<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1rig5S_1H4J5wH300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1rig5S_1H4J5wH300" width="1200" height="600" >ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - After several controversial development proposals, Allen County Commissioners took the first step on Friday to change how developments like quarries, racetracks, casinos, data centers, and RV parks are regulated and approved.These new zoning rules would strip power from the appointed Board of Zoning Appeals and prevent them from being able to sign off on big projects, like quarries or casinos in agricultural or residential zones, without the say of elected commissioners.Commissioner Ron Turpin said that the Board of Zoning Appeals is a group of volunteers who are supposed to approve things like an extra-tall fence or different sign height, not big projects.“There are things that we’ve seen out there that we could have never imagined. You know, think about in the last two years, racetracks, casino discussions, quarries, luxury RV parks,” said Turpin.The standards discussed also clarify the definition of campgrounds and casino qualifications, specifying that they can only be built in certain commercial (C-3) zones.Specific zoning standards for quarries and data centers are not ready yet, and will likely be brought to commissioners next year, after the Democrats take a 2-1 majority.The rules approved Friday take effect on Dec. 1.To be the first to get the latest breaking news alerts, download the 21Alive News App here.You can also catch the latest news from 21Alive anytime on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Just search “21Alive” in the App Store and download the app to your device.</div></body>

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ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - After several controversial development proposals, Allen County Commissioners took the first step on Friday to change how developments like quarries, racetracks, casinos, data centers, and RV parks are regulated and approved. These new zoning rules would strip power from the appointed Board of Zoning Appeals...

Allen County Commissioners eye new zoning rules for development projects

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ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - After several controversial development proposals, Allen County Commissioners took the first step on Friday to change how devel

Allen County Commissioners eye new zoning rules for development projects

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