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Opponents are stepping up efforts to stop a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in northern Indiana ahead of a county rezoning decision.
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Religious camp loses appeal against Rush County CAFO
A Rush County religious camp has lost its appeal of the grant of a confined animal feeding operation to a local farm after the Indiana Court of Appeals found the Rush County Board of Zoning Appeals did not err in approving the CAFO.
Bloomington could open more sites to adult businesses
Officials in Bloomington say a proposal that would open up more property in Bloomington for adult businesses is aimed at protecting the city against lawsuits.
COA approves permit for Traders Point-area gas station
An Indianapolis property developer can move forward with his plans to build a gas station and convenience story in the city after the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday the developer was properly awarded a permit for his building project.
COA reverses dismissal of review of uninhabitable property order
A Hammond man’s petition for judicial review of an order to repair or remove an apartment in a building he owns will return to the trial court after the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled the Lake Superior Court erred in dismissing the case.
Milhaus victorious in fight to develop $23M Meridian-Kessler apartment project
Milhaus Development LLC has won a major victory in its quest to build a $23 million apartment and retail project along North College Avenue in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood.
Long Beach seawall dispute goes back to boards
A complaint brought by Indiana residents seeking to build seawalls along their lakefront property will not proceed after the Indiana Court of Appeals decided Tuesday the residents must first exhaust their administrative remedies before litigating their complaint.
COA reinstates Madison City Council rezoning denial
A decision by the Madison City Council to deny a local couple’s request to rezone a property was not arbitrary and capricious and, thus, must be reinstated, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
Public Lawsuit Statute not applicable in Tipton Co. case
The Indiana Public Lawsuit Statute that requires litigants to post bond when bringing a public lawsuit did not apply in a Tipton County case in which a couple was seeking to protect their own private interests, rather than public interests, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided Wednesday.
COA sends property zoning dispute back to local BZA
A property zoning dispute has been remanded to the Jeffersonville Board of Zoning Appeals after the Indiana Court of Appeals found Thursday that BZA members did not enter proper findings of fact when handing down an adverse decision.
COA affirms setback distance for Eastern Indiana wind farm
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a Rush County zoning ruling requiring industrial wind turbines to be at least 2,300 feet from some people’s property lines. The judges emphasized that the zoning ordinances outline minimum distances and the zoning board is able to increase those distances when warranted.
Neighbors sue to block $23M College Avenue development
Neighbors of the site where a local developer plans to build a $23 million apartment and retail project along North College Avenue are seeking to stop the controversial project by taking legal action.
Hustler Hollywood sues Indianapolis over zoning roadblocks
Hustler Hollywood, which wants to open a retail store in Castleton, is suing the city of Indianapolis over a zoning denial that the company says is infringing on its constitutional right to operate a business.
COA maintains that belatedly filed records result in dismissal
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed an Allen Superior Court decision after finding that the trial court erred when it did not dismiss a case despite the fact that the record was not filed in a timely manner.
Lawrenceburg sued for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities in zoning issue
The city of Lawrenceburg is facing a lawsuit after an organization that serves adults with intellectual disabilities accused the city of discrimination after it prevented the organization from building a supported living home for people with disabilities.
Builder, trade groups sue Greenwood over new design standards
An Indianapolis-based home builder and two trade associations have filed a lawsuit against Greenwood, claiming the city has adopted architectural standards on new houses that will drive up prices so significantly that the costs would preclude home ownership for thousands of residents.
Zionsville decides not to appeal decision in Wal-Mart case
Zionsville doesn't plan to appeal a recent court decision requiring the town to approve Wal-Mart Store Inc.'s 10-year-old proposal for a store along Michigan Road.
Indiana ministry sues zoning board over dairy farm approval
An eastern Indiana ministry that operates a children's church camp is suing zoning officials over their approval of a large dairy farm that would be built within a half-mile of the camp.
Indy Rezone creates roadmap for city’s future
New ordinance allows secondary dwellings and encourages denser neighborhoods.
Major overhaul to city’s zoning code takes effect
The city’s long-awaited update to its decades-old zoning code, known as Indy Rezone, went into effect on Friday.