Fort Wayne Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Fort Wayne held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 27 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 24 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was down 41% compared to June (477 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning of 38.26 acres at 2900 block of West Ludwig Road

Approved.

Ordinance Z-26-06-40 amending the zoning map (I-38, Section 16 of Washington Township) to rezone 38.26 acres from R1 Single Family Residential to R3 Multiple Family Residential at the 2900 block of West Ludwig Road. Received a due pass recommendation. Passed.

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Rezoning at 2900 block of West Ludwig Road (Z-26-06-40)

Approved.

Ordinance amending Fort Wayne zoning map I-38, Section 16 of Washington Township, to rezone 38.6 acres from R1 single-family residential to R3 multiple-family residential at the 2900 block of West Ludwig Road, east of Huguenard, to construct a 144-unit multiple-family housing complex (four buildings, 36 units each). Plan Commission gave 7-0 do-pass recommendation; council do-pass, eight in favor, none against. Southern portion with floodplain/wetlands avoided.

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Vacation Petition at 3203 DeBenny Drive

Approved.

Vacation of the west side yard building line at 3203 DeBenny Drive (Trier Ridge Park, Section 3, Lot 133) to permit a replacement vinyl fence, applicant Dennis Booker. Land area 0.27 acres, zoned R-1 single family residential. Approved based on findings of fact on page 3.

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Primary Development Plan PDP-2026-0018 North Point Apartments

Approved.

Primary development plan for North Point Apartments, a 144-unit workforce/LIHTC housing complex on roughly 11.5 acres in the 2900 block of West Ludwig Road, by Burgeon Held. Four residential three-story buildings plus detached clubhouse, in-ground pool, playground, and solar installation. Approved with ten conditions including an added condition to investigate shifting the entrance and adding sidewalks on Ludwig.

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Rezoning at 5805 and 5825 Fairfield Avenue and 430 West Cox Drive

Approved.

Ordinance amending zoning map L23, Section 26 of Wayne Township to rezone 0.842 acres from R-1 single-family residential, C-2 limited commercial, and C-3 general commercial to C-3 general commercial. Applicant Humidee Group, LLC intends to demolish the aging gas station at the southeast corner of West Paulding and Fairfield and build a new convenience store with reoriented pumps. Planning Commission gave 5-1 do pass recommendation with written commitment; council do pass 7-0.

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Rezoning at 1626 Oxford Street

Approved.

Ordinance amending zoning map 011, Section 13 of Wayne Township to rezone 0.13 acres from C-2 limited commercial to R-1 single-family residential. Property has been a single-family home in Mr. Taylor's family for over 40 years; down-zoning needed to add a porch and to obtain funding or sell. No opposition; Planning Commission 6-0 do pass; council do pass 7-0.

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Rezoning at 4036 Westbury Drive

Approved.

Ordinance amending zoning map G-11, Section 17 of Wayne Township to rezone 0.36 acres from R-1 single-family residential to R-2 two-family residential to build duplexes. Three neighbors spoke in opposition/concern. Planning Commission gave 5-1 do pass; council do pass 7-0.

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Rezoning at 7953 West Jefferson Boulevard

Approved.

Ordinance amending zoning map A19, Sections 23 and 24 of Aboyt Township to rezone 3.022 acres from AR low-intensity residential to C-1 professional office and personal services. Last remaining residential parcel on the Lutheran campus southwest; former church to be torn down to build a neurological rehabilitation center. No opposition; Planning Commission 6-0 do pass; council do pass 7-0.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 27 recorded zoning decisions. See all Fort Wayne meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-3 → R-1, 0.12 acres at 1223 South Anthony Boulevard, Adams Township
• C-2 → R-1, 0.26 acres at 2808 Taylor Street, Wayne Township
• R-1 → R-3, 38.26 acres at 2900 block of West Ludwig Road, Washington Township
• R-1 → R-3, 38.6 acres at 2900 block of West Ludwig Road, east of Huguenard
• R-1 → C-3, 0.842 acres at 5805 and 5825 Fairfield Avenue and 430 West Cox Drive, Wayne Township
• C-2 → R-1, 0.13 acres at 1626 Oxford Street, Wayne Township
• R-1 → R-2, 0.36 acres at 4036 Westbury Drive, Wayne Township
• AR → C-1, 3.022 acres at 7953 West Jefferson Boulevard, Aboyt Township

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 45 instances
• residential: 37 instances
• annexation: 26 instances
• rezone: 20 instances
• variance: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Annexation is new this month with 26 mentions, not present in June.

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