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Hammond council approves Falcon Drive rezoning for warehouse, major subdivision and larger public‑notice signs
Summary
Council voted to adopt three ordinances: rezoning of 44590 Falcon Drive to industrial use for a warehouse (4–1 with one abstention), final approval of a major subdivision request by Becky Harper, and amendments to the Unified Development Code increasing public‑notice sign size and requiring vinyl lettering.
The Hammond City Council approved three ordinances after public hearing and staff briefings, clearing the way for a warehouse rezoning, a large parcel subdivision and revised public‑notice signage rules.
The council approved an ordinance to rezone 44590 Falcon Drive from C‑N to I‑L for a warehouse in District 1. Planning and Zoning recommended adoption 3‑0. A council member moved to approve and the motion passed with four recorded affirmative votes and one abstention (Councilman Wells recorded an abstention).
The council also gave final approval to a major subdivision requested by Becky Harper for property at 47103 Conrad E. Anderson. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption 3‑0 and council members recorded affirmative votes on final adoption.
Members debated changes to the Unified Development Code that increase the size and visibility of public‑notice signs and require vinyl lettering instead of hand‑written markers. Councilman Dvaterio described the change as an improvement, saying it would make notices "a lot more visible" compared with faded handwritten signs. Planning staff had recommended a 3x3 size as a compromise to ease transport; supporters said larger signs (48x32 or bigger) were more readable for the public.
Councilmembers clarified that the final ordinance reflects specific adjustments to lettering size and the move to vinyl application. With those clarifications, the council voted to adopt the signage amendments.
What changed: the rezoning converts a parcel in District 1 to industrial‑light zoning to allow a warehouse; the subdivision approval allows a major parcel division under city rules; and the UDC amendment raises public‑notice standards to improve visibility and communication with neighborhood owners.
Next steps: the zoning and subdivision approvals take effect according to city code; staff will implement the new public‑notice sign specifications in future rezoning and annexation notices.
