Commission debates mixed-use definitions in Chesterton comprehensive plan update

Jul 16, 2026

Commissioners reviewed a draft update to the Chesterton comprehensive plan and debated how to define 'mixed use' and whether the draft allows too much high-density multifamily; staff will return a revised presentation to residents.

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Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission discussed a draft update to the town’s comprehensive plan on July 16, focusing on future land-use categories and the definition of 'mixed use.' Commissioners said they had completed a workshop the previous day and made small changes to the future land-use map and mixed-use definitions.

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