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Residents Needed to Fill Appointments in North Judson

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022Anita Goodan

Several open seats are available on the North Judson Board of Zoning Appeals, Unsafe Hearing Authority and Planning Commission.

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Zoning Approval Sought for North Judson Apartment, Townhome Developments

June 22, 2021June 23, 2021Michael Gallenberger

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New apartment and townhome developments could soon be coming to North Judson. Kirt Verhagen is seeking zoning permission to build apartments at the southeast corner of State and George streets, along with townhomes on the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues.

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North Judson Town Council to Discuss 2022 Paving Projects Tonight

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021Michael Gallenberger

The North Judson Town Council will consider potential paving projects for 2022 tonight. Mitch Hansel with Fleis and VandenBrink will discuss 2022 Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.

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North Judson Planning Commission May Review Setback Requirements along Highways

March 12, 2020March 11, 2020Michael Gallenberger

The condition of a North Judson auto repair shop property continues to draw concern from town officials. Now, they’re hoping zoning updates might put some teeth into enforcement efforts.

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North Judson in Need of Plan Commission Members

January 21, 2017January 20, 2017Michael Gallenberger

The Town of North Judson is looking for some new planning commission members. Continue reading →

North Judson BZA Members Sworn In

April 9, 2014April 8, 2014WKVI

The North Judson Town Board honored a longtime board of zoning appeals member who is stepping aside after 15 years of service.

Jim Kersting will continue to serve as a senior consultant. Jerry Jernas is replacing Kersting on the North Judson BZA. Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry swore him in Monday night along with Teena Hittle and John Silhavy, who have each agreed to serve another two-year term. Marv Peters and Chris Konefsky are in the second year of their two-year terms of service.

North Judson BZA Grants Variance to Kersting to Rebuild Home

May 30, 2013May 29, 2013WKVI

A North Judson man has been given permission to rebuild his home that had burned to the ground, despite the fact that the building he wishes to construct does not meet zoning laws. Jason Kersting wished to build a new house of similar dimensions on the property, but the house would not meet the minimum square foot requirements set by zoning laws – that is, 1250 feet. While Kersting could build a structure of 1250 feet and comply with the zoning regulations, he requested the variance to build the new structure to a similar size.

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North Judson Resident Requests Zoning Variance to Rebuild Destroyed Home

May 24, 2013May 23, 2013WKVI

The North Judson Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request by town resident Jason Kersting in a public meeting on May 28 at 7 p.m. Kersting is requesting the variance because his house at 214 W. Weninger St. in North Judson was completely destroyed by a fire three months ago and he’s running into some issues with zoning laws in his effort to reconstruct the home.

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North Judson BZA Denies Variance Request

May 17, 2013May 16, 2013WKVI

The North Judson Board of Zoning Appeals this week considered a request for a zoning variance from a town resident who is interested in running an internet gun sale service from his home, currently classified as a single-family residential dwelling. Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry explained that resident Jason LaMantia Sr. requested the variance to a commercial zoning to allow him to run the business, but a number of concerned residents spoke up against the request at the board meeting.

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