City Council, May 26, 2026
Votes on Rezoning introduction at 5805/5825 Fairfield Ave & 430 West Cox Dr (Z26-0513), 9-0
What happened
The Fort Wayne Common Council took up several rezoning ordinances for introduction (referral to committee, no votes on merits) at 5805/5825 Fairfield Ave, 1626 Oxford St, 4036 Westbury Dr, 7953 West Jefferson Blvd, and the 2000 Block of Beacon St.
- Jurisdiction
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 20 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 9-0
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings1626 Oxford Street
Approved 7-04036 Westbury Drive
Approved 7-02000 Block of Beacon Street
Approved 7-07953 West Jefferson Boulevard
Approved 7-0Free sample: decision 1 of 20
Right-of-way vacation on Shady Brook Drive (G26-0501 public hearing)
Public hearing on an ordinance amending the thoroughfare plan of the City Comprehensive Master Plan by vacating approximately 0.650 acres of the right-of-way of Shady Brook Drive. Colleen Peon appeared on behalf of Yoder and Yoder Concrete, one of the affected properties, supporting the vacation but with concerns about an easement being moved to their property line. No vote taken; public hearing closed.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Fort Wayne Common Council took up several rezoning ordinances for introduction (referral to committee, no votes on merits) at 5805/5825 Fairfield Ave, 1626 Oxford St, 4036 Westbury Dr, 7953 West Jefferson Blvd, and the 2000 Block of Beacon St.
Key Decisions (20)
Right-of-way vacation on Shady Brook Drive (G26-0501 public hearing)
Flock license plate reader annual maintenance (S26-0510) - committee
Flock LPR contract held (S26-0510) - regular session
Firefighters collective bargaining agreement (S26-0512)
Fire Department merit ordinance amendment (G26-0504)
Rezoning introduction at 5805/5825 Fairfield Ave & 430 West Cox Dr (Z26-0513)
Rezoning introduction at 1626 Oxford Street (Z26-0514)
Rezoning introduction at 4036 Westbury Drive (Z26-0515)
Rezoning introduction at 7953 West Jefferson Boulevard (Z26-0516)
Rezoning introduction at 2000 Block of Beacon Street (Z26-0517)
Resolution pledging revenue for homeless services center (R26-0524)
Real estate purchase at 607 Vance Avenue (R26-0520)
2026 budget appropriation ordinance (A26-0522)
City Feeder Redevelopment Project Area and Economic Development Area (R26-0502)
Riverfront dining district liquor license for Rudy's LLC (R26-0425)
City utilities professional services and construction contracts (S26-0518, S26-0519, S26-0521)
Public works street and alley construction contracts (S26-0505 through S26-0509)
Filter under drain replacement contract (S26-0511)
Dayforce software purchase order increase (S26-0503)
Downtown Improvement District 2026 Board members (S26-0523)
Zoning Changes (5)
Development Activity (1)
Fort Wayne homeless services center
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
The city is expanding surveillance/utility infrastructure spending (Flock LPR renewal…
Commercial Demand
Rezonings toward commercial (C-3 at Fairfield Ave, C-1 office at…
Sentiment
Downtown dining district liquor licensing (Rudy's LLC) is being delayed…
Housing Demand
The city is pledging local income tax and ARPA revenues…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 7 councilmembers, a staff member, 2 clerks, 3 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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