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Wabash approves setback variance for city-led infill home at 375 Ohio Street
Summary
The zoning board unanimously granted the city a variance July 16 to build a three-bedroom, two-bath infill home at 375 Ohio Street as part of a partnership with Heartland Career Center and private contractors; the proposed front setback is 7.5 feet (code: 30 feet) and rear is 10 feet (code: 20 feet).
On July 16, 2026, the Wabash City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a setback variance requested by the city to permit construction of a single-family infill home on a narrow lot at 375 Ohio Street.
City staff member Cyrus described the project as part of a new infill housing program in partnership with Heartland Career Center and ABC Construction. Cyrus said partner firms will provide materials and put in foundations, carrying those costs ‘‘until the sale of the house’’ to help the program. The proposed house is a three-bedroom, two-bath plan without an attached garage; staff said parking would be accessed from an alley to the southwest and on-street parking exists in front.
Cyrus outlined the zoning relief sought: the lot’s shape makes standard setbacks impractical, so the city requested a front setback of 7.5 feet (code 30 feet) and a rear setback of 10 feet (code 20 feet). "We're hoping to be under 200,000," Cyrus said when asked about price targets, adding that final pricing was not yet set. A board member asked about insurance for students involved in construction; staff confirmed Heartland Career Center carries insurance and that partner contractors will cover costs associated with the build.
Following questions about neighborhood fit and site constraints, the board moved to vote and approved the variance unanimously. Staff said additional infill lots are expected to come online in the program.
