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ZONING DISTRICTS
(A) Establishment of zoning districts. For the purpose of this chapter, the planning jurisdiction is divided into the following zoning districts. Each of the zoning districts stands alone and is not part of a hierarchy-system of zoning. For example, uses permitted in the CN district are not permitted in the CC district unless expressly listed as such in the CC district. Only those uses and standards that are expressly indicated and noted for each district apply to that district. These districts, including PUDs, are graphically represented on the official zoning map, which is hereby declared to be a part of this subchapter.
(1) Agricultural Zoning District
A - Agricultural
(2) Residential Zoning Districts
RR - Residential: Rural
R1.0 - Residential: 1.0
R2.5 - Residential: 2.5
R3.5 - Residential: 3.5
R5.0 - Residential: 5.0
RMH - Residential: Manufactured Home Park
RM - Residential: Multifamily
(3) Commercial Zoning Districts
CN - Commercial: Neighborhood
CC - Commercial: Community
CR - Commercial: Regional
(4) Institutional Zoning District
IN - Institutional
(5) Industrial Zoning Districts
IBP - Industrial: Business Park
IL - Industrial: Light
IG - Industrial: General
(B) Establishment of Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. This chapter allows for any zoning district(s) to be rezoned for the creation of a PUD. All PUDs shall be consistent with the requirements of §§ 156.050 et seq.
(C) Subdivision of land. The subdivision of land in every zoning district shall be consistent with the provisions of the applicable subdivision control ordinance for the jurisdiction in which the property is located.
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay zoning, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
(A) Land uses specified. Each land use is either a permitted, non-permitted or a special exception use in each zoning district. A general list of permitted and special exception uses for each district are noted in the Permitted Uses and Special Exceptions divisions accompanying the description of each district in this subchapter. The graphics that accompany the descriptions of each land use are to be considered representative and not to scale. Specific land uses are also listed in the Land Use Matrix following division (B) below. The designation of special exception is not meant to imply that the use in question will be disallowed, only that they will be reviewed and checked for conformance with county standards and will require a public hearing.
(B) Unlisted or questionable land uses. Any use not listed as a permitted use or special exception use is considered non-permitted. The Planning Director may determine into which category any use is placed if it is not specifically listed but is similar to another use that is a permitted or a special exception use. This determination may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provisions of § 156.104.
LAND USE MATRIX
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PRIMARY LAND USE P = Permitted Use S = Special Exception Use | ZONING DISTRICT
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A | RR | R1.0 | R2.5 | R3.5 | R5.0 | RMH | RM | CN | CC | CR | IN | IBP | IL | IG |
LAND USE MATRIX
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PRIMARY LAND USE P = Permitted Use S = Special Exception Use | ZONING DISTRICT
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A | RR | R1.0 | R2.5 | R3.5 | R5.0 | RMH | RM | CN | CC | CR | IN | IBP | IL | IG | |
Agriculture Uses | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural chemical sales, distribution and storage | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Agribusiness Type 1
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Agribusiness Type 2
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Animal stables (excluding kennels) | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | S | P | P | ||||
Crop processing and storage | P | P | |||||||||||||
Crop production | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||||
Farm (confined feeding) | P | ||||||||||||||
Farm co-op facility | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Farm equipment sales and service | S | P | P | P | S | ||||||||||
Farmer's market | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Fertilizer sales, distribution and storage | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Grazing and pasture land | P | P | S | S | P | P | P | P | S | P | P | ||||
Livestock auction/sales facility | S | S | |||||||||||||
Livestock raising and breeding | P | P | S | S | S | S | S | P | S | S | |||||
Nursery | P | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | S | P | P | ||||
Seed sales, distribution and storage | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | |||||
Winery | P | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P | |||||
Communications/Utilities Uses | |||||||||||||||
Communication service exchange | S | S | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
Meteorological tower | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | ||||
Public wellfield/water treatment facility | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Sewage treatment plant | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Telecommunications facility/tower | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Utility substation | S | S | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
Water tower | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P |
WECS/Commercial | S | S | S | S | |||||||||||
WECS/Micro | P | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | S | P | P | P |
WECS/Non- commercial | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | |||||
WECS/Small | P | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | S | P | P | P |
Residential Uses | |||||||||||||||
Bed and breakfast facility | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||
Boarding house | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||||||||
Child care home | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||||||
Dwelling, multi-family (more than 2 dwelling units) | P | S | S | S | |||||||||||
Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors of other use) | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Dwelling, single-family (includes manuf. homes) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||
