Gary Common Council Approves Zoning Code Unification; Councilman Raises Data Center Concerns
The Gary Common Council approved an ordinance to unify its zoning code and update development standards. Following this, a councilman recommended that the city address the future regulation of data centers within the new framework.
The Gary, Indiana Common Council has approved an ordinance to unify the city's zoning code, aiming to streamline processes for new developments. The vote took place during a bi-monthly meeting at the Gary Public Safety building.
Following the approval of the general zoning update, a councilman raised a specific concern, recommending that the council and city officials consider how to deal with data centers under the updated development standards. This suggests future discussions or policy adjustments regarding data center development in the city.