Community Planning and Development

The Department of Community Planning and Development guides the physical and economic development of the city. The department:
  • Facilitates the translation of community values, goals, and objectives into everyday relationships with the built and natural environments;
  • Assists petitioners with application procedures for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Development Review Committee;
  • Provides staff support to the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Development Review Committee;
  • Administers and updates the City of Portage Zoning Ordinance, including Zoning Map, and Subdivision Control Ordinance; and
  • Prepares and maintains long-range growth strategies, including the City of Portage Comprehensive Plan, City of Portage Northside Master Plan, Central Avenue Business District Master Plan, and Portage Higher Learning Campus Master Plan.

News & Notices

  • May 1, 2012 City Council Agenda
    Published: Monday, April 30, 2012
    James E. Snyder Mayor Christopher D. Stidham Clerk-Treasurer Sue Lynch President Mark Oprisko At-Large Elizabeth T. Modesto 1st District Patrick Clem 2nd District Ted Uzelac 3rd District John Cannon 4th District Matt Scheuer 5th District Common Cou...
  • April 3, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes
    Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
    DRAFT City of Portage Common Council Regular Meeting April 3, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snyder at 6:37PM. Councilperson Clem led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Councilpersons Elizabeth Modesto, Patrick Clem, Theodore...
  • April 3, 2012 Council Agenda
    Published: Friday, March 30, 2012
    James E. Snyder Mayor Christopher D. Stidham Clerk-Treasurer Sue Lynch President Mark Oprisko At-Large Elizabeth T. Modesto 1st District Patrick Clem 2nd District Ted Uzelac 3rd District John Cannon 4th District Matt Scheuer 5th District Common Cou...


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Albert J.. Monroe, Director of Public Works
6070 Central Avenue
Room 203
Portage, IN 46368-3501
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  • Telephone Number: 219-762-7607
  • Facsimile Number: 219-764-5735
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  • Department Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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