Dwelling, two-family | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Group home | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | |||||||
Manufactured home park | P | ||||||||||||||
Nursing/assisted living facility | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | ||||||||
Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | |||
Residential facility for the mentally ill | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | |||
Retirement facility | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | S | S | S | P | |||
Institutional/Public Uses | |||||||||||||||
Airport | P | S | S | S | |||||||||||
Airstrip (private) | S | S | S | S | S | S | |||||||||
Animal shelter | P | S | S | S | S | ||||||||||
Cemetery | P | S | S | P | P | ||||||||||
Church or other place of worship | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P | |
Community center | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | ||||
Commercial bus/train terminal | S | S | P | ||||||||||||
Fairgrounds | P | P | |||||||||||||
Funeral home | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Government facility (non-office) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | S | S |
Government office | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | S | S |
Heliport | S | S | S | P | P | P | |||||||||
Hospital/medical center | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Institution for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill | S | S | P | ||||||||||||
Library | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | S | ||
Lodge or private club | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Medical clinic | S | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||
Museum or gallery | S | S | S | P | |||||||||||
Parking lot or structure (as a primary use) | S | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
Penal or correctional institution | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Police, fire or rescue station | P | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Post office | S | S | S | P | P | ||||||||||
Public bus/train terminal | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||||||
Residential treatment center | S | S | S | S | S | P | |||||||||
School (P - 12) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | |||
Trade or business school | S | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||
University or college | S | S | P | P | |||||||||||
Park Uses | |||||||||||||||
Campground/RV park | S | S | |||||||||||||
Driving range (as a primary use) | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Golf course and/or country club (including driving range) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | S | ||||
Nature preserve/center | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Park and Recreation Facility | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P |
Commercial Uses | |||||||||||||||
Administrative/professional office | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
Adult uses | S | ||||||||||||||
Antique shop | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Apparel/footwear store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Art or photo gallery | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Auction facility (excluding livestock) | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Auto parts sales (without on-site repair) | P | P | |||||||||||||
Auto repair and body shop | P | P | S | S | |||||||||||
Automobile/motorcycle sales, lease, service | P | P | S | ||||||||||||
Bakery (retail) | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Bank/financial institution | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Banquet or assembly hall | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Bar | S | S | P | S | |||||||||||
Barber/beauty shop | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Billiard room or arcade | S | S | P | S | |||||||||||
Bowling alley | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.) | S | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Building supply store | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Business/financial services office | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Car wash | P | P | |||||||||||||
Child care center | S | P | P | P | P | S | S | S | |||||||
Conference center | P | P | S | P | P | P | |||||||||
Convenient store (without gas station) | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Craft/fabric store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Dance or martial arts studio | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Data processing/call center | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Deli | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Department store | P | P | |||||||||||||
Dry cleaners, retail | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Equipment sales and rental | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | ||||||||
Fireworks sales (permanent) | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Fitness center | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Flower shop | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Garden shop | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Gas station | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Gift shop | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Greenhouse (commercial) | P | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||||
Grocery store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Gymnastics center | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Hardware store | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Health spa | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Home electronics/ appliance store | S | S | P | ||||||||||||
Home occupations | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Hotel/motel | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Ice cream shop | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Investment firm | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Jewelry store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Kennel | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | ||||||
Liquor store | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Manufactured home sales | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Meat market | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Medical/dental office | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Microbrewery/brew- pub | S | P | P | S | |||||||||||
