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Board approves several accessory‑structure variances with setback adjustments and continuances

Porter County zoning/planning hearing · July 24, 2026
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Summary

The board approved additional accessory‑structure variances — including a 32x48 barn with a 13‑ft side yard setback and a garage addition with a 10‑ft setback — and continued one front‑yard post‑frame barn case to consult counsel.

At the hearing the board approved multiple accessory‑structure variances with adjusted setbacks and conditions. For a 32x48 barn with a 10‑by‑48 lean‑to, the board negotiated the side‑yard setback and approved the variance with a 13‑ft side‑yard (case DBDash256Dash43). For Tammy and Carla Taylor the board approved a 30x40 garage addition with a minimum 10‑foot setback (case DBDash2026Dash44).

The board continued a separate case (DVDash26242) concerning a partially collapsed barn that was reconstructed without a permit; staff noted the applicant may face doubled permit fees and the board continued the matter to consult legal counsel and finalize enforcement approach. Staff reminded applicants that permits and drainage/stormwater review remain prerequisites for permit issuance where applicable.