Zionsville Town Council Approves Rezoning for Self-Storage and Auto Shop Facilities

Plans for expansion of Zionsville Self Storage and a new automotive service business move forward.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:34pm

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The Zionsville Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a 2.6-acre vacant lot at 1580 W. Oak St. Sam Scheidler, owner of Zionsville Self Storage, intends to expand his business, which is adjacent to the newly rezoned property. There are also plans for an auto service center on the other side of the lot.

Why it matters

The rezoning approval allows for the potential expansion of an existing self-storage facility and the development of a new automotive service business in Zionsville, Indiana. This reflects ongoing commercial development and growth in the town.

The details

The rezoning request received a favorable recommendation from the Zionsville Plan Commission last month. Town council members were receptive to the projects, citing the care taken by the developers to address concerns from adjacent businesses and residents, such as noise mitigation efforts for the auto service shop.

  • The Zionsville Town Council approved the rezoning at its March 2, 2026 meeting.
  • The Zionsville Plan Commission had provided a favorable recommendation on the rezoning request last month.

The players

Sam Scheidler

Owner of Zionsville Self Storage, who intends to expand his business on the newly rezoned property.

Zionsville Town Council

The local government body that unanimously approved the rezoning request.

Zionsville Plan Commission

The local planning commission that provided a favorable recommendation on the rezoning request.

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What they’re saying

“This group has done a great job trying to make this fit within this area which is a unique area with residential right behind it.”

— Craig Melton, Town Council Member and Plan Commission Member (youarecurrent.com)

What’s next

A plat approval and development plans will need to be approved before the self-storage expansion and auto shop projects can begin.

The takeaway

The rezoning approval reflects ongoing commercial development and growth in Zionsville, as the town balances the needs of existing businesses, new commercial projects, and nearby residential areas.