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Allen County Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Notice

The Allen County Redevelopment Commission will be holding a special session on May 31st at 2:30 p.m. in Suite 150 Citizens Square.  The notice can be found here.

Allen County Redevelopment Commission Allocation Areas

The Allen County Redevelopment Commission is in the process of designating two areas of real estate in Allen County as Allocation Areas within an Economic Development Area (EDA).  The purpose of these designations is to allow the Allen County Redevelopment to use property tax increment to assist with the development of Allen County’s first speculative industrial building project as well as financing public infrastructure improvements.

The Lafayette Center Corner EDA Plan covers an area in Allen County, Indiana in Section 17 of Lafayette Township containing 8.796 acres.  It is located on the northwest corner of Fogwell Parkway and Lafayette Center Road.  It lies west of the General Motors assembly facility and north of Stonebridge Business Park. 

The Diebold Corner Allocation Area in the Dupont Diebold EDA comprises approximately 84.51 acres at the Northeast corner of Dupont and Diebold Roads. 

The Allen County Redevelopment Commission will hold public hearings on June 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 035 of Citizens Square for the purpose of hearing from persons interested in or affected by the creation of the Lafayette Center Corner Economic Development Area and Allocation Area and the Diebold Corner Allocation Area.

Below are links to the Lafayette Center Corner Economic Development Area Plan and the Diebold Corner Allocation Area Plan which is an amendment to the Dupont Diebold EDA Plan.  Also included are the public hearing notices and the fiscal impact statements for each area.

1. Diebold Corner Legal Ad
2. Diebold Corner Impact Statements
3. Impact Statement Diebold Corner Allocation Area
4. Dupont and Diebold EDA Plan Amended

1. Lafayette Center Corner Legal Ad
2. Lafayette Center Corner Impact Statements
3. Impact Statement Lafayette Center Corner EDA
4. Lafayette Center Corner EDA Plan

Fort Wayne Plan Commission Calendar Change

Effective in June 2018 the Fort Wayne Plan Commission will start the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m.  The revised calendar can be found here.

Site Plan Routing Review Process

Changes have been made to the site plan review process.  Please review this guide to see the new filing options. Site Plan Review Process Submittal Guide.

City of Fort Wayne Zoning Ordinance Floodplain Regulations Amendment

As a follow up to an April 2017 Community Assistance Visit by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA directed the City of Fort Wayne to update and reorganize the floodplain section of the Zoning Ordinance. DPS staff worked with staff of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and FEMA on this reorganization; the reorganized ordinance is based on the State’s Model Ordinance for Flood Hazard Areas. Both IDNR and FEMA approved the draft language for this update in March 2018. This update should bring the City’s floodplain regulations into full compliance with IDNR and FEMA requirements, and allow for the City’s continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.  The Fort Wayne Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment as part of its May 14^th hearing.

Draft Updated Floodplain Provisions

Fort Wayne, Allen County, Huntertown and Woodburn Zoning Ordinances

1. Allen County Zoning Ordinance - Effective 1/1/2018
2. Fort Wayne Zoning Ordinance - Effective 1/1/2018
3. Huntertown Zoning Ordinance - Effective 1/1/2018
4. Woodburn Zoning Ordinance - Effective 3/3/2018

Considering a New Project?

The Department of Planning Services holds monthly new projects meetings to discuss proposed projects prior to formal submittals. If you would like to participate in a new projects meeting please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive the new projects meeting application and calendar. There is no fee to participate in the new projects meeting.

Developing Downtown?
If you are considering a development proposal within the downtown Fort Wayne area (DC and DE zoning districts) please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at your earliest convenience. The City of Fort Wayne now has Downtown Design Standards that may affect your proposal. The manual has requirements and recommendations on new developments, building additions, façade renovations, signage, fencing, and parking. It is often beneficial to discuss your plans with staff members prior to filing any applications or permits.
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As of March 3rd 2008 the Fort Wayne Land Use Management and Zoning Department and the Allen County Department of Planning Services became one department. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. If you have questions about the new permit or about changes to department processes please contact our office at (260) 449 - 7607.