NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INITIAL OR REPLACEMENT ZONING ORDINANCE
Note: The Plan Commission must publish a notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana, on the _____ day of ___________________________, _____, at _______ AM PM (circle one) at the Ligonier City Hall, 103 West Third Street, Ligonier, Indiana, will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance for the City of Ligonier.
The geographic areas to which the proposed ordinance applies are: _________________________
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The following is a summary of the subject matter contained in the proposed ordinance: __________
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Written objections or comments to the provisions of the ordinance may be filed with the Plan Commission before such hearing, will be heard at the specified time and place and will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will also be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk in the City Hall.
Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana
By: _________________
Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
Note: Public Notice is to be published at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana will hold a hearing on a proposed amendment to the text of Ordinance No. _______, the Zoning Ordinance of Ligonier, Indiana. The hearing will be held on the ______ day of _____________,_____, at _______AM PM (circle one) at the Ligonier City Hall, 103 West Third Street, Ligonier, Indiana. Interested parties may voice an opinion upon hearing date and/or file written comments concerning the amendment.
The proposed amendment was initiated by the Plan Commission. The amendment would do the following:
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This amendment would apply to the following geographic area:
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The proposed amendment may be examined in the office of the Plan Commission located in the Ligonier City Hall in Ligonier, Indiana.
Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana
By: _________________________
Secretary
TRANSMITTAL OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO LEGISLATIVE BODY
RESOLUTION
No: _________
Passed: __________
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIGONIER, INDIANA, APPROVE A PROPOSAL INITIATED BY THE COMMISSION TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, The Plan Commission of the City of Ligonier did on _________________ hold a legally advertised public hearing on an amendment to the text of Chapter ___________________ of the Code of Laws of the City of Ligonier, Indiana, which is the zoning ordinance of the City, until all objections and remonstrances were heard; and
WHEREAS, This amendment was initiated by the Plan Commission; and
WHEREAS, the request did propose that the ordinance be amended to.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana, certifies that the commission makes a favorable recommendation to the City Council of Ligonier, Indiana, that the attached ordinance amending the text of the zoning ordinance be adopted.
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President, Plan Commission
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Secretary, Plan Commission
PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP
Note: This form is used when a person requests a change in the zoning ordinance map. The forms usually are supplied to the petitioner by the Plan Commission office which keeps various forms on Hie for public distribution. (A zoning map change may also be initiated by the Plan Commission or by a legislative body which requires the Plan Commission to prepare the petition.) The form is completed by the petitioners and filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission, who in turn submits the petition to the Commission for review at a public hearing and recommendation to the appropriate legislative body.
Ligonier Plan Commission Date Submitted: ______________
Docket/Case No.: _____________
1. Owner: _______________ Address: _____________________________ Phone: _____________
2. Record of Ownership: Deed Book _______ Page _________ Purchase Date ___________________
3. Legal Description: _________________________________________________________________
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4. Common Address of Property Involved: __________________________________________________
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5. Proposed Zoning Change:
From the _____________ District to the ______________ District, for the property shown outlined in red on the map attached hereto, which is made a part of this petition.
6. State how the proposed change will not adversely affect the surrounding properties. ______________
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7. Has the owner contacted adjoining property owners? _______________
CHECKLIST FOR ZONING MAP CHANGE APPLICATION
Note: The checklist below is used to assist in making decisions concerning the granting of rezoning applications.