Miniature golf course | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Motocross facility | S | ||||||||||||||
News dealer/bookstore | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Night club | P | P | S | ||||||||||||
Office supply store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Oil change shop | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Pet grooming establishment | S | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Pet store | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Pharmacy | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Photographic studio | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Print shop/copy center | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Radio/TV station | S | P | P | P | P | P | |||||||||
Record/CD/musical instrument shop | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Recreational vehicle sales and service | P | S | P | ||||||||||||
Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.) | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Restaurant | P | P | P | P | P | ||||||||||
Retreat center | S | S | S | S | P | S | |||||||||
Riding stables | S | S | S | S | |||||||||||
Seasonal hunting or fishing facility | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Self-service laundry | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Shoe repair/tailor shop | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Shooting range (outdoor) | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Shooting/archery range (indoor) | S | S | |||||||||||||
Shopping mall | S | P | |||||||||||||
Skating rink/swimming pool | P | P | S | ||||||||||||
Sporting goods shop | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Stationary store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Supermarket | S | S | P | ||||||||||||
Tanning salon | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Tattooing/body piercing establishment | S | S | P | S | |||||||||||
Theater | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Truck stop/travel center | S | S | S | S | |||||||||||
Variety store | S | P | P | ||||||||||||
Vehicle detailing/ accessory shop | P | P | S | P | |||||||||||
Veterinary office/ animal clinic (without outdoor kennels) | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Video/music store | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Industrial Uses | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural products terminal | P | P | |||||||||||||
Animal and animal products processing | S | S | |||||||||||||
Assembly facility | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor) | P | S | S | ||||||||||||
Bottle gas storage and distribution | S | ||||||||||||||
Concrete/asphalt production facility | S | ||||||||||||||
Contractor's storage yard | S | S | S | S | S | P | |||||||||
Contractor's warehouse | P | S | S | S | P | P | P | ||||||||
Explosive manufacturing and storage | S | ||||||||||||||
Fabrication facility | P
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Food and beverage production | S | S | P | ||||||||||||
Inoperable vehicle storage | S | ||||||||||||||
Junk/scrap metal yard | S | ||||||||||||||
Lumber yard | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Manufacturing facility | P
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Mineral extraction and processing | S | S | |||||||||||||
Mini-warehouse self- storage facility | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Packaging facility | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Petroleum and chemical processing and storage | S | ||||||||||||||
Power generation facility (commercial) | S | S | S | ||||||||||||
Printing/publishing facility | P | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Refuse dump/transfer station | S | ||||||||||||||
Research and development facility | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Sanitary landfill | S | ||||||||||||||
Semi-tractor/trailer storage | S | S | |||||||||||||
Tool and dye shop | S | P | P | P | |||||||||||
Truck freight terminal | S | P | |||||||||||||
Truck sales and service center | S | S | |||||||||||||
Warehouse and distribution facility | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
Waste incinerator | S | ||||||||||||||
Wholesale distribution facility | P | P | P | ||||||||||||
(C) Industrial land use standards in the IBP and IL Districts. Unless modified or waived by the Board of Zoning Appeals as a special exception, the following supplemental standards shall apply in the IBP and IL zoning districts:
(1) Floor area. The maximum floor area dedicated to fabrication and/or manufacturing operations shall not exceed 75%. At least 25% of the floor shall be utilized for other than such operations, such as for administrative offices.
(2) Outdoor storage. Permanent or temporary outdoor storage of equipment and/or materials shall not be allowed. All such storage shall be enclosed within a permanent structure.
(3) Loading and service areas. Areas for truck parking, loading and unloading, service bays, or other such areas shall be screened in accordance with the buffer yard type 3 standards of the zoning chapter.
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2009-9A, passed 9-21-09; Am. Ord. 2010-2D, passed 2-22-10; Am. Ord. 2010-9C, passed 9-20-10; Am. Ord. 2010-12A, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 2010-12B, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 2011-9D, passed 9-20-11; Am. Ord. 2012-5A, passed 5-29-12; Am. Ord. 2013-6C, passed 6-18-13; Am. Ord. 2014-5E, passed 7-15-14; Am. Ord. 2015-5H, passed 5-19-15; Am. Ord. 2015-8A, passed 8-4-15; Am. Ord. 2017-12B, passed - -17; Am. Ord. 2018-3D, passed 3-5-18; Am. Ord. 2018-7C, passed 7-31-18; Am. Ord. 2019-10F, passed 10-15-19; Am. Ord. 2021-11B, passed 11-30-21)
Cross reference:
Administrative appeal applications, see § 156.104
(A) Lot standards established. The lot standards for each zoning district shall be as specified in the description of each district in this subchapter. Lot standards shall include, but not be limited to, front yard setback, side yard setback, rear yard setback, lot area, lot width, lot frontage, lot depth, height, living and ground floor areas, and lot coverage. A summary of the lot standards is provided in the table below.
