(South Bend, IN) - In St. Joseph County, more than 700 acres of farmland is now reserved for industrial use.  Tuesesday night, the St. Joseph County Council voted to rezone the property east of New Carlisle.

The plan for the Indiana Enterprise Center proposed to expand upon existing industry in the area creating an industrial “mega-park” for the area.  The final 7 to 2 vote approving the plan came during a seven hour of fierce conversation from individuals expressing the pros and cons about the proposal. 

Ultimately, the rezoning was approved with the understanding that the land will not permit "heavy" industrial use, including uses like mining, a junkyard, or landfill.