Area Plan Commission (APC)

National Community Planning Month

View our Community Story Map, an interactive set of maps and history of how Tippecanoe has grown in the last 20 years through planning.

  1. NEW ITEMS
  2. Digital zoning 
  3. Zoning Verification  
  4.  Meeting Dates & Deadlines

West Lafayette Downtown Plan

January 2020 Draft

This January-2020 draft of the West Lafayette Downtown Plan, as amended by the Area Plan Commission, was approved by the Area Plan Commission on 1/15/20 and submitted to the West Lafayette City Council for adoption. Contact the City of West Lafayette for inquiries regarding the scheduling of this adoption hearing. Any other questions or comments may be directed to Ryan O’Gara at rogara@tippecanoe.in.gov or by calling 765-423-9242.

  1. 2019 Tippecanoe County Student Rental Report
  2. 2019 Tippecanoe County Student Rental Report ADDENDUM
  3. 2019 Annual Listing
  4. Childcare License & Zoning Requirements
  5. Bike Walk Greater Lafayette Safety Plan
  6. 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan APCTC
  7. 2020 TIP Document Through Amendment 9

Meetings-

Please note: If you would like to use a flash drive to make a PowerPoint presentation at any of the public hearings held in the Tippecanoe Room, that flash drive must be given to APC staff by close of business on the Monday of the week of the meeting (two days before the Wednesday meeting) so our IT Department can determine that it is safe from viruses and may be used at the Tippecanoe Room’s computer station.


APC Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2011 and Older

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2011 and Older

Executive Committee Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2011 and Older

Ordinance Committee


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2011 and Older

Members


The Area Plan Commission is a 15 member body of elected officials (2/3) and citizens (1/3) representing all 6 member jurisdictions. In addition, the APC is the governor-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) charged with transportation planning for our Metropolitan Statistical Area.

A 7-member Area Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) serves the community as the quasi-judicial body charged with hearing a variety of appeals that provide relief from specific terms of the zoning ordinance.

Primary Functions


The APC of Tippecanoe County is the multi-jurisdictional planning agency serving the Cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette, the Towns of Battle Ground, Clarks Hill and Dayton, and unincorporated Tippecanoe County. Created in 1959, its 3 primary functions are:
  • Comprehensive Planning (plans and policies to shape the future)
  • Current Planning (zoning and land division ordinances to implement the plans)
  • Transportation Planning (plans and strategies to serve all forms of future transportation needs)

Department Support


A planning department of professional and support staff assists the APC. Staff provides technical assistance to APC by reviewing zoning and development requests and providing written reports to the plan commission and the public. It also engages in all aspects of long-range comprehensive planning working with citizens and elected officials to shape the future of the community. Staff transportation planners model long-range transportation needs, developing solutions for congestion and safety for all modes of transportation from pedestrian to public transit.

The Area Plan Commission and its staff believe in providing quality service and the best products possible for the future of our community and enhanced quality of life.

Information Disclaimer


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