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Merrillville, Indiana

Last Reviewed
24th Nov 2025
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Permitted Land Uses

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Building Controls

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Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconMultiple
  • iconHotel/Motel
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconCommunal Housing
  • iconProfessional Office
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconSchools and Universities
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments
  • iconEquipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)

Planning and Zoning for Merrillville, IN

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Merrillville, Indiana?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Merrillville, Indiana as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Mechanical
    33.97%12879.29
    Communication towers33.97%12879.29
    Agriculture
    88.67%33621.95
    Agricultural and hunting88.67%33621.95
    Retail
    42.24%16018.31
    Eating and drinking establishments12.29%4660.18
    Restricted retail20.57%7800.16
    Professional services26.30%9972.79
    General retail26.30%9972.79
    Personal services42.24%16018.31
    Community
    36.45%13822.14
    Medical97.36%36918.18
    Public, quasi-public, and government97.38%36925.70
    Schools and universities97.36%36918.18
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure36.45%13822.14
    Parking
    97.38%36925.70
    Parking garage or lot97.38%36925.70
    Industrial
    8.28%3139.98
    Contractors office8.28%3139.98
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)20.53%7784.13
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction24.20%9177.99
    Storage and warehouses8.28%3139.98
    Manufacturing8.28%3139.98
    General industrial8.28%3139.98
    Residential
    74.13%28109.36
    Two family dwelling5.99%2271.54
    Communal housing86.40%32762.02
    Mobile and floating homes74.13%28109.36
    Accessory dwelling unit74.13%28109.36
    Multi family dwelling5.99%2271.54
    Single family dwelling74.13%28109.36
    Other
    24.20%9177.99
    Accessory97.38%36925.70
    Temporary uses97.38%36925.70
    Multiple26.30%9972.79
    Uncategorized24.20%9177.99
    Lodging
    12.25%4644.15
    Bed & breakfast74.13%28109.36
    Hotel/motel12.25%4644.15
    Commercial
    26.30%9972.79
    Professional office26.30%9972.79
    General commercial15.77%5981.35
    Entertainment12.29%4660.18
    Automobile related uses20.53%7784.13
    Research and laboratory facilities26.30%9972.79

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