Indianapolis Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Indianapolis held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (83% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 363% compared to May (19 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Tax abatement statement of benefits for Zima International Inc. (Proposal 164)

Denied.

Statement of benefits (SB1) for a seven-year personal property tax abatement for Zima International Inc. (dba Dandy), an automated dental-lab manufacturing facility at 429 Fintail Drive (formerly 6900 English Avenue) in the Irvington/Brookville Road TIF allocation area, District 20, Warren Township. $42.8 million personal property investment, 350 new jobs by 2033, avg wage ~$25/hr. Developer of the park is Loft Development Group; general contractor Loth. Motion failed on a roll-call 5-5 tie (needs majority to pass). Nays: Jones, Lewis, Nielsen, Robinson, and one other (5 nays, 5 yeas).

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Schedule July 6 hearing for rezoning at 4001 South Keystone Avenue

Deferred.

Proposal 206-2026, rezoning case 2025-ZON-084, was certified for denial by the MDC. Chairman Muscari moved to schedule a hearing before the council on July 6 at 7 PM. Petition proposes to rezone 1.075 acres at 4001 South Keystone Avenue, Perry Township, District 19, from C-4 to C-S to provide for all C-3 uses and an automobile fueling station. Motion carried.

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Continue public hearing for rezoning case 2025-ZON-126

Deferred.

Proposal 159-2025, rezoning case 2025-ZON-126. Petitioner wishes to withdraw the rezoning and refile requesting only a variance; DMD accepted the withdrawal request, to be acknowledged by MDC on June 3. Leader Evans moved to continue the public hearing until the July 6 meeting in case the compromise falls through. Motion carried.

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Amendment No. 6 - Commercial Fuel Services (Corpay)

Approved.

Amendment number six to contract number 21711 for commercial fuel services with Corpay Incorporated (Speedway Fuel), extending the agreement one year to expiration date June 8, 2027. Yearly expenditures approximately $5.5 million; DPW will re-compete next year.

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Amendment No. 2 - Eagle Creek Reservoir excess water disposal agreement

Approved.

Amendment No. 2 to the city's 1971 water use agreement with Citizens Water for withdrawal of excess water from Eagle Creek Reservoir. Extends the agreement (expiring July 1, 2026) through July 1, 2027, with options to extend in one-year intervals through 2031, while DPW completes a bathymetric survey and due diligence study. Multiple residents (State Rep. Cherish Pryor, Tina Oaks, Rachel Wolverton, Donna Blair, Lou Anne Baker, Martin Rish, Bill Blomquist, Megan Anderson) spoke, several opposing use of Eagle Creek water for the LEAP industrial project and raising transparency and ecological concerns.

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Bid Award ST29020 Girl School Road

Approved.

Bid award for Girl School Road (Phase 1, Rockville Road to 21st Street) to Calumet Civil Contractors, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,374,000, 7% lower than the engineer's estimate. West side complete streets project with rehabilitated traffic lanes, multi-purpose path, landscape setbacks. Substantial completion November 30, 2027; final completion August 10, 2028. Motion by Daniel Haag, seconded by Sabeko Jawanza.

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Reappointment of Greg West to Metropolitan Development Commission

Approved.

Proposal 123-2026 reappoints Greg West to the Metropolitan Development Commission. Passed committee; council vote. Councilor Brown noted West's commitment to support the council's unanimous request for a data center moratorium.

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MDC-certified rezoning approvals passing into law (Proposals 194-205)

Approved.

Proposals 194 through 205 are rezoning cases certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission. No district councilor called them down for reconsideration, so they passed into law.

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Zoning Changes

• C-4 → C-S, 1.075 acres at 4001 South Keystone Avenue, Perry Township, District 19

Top Keywords This Month

• rezoning: 7 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• residential: 5 instances
• industrial: 2 instances
• annexation: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Rezoning is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in May.
• Commercial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in May.
• Residential is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in May.

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