County adopts zoning amendment to align with ADA and FHAA requirements
September 11, 2026 | Allen County, Indiana
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The Board of Commissioners approved a zoning ordinance amendment Sept. 11 to align county zoning language with federal accessibility and fair-housing requirements. Senior Planner David Schaab presented ZORD-2026-0001, which was developed with staff and legal counsel to adjust wording and procedures to comply with applicable federal laws; he noted the permissions in the amendment do not apply to homeless shelters. The motion to approve passed 3-0.
The ordinance title references ADA and FHAA alignment; FHAA in the ordinance title indicates fair-housing-related federal requirements. The amendment updates administrative language and alignment procedures; staff said legal review guided the drafting.
The ordinance title references ADA and FHAA alignment; FHAA in the ordinance title indicates fair-housing-related federal requirements. The amendment updates administrative language and alignment procedures; staff said legal review guided the drafting.
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