Matt Goodnight and Bob Conley talk with Casey Boggs, right, at today’s Area Plan Commission meeting. Boggs is a new board member who is from Pierceton. InkFreeNews photo by Phoebe Muthart.

By Phoebe Muthart
InkFreNews

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Area Plan Commission approved three final plats at its short meeting Wednesday, March 6. The board also heard about the county’s comprehensive plan, adopted in 2022, which includes zoning and subdivision regulations as well as county ordinances.

FORWARD Kosciusko County is a set of detailed policy documents that serves as the county’s comprehensive plan. The FORWARD Kosciusko County Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for regulatory tools like zoning, subdivision regulations, annexations, and other county or town policies.

Matt Sandy, APC director, said assistant planner, Andy Heltzel, will be reviewing some outdated ordinances.

“We know we have areas that need to be addressed,” Sandy said.

One such area is parking lot requirements. Some parking lots, Sandy noted, are too large for some businesses.

“We don’t need a Walmart parking lot for a small beauty salon,” he said. “It’s been 24 years since that ordinance was reviewed. We’ve had amendments but we don’t have anything specific.”

In addition, fencing permits will also be reviewed and any violations related to fences.

“Andy is doing a lot of research,” said Sandy. “It is good for us to review our ordinances.”

Mobile homes will also be addressed to make sure “we are meeting state codes,” said Sandy.

Solar energy systems were also briefly discussed, most of which are small, medium or large projects.

Sandy noted that both he and Heltzel will be getting certification in floodplain management, per state law, in order to interpret ordinances related to floodplains. They both must take a test and take part in ongoing education through the state’s Certified Floodplain Manager Program.

The program is overseen by Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management.

The county’s comprehensive plan can be found by visiting www.kcgov.com.

The board welcomed a new board member: Casey Boggs of Pierceton. He has been the town’s superintendent for five years and has worked for the town since high school.

“I love the community,” Boggs said of Pierecton.

In other news, the board:

• Approved a final plat in Etna Township for Ronald Casebeer.

• Approved a final plat for Brian Chaney in Warsaw.

• Approved a final plat for Marcia Borkholder, Warsaw, in Plain Township.

The next meeting is 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the courthouse in Warsaw.