Fort Wayne Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Fort Wayne held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 18 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 15 approved (88% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was down 29% compared to September (391 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Introduction of rezoning at 10728 U.S. Highway 24 West

Deferred.

Introduced an ordinance amending Zoning Map CC-27, Section 27 of Aboite Township, to rezone 2.92 acres from BTI Business Technology and Industrial Park to C-3 General Commercial. Introduction vote was; no action on the merits was taken.

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Rezoning at 7017 Old Trail Road

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.81 acres at 7017 Old Trail Road from C-1 to C-2 for a restaurant. The applicant is Ana Luja. The applicant offered a written commitment striking more than half of the C-2 uses. Forwarded to council with a do pass recommendation.

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Quarterstone rezoning at 7232 North Clinton Street

Approved.

Rezoning of 1.03 acres at 7232 North Clinton Street from R-1 to R-3 for a multiple-family development (five buildings, ten residences). The applicant is Quarterstone Group LLC. A neighborhood petition carried 176 opposed signatures, though members noted duplicates and non-resident signers. Forwarded to council with a do pass recommendation.

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Rezoning at 5833 South Anthony Boulevard

Approved.

Rezone 0.50 acres from RP Planned Residential to C2 Limited Commercial to match adjacent owner's zoning and fix setbacks; applicant The League; no development plans; sidewalk and landscaping updates discussed. Plan Commission 5-0. Passed.

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Rezoning at 3025 North Anthony Boulevard

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.26 acres at 3025 North Anthony Boulevard from R-1 to R-3 to align the zoning with the current use. The applicants are Loretta Bader Persing and Timothy Persing. Forwarded to council with a do pass recommendation.

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Stellhorn gas station rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning of 3.2 acres at 9817 Stellhorn Road from R-1 to C-3 for a gas station and convenience store. The applicant is Bright Work Real Estate LLC. Forwarded to council with a do pass recommendation and a written commitment.

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Down-zoning at 612 East Jefferson Boulevard

Approved.

Rezone 0.12 acres from C3 General Commercial to R1 Single Family to align with existing home and allow financing/permits; zoning map N06, Section 1 Wayne Township. Plan Commission 5-0 do-pass. Passed at regular session.

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Commercial lease for Don Chavez restaurant at 1234 Wells Street

Approved.

New commercial lease with RSJ Property Inc. for Don Chavez restaurant in Commission-owned property (acquired Dec 2024). $2,500/month beginning November 1, one-year term with two optional six-month extensions; below appraised value given anticipated redevelopment and eventual demolition. Possible relocation to Commission property north of 4th Street or a future mixed-use building.

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

Zoning Changes

• BTI → C-3, 2.92 acres at 10728 U.S. Highway 24 West, Aboite Township
• R-1 → I-3, 8.83 acres at 2312 West Cook Road, Washington Township
• C-1 → C-2, 0.81 acres at 7017 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne (Ana Luja)
• C-2 → R-1, 0.19 acres at 2336 East Pontiac, Fort Wayne (Otway Frida)
• R-1 → R-3, 0.26 acres at 3025 North Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne (Loretta Bader Persing and Timothy Persing)
• R-1 → R-3, 1.03 acres at 7232 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne (Quarterstone Group LLC)
• R-1 → C-3, 3.2 acres at 9817 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne (Bright Work Real Estate LLC)
• C-3 → R-1, 0.12 acres at 612 East Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 38 instances
• commercial: 36 instances
• rezoning: 31 instances
• residential: 27 instances
• rezone: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Rezoning mentions were up 121% from September.

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