St. Joseph County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, St. Joseph County held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 22 approved (96% approval rate), 1 denied.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Lot area variance at 22750 Stanton Road (Whiteman)

Denied.

Two variances from section 154.092 sub A to allow 10-acre lots where 20 acres required, to split a 20-acre agricultural parcel into a two-lot minor subdivision to build a second single family home. Owner James B. & Juliana B. Whiteman. Staff recommended denial. Motion to deny passed; Schaefer and Tavenier voted no (against denial).

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Sign variances at 19525 Otten Road (Northway Church)

Approved.

Four variances for an existing freestanding church sign: off-premise sign in R single family district (154.380 B); zero-foot front yard setback where 10 ft permitted (154.372 F2); sign height of 8'4" where 8' max (154.378); sign surface area of 76 sq ft where 64 max (154.378). Tied to a proposed minor subdivision splitting the parsonage from the church on a 3.8-acre parcel. Approved.

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Lot area variance at 67595 State Road 331 (Homes)

Approved.

Variance from section 154.092 sub A to allow a 2.5-acre lot where 20 acres required, to separate the existing single family residence from agricultural operations on a roughly 38-acre parcel. Owner Sharon K. and Ronald Lee Homes. Outlots to remain farm ground. Approved.

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Repeal of Agricultural Advisory Board code section

Approved.

Bill 26-26, ordinance to repeal Title 15, Chapter 116, Section 116.06 of the St. Joseph County Code, petitioned by Brian Tanner. Repeals the Agricultural Advisory Board, deemed redundant with the Drainage Board, Platte Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Soil and Water Conservation District. Passed.

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Special use for two-family dwellings at 19524 Stateline Road

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to County Council for special use to allow four two-family dwellings (duplexes) on an approximately one-acre lot at the corner of Stateline Road and Delft Avenue, Clay Township. Applicant TDK Development LLC. Vote, with Mr. Winchell voting no.

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Rezoning at 26395 State Road 2 and 56450 Quince Road

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to St. Joseph County Council for rezoning from R single-family to C commercial (site plan specific) to expand an existing gas/fuel station into a truck stop with diesel fueling and truck parking. Applicant R&R Properties LLC. Mr. Moffitt disclosed employment with SAM (engineering firm) but was determined to have no conflict and voted. Motion carried.

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Rezoning at 15362 State Road 23

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to St. Joseph County Council for rezoning from R single-family district to B business district for an office/retail mixed-use development (three attached buildings, ~42 parking spaces). Applicant Merit Nathaniel Daniel. Motion carried unanimously.

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Front setback variance at 19373 Pasadena Avenue

Approved.

Variance from section 154.107 sub C1 to allow a 30-foot front south setback along Pasadena Avenue where 35 feet required, to expand an existing attached garage and install an ADA ramp. Owner Jerry Taylor and Donald F. Tubisak. Approved.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all St. Joseph County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-SF → C at 26395 State Road 2 and 56450 Quince Rd (R&R Property, LLC)
• R-SF → B at 15362 State Road 23, South Bend (Daniel Nathan Merritt)
• R-SF → C at 13782, 13800 and 13850 Douglas Rd (Douglas Property Acquisition LLC)
• Zoning change at 19524 State Line Rd, Clay Township (TDK Development, LLC)
• R, approximately 1 acre at 19524 Stateline Road, Clay Township, St. Joseph County (TDK Development LLC)
• R → C at 26395 State Road 2 and 56450 Quince Road, St. Joseph County (R&R Properties LLC)
• R → B at 15362 State Road 23, St. Joseph County (Merit Nathaniel Daniel)
• R → C, approximately 8 acres at 13850, 13800, and 13782 Douglas Road, St. Joseph County (Douglas Property Acquisition LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 55 instances
• zoning: 54 instances
• residential: 45 instances
• variance: 42 instances
• industrial: 38 instances

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