LOT STANDARDS | |||||||||||
Zoning District | Min. Lot Area5 |
Max. Lot Area | Min. Lot Width | Max. Lot Coverage (all hard surfaces) | Min. Front Yard Setback1 |
Min. Side Yard Setback | Min. Rear Yard Setback | Min. Living Area | Min. Ground Floor Living Area | Max. # Primary Structures Per Lot | Max. Height |
Agricultural Zoning District
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LOT STANDARDS | |||||||||||
Zoning District | Min. Lot Area5 |
Max. Lot Area | Min. Lot Width | Max. Lot Coverage (all hard surfaces) | Min. Front Yard Setback1 |
Min. Side Yard Setback | Min. Rear Yard Setback | Min. Living Area | Min. Ground Floor Living Area | Max. # Primary Structures Per Lot | Max. Height |
Agricultural Zoning District
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A | 1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer) | NA | 125 ft. | 25% | 50 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 1,200 sq. ft. | 40%
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1 dwelling | 40 ft.
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Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
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RR | 1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer) | NA | 125 ft.4 |
35% | 50 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 1,200 sq. ft. | 60% | 1 dwelling | 40 ft. |
R1.0 | 23,000 sq. ft. | NA | 125 ft.4 |
35% | 50 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 1,200 sq. ft. | 40% | 1 dwelling | 35 ft. |
R2.5 | 14,000 sq. ft. | NA | 90 ft.4 |
35% | 40 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 1,200 sq. ft. | 40% | 1 dwelling | 35 ft. |
R3.5 | 11,000 sq. ft. | NA | 80 ft.4 |
40% | 35 ft. | 10 ft. | 15 ft. | 1,100 sq. ft. | 40% | 1 dwelling | 35 ft. |
R5.0 | 7,500 sq. ft. | NA | 65 ft.4 |
45% | 35 ft. | 10 ft. | 15 ft. | 950sq. ft. | 40% | 1 dwelling | 35 ft. |
RMH | 5 acres (park) 4, 000 sq. ft. (home) | NA | 100 ft. (park) 30 ft. (home) | 50% | 50 ft. (lot) 15 ft. (home) | 50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home) | 50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home) | 720 sq. ft. | 100% | 1 dwelling per site | 35 ft. |
Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts
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RM | 4,000 sq. ft. per 1 BR 5,000 sq. ft. per 2 BR 6,000 sq. ft. per 3 BR | NA | 100 ft. | 75% | 40 ft.2 | 50 ft.3 |
50 ft. | Average 1,000 sq. ft. | 750 ft. | NA | 45 ft. |
Commercial Zoning Districts
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CN | 23,000 sq. ft. | 100,000 sq. ft. | 100 ft. | 75% | 20 ft.2 | 10 ft.3 | 20 ft.2 |
750 sq. ft. | NA | NA | 45 ft. |
CC | 1 acre/ 43,560 sq. ft. | NA | 125 ft. | 75% | 50 ft.2 | 15 ft.2 | 20 ft.2 |
500 sq. ft. | NA | NA | 45 ft. |
CR | 2.5 acres | NA | 150 ft. | 75% | 50 ft.2 | 15 ft.2 | 30 ft.2 |
750 sq. ft. | NA | NA | 55 ft. |
Institutional Zoning District
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IN | 1 acre | NA | 100 ft. | 50% | 25 ft.2 |
50 ft. | NA | NA | NA | NA | 50 ft.
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IBP | 1 acre | NA | 250 ft. | 75% | 50 ft.2 | 25 ft.2 | 50 ft.2 |
NA | NA | NA | 50 ft. |
IL | 2 acres | NA | 125 ft. | 75% | 50 ft.2 | 25 ft.2 | 50 ft.2 |
NA | NA | NA | 50 ft. |
IG | 5 acres | NA | 125 ft. | 75% | 100 ft.2 | 50 ft.2 | 100 ft.2 |
NA | NA | NA | 50 ft.
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1 As measured from the right-of-way as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.
2 Minimum building separation - 25 feet.
3 Additional buffer yard requirements may apply.
4 Minimum lot frontage for a lot on a cul-de-sac or curve is 45 feet. For all cul-de-sac streets, the minimum depth of front yard shall be 35 feet from the road right-of-way regardless of street width.
5 For purposes of this section, lots or parcels not served by a community, municipal, private or public wastewater treatment or sanitary sewer system approved by the Indiana Department of Health shall be subject to the same lot and yard requirements as specified for the A District.
(B) General lot requirements. All lots shall comply with the following requirements consistent with the applicable lot standards:
(1) Legal nonconforming lots. All lots legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter which are in conflict with the lot standards shall be considered legal non-conforming lots consistent with the provisions of §§ 156.090 et seq.
