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Staff previews Draft 2.0 of Porter County comprehensive plan; public hearing to follow
Summary
Planning staff presented Draft 2.0 of the comprehensive plan, said Draft 3.0 will be released for public comment and a public hearing is planned (staff suggested December 2026), and commissioners discussed trail planning and grant alignment for transportation funds.
Planning staff presented Draft 2.0 of the Porter County comprehensive plan, describing it as the primary land‑use guidance document for the next 20 years and noting the draft includes a land‑use map and other implementation elements. Staff said they had solicited steering‑committee comments, will revise the introduction and guidance language, and plan to issue Draft 3.0 for public comment with a target of a public hearing later in 2026.
Commissioners discussed tying trail planning to grant scoring for highway funds and suggested staff prepare documentation to support grant applications. Several commissioners urged staff to manage workloads so building reviews and permit processing are not delayed while staff support the comprehensive plan process. The planning staff said a subcommittee will continue internal work and staff will coordinate with the consultant to finalize public‑comment materials.
