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BZA denies home-based firearm business variance in Hobart

Board of Zoning Appeals, Porter County · July 16, 2026
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Summary

Porter County’s Board of Zoning Appeals voted by voice to deny a use variance request for a firearm business at 325 N. 725 W., Hobart (UV2023-23). The board made and passed a motion to deny during the July 15 meeting.

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted on an old-business item, UV2023-23, concerning Michael J. Fenchak's request to operate a firearm business out of a home at 325 North 725 West in Hobart.

A board member moved to deny the variance; the motion was seconded and, after a voice vote, the chair announced, "Motion passed." The transcript records the motion and the voice approval but does not provide a roll-call vote or detailed discussion in the record.

Because the hearing record shows a denial by voice vote, the petitioner will need to consult county procedures for any rehearing or appeal.