(2) Compliance requirements. Except as provided in this chapter, no structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged or reconstructed unless such alteration, enlargement, or reconstruction conforms with the lot regulations of the zoning district in which it is located. The lot requirements of this subchapter shall not apply in instances where this chapter specifically provides alternate requirements, such as an overlay zoning district.
(3) Setback standards. No portion of any structure is allowed to be located within the required setbacks. Structures shall include, but not be limited to garages, carports, balconies, roofs, decks, chimneys, fire escapes, and platforms above adjacent grade level. Parking spaces, interior drives, other vehicle use areas and sidewalks shall be permitted within the required setbacks at adjacent grade level subject to the requirements of this chapter. Violation of these standards will subject the property owner to the penalties described under §§ 156.115 et seq.
(C) Development standards. All structures and land uses, including any alterations to either, that are established or otherwise occur after the effective date of this chapter shall conform to the development standards provided by this chapter. The development standards that apply to each zoning district shall be as cross-referenced in the description of each district in this subchapter and as described in the development standards set forth in §§ 156.060 et seq. The development standards shall not apply in instances where this chapter specifically provides alternate requirements, such as an overlay zoning district or performance-based standards.
(D) Dwellings. In any district, no residential primary or accessory structure may be located closer than 750 feet to a waste control structure for a confined feeding operation as required and defined by I.C. 13-18-10. This provision shall apply only to structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(E) Confined feeding. No confined feeding operation, as defined in I.C. 13-18-10, or waste control structure for a confined feeding operation may be located closer than 100 feet to a street right-of-way line, 750 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line, or 750 feet to an existing residential primary or accessory structure other than that of the applicant. This provision shall apply only to those structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(F) Dwellings - concentrated animal feeding operations. In any district, no residential primary or accessory structure may be located closer than 750 feet to the property boundary line of a waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, as required and defined by 40 CFR 122.23. This provision shall apply only to structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(G) Concentrated animal feeding operation. No concentrated animal feeding operation or waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, as defined by 40 CFR 122.23, may be located closer than 750 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line or 750 feet to the property boundary line of the applicant. This provision shall apply only to those structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(H) (1) Exception. Notwithstanding § 156.022(G), a concentrated animal feeding operation as defined by 40 CFR 122.23, or waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, may be located no closer than 350 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line or 350 feet to the property boundary line of the applicant, provided that the operation complies with the following buffering standards.
(2) General buffering standards. A buffer yard of shrubs and evergreen trees shall be located a maximum of 100 feet (as measured from the base of the mound) from the concentrated animal feeding structures or waste control structures, and surround the entire feeding operation. Adequate ingress and egress through the buffer yard shall be approved by the Planning Director. All required shrubs shall be minimum 24 inches tall, as measured from grade at time of planting. The final minimum height of the buffer shall not be less than eight feet in height at any point where the buffer is required. The shrubs and trees shall be supplemented by an undulating mound, a minimum of three feet in height, with a maximum slope of 3:1 (rise:run).
(a) Responsibility. The owner of the property being developed or otherwise changed in use is responsible for installing the buffer yard at the time of that development or change. The adjacent property owner shall not have to participate in installing the buffer yard.
(b) Planting location. Required buffer yard shrubs and trees may be placed either at regular intervals or in irregular patterns representing a natural landscape. No buffer yard or required landscape materials shall be placed within any easement, right-of-way or septic field.
(c) Tree size. Evergreen conifers must be a minimum of two feet in height, measured from the top of the root ball when planted. The separation between trees shall not exceed eight feet on center.
(d) Ground cover. All portions of the buffer yard not planted with trees, shrubs or other landscaped materials shall be covered with grass or other ground-covering vegetation. Landscaping stone or other non-vegetative surfaces may not be substituted for ground-covering vegetation unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
(e) Maintenance. All landscape materials must be properly maintained and kept in a neat and orderly appearance, free from all debris and refuse.
1. All plant material that, in the opinion of the Planning Director, is unhealthy or dead shall be replaced by the end of the next spring or fall planting season.
2. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Pruning, limbing-up, topping and other growth-inhibiting measures may only be used to ensure the public safety.
(f) Qualifying trees and shrubs. Refer to the evergreen tree and shrub species tables in § 156.075 for the list of qualifying trees and shrubs.
