Tippecanoe County commissioners approve two rezonings for retail node and 240‑lot subdivision

The Tippecanoe County Commissioners approved two rezoning ordinances that clear the way for a small neighborhood retail center and a 240‑lot single‑family subdivision.

Staff described the first request as a rezone of just over 2 acres from R‑3 (multifamily) to NB (neighborhood business) to allow a roughly 10,000‑square‑foot retail center. A county planning staff member said the proposal “does kind of clash with the comprehensive plan” but noted a small commercial node in the broader Harrison High School area could be supportable. The petitioner’s attorney, Drew Tharpe, said the retail space would be developed as part of a cohesive, larger multifamily project and “serve as a nice amenity for both this development and the surrounding communities.” The board voted to approve Ordinance 2026‑17‑CM by voice vote, 2–0.

The second ordinance rezoned a site of about 75 acres from A (agricultural) to R1B to permit a 240‑lot single‑family subdivision. Petitioner Ryan Munnon of RTS Law told commissioners the proposed lots average 54 feet in width, exceeding the 50‑foot minimum for R1B, and that the development would include amenities such as a pool. He said Lennar Homes is pursuing this as a follow‑up to another recent project in the county. Commissioners approved Ordinance 2026‑18‑CM by voice vote, 2–0.

Both approvals were taken during the commissioners’ regular meeting after staff presentations and brief public‑record discussion. No public speakers opposed either rezone during the hearing. The zoning approvals will allow the applicants to proceed to subsequent site‑planning and permitting steps required by county code.