About the Plan Commission
The Ligonier Plan Commission is a legally mandated group of people who draft a comprehensive plan, a zoning ordinance, and a subdivision ordinance. They also make recommendations to elected officials on proposed changes. Plan commissions have the authority to approve or deny subdivisions of land based on the subdivision control ordinance.
The planning legislation found in the Indiana Code encourages each city, town, and county in the state to create a plan commission. Once established, this body becomes the unit of local government with the responsibility for comprehensive planning and zoning.
The legislature carefully defined the responsibilities and duties of the plan commission. They are to create planning that is comprehensive, done on a continuing basis, and free from partisan pressures.
Members:
- Brian Hite (President)
- Mayoral Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Chris Fought (Vice-President)
- City Council Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Matt Kreager (Secretary)
- Mayoral Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Dennis Butler
- Mayoral Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Michael Shearer
- Mayoral Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Kathy Meroney
- Noble County Commissioners Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Tim Ringler
- Noble County Commissioners Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
- Elroy Mast (Building Administrator/Inspector)
- City Council Appointment - 4-Year Term 01-01-2023 to 12-31-2026
- Rick Pharis (City Engineer)
- Advisory Member
- Everett Newman
- Plan Commission Attorney
Meeting Schedule
The Ligonier Plan Commission meets on the first Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November unless otherwise noted on the annual meeting calendar. Additional meetings are on an as needed basis.