(I) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I. A residential facility which provides residential services for not more than eight developmentally disabled individuals, as defined by I.C. 12-28-4-8 and established under a program authorized under I.C. 12-11-1.1(e)(1) or I.C. 12.11-1.1(e)(2), shall meet the same zoning requirements, development standards and building codes as other residential structures or improvements in the same residential zoning district or classification.
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2007-6F, passed 7-23-07; Am. Ord. 2007-9B, passed 10-1- 07; Am. Ord. 2008-12B, passed 12-29-08; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2011-3D, passed 3-15-11; Am. Ord. 2015-12C, passed 12-1-15)
Cross-reference:
Nonconformities, see §§ 156.090 et seq.
(A) District summary. The "A" Agriculture zoning district is intended to provide locations for agricultural operations and related land uses. This district is further intended to reduce conflicts between residential and agricultural uses, preserve the viability of agricultural operations, and limit development in areas with minimal infrastructure. Single-family dwellings are permitted in the "A" district except that major residential subdivisions are not permitted.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).
(b) Crop processing and storage (materials produced onsite).
(c) Crop production.
(d) Farm (confined feeding).
(e) Grazing & pasture land.
(f) Livestock raising and breeding.
(g) Nursery.
(h) Winery.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.
(b) Water tower.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Animal shelter.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Fairgrounds.
(d) Library.
(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(6) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds.
(7) Industrial uses.
(a) Agricultural products terminal.
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.
(b) Farm co-op facility.
(c) Farm equipment sales and service.
(d) Farmer's market (for sale of products grown off-site).
(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution, and storage.
(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.
(g) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Bed and breakfast facility.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Child care home.
(d) Group home.
(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(g) Retirement facility.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment plant.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(5) Park uses.
(a) Campground/RV park.
(6) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Airstrip (private).
(b) Church or other place of worship.
(c) Government facility (non-office).
(d) Government office.
(e) Heliport.
(f) Hospital/medical center.
(g) Penal or correctional institution.
(h) School (P-12).
(7) Commercial uses.
(a) Greenhouse (commercial).
(b) Health spa.
(c) Home occupation.
(d) Kennel.
(e) Retreat center.
(f) Riding stables.
(g) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.
(h) Shooting range (outdoor).
(i) Truck stop/travel center.
(j) Veterinary office/animal clinic.
(8) Industrial uses.
(a) Mineral extraction and processing.
(b) Power generation facility (commercial).
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 43,000 square feet.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 25%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 ft.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 ft.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 ft.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 1,200 square feet.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter.)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.
(A) District summary. The "RR", Residential: Rural zoning district is intended to provide areas for a mixture of agricultural and residential land uses. This mixture is intended to promote and maintain agricultural operations while allowing minimal residential development. This district should be used to provide unique, rural housing options with the ability to connect to available infrastructure.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Crop production.
(b) Grazing and pasture land.
(c) Livestock raising and breeding.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Library.
(6) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).
(b) Winery.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Bed and breakfast facility.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Child care home.
(d) Group home.
(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(g) Retirement facility.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment facility.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(c) Water tower.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Airstrip (private).
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Church or other place of worship.
(d) Community center.
(e) Government facility (non-office).
(f) Government office.
(g) Heliport.
(h) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(i) School (P-12).
(6) Commercial uses.
(a) Home occupations.
(b) Kennel.
(c) Retreat center.
(d) Riding stables.
(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.
(f) Shooting range (outdoor).
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area:
(a) Two acres (87,120 square feet) - if septic.
(b) One acre (43,560 square feet) - if sewer.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 feet.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 60%.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.
(A) District summary. The “R1.0”, Residential: 1.0 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions. These areas should be located adjacent to existing developed areas and should be connected to available infrastructure. This district should be used to provide unique, rural housing options and a transition between rural areas and higher density residential development.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Crop production.
(b) Grazing and pasture land.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(4) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Library.
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in §156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Residential uses.
(a) Child care home.
(b) Group home.
(c) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(e) Retirement facility.
(3) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment plant.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(c) Water tower.
(4) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Cemetery.
(b) Church or other place of worship.
(c) Community center.
(d) Government facility (non-office).
(e) Government office.
(f) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(g) School (P-12).
(5) Commercial uses.
(a) Home occupations.
(b) Kennel.
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 23,000 square feet.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.
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