Noblesville City Council approves contentious Morse Village rezoning request
Councilors voted 6-3 to approve rezone for the $250 million Morse Village project on the city’s northwest side.
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Noblesville City Council expected to vote on controversial, $250M Morse Village proposal
More than 600 people have signed a petition calling for the city to reject the zoning change request that would pave the way for the development, which would feature at least 675 homes, town homes, condos and multifamily flats.
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