Yes No
1. Will the rezoning fulfill a public need for that type of land use? ________ ________
2. If "yes" to #1 above, should the rezoning be done in the area
requested, or would the public interest be better served by
rezoning another area of the community? ________ ________
3. Does the rezoning conform to the future land use map in the
comprehensive plan? ________ ________
4. Will the new land use complement the present and future
traffic flows or would the rezoning cause an adverse impact? ________ ________
5. Can adequate off-street parking be provided if the rezoning
request is granted? ________ ________
6. Have the adjacent landowners been fully informed of the
rezoning request? ________ ________
7. Have the potential inconveniences and nuisances (such as noise,
neon lights, odors and the like) of the rezoning request on
adjacent landowners been adequately considered? ________ ________
8. Are there adequate public utilities and services available to the
land if rezoned? ________ ________
9. If not, will the local government have to pay the cost of
installation? ________ ________
10. Can it be assured that this is not spot zoning, a violation of
precedents, or arbitrary and capricious? ________ ________
11. Is it really needed, or is it merely for the convenience of the
applicant? ________ ________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana, on the _________ day of _____________, _____, at _________ AM PM (circle one) at the Ligonier City Hall, 103 West Third Street, Ligonier, Indiana, will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Ligonier, Indiana.
The proposed amendment involves consideration of a change of the zoning classification from the ___________ District to the ______________ District for the following described property:
Written suggestions or objections to the provisions of the amendment may be filed with the Secretary of the Commission before such meeting and will be heard by the Plan Commission at the time and place specified. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary.
Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the proposed amendment, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Copies of the petition may be examined at the Ligonier City Hall, Ligonier, Indiana.
Plan Commission of Ligonier, Indiana
By: ________________________________
Secretary
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIGONIER, INDIANA, FROM _______________ ZONE TO ______________ ZONE ON PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS ________________________________________.
SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Ligonier, Indiana, that the Zoning Ordinance adopted on the _______ day of ________________ of the year ______, be amended so as to include in the _____
_____ the following described real estate located in the City of Ligonier, Indiana, to-wit:
SECTION 2. All buildings or uses permitted and placed upon the describe real estate shall fully conform with all the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of Ligonier, Indiana, and shall have obtained the proper permits.
SECTION 3. This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the City Council of Ligonier, Indiana thereto.
Action by Council: _______________________
Date: ______________
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President
APPLICATION FOR APPEAL - LIGONIER BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
1. Applicant: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Phone: __________________________________
2. Owner of the property involved: _______________________________________
Owner's address: _____________________________________________________________________
3. Premises affected:
Lot no. ______________________________ Street no. _____________________________
Legal description (from deed or abstract)
4. Date lot of record: ___________________ present zoning classification _________________
5. Type of appeal: (check the appropriate response)
_____ (a) Request for an appeal from the decision of the zoning officer.
(Attach a copy of the decision of ruling.)
_____ (b) Request for a special use
_____ (c) Request for a variance of development standards
6. State explanation of requested appeal: (state what you want to do and cite the article and section of the zoning ordinance which applies and/or creates the need for this appeal.)
7. State reasons supporting the appeal:
8. Present use of the property:
9. Describe the proposed use of the property:
10. Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants governing the property which would prohibit its use for the purpose specified in this application? If answer is "yes", attach a copy.
11. Has there been any previous appeal filed in connection with this property? If answer is "yes", give the date and the decision of the appeal.
APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT
Ligonier, Indiana
Application No.: _______________________________ Date Filed: ________________
Applicant: _______________________________________________
Address of Applicant: __________________________________________________________________
Owner (if other than applicant): _______________________________
Address of Owner: ___________________________________________________________________
Location of Property: Lot No.: _________________ In ______________________ Subdivision
Street Number (if available): _________________________________
Other Description: ____________________________________________________
Date Lot of Record: ____________________________ Zoning Classification: ________________
To Permit Construction of: ______________________________________________
(Fee of $ __________ to accompany this application)
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Owner
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Agent
NOTICE
Post this permit in a conspicuous location on the premises until
a certificate of occupancy is issued.
If any changes or deviations are made from the original application,
a new permit is required.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Improvement Location Permit Number: _____________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Number: ______________________________________
Issued: _____________________________, ______________
Issued To: ________________________________________________________
This certifies that the action or work for which an Improvement Location Permit was issued for the premises identified as Lot Number ____________ in ________________________ Subdivision, address ___________________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________ has been inspected and found to be in compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Indiana, and ordinances of __________________.
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Title: ____________________________________________________