City of Huntington Plan Commission

Overview

The City of Huntington Plan Commission is a seven-member body that operates under Indiana's advisory planning laws (IC 36-7-4). The Commission oversees long-term growth and development within the city’s jurisdiction and serves in an advisory capacity to the Common Council. Its primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and recommending land use regulations
• Overseeing the drafting and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan
• Advising the City on land use and development matters

Duties Under State Law

The Plan Commission is responsible for the following activities:

• Preparing a comprehensive plan
• Preparing zoning and subdivision control ordinances
• Recommending amendments to zoning or subdivision control ordinances
• Recommending changes to the zoning map (rezoning)
• Approving or denying subdivision proposals based on the Subdivision Control Ordinance
• Approving development plans
• Assigning street addresses

Commission Membership

Members serve staggered four-year terms. The composition of the Commission is as follows:

• Three municipal members appointed by the Common Council (must be elected, appointed officials, or City employees)
• Four citizen members appointed by the Mayor who reside within the City’s jurisdiction (no more than two may belong to the same political party)

Board Members in Accordance with IC 5-14-9

Communication Policy

The Plan Commission’s Rules of Procedure prohibit ex-parte communication with any member of the Commission outside of a public hearing. Members of the public and petitioners should not contact Commission members directly. All questions or comments should be directed to the Department before or after a public hearing.

Quick Links

• Meeting Calendar & Filing Deadlines
• Zoning Code
• Comprehensive Plan
• CDR Fee Schedule