Fort Wayne Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Fort Wayne held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 18 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 17 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 1295% compared to April (19 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning REZ20260021, Dice Automotive at 2929 East DuPont Road

Approved.

Rezoning of 1.1 acres at 2929 East DuPont Road from C2 to C3 for an automotive sales lot. Applicant Dice Automotive, LLC. Site committee recommended returning REZ 20260021 to council with a do-pass recommendation and a written commitment after considering the five criteria on page 11 of the findings.

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Primary Development Plan PDP 2026-0010, Arneo Apartments

Approved.

Primary development plan for a multiple family complex in the 9100 block of Kepler Boulevard, 8.21 acres, zoned NC Neighborhood Center. Applicant JMN Investments LLC. Site committee recommended approval subject to eight conditions on page 20 of the findings. Passed with one abstention.

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Continued: Rise Recovery reentry facility and outpatient clinic at 2417 and 2427 Fairfield Avenue

Deferred.

Rise Recovery LLC (Chris Nussbaum) requested SU-2026-0020 for a residential reentry (sober living) facility at 2417 Fairfield Avenue and UVAR-2026-0018 for an addiction services outpatient clinic at 2427 Fairfield Avenue, both R3 zoning, on one property with two buildings. Sober living has operated ~3-4 years without prior valid approval. Opposition from adjacent investor Jess Ferris (Fairfield Arts Center) and Boys and Girls Club CEO Joe Jordan citing proximity to Jim Kelly Career Pathway Center and youth safety. Board voted to continue the public hearing to June to allow discussion between remonstrators and applicant.

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Development standards variance for fence/retaining wall at 1222 Wall Street

Approved.

Indiana Institute of Technology, Inc. requested a development standards variance to reduce setbacks for a six-foot wrought iron fence and partial retaining wall around high-voltage I&M infrastructure at 1222 Wall Street, west of 1701 College Street, zoned I-3 intensive industrial. Traffic engineering approved the clear vision concern. Approved by voice vote.

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Special use for existing ADU at 1025 Ferguson Avenue

Approved.

Michael Butler requested special use approval for an existing accessory dwelling unit (detached garage used as mother-in-law suite for ~17-18 years) at 1025 Ferguson Avenue, zoned R1 single-family residential. Letters of support from Northside Neighborhood Association and a neighbor. Approved by voice vote.

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Special use to convert garage to ADU at 4318 Buell Drive

Approved.

Allison Rubel requested special use to convert a detached garage into a 440-square-foot studio apartment ADU at 4318 Buell Drive, zoned R1 single-family residential. Utilities to be tied into existing water (submeter) and sewer laterals; standalone electrical service. Approved by voice vote.

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Amended special use for pavilion and playground at 5685 YMCA Park Drive West

Approved.

St. Joseph United Methodist Church requested to amend SU 2013-0055 to permit an open-air 52x34 pavilion and a 50x50 open-air playground at 5685 YMCA Park Drive West, zoned R1. Originally approved 2010, amended 2013. No lighting or signage added; hours sunrise to sunset. Approved by voice vote.

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Special use for Speedway gas station at 3731 Engle Road

Approved.

Austin Armstrong/Agree Realty Corporation (under contract to purchase) requested special use to permit a Speedway gas station at 3731 Engle Road, northeast corner of Engle and Ardmore, zoned I-2 general industrial. Proposed 4,600 sq ft store, canopy with six fuel dispensers, 37 parking spaces, right-in/right-out accesses, dry detention basin, ~25 new jobs, $8 million infill investment. Neighbors (including Shell station GM and residents) opposed citing traffic, potential median, and gas station saturation. Approved by voice vote with amendment.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 18 recorded zoning decisions. See all Fort Wayne meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-3 → C-3, 0.842 acres at 5805 and 5825 Fairfield Avenue and 430 West Cox Drive
• C-2 → R-1, 0.13 acres at 1626 Oxford Street
• R-1 → R-2, 0.36 acres at 4036 Westbury Drive
• AR → C-1, 3.022 acres at 7953 West Jefferson Boulevard
• R-1 → R-3, 8.71 acres at 2000 Block of Beacon Street
• C-2 → C-3, 1.1 acres at 2929 East DuPont Road (Dice Automotive, LLC)
• C-2 → C-3, 1.59 acres at 5830 North Clinton (Eric Carter)
• C-2 → C-3, 1.59 acres at 5830 North Clinton (Harry Carter)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 44 instances
• zoning: 38 instances
• commercial: 27 instances
• variance: 24 instances
• industrial: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 44 mentions, not present in April.
• Zoning is new this month with 38 mentions, not present in April.
• Commercial is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in April.
• Variance is new this month with 24 mentions, not present in April.
• Industrial is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in April.

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