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Commissioners approve multiple rezonings in Milbrook and rural parcels, amid questions on density
Summary
Tippecanoe County adopted several ordinances approving rezonings including a U‑Haul permit at Lucky Mart, conversion of Milbrook townhouse zoning to single‑family types (R3 and R1C), and two rural estate (RE) subdivisions; public asked about the number of housing units and lot counts for Milbrook.
The Tippecanoe County commissioners approved a slate of rezoning ordinances affecting the Milbrook neighborhood and several rural parcels.
Ordinance 2026‑04‑CM approved a rezoning to allow a U‑Haul use at the Lucky Mart site (reszone Z3018). County staff and petitioner Kevin Riley said staff and the Area Plan Commission recommended approval with a commitment narrowing permitted uses; the board approved the ordinance by voice vote 3–0.
Two related Milbrook petitions were approved. Reszone Z3019 (Ordinance 2026‑05‑CM) shifts 9.2 acres from R1T (townhouse) to R3 restricted single‑family lots; staff said this will add roughly 10 R3 lots for that parcel. A public question asked how many families the broader Milbrook Section One will house; staff noted Section One contains 230 lots overall. Reszone Z3020 (Ordinance 2026‑06‑CM) converts other Milbrook acreage from R1T/R3 to R1C (a smaller single‑family lot type with a minimum near 4,400 sq ft) and petitioner said the change will add about 36 R1C lots compared with the townhouse product. The board adopted both ordinances, each by a 3–0 voice vote.
The board also approved two rural estate rezonings (Z3022 and Z3023, Ordinances 2026‑07‑CM and 2026‑08‑CM) to subdivide parcels into 11 and seven single‑family lots respectively; staff said both proposals met RE zone requirements and APC recommended approval.
Public commenters at the Milbrook hearing asked whether converting townhomes to single‑family lots would reduce density and raise housing costs. Staff answered that townhome product typically yields more dwelling units per acre and that some unit loss is expected when moving to R1C or R3 restricted zoning, but that overall Milbrook remains an amenity‑rich development.
Next steps: developers will proceed with subdivision plats and any required permit or infrastructure approvals; staff will monitor lot yields as plans move through the subdivision process.
