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Plan Commission

Plan Commission at a Glance

Plan Commission Basics

The Plan Commission is responsible for administering and interpreting the county’s planning and zoning regulations. The Commission reviews proposals related to zoning, land development, subdivisions, and long-range planning to ensure orderly growth, compatibility of land uses, and protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

The Plan Commission has jurisdiction over the unincorporated areas of the county, excluding areas within the City of Wabash and the Town of North Manchester extraterritorial jurisdictions. The Commission also has jurisdiction within the incorporated towns of Lagro, LaFontaine, and Roann.

In most cases, the Plan Commission makes recommendations to the County Commissioners, who take final action.

The Plan Commission does not approve improvement location permits or grant variances.

The 2026 Plan Commission meeting calendar, including application filing deadlines, is available here. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are submitted by the posted deadlines. Late or incomplete applications will not be placed on the docket.

Plan Commission Jurisdiction

The Plan Commission has jurisdiction over the unincorporated areas of Wabash County (excluding the City of Wabash and the Town of North Manchester’s extraterritorial jurisdiction) and within the incorporated towns of Lagro, LaFontaine, and Roann.

Plan Commission Members

Randy Curless

Plan Commission Chair

Ex Officio Purdue Extension Voting Rep
Wabash, IN 46992

Annual Reappointment

Sam Hann

Plan Commission Co-Chair

Ex Officio County Council
Wabash, IN 46992

Annual Reappointment

Jeff Dawes

Ex Officio County Commissioner
Urbana, IN 46990

Annual Reappointment

Cheri Slee

Ex Officio Surveyor's Rep.
Roann, IN 46974

Concurrent with holding the Office of County Surveyor

Geoff Schortgen

Ex-Officio Purdue Extension Rep (Non-voting)
Huntington, IN 46750

Concurrent with holding the Position of County Agricultural Extension Educator

Mike Ruse

Township Trustee's Rep
Somerset, IN 46984

Term: 2026 - 2029

Chris Hickman

PCB Member, Citizen Member Appointed by County Commissioners
Wabash, IN 46992

Term: 2026 - 2029

Joe Vogel

PCB Member, Citizen Member Appointed by County Commissioner
North Manchester, IN 46962

Term: 2025 - 2028

Doug Rice

PCB Member, Citizen Member Appointed by County Commissioners
North Manchester, IN 46962

Term: 2024 - 2027

Vacant

Citizen Member Appointed by County Commissioners
Unknown

Term: 2023 - 2026