The Plan Commission (made up of nine members) has the primary responsibility to administer the implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Plan Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding petitions for rezoning. The Plan Commission has final authority on the approval of subdivisions. The Plan Commission also reviews amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the establishment of Redevelopment Districts.
- One member appointed by the Common Council from its membership.
- One member appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners from its membership.
- One member or designated representative appointed by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
- The City Engineer or a qualified assistant appointed by the City Engineer.
- Five citizen members, appointed by the Mayor; no more than three(3) citizen members may be from the same political party, one citizen member shall be a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Members
| Member | Position | Term | Appointed By |
| Mike Dye | Citizen Member | 01/03/23 – 01/04/27 | Mayor |
| William P. Hutton | Citizen Member, Vice-President | 01/04/22 – 01/05/26 | Mayor |
| Dean Button | City Engineer, President | Until Successor Named | Mayor |
| Marcus Taylor | Board of Park Commissioners Representative | Appointed Annually | Hammond Park Board |
| Thomas Dabertin | Board of Public Works and Safety Representative | 01/18/24 – 01/03/28 | Hammond Board of Works |
| Roger Brock | Citizen Member | 01/04/22 – 01/03/26 | Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals |
| Tom Kazmierczak | Citizen Member | 01/01/25 – 01/08/29 | Mayor |
| Ronald Sims | Citizen Member | 01/18/24 – 01/03/28 | Mayor |
| Daniel Spitale | Member | Appointed Annually | Hammond Common Council |
Upcoming Meetings
Plan Commission meetings are scheduled on the third Monday and begin at 6:00pm. (except for January and February which are on the Tuesday following the third Monday)
Full Meeting Calendar
Video Archive
Plan Commission meetings are streamed live at www.gohammond.tv.
Last 5 Meetings:
View more at gohammond.tv
Meeting Minutes and Agendas
Information for the can be submitted by sending it to the following address:
Hammond City Plan Commission
Department of Planning and Development
Hammond City Hall, Room G17
5925 Calumet Avenue
Hammond, IN 46320
Telephone Inquiries: (219) 853-6397 Ext. 3