The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development is seeking public input as it considers changes to the city’s housing ordinance.
City staff believe adjusting some regulations could make it easier for residents and companies to build more affordable homes. Proposed amendments include adjustments to duplex development standards, reduced minimum lot size and shorter distances between a street and a building, and updated standards for adding additional places to live onto a property (like a granny flat).
The city will host four community meetings about the proposed zoning changes at the following public libraries. The events are free but registration is requested.
- 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Glendale Branch, 3660 E. 62nd Street. This meeting will only be in-person.
- 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wayne Branch, 198 S. Girls School Road. This meeting will be in-person and virtual.
- 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at Pike Branch, 6525 Zionsville Road. This meeting will only be in-person.
- 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at West Perry Branch, 6650 S. Harding Street. This meeting will be in-person and virtual.
The proposed zoning amendments will be presented by DMD staff during two December meetings in the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington Street, in the Public Assembly Room on the second floor. The meeting will be live-streamed and public testimonies will be allowed.
- The Metropolitan Development Commission meeting 1:00 p.m. Dec. 2
- The Metropolitan Economic Development Commission meeting 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14
Residents can also submit written public comments online or in-person prior to the hearings.
- Email: PlannerOnCall@indy.gov
- Mail or hand-delivered: Department of Metropolitan Development, c/o Housing Ordinance Amendment Public Comment, 200 E. Washington Street, Suite 2060, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
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