensive plan (encouraging a mix of housing types). The council heard presentations and site plans for:
• 915 Harrison Avenue (Bill 14‑26) — a side‑by‑side duplex in the Near Northwest neighborhood promoted by Near Northwest…
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