Dubois County IncCodes
Dubois Strong Economic Development Corporation has partnered with IncCodes, a nationally recognized zoning and land use consulting firm, to support comprehensive zoning code review and modernization efforts across Dubois County.
Dubois Strong will work closely with participating municipalities, local officials, planning staff, and community stakeholders to ensure zoning recommendations reflect the unique priorities, development goals, and character of each community.
This initiative directly supports strategies identified in the 2023 Dubois County Housing Study, including:
· Finding ways to share and reduce development risk
· Increasing the variety of housing options
· Securing and conserving existing housing
· Leveraging existing lots and encouraging new lot development
Through zoning modernization, the project aims to reduce regulatory barriers that limit infill development and “missing middle” housing while maintaining the character of Dubois County communities.
Three Phase Approach
Phase 1:
Comprehensive Zoning Audit
IncCodes will conduct a detailed review of existing zoning ordinances and planning documents. This includes identifying conflicts with community goals, evaluating best practices, and documenting barriers to infill and redevelopment.
The project will be implemented through a structured, multi-phase process involving Jasper, Huntingburg, and Ferdinand. The resulting framework and principles may later serve as a model for other municipalities.
Phase 2:
Stress Testing the Codes
The team will analyze how current regulations perform under real-world development scenarios. This process includes stakeholder engagement, data gathering, and site plan exercises designed to test the practicality and flexibility of existing standards.
Phase 3:
Model Code Rewrite
Based on findings from the audit and stress testing phases, IncCodes will develop simplified, modernized zoning code recommendations tailored for small-town development patterns. The updated framework will emphasize clarity, consistency across jurisdictions, and ease of use for builders, staff, and decision-makers.
More Information to Come
As this project continues, we will update this page.
For questions or comments about the project, please contact our office at success@duboisstrong.com or call 812-482-9650.